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  • Uhuru says Govt will act on Tana Delta report
    President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the government will take action on perpetrators of the Tana Delta violence.
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Zimbabwe's Mugabe signs new constitution into law
    President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday signed Zimbabwe's new constitution into law, clearing the path to crucial elections later this year.
    - 4 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Senators tell off MPs in supremacy battle
    The Senate on Wednesday morning weighed in on the supremacy battle between it and the National Assembly with a call to the members of the Lower House to “stop being childish”.
    - 5 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Protect our interests, Senators tell PSC
    Senators are banking on the Parliamentary Service Commission to “protect, defend and advocate” the interests of all the 418 members of Parliament.
    - 7 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Madagascar security forces summon political rivals
    Madagascar's security forces have summoned the island's rival political leaders to an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss their controversial candidacies for upcoming presidential polls
    - 12 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Angola opposition member killed in attack
    Oil-rich Angola's main opposition party Unita on Tuesday accused civil war foes now in the ruling MPLA of killing one of its activists in an attack in the south of the country
    - 12 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Nigeria to release all women held for 'terrorism'
    Nigeria said Tuesday it would release several suspects held for "terrorist activities," including all women in custody, in what it called a peace gesture to the Islamists it is battling in the north
    - 12 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Assurances on Bouteflika's health fail to convince
    Official assurances about the improving health of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, hospitalised in France in April, have failed to convince many Algerians, as analysts warn that hiding such details is harder than it was
    - 12 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Rescuers dig for life after US tornado kills 24
    Families returned to a blasted moonscape that had been an American suburb Tuesday after a monstrous tornado tore through the outskirts of Oklahoma City, killing at least 24 people
    - 13 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Britain's gay marriage bill passes major hurdle
    A bill to legalise gay marriage in Britain passed a crucial hurdle in parliament on Tuesday, despite efforts by lawmakers from Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative party to wreck the plans
    - 13 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -

Google News Kenya

  • Bill in parliament to end Kenya Power Monopoly - The Standard Digital News
    Bill in parliament to end Kenya Power MonopolyThe Standard Digital NewsNairobi, Kenya: Kenyans who incur losses due to power outages and surges could soon get compensation if a move by Marakwet East MP David Bowen sails through. Tweet · Bowen wants…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • MP Wants Continued Goldenberg Payments Probed - AllAfrica.com
    MP Wants Continued Goldenberg Payments ProbedAllAfrica.comThis time the payment is in relation to a dispute over a company whose contract to run duty-free shops in Kenya was declared invalid by an international tribunal because it was awarded through…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Kenya Airways set for direct flights to Abu Dhabi - Daily Nation

    Kenya Airways set for direct flights to Abu Dhabi - Daily Nation

    Daily NationKenya Airways set for direct flights to Abu DhabiDaily NationKenya Airways chief executive Titus Naikuni said that the new route will provide a vital connection between Africa and the Middle East leveraging on the relationship with Etihad…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • An efficient alternative to cooking on a three stone fire - The Standard Digital News
    An efficient alternative to cooking on a three stone fireThe Standard Digital NewsThe three stone fire is a commonly used in food preparation in Kenya, and many people can relate with the simple and accessible mode of cooking. For decades, women have…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Japhet Koech: from Kenya's Rift Valley to the Edinburgh marathon - The Guardian (blog)

    Japhet Koech: from Kenya's Rift Valley to the Edinburgh marathon - The Guardian (blog)

    The Guardian (blog)Japhet Koech: from Kenya's Rift Valley to the Edinburgh marathonThe Guardian (blog)As you enter the small town of Iten, up in Kenya's Rift Valley, a sign over the road reads proudly: Home of Champions. This is no understatement. Am…
    - 4 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto named in Kenya TRJC report - BBC News

    Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto named in Kenya TRJC report - BBC News

