Nation: Far cry for democracy in Algeria13 May 2012 - As Algeria held its long-awaited legislative elections last Thursday, there were hopes that the country would finally emerge into an era of true democracy after escaping the Arab Spring events that rocked many countries in North Africa and elsewhere last year. |
Capital News: Police: German terror suspect roaming in KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – Police on Saturday released a photograph of a German terror suspect who entered into Kenya illegally allegedly to plot attacks with the Al-Shabaab militants. The suspect, Ahmed Khaled Mueller, is believed to have entered Kenya after disguising himself, according to police. “The said Ahmed Khaled Mueller is therefore summoned to [...] |
KBC: Guilty verdicts in Hudson murders13 May 2012 - A US jury has convicted a man of murdering three members of actress Jennifer Hudson's family in 2008.William Balfour, Ms Hudson's former brother-in-law, was found guilty on three counts of first-degree murder by the jury in Chicago. |
KBC: G47: New party unveiled13 May 2012 - A new political outfit to champion alternative voice from the mainstream political clout dubbed the G47 has been launched. The G47 third force says its aim is to ensure leadership of integrity and accountability in the country. |
KBC: UN 'outrage' at Sudan's bombing13 May 2012 - The UN human rights chief has condemned Sudan's bombing of South Sudan, carried out despite a UN resolution demanding an end to hostilities.Navi Pillay, on a visit to Juba, said she was "outraged and saddened" by the continued aerial bombardments. |
KBC: Chavez cancer treatment 'success'13 May 2012 - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has returned from Cuba, saying he has successfully completed a course of radiotherapy for cancer.Mr Chavez hugged ministers on the runway in Caracas and broke into song in front of TV cameras. |
KBC: Vettel tops final Spain practice13 May 2012 - Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel headed an unusual-looking top three ahead of a Williams and a Sauber in final practice at the Spanish Grand Prix. The German left it late to spring to the top of the times - as the midfield runners stole the limelight. |
KBC: We can still win the title, says Evra13 May 2012 - Manchester United defender Patrice Evra still believes his side could snatch the title from rivals Manchester City on the final day of the season. United, second on goal difference, require either City to slip up at home to QPR or an improbable landslide win over Sunderland to edge back in front. |
KBC: Mututho threatens to sue association13 May 2012 - The report released by the National Tax Payers Association on the utilization and management of constituency development fund has continued drawing mixed reaction from leaders and the general public. |
Capital News: Taps to remain dry in Nairobi for two weeksNAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – Nairobi is to continue suffering a major water supply interruption for the next two weeks after raging floods in Gatundu constituency washed away the main pipeline from Sasumua dam cutting off supply to the western and southern parts of the city on Tuesday. The Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) [...] |
Capital News: DP members seek to halt Musyimi’s presidential bidNAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – Twenty Democratic Party (DP) members have filed a case in the High Court seeking to bar Gachoka MP Mutava Musyimi from seeking the presidency on the party’s ticket. According to suit papers seen by Capital FM News, the members led by former Limuru MP George Nyanja, claim that Musyimi is [...] |
Capital News: S. Sudanese to begin journey home: IOMKHARTOUM, May 12 – The first group of ethnic South Sudanese among up to 15,000 camped in crowded conditions in Sudan were to begin their journey home on Saturday, the International Organisation for Migration said. About 400 people will be brought to Khartoum by bus from the way-station of Kosti, about 300 kilometres (190 miles) [...] |
Capital News: Kenyan ranches relocating rhinos in fear of poachersNAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – Claus Mortensen is a private Kenyan rancher with a passion — endangered rhinos — and now a mission: to save his herd from slaughter by ruthless poachers who sell their horns to Asia, where they are prized as a miracle drug. But costs are spiralling for Mortensen and other ranchers [...] |
Capital News: Twitter users given legal warning in BritainLONDON, May 11 – The Internet is not a law-free zone, the British government’s top law officer warned Twitter users Friday, adding that he would not hesitate to take action over offending posts. Attorney General Dominic Grieve, the government’s chief legal advisor in England and Wales, spoke out following a series of high-profile court cases [...] |
