African Studies
Utafiti: Journal of African Perspectives
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The year was dominated by the run-up to general elections scheduled for March 2013. As in 2007, the main contenders coalesced into two broad coalitions, while the only other candidate with a significant following trailed far behind. Foreign relations continued to be overshadowed by the case against a number of prominent Kenyan leaders at the ICC. The accused reacted angrily to statements by foreign powers that encouraged Kenyans not to elect candidates charged with crimes against humanity, arguing that such interventions represented an unwarranted infringement of Kenyan sovereignty. Although political uncertainty weakened the confidence of domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors, the combination of a fiscal stimulus package, favourable rains, and heavy investment in infrastructure, ensured that the economy continued its steady recovery following a destabilising episode of political disorder and ethnic violence in 2007/8.