    BBC NewsUhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto named in Kenya TRJC reportBBC NewsKenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy have been named in connection with post-election violence in a long-awaited report investigating human rights abuses in the coun…
    - 5 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Kenya, US ties under scrutiny as Barack Obama skips country again - The Standard Digital News

    Kenya, US ties under scrutiny as Barack Obama skips country again - The Standard Digital News

    Independent OnlineKenya, US ties under scrutiny as Barack Obama skips country againThe Standard Digital NewsBut like his predecessors, Obama will not make a stop in Kenya, although expectations has been high considering this is the homeland of his la…
    - 7 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Kenya invited to argue bid to end ICC cases - Daily Nation

    Kenya invited to argue bid to end ICC cases - Daily Nation

    Daily NationKenya invited to argue bid to end ICC casesDaily NationMr Kamau argued that the ICC could not be said to be safeguarding the political rights, freedom and democracy of Kenyans when the cases facing President Kenyatta and his deputy Willia…
    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Kenya to decide next week on future of Mombasa refinery - Reuters
    Kenya to decide next week on future of Mombasa refineryReutersMOMBASA May 21 (Reuters) - The future of east Africa's only oil refinery could be decided next week when a report is due on whether to upgrade the aging Kenyan plant or turn it into a stor…
    - 21 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Obama pushes $50 million more for Kenya - WND.com

    Obama pushes $50 million more for Kenya - WND.com

    WND.comObama pushes $50 million more for KenyaWND.comStrengthening Kenya's county governments, at cost to U.S. taxpayers of millions of dollars, could spark the redistribution of political power across the African republic, whose national government…
    - 1 day ago, May 21, 2013 -

All Kenya News

  • Paper faces legal action over Sh100m Ruto jet story

    Paper faces legal action over Sh100m Ruto jet story

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22- Deputy President William Ruto has sent a demand letter to the Nation Media Group (NMG) over a story that ran on the May 19 issue of the Sunday Nation, alleging he spent Sh100 million of taxpayers’ money to hire a luxury jet.…
    - 1 hour ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • MP wants continued Goldenberg payments probed

    MP wants continued Goldenberg payments probed

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – Ugunja MP James Wandayi has filed a Motion seeking the formation of a House Select Committee to probe why successive governments have continued making payments emerging from claims arising from the Goldenberg and related sc…
    - 4 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • High Court halts removal of Justice Ang’awa
    The High Court has stopped the Judicial Service Commission from suspending Justice Mary Ang’awa pending a hearing on her petition to reverse her removal from the Judiciary. High Court Judge Mumbi Ngugi said Ang’awa will not be removed from office…
    - 5 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Senators tell off MPs in supremacy battle
    The Senate on Wednesday morning weighed in on the supremacy battle between it and the National Assembly with a call to the members of the Lower House to “stop being childish”. The Deputy Speaker Kembi Gitura, the Leader of Majority Party Kindiki…
    - 5 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Kidero suspends 5 drunk workers

    Kidero suspends 5 drunk workers

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has suspended five officials from the City Inspectorate Department for disorderly conduct and ordered a full audit of the unit. The officials were caught on camera allegedly extorting, batterin…
    - 6 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Why I chose not to get employed

    Why I chose not to get employed

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – “For me employment was never an option after I cleared campus. I have never applied for a job and I hope I will never do that,” says the 29-year old Mark Bichachi the founder and the Managing Director of Dia Consult Com…
    - 6 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Citizens, elected leaders must support community policing

    Citizens, elected leaders must support community policing

    DANN MWANGI Over the last one month, the state of security in the country has been quite disturbing. There has been rampant insecurity in counties like Mandera, Bungoma, Busia and Nairobi. Of great concern is insecurity situations in Busia and Bungom…
    - 6 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Protect our interests, Senators tell PSC
    Senators are banking on the Parliamentary Service Commission to “protect, defend and advocate” the interests of all the 418 members of Parliament. Read the Full Article
    - 7 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Condoms not a priority, Kuttuny tells Korir
    Former Cherangany MP Joshua Kuttuny has faulted MP Wesley Korir for working with American NGO’s to distribute condoms in the constituency “instead of prioritising key issues”. Speaking to the Star on the phone yesterday, Kuttuny said Korir shou…
    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Kenyatta led elite in land grabbing
    The regime of Kenya’s first president, Jomo Kenyatta, was riddled with land grabbing which was perpetrated by him for his benefit and members of his family. The Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission report says that the injustice also benefit…
    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -

