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Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
February 14, 2008


Secretary Rice’s Travel to Kenya

As announced by President Bush this morning, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, February 18, “to support the work of the former Secretary General, and to deliver a message directly to Kenya's leaders and people: There must be an immediate halt to violence, there must be justice for the victims of abuse, and there must be a full return to democracy.”

Secretary Rice will voice U.S. support for the ongoing political reconciliation negotiations that will help Kenya move beyond its post-election crisis. She plans to meet with negotiation mediator, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, as well as President Mwai Kibaki, opposition leader Raila Odinga, and members of Kenya’s civil society and business community.

The Secretary’s trip will underscore our commitment to assisting both sides with the crucial task of agreeing on a common way forward that will bring peace and stability to Kenya, and help the country regain its role as a democratic and economically robust regional leader.

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Released on February 14, 2008

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