Kenya MPs urged to back agreement

Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki has urged MPs to pass into law a power-sharing agreement aimed at ending weeks of post-election violence.

Mr Kibaki told the state opening of parliament in Nairobi that the deal would lay "the foundations for peace and stability in our country".

Under the deal, opposition leader Raila Odinga would become prime minister.

Over 1,000 people have died in violence following polls in December, which Mr Odinga said were rigged.

Addressing parliament, Mr Kibaki said the accord was a first step towards achieving a prosperous future for all Kenyans.