Capital News: Hudson’s brother-in-law guilty in family killingsCHICAGO, May 11 – Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson wiped away silent tears Friday as a jury read the verdict she had long awaited: her brother-in-law was guilty of killing her mother, brother and young nephew. William Balfour, the estranged husband of Hudson’s sister Julia, was accused of killing his in-laws in October 2008 and then [...] |
Capital News: Romney courts young evangelicals, promotes valuesVIRGINIA, May 12 – Republican Mitt Romney heads to America’s largest Christian university Saturday to court young religious conservatives and push family values in the wake of President Barack Obama’s gay marriage endorsement. The presumptive Republican nominee will also urge graduates not to “lose heart” in the face of diminished job prospects when he gives [...] |
Capital News: Ruto: Raila is a prophet of doomMERU, Kenya, May 12 – Three Members of Parliament have criticized Prime Minister Raila Odinga for predicting the possibility of violence as the country heads to elections. Led by Eldoret MP William Ruto, the legislators accused Odinga of being an alarmist saying his remarks could trigger tension especially in areas that experienced violence in 2007. [...] |
The Star: 300 Michael Wamalwa students stage demo12 May 2012 - More than 300 students of Michael Wamalwa secondary school in Kitale yesterday protested poor management of the school. The students said the school lack essential equipments such as laboratory, teachers and poor relationship between them and the head teacher. The student leader said last year during the commemoration of 11th Anniversary of the late Vice President Michael Wamalwa, Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta led a fundr... |
The Star: Storm rips up Nzoia school12 May 2012 - Heavy rains have destroyed a primary school in Trans Nzoia county. The damage is estimated at Sh2 million. Heavey rains accompanied by strong winds ripped of Ziwakati Primary School. “Our pupils were taking lessons from their various classes but we thank God that no one was injured “said the headteacher James Kisongochi. Four classrooms and an administration were destroyed property. He said the pupils are n... |
The Star: Nandi alert on maize disease12 May 2012 - Maize farmers in Nandi county were yesterday put on high alert over a strange fungal disease threatening to wipe out the crop in the area. The Nandi Central District Agricultural officer Thomas Bett said the disease makes maize leaves turns brownish before wilting. Bett asked maize farmers to immediately report to agricultural officers whenever they see symptom of the disease before it is too late. The cause of the disea... |
The Star: Lack of water hurts Nakuru12 May 2012 - PERENNIAL water shortages in Nakuru town is keeping investors away ,the area DC Kang'ethe Thuku has said. Thuku said many businesses have been shut due lack of water. If the problem is not tackled urgently, many investors will leave the town.Terming it as a matter haunting business development ,he urged the newly established committee to tackle the problem with relevant water supply organs in the town.The DC was speaking during the Nakuru Inve... |
The Star: Rains disrupt learning in Narok schools12 May 2012 - Heavy rains in Narok have disrupted learning in some schools and displaced many families. Classrooms in some schools are flooded. Narok North District Education Officer Kuyo ole Saionah said the affected schools are in Suswa which is prone to flooding. Some of the schools affected are Isineto, Suswa and Empash Primary School.“More damages could be expected if the rains continue and could lead to some schools being closed,&r... |
The Star: Three drug dealers jailed for 15 years in Nakuru12 May 2012 - Three drug traffickers have been jailed for between 10 and 20 years. Patrick Odoyo, Paul Tatizo and Archibald Gad Apondi were found guilty of trafficking 351 kilos of narcotic drugs on November 22, 2007 on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.They were arrested at a police roadblock after they defied orders by another traffic policeman to stop for inspection. Police had to shoot at their vehicle, injuring Tatizo before they could be arrested.Nakur... |
The Star: Kisumu Day students riot12 May 2012 - STUDENTS of Kisumu Day High School went on the rampage yesterday protesting the transfer of their headteacher. Confusion reigned in Kisumu town as the students stormed the city centre after the replacement of William Molla with Francis Kabaka Odanga by the Teachers Service Commission. One student was injured. Odanga has been heading Miwani Day Secondary. |