NTV

Sh28.4 billion deficit may stall devolution process
Find the latest news at http://www.ntv.co.ke Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvkenya Like us on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/ntvkenya 28.4 b...
- 18 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
AM Live 6th May 2013
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- 18 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
AM LIVE 10th May 2013
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- 19 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Kakamega man weaving his way to riches
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- 19 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
MPs demand full disclosure on Ruto's trip
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- 19 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Construction of southern bypass on course
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- 19 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -

Capital FM Kenya

  • Health Secretary pledges to resolve doctors’ pay grievances

    Health Secretary pledges to resolve doctors’ pay grievances

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – Health Secretary James Macharia took over office on Wednesday morning with a promise to deal with the demands of doctors and nurses on their remuneration and working conditions once and for all. Speaking to reporters at Afy…
    - 44 mins ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Short-term radiation therapy for breast cancer launched

    Short-term radiation therapy for breast cancer launched

    TOKYO, May 22 – A Japanese cancer specialist said Wednesday she has started the world’s first clinical trial of a powerful, non-surgical, short-term radiation therapy for breast cancer. The National Institute of Radiological Sciences has begun th…
    - 47 mins ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Gunmen kill 12 at Baghdad brothel

    Gunmen kill 12 at Baghdad brothel

    BAGHDAD, May 22 – Unknown gunmen shot dead at least seven women and five men at a brothel in Baghdad on Wednesday, security and medical officials said. The attack took place in the capital’s eastern area of Zayouna, where a number of brothels are…
    - 1 hour ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Zimbabwe’s Mugabe signs new constitution into law

    Zimbabwe’s Mugabe signs new constitution into law

    HARARE, May 22 – President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday signed Zimbabwe’s new constitution into law, clearing the path to crucial elections later this year. The longtime ruler inked the document two months after it was overwhelmingly approved in a…
    - 1 hour ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Paper faces legal action over Sh100m Ruto jet story

    Paper faces legal action over Sh100m Ruto jet story

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22- Deputy President William Ruto has sent a demand letter to the Nation Media Group (NMG) over a story that ran on the May 19 issue of the Sunday Nation, alleging he spent Sh100 million of taxpayers’ money to hire a luxury jet.…
    - 1 hour ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • MP wants continued Goldenberg payments probed

    MP wants continued Goldenberg payments probed

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – Ugunja MP James Wandayi has filed a Motion seeking the formation of a House Select Committee to probe why successive governments have continued making payments emerging from claims arising from the Goldenberg and related sc…
    - 4 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Office bullying video sparks outcry in Singapore

    Office bullying video sparks outcry in Singapore

    SINGAPORE, May 22 – A Singapore company supervisor caught on video slapping a male intern is in trouble after the clip went viral on the web and sparked a public outcry. Police confirmed to AFP that a complaint had been lodged against the superviso…
    - 4 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Malaysia tribal groups protest world hydro meeting

    Malaysia tribal groups protest world hydro meeting

    Malaysia, May 22 – About 300 Borneo tribespeople staged a protest at a world hydroelectric industry meeting in Malaysia on Wednesday to denounce dams they say are destroying forests and native ways. Officials in the Malaysian state of Sarawak have…
    - 5 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Japan parliament approves child abduction treaty

    Japan parliament approves child abduction treaty

    TOKYO, May 22 – Japan’s parliament on Wednesday approved an international treaty on child abductions after decades of pressure from the United States and other Western nations. Japan is the only member of the Group of Eight major industrialised n…
    - 6 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • IMF chief to get court grilling in French corruption probe

