GOVT DENIES HIRING MERCENARIES
By John Muoki ( Wednesday, March 15, 2006)

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Kenya
March 14 2006

The government says it did not hire any foreign mercenaries as claimed
by LDP leader, Raila Odinga.

Immigrations Minister, Gideon Konchellah said the Armenian nationals,
Artur Sargysyan and his brother Artur Margaryan were registered
foreign investors seeking business opportunities in the country.

Konchellah who was speaking to the press in Kisumu said the Dubai-based
businessmen acquired work permits in January after going through the
right procedure.

However the Minister said the matter was still under investigation
and necessary action would be taken if it was established that the
duo were involved in mercenary activities.