Power-sharing accord ends Kenya impasse

KENYA’S President Mwai Kibaki named political rival Raila Odinga as head of a power-sharing cabinet on Sunday, ending weeks of impasse that threatened to undermine economic recovery after a deadly post-election crisis.

“I want to thank you, my fellow Kenyans, for your tolerance and patience during this period,” Mr Kibaki said in a televised speech.

“I’ll do everything possible to ensure our country Kenya is steered along the path of peace, unity and stability.”