    IMF chief to get court grilling in French corruption probe

    PARIS, May 22 – International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde will be grilled Thursday by prosecutors investigating a huge state payout to a disgraced tycoon during her time as French finance minister. Lagarde will appear before the Court of…
    - 6 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -

allAfrica Kenya News

  • TSC Operations to Be Crippled Next Month
    [The Star]Operations at the Teachers Service Commission may grind to a halt next month when the term of current members expires in June.The Commission on Administration of Justice says the TSC faces a crisis as a majority of those shortlisted were re…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Fake Doctor Found in Nakuru Hospital
    [The Star]A man who has been pretending to be a doctor at the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital in Nakuru was yesterday arrested.
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Police Patrols Intensified in Bungoma-Lusaka
    [The Star]Security in Bungoma has improved following the deployment of additional police officers to deal with gangsters who killed six people and injured another 100 during attacks two weeks ago. Governor Ken Lusaka says security teams are patrollin…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Ruto Demands Apology From NMG Over 'Hustler Airline' Story
    [The Star]The stage could be set for a confrontation between Deputy President William Ruto and the Nation Media Group over the private jet hired for Ruto's recent trip to four African countries.
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Govt to Renegotiate EU Trade Deal
    [The Star]The government will in the next two months conclude a deal that will ensure goods from Kenya continue enjoying tax-free market in European Union countries.
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • High Court Halts Removal of Justice Ang'awa
    [The Star]The High Court has stopped the Judicial Service Commission from suspending Justice Mary Ang'awa pending a hearing on her petition to reverse her removal from the Judiciary.
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Citi Profits Dip 36 Per Cent to Sh800 Million
    [The Star]CITIBANK NA Kenya has reported a 35.9 per cent drop to Sh801 million for the first three months of this year, down from Sh1.2 billion posted in a similar period last year.
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Investors Pledge Sh56 Billion for Machakos County
    [The Star]Machakos county has received a commitment of Sh56.3 billion from investors. This follows the signing of an MoU between governor Alfred Mutua and investors after a two day conference at Maanzoni lodge in Machakos at the weekend.
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Mobile Umbrella GSMA Opens Nairobi Office
    [EA Business]Nairobi, Kenya -The Global System for Mobile (GSM) Association, the umbrella organization for the world's mobile operators, opened its African headquarters in Nairobi last week.
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Taita Taveta Women Ignore County Jobs
    [The Star]Taita Taveta deputy governor Mary Ndigha has urged women to apply for county jobs. "We have many qualified women but most of them are in the big towns," she said. Ndigha was addressing the press in Wundanyi after Governor John Mruttu unveil…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -

Citizen TV

Operations Halted as County Reps Continue With Boycott
A paralysis of county government operations now looms after county representatives across the country extended their boycott of county assembly sessions over...
- 16 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Vita vya Maneno Kati ya Wabunge na Maseneta
Je, nani zaidi baina ya bunge la waakilishi na lile la seneti? Nauliza hivyo kwa sababu mtafaruku umeibuka, huku bunge la waakilishi likisisitiza kuwa lina m...
- 16 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Kiongozi Mtumishi
Si siri kuwa wengi hukimbilia nyadhfa za uongozi kutokana na yanayoambatana na nyadhfa hizo kama vile afisi za kifahari, magari na hata kupewa wahudumu. Laki...
- 16 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Vita vya Maneno Kati ya Wabunge na Maseneta
Je, nani zaidi baina ya bunge la waakilishi na lile la seneti? Nauliza hivyo kwa sababu mtafaruku umeibuka, huku bunge la waakilishi likisisitiza kuwa lina m...
- 16 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Majaji 2 Wapya Kwenye Kesi Dhidi ya Wakenya,ICC
Mahakama ya ICC sasa imetenganisha kesi na kuteua majaji tofauti kusikiza kesi dhidi ya rais Uhuru Kenyatta, naibu wake William Ruto na Joshua Arap Sang'. Ra...
- 16 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Senators, MPs Engage in Name Calling as they Fight over Veto Powers
So, who is senior between the national assembly and the senate? Well, the supremacy contest between the chambers of the bicameral parliament is on, with the ...
- 16 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -

