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Kibaki swears in Kenyan cabinet | |
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Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has sworn in members of his new cabinet two weeks after his disputed re-election which led to widespread violence. | |
Most key ministerial portfolios have been assigned to Mr Kibaki's allies, but many other posts remain unfilled. | |
Ghanaian President John Kufuor, four African ex-presidents and a senior US envoy hope to broker a political deal. | |
Earlier, police fired tear gas in clashes with about 100 women in an election protest in Nairobi. | |
"No peace, no justice. Kibaki is a thief," chanted members of the women's wing of the main opposition Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), reports the AP news agency. | |
About 600 people have died in unrest which followed the disputed poll. | About 600 people have died in unrest which followed the disputed poll. |
In addition to those killed, some 250,000 are feared displaced by the violence following the 27 December election in Kenya - previously seen as a relative beacon of stability in East Africa. | In addition to those killed, some 250,000 are feared displaced by the violence following the 27 December election in Kenya - previously seen as a relative beacon of stability in East Africa. |
No job offers | |
ODM leader Raila Odinga has been having talks with the international mediators, says the AFP news agency. | |
Mr Kibaki swore in 17 new ministers, including Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka, who himself came third in the election. | |
Displaced Kenyans tell of their fear to return homeIn pictures | Displaced Kenyans tell of their fear to return homeIn pictures |
Mr Kibaki has spoken of creating a broad-based government, but Mr Odinga has rejected direct talks unless they are led by international mediators. | |
Only minor posts remain vacant. | |
But Mr Odinga has in any case refused to recognise the cabinet or participate in a government of national unity. | |
Mr Kufuor, who also heads the African Union, has extended his mediation mission by a day after holding separate talks with government and opposition leaders on Wednesday. | |
But despite meeting the leaders of both sides has not yet managed to get them to agree to direct talks. | |
On Wednesday Mr Odinga refused talks proposed by Mr Kibaki, calling the offer "public relations gimmickry" that sought to divert attention from international efforts to broker a solution. | On Wednesday Mr Odinga refused talks proposed by Mr Kibaki, calling the offer "public relations gimmickry" that sought to divert attention from international efforts to broker a solution. |
Compensation | Compensation |
After meeting Mr Kufuor, Mr Kibaki's office issued a statement, saying he had assured Mr Kufuor he was initiating dialogue. | After meeting Mr Kufuor, Mr Kibaki's office issued a statement, saying he had assured Mr Kufuor he was initiating dialogue. |
The violence has forced thousands of Kenyans into camps | The violence has forced thousands of Kenyans into camps |
"Now that peace was returning to these parts, his partially formed government would continue to reach out to Kenyan leaders who would also be encouraged to play their role in preaching peace among their followers," the statement said. | |
The BBC's Josphat Makori in Nairobi reports that the mediation efforts have been generally welcomed by the public, who feel Mr Kufuor's visit will bring the calm needed for talks. | |
But there is a widespread conviction that a home-grown solution is needed, our correspondent says. | |