African Studies
Utafiti: Journal of African Perspectives
Call for Papers: Utafiti is inviting you to submit your manuscript – any topic in the humanities - for consideration in the next issues.
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On the political front, Kenya showed further signs that its political system was maturing. The National Rainbow Coalition (NARC), a shaky alliance from its very beginning in 2003, was really put to the test in 2005. Internal wrangles in the ruling coalition as well as in the opposition Kenya African National Union (KANU) made headlines, whereas Kenyans were longing for a new constitution, fighting corruption and were struggling to revive the economy. They voiced their opinions in a referendum in November over the draft of a new constitution. The outcome, rejection of the government proposal, was a clear signal and a new step forward in strengthening democracy. The donor community became increasingly critical of the domestic political situation and the lack of noticeable progress. The economy generally continued a modest upward trend, but parts of the country were hit by a severe drought.