Storm over Sh3.5b poll campaign spending

Kibaki, Raila face IDPs Today’s tour of the Rift Valley by President Kibaki and Prime Minister, Mr Raila Odinga, is expected to be a major litmus test of the Government’s commitment to resettle the more than 140,000 displaced people still living in camps. full story Storm over Sh3.5b poll campaign spending Reports that the three major political parties spent a whopping Sh3.5 billion in election campaigns last year has raised a storm. Small parties spent Sh340 million. full story Looming food shortage as Kenya recovers from crisis Agricultural experts are concerned by the unfolding food security situation and are warning Kenyans to brace for harder times ahead. full story MPs change tune on Kibaki visit to region Rift Valley MPs have dropped the hardline stance they had taken on Tuesday over President Kibaki’s tour of the province today. full story

Displaced families at the Burnt Forest camp in Uasin Gishu on Wednesday.