Some of them were later arrested but the paymasters and planners are still free. There was spontaneous uprising of mobs protesting the flaws in the presidential elections and many looted, raped and burnt down buildings in an anarchical manner. Violence organized by militia in the Rift Valley region was aimed at perceived political opponents and this action attracted organized counter-violence from the opposite side especially in Nakuru, Naivasha and Nairobi.

The police on their part were biased and in many cases used excessive force against unarmed protesters. In other areas however, they opted to negotiate with the groups while in some they just stood by and watched as rivals fought each other. The Kenyan violence is neither genocide nor ethnic cleansing but the root of the problem is the inability of peaceful means to address grievances.

The future of Kenya is now based on truth and justice as the only sustainable road to peace and development. By reviewing the constitution, Kenyans will be addressing one of the main sources of conflicts in the country