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Young politicians to launch movementA group of young politicians who contested last year’s General Election are coming together to launch a new political movement which, they say, will change the political landscape.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:51
Lawyers fault draft law on setting up poll chaos court
Central Imenti MP Gitobu Imanyara (centre) chats with Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni (left) and international centre for policy and conflict executive director Ndung'u Wainaina (right) shortly after ...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Brave guard confronts gunmen and kills one
He was riding on his motorbike when the gunmen blocked the way and forced him to stop at gunpoint. The guard switched off the engine and managed to jump off and dash into his compound.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Ammunition recovered from policeman’s house
The Administration Police on Thursday recovered live ammunition and military uniform from a house belonging to a General Service Unit officer at Ngondo village in Nyeri South District.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Power firm warns on vandalism
The vice has led to frequent interruption of electricity supply, the company’s regional security officer Mr Protus Munyendo said on Thursday. He warned of stern measures against those involved in th...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Scramble for IT-literacy at first digital village centre
Mr Paul Fox (right) cuts a tape to open Aaron Fox Mundeku Digital Village at Martha Guesthouse in Khwisero in Western Province two weeks ago. He was with the managers, Mr and Mrs Gibson Shiraku (left)...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
State asked to lower price of Waki report
“The Waki and Kriegler reports are special compared to other reports due to the fact that they are part of the National Accord, which was signed early this year,” Mr Ndubi said.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Enlist with cereals board, millers told
In his statement on Wednesday, Mr Maritim warned that millers who fail to comply with his directive to register will be contravening the NCPB Act (Cap 338), and will be liable for prosecution.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Minister ruled out of order
Dr Oginga had claimed that the motion moved by Mr Ephraim Maina (Mathira, Safina) was not in order because it was allegedly asking the Government to break the law by re-introducing price controls.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
First Lady had no hand in sacking
He claimed that the First Lady has been ‘chasing away’ workers who did not come from her community. However, the MP was challenged by assistant minister Mwangi Kiunjuri to declare his interest in ...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Lawyer frontrunner for human rights
Former Constitution of Kenya Review Commission secretary PLO Lumumba has emerged the favourite for the vacant seat in the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
British ‘tortured Obama’s grandpa’
US President-elect Barack Obama’s Kenyan family has told how his grandfather was imprisoned and brutally tortured by the British during the struggle for independence.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
71 days at the mercy of Somali pirates
“When we heard the shots, we knew pirates were already on board. It was scaring because they huddled us together and threatened to kill us if we did not cooperate,” said the father of three.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
State rejects ECK send-off package
But the commission appeared to dig in for a fight saying it was not aware of the package and that the Government had no powers to abolish it through an executive or parliamentary action.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Kenyan shilling forecast to weaken against the dollar
"I do not feel the maize orders have gone through. The feeling is it (shilling) is under pressure going forward until we finish with this maize business," said a trader with a commercial bank.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Teachers’ union picks new leaders
Teachers wait to vote for new Knut officials at Lohana hall in Mombasa on Wednesday. Mr Lawrence Majali beat Mr William Ohonde to become the new secretary-general, replacing Mr Francis Ng’ang’a, w...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Cabinet team in rush to beat Waki deadline
Members of a Cabinet committee seeking ways to implement the recommendations of the Waki Commission met in Nairobi on Wednesday and announced that they were eager to speed up the law that will create ...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Zimbabwe blames opponents over revolt by soldiers
The Zimbabwean government has accused its opponents of inciting soldiers to revolt in what critics say is confirmation of suspicions the week-long protests by the usually loyal security forces were a ...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Mamelodi’s fresh recipe for Kenyan game
But Mamelodi’s recommendation is likely to put Football Kenya Limited and the Kenya Premier League Limited on a collision course as the latter insists on appointing referees for Premier League assig...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Big guns give Kenya a miss
Kenya captain Humphrey Khayange looks for support during the match against Scotland at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens last weekend. Kenya has been drawn alongside Portugal, Wales and Samoa for the...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
AU force plays down Somali attacks
The commander of the African Mission in Somalia (Amisom), General Francis Okello, says attacks against his forces by insurgents in Mogadishu would not frustrate his mission.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Nigeria’s fight against fraud faltering, campaigners say
Nigeria’s fight against corruption is faltering under President Umaru Yar’Adua, undermining progress which won his predecessor praise from investors and donors in one of the world’s most tainted...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Sudan activists fear more arrests
Sudanese rights campaigners are afraid the authorities will arrest more activists suspected of giving prosecutors evidence for a war crimes case against the president, a senior campaigner said yesterd...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:50
Dozens displaced in livestock raid in north-west
A young Turkana man armed with an AK-47 rifle watches over his head of cattle (file photo): Widespread access to guns has increased violent occurences during livestock raids in the region
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:46
Kenyan election violence culprits may be punished
+ ] By Wangui Kanina NAIROBI (Reuters) - The masterminds of Kenya's post-election violence may be barred from politics or face lengthy jail sentences under a draft law to set up a special tribunal ...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:13
Egypt willing to take part in anti-piracy missions
+ ] (Adds quote from cabinet statement, 3rd paragraph) CAIRO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Egypt is willing to take part in a U.N. force to tackle piracy off the coast of Somalia, cabinet spokesman Magdy Rad...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 20:13
The British tortured Obamas grandfather
U.S. President-elect Barack Obamas relatives have told how his grandfather was imprisoned and brutally tortured by the British during the violent Mau Mau revolt in Kenya.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 17:47
KENYA: Dozens displaced in livestock raid in north-west
NAIROBI Wednesday, December 03, 2008 (IRIN) - At least eight people have been killed and dozens displaced after a livestock raid in the Lorengippi area of the north-western district of Turkana Central, according to government and aid officials.
