Kenyans must play their part in deal: Annan

02 Mar, 2008

Kenyans must play their part if a power-sharing deal to end the country's worst crisis since independence is to work, mediator Kofi Annan said on Saturday.
President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga signed a coalition government pact on Thursday intended to bring to a close two months of violence and political upheaval following the disputed December 27 election.
"There's hard, long work ahead," Annan said after meeting religious leaders in central Nairobi. "It will require the co-operation of all Kenyans. It is important that the public at large understands that they have a role to play."

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