BBC News-Kenya

Standard Digital

K24

Man Burnt By Wife
Talk about a case of love gone sour. this is the story of Samuel Mungai Kung'u of Kikuyu, Kiambu county, who on several occasions claims to have been burnt, ...
- 18 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Parliament Senate Debate
The supremacy battle between the national assembly and the senate spilled over to the floor of parliament this afternoon as furious MPs castigated senators, ...
- 18 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Obama Skips Kenya Again
The United States embassy is downplaying the public outrage sparked-off by president Barack Obama's decision to bypass Kenya on his second trip to Africa nex...
- 18 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Chambers Of Justice
On the chambers of justice tonight, the Kenyan cases at the International Criminal Court will now be heard by 6 judges in 2 separate chambers. And locally, a...
- 18 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Senate Supremacy Battle
The senate has constituted a sub-committee to review standing orders they claim were erroneously passed by the 10th parliament with the object of demeaning t...
- 18 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
Kidero Sacks Officials
Heads started rolling today at city hall in the aftermath of a K24 TV expose that revealed the brutality and extortionist ways a section of the city inspecto...
- 18 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -

Topix-Kenya News

  • A marathon challenge for Derry's Damien
    Derry community worker, Damien Coyle, is currently on a mile-amassing, fundraising adventure, which will see him undertake challenges in Derry, Donegal, Strabane, England and Italy, all in aid of assisting impoverished street children in Nairobi, Ken…
    - 4 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Kenyan killer of 400 people granted asylum in UK
    LONDON : A murderer who killed up to 400 people in his homeland has been granted asylum in Britain, Daily Mail reported Tuesday.
    - 8 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Hunger the face of the future without reform - " Oxfam
    A Zimbabwean mother arrives to collect her monthly rations of food aid from Rutaura Primary School in the Rushinga district of Mt Darwin about 254km north of Harare March 7, 2013.
    - 10 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • African Cities Test The Limits Of Living With Livestock
    Raising chickens has become so fashionable among some urban Americans that there's now a market for chicken diapers , as we reported this month.
    - 14 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Nairobi Baptist Church Upgrades To Allen & Heath iLive
    Sound Creations, the distributor for Allen & Heath in Kenya, suggested an iDR-48 MixRack with iLive-T112 surface to improve sound quality of their services.
    - 19 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • As Mobile Explodes in Africa, Nairobi Emerging as a Tech Leader
    If the future of computing lies in mobile and the fastest growth in mobile uptake will come from poor countries, Africa is where much of the action will be.
    - 23 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Libya war weapons may be killing central Africa elephants
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    - 1 day ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Students Head to Kenya for Clinical Work
    Five students from Kent State University are in the midst of the trip of a lifetime, as today they're working in a clinic on the east coast of Africa.
    - 1 day ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Photo exhibit offers view of family's two years in Africa
    David and Nike Speltz, with their son Carl, gave a presentation at the Seacoast African American Cultural Center in Portsmouth on Saturday titled "Two Kids & Two Years in Kenya." The Speltz family, including son Tim who lives in Berkeley, Calif., liv…
    - 1 day ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • USIU-A Start Strongly In Varsities League
    Defending champions United States International University- Africa, USIU-A, began their title defense in the men and ladies categories strongly winning the opening matches of the Zuku Universities Basketball League that kicked off over the weekend in…
    - 2 days ago, May 20, 2013 -

