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Kenya's opposition says it will boycott companies run by allies of President Mwai Kibaki in protest at the outcome of last month's presidential election.Kenya's opposition says it will boycott companies run by allies of President Mwai Kibaki in protest at the outcome of last month's presidential election.
The Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) change of tactics came as police shot five dead on a third day of rallies.The Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) change of tactics came as police shot five dead on a third day of rallies.
One protester died in Mombasa and four were killed in Nairobi. The post-poll violence has left 600 dead.One protester died in Mombasa and four were killed in Nairobi. The post-poll violence has left 600 dead.
Kenya's National Commission on Human Rights has cast doubt on the vote that returned President Kibaki to power.Kenya's National Commission on Human Rights has cast doubt on the vote that returned President Kibaki to power.
KENYA CRISIS 27 Dec: Presidential and parliamentary elections30 Dec: Violence as President Kibaki is declared the winner10 Jan: First international mediation effort fails16-18 Jan: Three days of mass opposition rallies Protests in picturesPolice criticisedPress anguishKENYA CRISIS 27 Dec: Presidential and parliamentary elections30 Dec: Violence as President Kibaki is declared the winner10 Jan: First international mediation effort fails16-18 Jan: Three days of mass opposition rallies Protests in picturesPolice criticisedPress anguish
At a news conference in Nairobi, the state-sponsored body listed a catalogue of irregularities in a report entitled "Thirty Hours that Destroyed Kenya".At a news conference in Nairobi, the state-sponsored body listed a catalogue of irregularities in a report entitled "Thirty Hours that Destroyed Kenya".
It catalogued a series of what it described as electoral offences such as turnouts of more than 100% in some constituencies and the obstruction of election observers.It catalogued a series of what it described as electoral offences such as turnouts of more than 100% in some constituencies and the obstruction of election observers.
The commission said at least 360,000 votes could not be verified - in a vote where the two candidates were separated by about 230,000 ballots.The commission said at least 360,000 votes could not be verified - in a vote where the two candidates were separated by about 230,000 ballots.
ODM leader Raila Odinga has demanded a re-run of the election.ODM leader Raila Odinga has demanded a re-run of the election.
The UN announced that Kofi Annan, its former secretary general, would fly to Kenya on Tuesday to help mediate between Mr Kibaki and Mr Odinga.The UN announced that Kofi Annan, its former secretary general, would fly to Kenya on Tuesday to help mediate between Mr Kibaki and Mr Odinga.
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Two members of Mr Annan's team - ex-Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa and Graca Machel, wife of ex-South African President Nelson Mandela - have already arrived.Two members of Mr Annan's team - ex-Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa and Graca Machel, wife of ex-South African President Nelson Mandela - have already arrived.
ODM spokesman Salim Lone told the BBC that from next week, the opposition would switch to other forms of action, such as boycotts of firms run by what he called the government hardliners.ODM spokesman Salim Lone told the BBC that from next week, the opposition would switch to other forms of action, such as boycotts of firms run by what he called the government hardliners.
He mentioned specifically the Brookside Dairies, Equity Bank, and City Hopper bus services as possible targets for action.He mentioned specifically the Brookside Dairies, Equity Bank, and City Hopper bus services as possible targets for action.
The ODM launched a third and final consecutive day of nationwide protests on Friday.The ODM launched a third and final consecutive day of nationwide protests on Friday.
In Mombasa, police clashed with a group of Muslims who tried to march through the coastal city after Friday prayers in protest at the election results.In Mombasa, police clashed with a group of Muslims who tried to march through the coastal city after Friday prayers in protest at the election results.
Officers used live bullets to quickly disperse the crowd, killing one protestor and injuring at least five others, police said.Officers used live bullets to quickly disperse the crowd, killing one protestor and injuring at least five others, police said.
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In Nairobi, police confronted demonstrators in the Kibera slum after more than 600 youths tore up a section of railway track running through the centre of the area.In Nairobi, police confronted demonstrators in the Kibera slum after more than 600 youths tore up a section of railway track running through the centre of the area.
Officers fired tear gas and live rounds leaving four dead.Officers fired tear gas and live rounds leaving four dead.
A member of President Kibaki's Kikuyu ethic group died after being pierced with a poisoned arrow shot by Masai youths, police said.A member of President Kibaki's Kikuyu ethic group died after being pierced with a poisoned arrow shot by Masai youths, police said.
HAVE YOUR SAY It is really unfortunate to see our beautiful homeland going through what its neighbours have gone through Omari, Kenyan in US Send us your comments'We only have stones'Change of tactics HAVE YOUR SAY So far the two leaders have had a total disregard to humanity Obed MochamaKansas City Send us your comments'We only have stones'Change of tactics
The killing happened next to the country's premier Masai Mara game reserve at the town of Narok.The killing happened next to the country's premier Masai Mara game reserve at the town of Narok.
The latest deaths bring to 17 the number of people killed in three days of opposition protests.The latest deaths bring to 17 the number of people killed in three days of opposition protests.
Mr Odinga said police were turning the country into "killing fields of the innocent, executing at will in an unprecedented bloodlust".Mr Odinga said police were turning the country into "killing fields of the innocent, executing at will in an unprecedented bloodlust".
But police said their response had been restrained and officers had only fired at rioters and looters.But police said their response had been restrained and officers had only fired at rioters and looters.
Public demonstrations were banned by police immediately after Mr Kibaki's swearing-in on 30 December.Public demonstrations were banned by police immediately after Mr Kibaki's swearing-in on 30 December.
The European Parliament unanimously backed a resolution on Thursday calling for the EU to suspend aid to the Kenyan government.The European Parliament unanimously backed a resolution on Thursday calling for the EU to suspend aid to the Kenyan government.
Meanwhile, the UN has launched a $34m (£17.3m) appeal for Kenya to help those affected by the recent unrest, in which a quarter of a million people have left their homes.Meanwhile, the UN has launched a $34m (£17.3m) appeal for Kenya to help those affected by the recent unrest, in which a quarter of a million people have left their homes.