Annan talks to Kibaki, Raila

Annan talks to Kibaki, Raila Dr Kofi Annan made a long distance intervention as a fresh power standoff threatened to get out of hand with a message to President Kibaki and Mr Raila Odinga — sort out the Cabinet deadlock. full story Safaricom IPO launched amid fear President Kibaki’s and ODM leader, Mr Raila Odinga’s newfound friendship will be tested on Friday as the biggest-ever share IPO in Kenya and the region begins. full story Poll violence was planned, says KNCHR A human Rights watchdog has claimed that post-election violence was premeditated. full story ODM wants donor funds halted The Orange Democratic Movement wants the World Bank to postpone reviewing of funding contracts until a new Cabinet is in place. full story

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan is reported to have reminded Kibaki and Raila that it was upon them to now implement the power sharing agreement in full. File