Don't Drop Your Guard

You could almost here the huge sigh of relief all across the country when Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga signed the peace agreement in favour of a power sharing arrangement. Although reactions to the peace agreement have been peaceful so far, please don’t fall into a state of complacency or let down your guard.

The British Foreign & Common Wealth Office (FCO) reports: the situation in Kenya remains fragile and tense in the aftermath of two months of violence and widespread displacement of communities, following the disputed election on 27 December 2007.

*Large gatherings and demonstrations could still occur and should be avoided. Any rallies, even if advertised as peaceful, could potentially turn violent. On 28 February police fired tear gas to disperse dozens who had gathered to witness the signing of the power sharing agreement.

So please remain vigilant at all times and keep yourself informed through media and security reports.