Kenyan MP charged with treason An opposition member of parliament in Kenya has been charged with treason for allegedly threatening the life of President Daniel arap Moi. Maina Kamanda of the Democratic Party faces the death penalty if convicted. Mr Kamanda is reported to have told a rally that the president should be shot if he tried to extend his term in office. He says he was misquoted by a local newspaper but did not make plea in court today. President Moi has been in power for 23 years and has not indicated plans for his succession.
Elections are due before the end of the year.
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