Michael Ranneberger, the U.S. envoy to Kenya, addresses a news conference at his residence in Kenya's capital Nairobi, September 24, 2009. The United States has sent warning letters to 15 prominent Kenyans it says are blocking reform in east Africa's biggest economy following last year's post-election violence, the U.S. ambassador said on Thursday. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

Michael Ranneberger, the U.S. envoy to Kenya, addresses a news conference at his residence in Kenya's capital Nairobi, September 24, 2009. The United States has sent warning letters to 15 prominent Kenyans it says are blocking reform in east Africa's biggest economy following last year's post-election violence, the U.S. ambassador said on Thursday.

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  1. Kenyan Wildlife wardens keep a watch on confiscated elephant tusks at the Kenyan wildlife offices in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. Interpol says African wildlife authorities have seized nearly 3,800 pounds (1,700 kilograms) of illegal elephant ivory in a six-nation operation. The Kenya Wildlife Service says it has arrested 65 people during the operation.
  2. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: 2008 Olympic marathon champion Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya and Collis Birmingham of Australia lead the Elite male athletes race away from the starting line during the Australian Road Running Championships and Great Australian Run at Albert Park on November 29, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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