Kenya corruption review 'blocked'

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Last Updated: Friday, 22 July, 2005, 15:14 GMT 16:14 UK

Kenya corruption review 'blocked'

An African Union watchdog set up to monitor good governance says it
has stopped work in Kenya after the government barred it from its
offices.

The African Peer Review Mechanism Kenya branch says authorities in
Nairobi intervened after a row over government spending meant for
the review.

The Kenyan government has not yet commented on the situation.

Peer review was set up to ensure that Africa improved its governance,
in exchange for more foreign aid.

Kenya is one of 23 African countries that have agreed to be reviewed,
and a report is due to be presented soon.

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