The Star: CDF officials charged with Sh0.5m misuse12 May 2012 - Two officials of the Rangwe Constituency Development Fund were yesterday charged with misappropriating Sh500,000 from its kitty. Dicklan Opany, who was relieved of his role as the funds treasurer by the area MP martin Ogindo last year and current chairperson Margaret Ogembo, denied committed the offence between October and December 2008. Kisumu principal magistrate Ezra Owino released them on a Sh100,000 bond and a surety o... |
The Star: Budalang’i female teacher in trouble12 May 2012 - A female teacher at a primary school in Budalang'i has been accused of sexually harassing her male pupils. According to a summon letter from the Bunyala district children’s office dated March 11, 2012, and addressed to the teacher through the district education office and availed to the Star, the children’s the teacher is accused of sexually harassing three pupils. The letter states in part: “You were summoned to c... |
The Star: Transformer thieves nabbed12 May 2012 - Two suspects were arrested in a botched attempt to steal transformer oil at Kamuriai trading centre near Malaba town in Teso North district on Thursday night. The suspects, one 27 and the other 33, were accosted by members of the public as they climbed the electricity pole with intent to siphon oil from the transformer. One of them suffered serious injuries after the irate members of the public descended on the duo but were re... |
The Star: Corridors of Power12 May 2012 - Prime Minister Raila Odinga might be forced to decide who between a relative and a close friend he will support. Lands minister James Orengo, a close Raila ally who sometimes acts as the shadow Attorney General is this weekend expected to launch his campaign for the Siaya senate in Wagai, within Gem constituency. Finance assistant minister Dr Oburu Oginga, who is Raila’s elder brother has already declared his intention for the s... |
The Star: Lawyers pledge free services in poll violence cases12 May 2012 - THE Law Society of Kenya has promised to provide free legal services in the prosecution of any cases related to post election violence and hate speech. The LSK chairman Eric Mutua made the promise when he met with the Director of Public Prosecution Keriako Tobiko. “The DPP office is highly incapacitated in terms of funding and personnel and we are seeing a worrying trend where the political elites’ pronouncements are clearly h... |
The Star: LSK faults contracts for 63 EA CC officers12 May 2012 - The Public Service Commission has renewed contracts of 63 officers of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission whose contracts expired last week. Justice and Constitutional Affairs PS Gichira Kibara wrote to the EACC caretaker head Jane Muthaura stating that the officers will continue serving in their positions following the PSC decision.Yesterday, PS Gichira confirmed the decision to extend the term of the officers saying that the contracts ... |
The Star: Kiambu student acquitted of explosives charge12 May 2012 - THE Anti-Terrorism Police Unit has lost a case against a college student, who was charged with being in possession of explosives at a village in Kiambu. John Chege Kamau was acquitted by a Kibera court after the prosecution failed to prove that the material was intended to cause public disorder. Kamau was charged with being found in possession of ammonium nitrate and detonators in a "manner likely to be prejudicial to public order."A geologist... |
The Star: TSC ordered to pay teacher12 May 2012 - THE Industrial Court has ordered the TSC to pay a suspended principal half her salary as required by law. Justice Stewart Madzayo directed the TSC to immediately release Lilian Achola’s half her basic salary since she was suspended in November last year. The judge also directed the teachers’ employer to pay Achola her all her allowances during the period of interdiction, until the case she has filed has been heard and d... |
The Star: Livondo in court over car theft12 May 2012 - POLITICIAN Stanley Livondo was yesterday arrested him over a car theft case involving billionaire Mohammed Bakhresa. Livondo was yesterday arraigned before Mombasa Chief Magistrate Stephen Riechi charged stealing Bakhresa’s car and refusing to have his fingerprints taken. However, Livondo denied the charge saying Bakhresa, who is his business partner, owes him close to Sh90 million in a business deal. His lawyer, John Khaminwa said the ... |
The Star: Four senior pensions chiefs charged with abuse of office12 May 2012 - Four senior officers at the Pensions Department yesterday appeared in court charged with abuse of office. Millicent Weruma, Sophie Mugwe, Paul Thuo, all account assistants and Edward Amiani, a clerical officer, were arraigned before Senior Principal Magistrate Lucy Nyambura to answer 14 charges of abuse of office. Weruma, Mugwe and Thuo were charged that between February 7 and 21 while at offices at Pensions Department in Nairobi... |
|
