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Roundup: Kenya's new president meets envoys to seek cooperation

AsianetApril 11, 2013 15:46

Kenya's new President Uhuru Kenyatta held a series of meetings with regional leaders and envoys on his first day in the capital Nairobi to seek cooperation, especially foreign investments in the East Africa nation. During his meeting with Chinese National People's Congress Vice-Chairman Zhang Baowen on Wednesday, Kenyatta invited more Chinese investors to the country, assuring them that Kenya has a highly skilled human resource base that can be exploited to facilitate trade between the two countries. "President Kenyatta further said his government is keen on increasing the flow

Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in as president of Kenya

AsianetApril 11, 2013 04:33

Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in as the Kenya’s fourth president Tuesday in a stadium filled with tens of thousands of Kenyans and a dozen African leaders. Kenyatta, 51, the son of Kenya’s first president, becomes the second sitting African president to face charges at the International Criminal Court over allegations he helped orchestrate the vicious tribe-on-tribe violence that marred Kenya’s 2007 presidential election. A jubilant crowd swathed in Kenyatta’s campaign color of red loudly interrupted the swearing-in with rapturous cheers. The ceremony stood in stark contrast t

Kenya inaugurates Uhuru Kenyatta as its fourth president

AsianetApril 10, 2013 16:19

Tens of thousands of Kenyans and about a dozen African leaders on Tuesday packed a sports stadium to watch the inauguration of Kenya's fourth president, Uhuru Kenyatta. Kenyatta, 51, the son of Kenya's first president, becomes the second sitting African president to face charges at the International Criminal Court over allegations he helped orchestrate the vicious tribe-on-tribe violence that marred Kenya's 2007 presidential election. Before the March 4 vote, the top US official for Africa had warned of "consequences" if Kenyatta was voted into office.

Kenya inaugurates Uhuru Kenyatta as president

AsianetApril 10, 2013 13:47

Kenya is inaugurating a new president - Uhuru Kenyatta. Leaders from across Africa have flown into Nairobi to watch Tuesday's swearing-in, which is taking place at a sports stadium filled with tens of thousands of rowdy Kenyatta supporters. Kenyatta, 51, is the son of Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta.

Kenyan President Uhuru takes oath of office

AsianetApril 10, 2013 13:01

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta took his oath of office on Tuesday, presenting Western states with a challenge of how to deal with a leader indicted by the International Criminal Court. After a calm election that followed a bloodbath five years ago, many Kenyans hope Kenyatta will deliver on his promise to be a president for all and not just work for his own ethnic group, a practice they have come to expect from politicians. For Western states, big donors to east Africa's largest economy, Kenya is a vital player in the regional battle against militant Islam.

Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in as Kenya president

Agence France-PresseApril 9, 2013 10:31

Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in as Kenya's fourth president on Tuesday to thunderous cheers from tens of thousands of supporters, despite facing trial on charges of crimes against humanity. "I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Kenya," said Kenyatta, the son of the country's first president, clutching a bible as he took the oath of office. Wearing a dark suit and red tie, he also pledged to "protect and uphold, the sovereignty, integrity and dignity of the people of Kenya".

Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in as Kenya president

Agence France-PresseApril 9, 2013 08:17

Uhuru Kenyatta: following in his father's footstep

Agence France-PresseApril 9, 2013 07:31

Uhuru Kenyatta, the son of Kenya's founding president, takes up his father's mantle to become head of state despite facing international charges of crimes against humanity over election violence five years ago. Uhuru, meaning "freedom", and Kenyatta, the "light of Kenya" in Swahili, carries his country's aspirations in his name, but brings with him controversy. Kenyatta, 51, and his deputy William Ruto, 46, face trial in the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity over their alleged role in having orchestrated 2007-08 post-election unrest.

Uhuru Kenyatta takes oath as Kenyan president

Agence France-PresseApril 9, 2013 07:04

Crowds cheered as Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in Tuesday as Kenya's fourth president, even though he faces an international crimes against humanity trial. "I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Kenya," Kenyatta said, clutching a bible as he took the oath of office. pjm/lc

Kenyatta follows father to Kenya's top job

Thomson ReutersApril 9, 2013 07:02

By James Macharia NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's new president, Uhuru Kenyatta, the wealthy son of the nation's independence hero, brushed off international charges of crimes against humanity to present himself as a statesman with the economic skills to help ordinary citizens. Backed by voters from Kenya's biggest tribe, the Kikuyu, in a nation where ethnic loyalties trump ideology at the ballot box, the 51-year-old listed as Kenya's richest man took the oath of office on Tuesday.