news24 Kenya

  • Govt to act on Tana Delta report
    President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the government will take action on perpetrators of the Tana Delta violence.
    - 37 mins ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • MPs: Probe Goldenberg payments
    MP James Wandayi wants parliament to probe why successive governments have continued making payments from Goldenberg claims.
    - 1 hour ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Ministry to be leaner in new structure
    Seven previously stand-alone dockets in the former Coalition Government could be merged under the new Ministry of Devolution and Planning.
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Free laptops to be given in phases
    Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi said the government will roll out the One-Laptop-One-Child programme in phases.
    - 4 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • MPs leeway to raise their salaries
    A law passed by the 10th parliament may provide a leeway for MPs to annul the SRC legal notice that slashed the MPs pay to KES 532 000.
    - 4 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Smuggled ivory tusks from Kenya seized
    A shipment of elephant tusks smuggled out of Kenya has been seized in the United Arab Emirates, the International Wildlife Fund for Animal Welfare has said.
    - 5 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Kenya gets KES 4.2 billion for counties
    The US government through US Agency for International Development ( USAID) will give Kenya KES 4.2 billion to aid the devolution process.
    - 7 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Standard One laptops to cost KES 50 billion
    At least KES 50 billion will be spent by the State to implement the Jubilee Government’s pledge to offer laptops to all Standard One pupil’s by first term next year.
    - 7 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Truth team tells police and judges to apologise
    President Uhuru Kenyatta has been asked to offer an apology to Kenyans for the injustices and human rights violations that were carried out since independence to February 2008.
    - 9 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Uhuru: I will offer solutions to cheap imports
    President Uhuru Kenyatta has promised to seek solutions to cheap imports to protect farmers.
    - 22 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -

Kenya Star

  • Kenya Bill to end Kenya Power monopoly
    loss of property as a result of outages and surges. The MP, who gave a Notice of Motion at the National Assembly on Wednesday, further wants the Government to liberalise power distribution thereby breaking the monopoly ...
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Lifestyle An energy efficient stove for Kenya
    The three stone fire is a commonly used in food preparation in Kenya, and many people can relate with the simple and accessible mode of cooking. For ...
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Cop in Court for Trying to Kill His Senior
    A police officer who tried to shoot his senior was yesterday charged with attempted murder at a Murang'a court. Corporal Jonathan Kinyua denied the charges. He is accused of trying to shoot his senior inspector Sammy Mwangi at Gitige AP camp in Kahur…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Police Mum On Where Githurai Shootout Baby Is
    Police will not disclose whereabouts of the eight-month-old baby rescued at Githurai Kimbo, Nairobii on Sunday after her parents were killed by police officers from the anti-terrorist unit. Kasarani police boss Augustine Nthumbi cited security reaso…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Politician Denies Links to Bungoma Busia Attacks
    A politician who has been mentioned by sections of the media has denied being involved in the killings in Western. Speaking in his Mumias office yesterday, ODM youth league national chairman Rashid Mohammed distanced himself from the attacks in Weste…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Ruto Beefs Up ICC Legal Team
    DEPUTY President William Ruto has beefed up his defence team at the International Criminal Court ahead of his trial which is now likely to start in November Shyamala Alagendra, a Malaysian who once worked for the the Office of the Prosecutor at the…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Kenya Ruto Private Jet Hire Cost U.S. $221000
    Deputy President William Ruto yesterday came out to defend the hiring of a luxury jet for his tour of African countries stating that it was competitively procured and cheapest on offer. Ruto's office released a statement saying it sought competitive…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Two More Thugs Arrested Over Mbeere APs Attack
    Two more violent robbers who last Friday hacked an AP officer and six civilians with axes in Mbeere South district have been arrested. This brings the number of suspects arrested to five. Mbeere South police boss Bernstein Shari said the gang invaded…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Sh500 Million for Kakamengas Education Sector
    Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya's government has expressed concern over the region's dwindling academic performance. Oparanya said despite introduction of the free primary and secondary school education, the county is lagging behind in enrolment…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -
  • Counties in North Rift Set to Vet Cabinets
    Counties in the North Rift will this week vet names forwarded by governors to be members of the cabinets in the regions. However the vetting may fail to take place as members of the county assemblies insist that they will not resume work unless thei…
    - 2 hours ago, May 22, 2013 -

