Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:24:21 +0200



I hope you can post this.

Friday, February 1, 2008 - Web posted at 6:46:25 GMT
Recount Kenyan Votes
Jeffrey Sachs


        - Sent by Sam


Thank you Sam! 

While we agree with Professor Sachs' assessment of the US agenda, we think that he is likely incorrect about the feasibility and legitimcay of a recount. As Scott Baldauf of the CS Monitor writes:

"Early calls for a retallying of the Dec. 27 vote have been dropped, as many of the original tally sheets have been destroyed. Also destroyed is the reputation of the one Kenyan agency that is charged with carrying out any such retally, the Election Commission of Kenya."

"Lacking legitimacy, Kibaki will have to agree to fresh elections, says Mr. Kamotho, the Nairobi attorney, although given the current environment, he says it would be advisable to put off elections for at least two years. The political class may reach an 'accommodation, whether their members are ready or not,' he adds."


We are still not convinced that a re-run of the election is not the best option.

        - Jaluo Press