TJRC is a waste of time, claim civil society groups

Raila pays homage to Dedan Kimathi

Aug 2 | NYANDARUA, Kenya, Aug 2 - Prime Minister Raila Odinga visited the widow of Mau Mau freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, Mukami, during his presidential campaign in Nyandarua. Odinga said that it’s proper to remember the freedom fighters as they are the ones who liberated the country from the colonialists. “It’s important to look back at Kenya’s history...

Police not convinced Nairobi pastor attacked

Jul 30 | NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 – Nairobi police on Monday poked holes into allegations by a preacher who had claimed that gunmen had sprayed his moving car with bullets on Saturday. Provincial police boss Anthony Kibuchi said preliminary investigations showed that the incident was most likely stage-managed as the bullet marks show that the vehicle must have...

Abandoned briefcase causes scare in Nairobi street

Jul 26 | NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 - An abandoned briefcase caused a scare on Nairobi's Kenyatta Avenue on Thursday as pedestrians and security agents suspected it may contain an explosive following looming terror threats. Officers from the Bomb Disposal squad were called in to open the briefcase that had been left at the GPO bus stop. They moved the briefcase...

Mutula outlaws extra tuition for students

Jul 25 | NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 25 - Education Minister Mutula Kilonzo has abolished extra tuition during weekends and holidays. Speaking during the launch of Education for All (EFA) End Decade Assessment (2001-2010) he said that children should be allowed to engage in extra-curricular activities as the school curriculum can be covered during the normal school...

Kisia launches digital campaign for Nairobi governor

Jul 19 | NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 19 - Former Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Mwala Aluda Kisia has launched his Nairobi governor’s campaign. The aspirant has said that he is the man to beat due to his vast experience in private and public sector management. He urged his opponents that for one to be a good leader they must have a proven track record which he based his...

Miguna defiant despite DPP’s warning

Jul 16 | NAIROBI, Kenya, July 16 - Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s former advisor, Miguna Miguna has said he is not obligated to give information on the 2008 post-election violence cases. Speaking during an interview with Capital FM News, Miguna said that there is no provision in the law that obliges one to give evidence in court. He spoke moments after the...

Massive drop in Kenya’s fuel pump prices

Jul 14 | NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 14 - Petrol pump prices have registered a massive drop after the energy regulatory Commission reviewed the costs downwards to reflect a similar dip in international crude prices. A statement signed by Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Engineer Linus Gitonga, said the price of super petrol in Nairobi has dropped by Sh9.21 to retail...

NCIC names goodwill ambassadors

Jul 3 | NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 3 – The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has appointed some 25 prominent Kenyans to serve as goodwill ambassadors to help steer its core mandate of enhancing peace in the country. NCIC Chairman Mzalendo Kibunjia unveiled the team on Wednesday which includes former decorated military officers, businessmen, athletes,...

KNUT in fresh strike threat

Jul 2 | NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 2 - Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has threatened a nationwide teachers strike if the government fails to start negotiations on new salaries for teachers and to implement an increase to allowances as agreed in 1997. KNUT Secretary General David Okuta said on Monday that teachers should prepare to down their tools soon as...