2013-05-24
President Says 'Never' to ICC
[VOA]Juba, South Sudan -South Sudan President Salva Kiir said Thursday that he would "never accept" the International Criminal Court. He spoke during a visit from new Kenyan president and ICC indictee Uhuru Kenyatta, who pledged the creation of roads, rail and pipelines to deepen economic ties between Kenya and the new nation.2013-05-24
Politicizing the ICC Process Will Not Let ICC Suspects Off the Hook
[African Arguments]At the World Economic Forum two weeks ago, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said that Kenya will meet its obligations under the Rome Statute even as he seeks to clear his name at the ICC. But a recent not-so-confidential letter to the UN Security Council suggests otherwise. 2013-05-24
Kagame Got Me UN Job, Says Kituyi
[The Star]Former Trade and Industry minister Mukhisa Kituyi yesterday said nobody from western or central province lobbied for him to be the Secretary General of the UN trade and development body. 2013-05-24
Kenyan Cooperation With ICC Questioned
[VOA]Nairobi -Two months ago, Kenyans elected a president and deputy president both facing charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC). While the two leaders have promised to cooperate with the court, some are wondering whether they are already using their influence to skirt justice. 2013-05-24
SMS Service to Stop Coffee Theft Set Up
[The Star]Coffee Management services has put a mobile alert that will ensure curbing of coffee theft. Coffee management services project manager Catherine Ng'ang'a said that the decision was reached at after a series of coffee theft in Central Kenya. 2013-05-24
Intersex Child, Five, Sues State for Birth Certificate
[The Star]A five-year-old intersex child has sued the state seeking legal recognition and protection. 2013-05-24
MPs Extend Their Sessions to Debate Their Pay
[The Star]Will MPs get the higher pay they are seeking? The legislators have decided to extend their session in parliament to discuss the delegated legislation committee's report that declares SRC's move to have their pay reduced as unconstitutional. The committee wants the commission's gazette notice on the new pay structure annulled. 2013-05-24
Three Reps Demand Sh5 Million Bribe From Nandi Nominees
[The Star]Members of the Nandi county assembly have demanded Sh5 million as a token from the 10 nominees appointed by governor Cleophas Lagat. 2013-05-24
Kenyatta, Moi Seized 17 Percent of White Farms - TJRC
[The Star]PRESIDENT Jomo Kenyatta and his successor President Daniel arap Moi grabbed 17 percent of white owned land after independence, according to the TJRC report released on Tuesday. 2013-05-24
Riots in Town
[The Star]More than 30 looters have been arrested this morning by police as they raided Jack and Jilll supermarket in downtown Nairobi. The looters took advantage of the fact that the building hosting the supermarket was being demolished. More police officers have been deployed to the area to beef up security. The looters are currently engaging police in running battles. 2013-05-24
Granny's Quest for 29 Years Worth of Dues
[The Star]An 89-year-old Kiambu woman has appealed to President Uhuru to help her get her dues. Magdalene Wangui said she worked for presidents Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel Moi at Harambee House and State House Nairobi for 29 years without pay. 2013-05-24
I Didn't Get Support for UN Job, Says Kituyi
[The Star]Former Trade and Industry minister Mukhisa Kituyi yesterday said nobody from western or central province lobbied for him to be the Secretary General of the UN trade and development body. 2013-05-24
Kabogo to Unveil His Kiambu Cabinet Today
[The Star]Kiambu County Governor William Kabogo is expected to announce his cabinet today. 2013-05-24
Kenyatta Unveils Final Two Cabinet Secretaries
[Sabahi]Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday (May 23rd) released the final two names of his 18-member cabinet, a month after the nomination process started. 2013-05-24
Emobilis Helps JKUAT Students Develop Windows Phone APPs
[CIO]10 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology students have released new applications targeted at Windows Phone users. The students underwent training by eMobilis, who offer training in mobile application development for various ecosystems. The applications were demonstrated over the weekend at the university's Juja campus in a mini-hackathon. eMobilis will later hold a hackathon that will highlight the best applications resulting from an ongoing series of Windows Phone development targeted at 2013-05-24
Please Help Us Jail Criminals, Kimaiyo Pleads
[Capital FM]Nairobi -Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo now says the force have been unable to get criminals jailed by the courts because the public has been reluctant to testify against them. 2013-05-24
Western States Reject Kenya's Hague Bid At UN
[Capital FM]Nairobi -The US and European nations have rejected Kenya's plea to the United Nations Security Council to end cases before the International Criminal Court. 2013-05-24
Kimemia Faces MPs' Approval Hearing Friday
[Capital FM]Nairobi -The nominee for Secretary to the Cabinet, Francis Kimemia, faces questioning on his suitability from Members of Parliament on Friday afternoon. 2013-05-24
Insurance Firms' Prices Not Reflecting Bullish Market
[The Star]The Nairobi all share rallied 1.744% to close at a fresh all time record high. The all share is +35.916% in 2013. The all share has accelerated +8.075% higher over the last four weeks. The Nairobi NSE20 improved 4.89 points to close at 4983.54 and is within 1% of its 57-month closing high reached in early April. 2013-05-24
Ruto's New Judge Is 'Independent'
[The Star]THE new judge in the deputy President William Ruto's ICC case is reputed for her independence. Judge Olga Herrera Carbuccia from the Dominican Republic is described in the ICC website as "recognized for her high independence". |
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