http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7180355.stm ************************** Ghanaian President John Kufuor, head of the African Union, has extended his mediation mission in Kenya by a day.
On Wednesday, Mr Kufuor held separate talks with President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga.
After meeting Mr Kufuor, Mr Kibaki's office issued a statement, saying he had assured Mr Kufuor he was initiating dialogue.
"Now that peace was returning to these parts, his partially formed government would continue to reach out to Kenyan leaders who would also be encouraged to play their role in preaching peace among their followers," the statement said.
Mr Kibaki wanted to reach out to opponents now the violence had subsided, a spokesman said. Mr Odinga described the talks as "fruitful".
He promised to bring those responsible for the violence to justice - and said the victims of would be compensated and helped to rebuild their houses.