World Notes KENYA

Who killed Robert Ouko, and why? Thousands of students took to Nairobi ; streets last week, protesting the murder of Kenya's popular Foreign Minister. Ouko's charred and mutilated body was found on Feb. 16 in a field not far from his farm home in western Kenya, three days after he had mysteriously disappeared.

President Daniel arap Moi said the death appeared to be the result of "foul play" and pledged a thorough investigation. But the students feared that police reports, which stated that Ouko had been shot in the head, possibly with his own gun, might leave the impression that the minister had taken his own life. "Suicide, no! We want the truth!" they chanted as they marched on Moi's office. On Friday a memorial service for Ouko erupted in confrontation when demonstrators hurled stones at mounted police and troops, who responded with tear gas and charged the crowds with ax handles.