Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM The high court has given a go ahead for the controversial Limuru 2B rally to be held at the end of the month. The court has also ordered the police commissioner to provide elaborate security for the meeting. The move followed a petition that had been filed by Ngunjiri Wambugu who is seeking compensation from the government for blocking the meeting that was slated for Jumuiya Conference centre last month. Wambugu in his petition had argued that the action of the police to block the meeting amounted to violation of his constitutional rights to freedom of expression. Full Story
KBC makes new appointments Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM Mr.Vitalis Musebe has been appointed Editor-In-Chief at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). He joins the Corporation after completing his assignment at the Committee of Experts where he was the Deputy Director for Public Information and Media. Read More
Media urged to provide equitable coverage Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is calling on the media to provide equitable coverage to all candidates during campaigns for the forthcoming general elections. Read More
Kenya employers want govt to revoke appointments Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM The row surrounding the appointment of 47 county commissioners rages on with Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) saying the move contravened the law. The employer's umbrella body now wants the appointment quashed and the process done afresh bringing on board all the relevant players to maintain public confidence in the transition process and constitution implementation process in general. Read More
Saitoti taken to task over county appointments Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM Minister for internal security George Saitoti faced the wrath of parliament on Thursday as he attempted to defend the appointment of 47 county commissioners by the President last Friday. Read More
Tobiko says office experiencing financial constraints Updated: 17 May 2012 The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions may not be able to effectively devolve its services in line with the new constitution due to financial constraints, the Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko has said. Read More
Queen's monarch lunch criticised Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM The King of Bahrain and Swaziland's King Mswati III are among controversial monarchs expected at a Windsor Castle lunch being hosted by the Queen later.Critics accuse Bahrain of human rights abuses and say King Mswati lives in luxury while his people starve. Read More
Mbeki to pressure Sudan on talks Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has arrived in Khartoum to attempt to restart negotiations between Sudan and South Sudan.The African Union's mediator is due to meet Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir to try to set out an agenda and timetable for talks. Read More
Taylor says witnesses 'bought' Updated: 17 May 2012 Former Liberian President Charles Taylor has accused the prosecution of paying and threatening witnesses in his war crimes trial.Taylor, who was convicted last month, also told judges in The Hague he was "no threat to society". Read More
Mladic trial focus on Srebrenica Updated: 17 May 2012 Prosecutors have described the chaos leading up the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, on the second day of Bosnian Serb ex-commander Ratko Mladic's trial.Gen Mladic is accused of orchestrating the killings of more than 7,000 Bosnian Muslim boys and men in the town. Read More
Congo warlord's 'days numbered' Updated: 17 May 2012 The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has said he is hopeful that a Congolese warlord will be arrested within weeks. Bosco Ntaganda is wanted on charges of committing crimes against humanity. Read More
New sucrose canes to boost production Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM Sugar ane farmers have been urged to adapt newer varieties of sugarcane so as to increase production of sugar in the country. The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation says the adoption of the high sucrose canes that take 12 months to mature will ease shortages associated with the 20-24 months cane currently in farms. Read More
Parliament questions KQ rights issue Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM Parliament has questioned the recent Kenya airways rights issue alleging that the company single sourced the transaction advisors.The issue found its way to the floor of the house through the Igembe North Member of parliament Ntoitha M'Mithiaru who wanted to know why the government allowed KQ to single source its advisors. Read More
Standard Chartered pre-tax profits jump 41pc Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM Standard Chartered Bank has its performance for the first quarter of 2012 with income rising 33 per cent to Kshs.5.5 billion and operating profit before tax of 41 per cent to Kshs. Read More
Facebook shares valued at $104bn Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM Facebook has priced its shares ahead of one of the most eagerly-anticipated share flotations in recent stock market history.The social network said on Thursday that it valued shares at $38 (£24) each, and that its shares would begin trading in New York on Friday. Read More
Court annuls appointment CCK Director General Updated: 17 May 2012 The High Court has ruled that the ousted Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) Director General, Charles Njoroge will not have his job back at the CCK. The court sitting in Milimani has ruled that the Minister for Information and Communication Samuel Poghisio breached his powers by re-appointing Njoroge despite being advised otherwise by the board. Read More
No decision on Van Persie Arsenal future Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM Striker Robin van Persie has joined up with the Netherlands squad ahead of Euro 2012 having yet to make a final decision on his future with Arsenal. The 28-year-old, who has a year left on his current contract, held talks with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis on Wednesday. Read More
Olympic flame to arrive for relay Updated: 18 May 2012 - 12:00:00 AM The Olympic flame is due to arrive in the UK on Friday evening, ready for the start of the London 2012 torch relay. Footballer David Beckham, Princess Anne and Lord Coe, chairman of Games organisers Locog, are flying from Athens, Greece with the flame. Read More
Olympic flame to be handed over Updated: 17 May 2012 The Olympic flame is due to be handed over to organisers of the London Games at a ceremony in Athens. Since it was lit in Olympia on 10 May the flame has been carried in a week-long relay across Greece. Read More
Owen to leave Manchester United Updated: 17 May 2012 Striker Michael Owen has revealed on Twitter that Manchester United will not be offering him a new deal. The 32-year-old former England forward joined the Old Trafford club in July 2009 but has made just 52 appearances. Read More
Reds seek long-term Dalglish replacement Updated: 17 May 2012 Liverpool's owners are keen for the club's new manager to be in place for at least four to five years, but there is no front-runner at this stage. Tom Werner and John W Henry have begun the search for the Reds' fourth boss in two years after sacking Kenny Dalglish and have a number of names in mind. Read More
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