Source : irinnews.org | 03-Dec-2008 15:29
Lawyers fault proposed tribunal on Waki
A participant at a workshop on the proposed tribunal to try perpetrators of post election violence makes his contribution. Photo/ FAITH NJUGUNA.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 15:05
Ongeri rules out fees increase
“The Government has not made any decision to increase secondary school fees…therefore the notion and debate going round that government has decided to raise fees is null and void.”
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 15:05
Zimbabwe police charge protestors as cholera spreads
HARARE, Wednesday (Reuters) - Zimbabwe riot police wielding batons broke up protests by union members, doctors and nurses on Wednesday and the death toll from a cholera epidemic rose to 565 in the spi...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 15:05
Kenya team to probe MPs tax plan
Kenya's parliament has set up a committee to review MPs' generous salaries and allowances. This follows a widespread public outcry over a decision by the country's legislators to drop a proposal to...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 14:44
Egypt willing to take part in anti-piracy missions
+ ] CAIRO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Egypt is willing to take part in a U.N. force to tackle piracy in the approaches to the Red Sea, cabinet spokesman Magdy Rady said on Wednesday. Defence Minister Moham...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 14:28
E.Africa currencies seen mostly weaker in next week
+ ] NAIROBI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The Kenyan and Ugandan shillings are forecast to weaken against the dollar in the week to Wednesday, while the Tanzanian currency is expected to hold steady, dealers s...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 14:28
FACTBOX-Expected emerging EMEA sovereign debt issues
+ ] LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - After all but drying up in the last few months, Eurobond issues from emerging economies are expected to resume next year with Poland and Slovenia among those with plans...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 14:28
ANALYSIS-Ethnic rifts worry Ghana, but Kenya repeat unlikely
+ ] By Alistair Thomson and Kwasi Kpodo ACCRA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Ethnic splits between Ghana's main regions are raising tensions around Sunday's polls but are unlikely to trigger a repeat of the k...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 14:28
Women Get Sh500m Boost
Nairobi — The Government Thursday gave out Sh500 million under the Women's Enterprise Fund with a pledge to triple the kitty to Sh3 billion next year. Gender and Sports minister Maina Kamanda w...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 13:47
Power outage hits Kenya regions
The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited (KPLC) system controllers initiated restoration of supplies immediately, a statement from the power generator said.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 11:27
New union boss told to push for pay raise
Civil servants in Igembe North and South districts want their newly elected union secretary-general Tom Ondege to push the Government to implement the collective bargaining agreement it declined to si...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 11:27
Kenya tea prices mostly up, traders see more demand
+ ] NAIROBI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Kenyan tea prices were mixed at this week's auction and traders said on Wednesday, that the market had bottomed out and predicted a gradual recovery in the months ahea...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 10:54
Kenya anti-corruption body sues 7 officials
NAIROBI, Kenya : A government anti-corruption watchdog said Tuesday it is suing seven current and former Kenyan officials for a total of a quarter of a million dollars, saying they obtained the money ...
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 10:02
Government Proposes Draconian Law for Regulating Media Content, Says Media Institute
press release A new law that, if passed, will allow the Kenyan government to determine the content, style, manner and schedule of broadcasting, has drawn fierce resistance from the media industry. T...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 07:30
Pirates free Yemeni cargo ship, no ransom paid
+ ] (Adds details, background) GAROWE, Somalia, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Somali pirates have freed a Yemeni cargo ship they seized last week after successful negotiations between regional authorities, lo...
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 07:30
Government Proposes Draconian Law for Regulating Media Content, Says Media Institute
A new law that, if passed, will allow the Kenyan government to determine the content, style, manner and schedule of broadcasting, has drawn fierce resistance from the media industry.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 06:47
Pirates fire on US cruise ship
NAIROBI, Kenya - December 2, 2008 - -- The luxury American cruise ship teeming with hundreds of tourists just might have been too much for the Somali pirates to resist.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 05:35
Kenya anti-corruption body sues 7 officials
A government anti-corruption watchdog said Tuesday it is suing seven current and former Kenyan officials for a total of a quarter of a million dollars, saying they obtained the money dishonestly.
Source : Kenya Star | 03-Dec-2008 03:45