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Institute Feels Kenya is Ready For General Election

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NTV
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05/05/2012

A report by a delegation that has been studying Kenya’s situation, finds that "remarkable progress" in Kenya's preparation for upcoming elections. However, it warns that the politicization of the ICC process remains a risk to peaceful elections. The delegation held 25 meetings with government representatives, the independent electoral and Boundaries Commission, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, political parties, civil society and religious groups. The delegation says full implementation of the constitution remains key to ensuring lasting peace. The group makes 44 recommendations that it says if implemented, will midwife peaceful elections.

Watch the interview with former President Quett Ketumile Masire, head of the NDI delegation, and Patrick Merloe, NDI director of elections programs»