§ Sir Alastair GoodladTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what democracy building programmes her Department has commissioned in Kenya since 1 May 1997. [24229]
§ Clare ShortWe have funded four civic and voter education programmes run by Kenyan non-government organisations (total cost £182,000); two projects aimed at improving media coverage of the Kenya elections (total cost £28,000); and a national election observing programme by three Kenyan non-government organisations (British contribution £351,000).
§ Mr. StinchcombeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the human rights component of the training provided to senior management in the Kenyan police. [24330]
§ Clare ShortThis assistance aims to improve the content and quality of training for police officers in human rights issues. Preparatory training of trainers and curriculum design is underway.