Concern In Kenya

Sir, - Contrary to your editorial "Concern in Kenya" (September 12th), the news from Kenya is increasingly encouraging and the…

Sir, - Contrary to your editorial "Concern in Kenya" (September 12th), the news from Kenya is increasingly encouraging and the prospects for a free and fair general election later this year are promising.The inter-party parliamentary group dialogue that produced the widely accepted reform proposals in the last week was primarily initiated by the ruling Kenya African National Union. These proposals will undoubtedly be given due consideration by the party's National Delegates Conference today and these cannot be the actions of a despotic party or leadership.The government has always considered international development workers as partners in development not political opponents and challenge you to give us the names of those you allege were harassed, arrested and tortured.It appears to be a question of limited knowledge and appreciation of Kenyan politics to suggest that the opposition is divided and poorly organised because of lack of access to the media. Among the more than 12 active political parties some have their own media mouthpieces but this has not improved their performance. Kenyans elect leaders with first-hand knowledge of local problems who also happen to be home-boys. The impact of the national radio is therefore grossly exaggerated. - Yours, etc.,Mwanyengela Ngali,Ambassador of Kenya,Portland Place,London W.1.