Crisis in Kenya
Many innocent people are being effected by the crisis in Kenya
As the death toll in Kenya rises, Trócaire has launched an appeal on behalf of thousands of innocent civilians caught up in the violence.
Trócaire is appealing for support from the Irish public for its humanitarian and local democracy work in the region.
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Latest News on the crisis
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Uncertainty returns to the streets of Nairobi, Kenya
11 April 2008
Fresh clashes have broken out in Nairobi as political tensions continue to rise over Kenya’s new power sharing arrangement.
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Fears over Kenyans displaced by violence
31 March 2008
Trócaire partner, Caritas Kenya, appeals to the Kenyan government to speedily and carefully resettle internally displaced Kenyans.
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Trócaire welcomes Kenya’s political settlement to end the violence
29 February 2008
Trócaire welcomes the political settlement brokered by ex-UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan in Kenya.
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Kenya: Inspirational acts amid the ashes
13 February 2008
After violent unrest and mass displacement, Kenya now finds itself in the grip of a cautious optimism.
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Humanitarian efforts in Kenya continue despite increasing violence
29 January 2008
Trócaire staff in Nairobi are concerned by the deteriorating situation in the city following further violence, including the murder of an opposition MP.
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Bishops call on Kenya's politicians to work together to end the crisis
24 January 2008
Kenya's Bishops have expressed their deep concern regarding the worsening situation in Kenya and given full support to the mediation efforts of Kofi Anan.
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Trócaire calls for protection of human rights defenders in Kenya
17 January 2008
Trócaire's Director has written to the Minister for Foreign Affairs asking that he exert pressure on Kenya's government to protect human rights defenders.
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Trócaire offers support to Irish missionaries in Kenya
09 January 2008
As the crisis continues in Kenya, much of Trócaire’s recovery efforts will be carried out in Nakuru Diocese, north-west of Nairobi.
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Trócaire launches emergency appeal for Kenya
07 January 2008
As the death toll in Kenya nears 500, Trócaire today launched an appeal on behalf of thousands of innocent civilians caught up in the violence.
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Trócaire supports Kenyan Bishops' call for political solution in Kenya
04 January 2008
In their statement, 24 Kenyan Bishops spoke of the “senselessness” of the violence in Kenya and its threat to tear the country apart.
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Trócaire Chairman calls for Sunday as day of solidarity for Kenyan people
04 January 2008
Bishop John Kirby has called for prayers for peace in Ireland this Sunday in solidarity with the people of Kenya.
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Trócaire expresses alarm at post-electoral violence in Kenya
02 January 2008
Trócaire has expressed alarm at violence in Kenya that has spread since last week’s announcement of the re-election of President Mwai Kibaki.