Opposition Plans Rally in Nairobi

4 January 2008 CNN 

Opposition supporters taunt police during riots in the Nairobi slum of Kibera

 A massive rally in protest of President Mwai Kibaki's re-election was planned, one day after the nation's attorney general called for a recount and an independent investigation into the country's disputed election.

The level and nature of the violent protest has never before been witnessed in our country and is quickly degenerating into a catastrophe of unimaginable proportions," said Kenyan Attorney General Amos Wako

Police blocked a march into Nairobi in support of Odinga's party with tear gas and water cannons.

"I am ready to have dialogue with concerned parties once the nation is calm and the political temperatures are lowered enough for constructive and productive engagement," President Kibaki said.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu met with Odinga and other opposition officials Thursday and was scheduled to meet with Kibaki Friday morning. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice also has sent diplomat Jendayi Frazer, who was to arrive in Kenya and meet with Kibaki, Odinga and other political leaders.

A local reporter witnessed youths from minority tribal groups manning checkpoints outside Eldoret, refusing entry to members of the Kikuyu tribe. Kenyans are required to carry identification cards and a person's name often indicates what tribe they are from.