The Star

  • Legal ivory trade not to blame for poaching - China
    China’s small traditional trade in carving uses ivory acquired through legal auctions and in no way encourages or worsens the problem of elephant poaching in Africa, a senior Chinese official said yesterday. Demand for ivory as an ornamental item i…
    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Police still occupy Red Pepper, Monitor offices
    The premises of the The Red pepper publications and The Monitor newspaper, Uganda are still being occupied by police for the third day after a raid by officers on Monday. The dailies offices were taken raided after the papers last week published a pr…
    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Fake doctor found in Nakuru hospital
    A man who has been pretending to be a doctor at the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital in Nakuru was yesterday arrested. The hospital’s medical superintendent, John Murema, said the “fake doctor”, Francis Kadaya has been attending to patie…
    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Government to renegotiate EU trade deal
    The government will in the next two months conclude a deal that will ensure goods from Kenya continue enjoying tax-free market in European Union countries. Deputy President William Ruto said the government will ensure the Economic Partnership Agreeme…
    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • ICPC call on EA governments to supprt media freedom
    The International Center for Policy and Conflict has called on East African governments and the International community to strongly rebuke President Yoweri Museveni's for what it terms as an infringement of the Ugandan people’s freedom of expressio…
    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • President Kenyatta recieves TJRC report
    President Uhuru Kenyatta received the final report from the Truth Justice And Reconciliation Commission.The TJRC report should have been handed over to President Uhuru Kenyatta on May 3 but he has been too busy to meet the commissioners. Last week, s…
    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • President Kenyatta recieves report on Tana clashes
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    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
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    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • Kaimenyi says laptops to be given in phases
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    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -
  • High Court halts removal of Justice Ang'awa
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    - 17 hours ago, May 21, 2013 -

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Kenya Images

Charlotte Walking
Charlotte Walking
tom-kemp has added a photo to the pool:A tired charlotte walks down from Mount Longonot
2 days ago, May 20, 2013
Le crâne
Le crâne
Tembaglele has added a photo to the pool:
6 days ago, May 16, 2013
Tracteur africain
Tracteur africain
Tembaglele has added a photo to the pool:
6 days ago, May 16, 2013
Les crânes
Les crânes
Tembaglele has added a photo to the pool:
6 days ago, May 16, 2013
Arc en ciel sur amboseli
Arc en ciel sur amboseli
Tembaglele has added a photo to the pool:
6 days ago, May 16, 2013
Maasaï Street
Maasaï Street
Tembaglele has added a photo to the pool:
6 days ago, May 16, 2013
Cactus
Cactus
Tembaglele has added a photo to the pool:
6 days ago, May 16, 2013
Morning Hunt
Morning Hunt
Picture Taker 2 has added a photo to the pool:Still up and hunting we found this SERVAL early in the morning still on the prowl from the previous night's hunt. You can see the wetness on it's belly from the morning dew. On the plains of the Masai…
8 days ago, May 14, 2013
Nairobi
Nairobi
kamachu has added a photo to the pool:
8 days ago, May 14, 2013
The Motorcyle Sunset
The Motorcyle Sunset
tom-kemp has added a photo to the pool:A motorcycle taxi (piki piki) touting for business infront of a beautiful sunset.If you like the pic, please tell me where you saw it!
8 days ago, May 14, 2013
Do you want to buy some Chickens?
Do you want to buy some Chickens?
tom-kemp has added a photo to the pool:Just walking down the road in Nakuru, and saw this box of birds.
9 days ago, May 13, 2013
cinnimon pulled pork loin
cinnimon pulled pork loin
Cookswell Jikos has added a photo to the pool:
10 days ago, May 12, 2013