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Kenya police plan new stations
13/01/2008 19:57 - (SA)
Nairobi - Kenyan police said on Saturday they plan to open 32 new stations to boost security as the government and opposition came under further pressure to end a post-election crisis that has left hundreds dead.
The police stations will be opened in areas where there is need to boost security, mainly in the western Rift Valley region that was heavily hit by clashes following disputed presidential polls, a police official said.
Opposition candidate Raila Odinga accused President Mwai Kibaki of rigging the December 27 elections, and news of Kibaki's victory sparked nationwide rioting that rapidly devolved into tribal vendettas.
The violence left at least 600 people dead and displaced nearly 260 000.
The opposition has called for three days of fresh protests from Wednesday, after mediation efforts by African Union chief John Kufuor failed.
Police banned the nationwide demonstrations, but the opposition have vowed to press ahead, setting a stage for a confrontation.
The top US envoy for Africa, Jendayi Frazer, urged the rival leaders Saturday to acknowledge "serious irregularities" in the vote tallying and drop all preconditions for talks to end the crisis.
Meanwhile police have announced a 50 000-shilling ($770) reward for anyone providing information that will lead to the arrest of people who vandalise the country's railway line.
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