Despite this development, hopes for a peaceful solution to the political impasse that has engulfed Kenya after the controversial December 27 poll results remain elusive as both parties maintain hardline positions.

The opposition has tabled its demands which include the resignation ofr President Kibaki, thea repeat of the elections under a UN election team or a power sharing arrangement that will offer the ODM a bigger share in a government of national unity in line with their strength in parliament.

Kibaki’s PNU has also demanded that they will not engage in constructive talks with the opposition unless the opposition recognizes the victory of President Mwai Kibaki in the December polls.

The opposition also expressed shock over the presence of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in the country and warned that he should channel his meditation efforts through Kofi Annan.

"We appreciate the efforts being made by Ugandan President to assist in finding a peaceful solution. Mr Museveni should channel his efforts through Kofi Annan." said Pentagon member William Ruto.

The international community has expressed hope that Kofi Annan will be able to resolve the current impasse.

Post-election violence has left over 600 people dead and over 300,000 people have been displaced.

Analysts warn that Kofi Annan's team offers the only hope for Kenya to resolve the political impasse.

"If mediation talks led by Kofi Annan fails, it will be the end of the road for many Kenyans as the country experiences its worst humanitarian and wide scale ethnic cleansing," says, Professor Wanyande.


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