US Gov't IS Funding the Kenya 'Yes' Campaign

Embassy Denial Contradicted by Obama Administration's 'Get Out the Yes Vote' Grant Program for Kenya
WASHINGTON
July 14.2010

Christian Newswire -- A series of U.S. taxpayer-funded agreements awarded to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) by the Obama Administration clearly contradicts recent statements issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi claiming neutrality in the Kenya constitutional referendum scheduled for a vote in early August.

"There is no doubt that the Obama Administration is funding the 'yes' campaign in Kenya," said Rep. Chris Smith, one of three U.S. lawmakers who have requested an investigation into U.S. activities leading up to the referendum on a proposed constitution that would liberalize the abortion law in Kenya.

"By funding NGOs charged with obtaining 'yes' votes, the Administration has crossed the line," he said. the rest