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In Kenya, Clinton Blasts Graft, Corruption

Says government responsibility key to 'economic progress'

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(AP) – Hillary Clinton criticized Kenya today for rampant graft and corruption as she made the case that business and trade across Africa cannot grow without good governance and solid democracy. In President Obama's ancestral homeland, the secretary of State said, "True economic progress in Africa will depend on responsible governments that reject corruption, enforce the rule of law, and deliver results for their people."

"This is not just about good governance—it's also about good business," she told African leaders. Her audience included Kenya's president and PM, rivals in a bitterly contested 2007 presidential election that led to violence in which more than 1,000 were killed. Clinton later sharply criticized Kenya's leadership for failing to implement reforms that were part of a power-sharing deal designed to end the crisis, including not yet prosecuting anyone for the violence.

Hillary Clinton, left, is welcomed by Kenyan Foreign Minister Moses Wetangula and the American ambassador to Kenya, right, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, last night.
Hillary Clinton, left, is welcomed by Kenyan Foreign Minister Moses Wetangula and the American ambassador to Kenya, right, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, last night.   (AP Photo)
Hillary Clinton, left, is welcomed by Kenyan Foreign Minister Moses Wetangula and the American ambassador to Kenya, right, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, last night.
Hillary Clinton, left, is welcomed by Kenyan Foreign Minister Moses Wetangula and the American ambassador to Kenya, right, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, last night.   (AP Photo)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses a  press conference n Nairobi, Kenya, today.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses a press conference n Nairobi, Kenya, today.   (AP Photo)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Kenyan Foreign Minister Moses Wetungula arrive for a conference in Nairobi today.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Kenyan Foreign Minister Moses Wetungula arrive for a conference in Nairobi today.   (AP Photo)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki, right, share the podium during today's conference in Nairobi.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki, right, share the podium during today's conference in Nairobi.   (AP Photo)
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dontlikeyou
Aug 5, 09 11:11 AM CDT
Clinton should be careful... she's talking about the place of Obama's birth here. Reply
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Fondue
Aug 5, 09 11:20 AM CDT
Only if you are conceding the fact that all of humanity began in Africa.
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shonangreg
Aug 5, 09 11:57 AM CDT
Birther, go away. There is no point in joining you in *pretending* to have a discussion. You made your mind up already.
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Wraith
Aug 5, 09 4:17 PM CDT
Oh come on guys, didn't you know that each time a Birther exposes their ignorance an Angel cracks up hysterically due to the total stupidity? Get lost Birther, even your own party has disowned you by branding your Southern idiots who are destroying the Party of No.
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kokuaguy
Aug 5, 09 11:17 AM CDT
Do you believe along with Orly Taitz that he would be unable to serve as president even assuming that he was born in Hawaii? Reply
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