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Kenya and China Sign Sh42 Billion Lamu Port Deal Fri, 08/1/2014 11:51 AM \| By Mwakilishi Kenya and China have Friday signed a Sh42 billion Lamu Port project deal at State House Nairobi. The signing... 14 reads \| Add new comment	Uganda Anti-Gay Law Struck Down by Court Fri, 08/1/2014 11:28 AM \| By Mwakilishi A Ugandan court on Friday struck down a punitive anti-gay law that has strained Uganda’s relations with the West,... 50 reads \| Add new comment	Politicians Behind the Massive Lamu Land Grab Fri, 08/1/2014 08:53 AM \| By Mwakilishi It has now emerged that owners of the 22 companies which allegedly grabbed 500,000 acres of land in Lamu are... 863 reads \| Add new comment
Mixed Reactions over Uhuru's Directive on Lamu Land Fri, 08/1/2014 08:40 AM \| By Mwakilishi Mixed reactions greeted the cancellation of land title deeds by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday evening. ... 406 reads \| 2 comments	US: Why We Invited Uhuru Kenyatta to Africa Summit Fri, 08/1/2014 01:07 AM \| By Mwakilishi President Uhuru Kenyatta has been invited to next week's Africa summit because of Kenya's status as a key regional... 1,736 reads \| 2 comments	Kijabe-Born Musician Naomi Wachira Thrilling Audiences Across the US Fri, 08/1/2014 12:41 AM \| By Mwakilishi A Kenyan-born musician is charming audiences across the US and making a name for herself with powerful guitar... 517 reads \| Add new comment
HassConsult Strikes Deal to Sell Overseas Properties to Kenyan Buyers Fri, 08/1/2014 12:29 AM \| By Mwakilishi Nairobi-based real estate firm HassConsult Ltd has struck a deal with a Dubai-based property developer and promoter... 365 reads \| Add new comment	Red Hot Nijel Stuns World Champ David Rudisha in Commonwealth 800m Final Fri, 08/1/2014 12:09 AM \| By Mwakilishi Olympic and world record holder David Rudisha had to settle for silver after Nijel Amos from Botswana burst past... 397 reads \| Add new comment	Embu Man Seeks Prayers, Medical Help after His Manhood Disappears [VIDEO] Thu, 07/31/2014 09:45 PM \| By Mwakilishi A man in Karingari village in Embu County says his manhood disappeared after his estranged wife bewitched him. ... 1,783 reads \| 3 comments
Republican Leadership in Disarray after Failure to Vote on Immigration Bill Thu, 07/31/2014 09:04 PM \| By Mwakilishi Republican leaders in the House of Representatives were in disarray on Thursday after they were unable to secure the... 672 reads \| 1 comment	Two Kenyans Drown Off a Beach in Qatar Thu, 07/31/2014 08:30 PM \| By Mwakilishi Two Kenyan expatriates succumbed to high tides at Al Wakrah Beach on Tuesday. According to a Kenyan embassy... 1,254 reads \| Add new comment	US-Based Scientist Dr Njoroge Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree by Mount Kenya University Thu, 07/31/2014 05:43 PM \| By Mwakilishi Dr George Njoroge, a world renowned scientist originally from Kenya and based in the US, was recently feted by Mount... 633 reads \| Add new comment
Uhuru Orders Ngilu to Reposes 500,000 Acres in Lamu Thu, 07/31/2014 02:18 PM \| By Mwakilishi President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered Lands cabinet secretary Charity Ngilu to repossess 500,000 acres of public land... 1,373 reads \| 11 comments	KCB First-Half Pretax Profit Rises 16% to Sh11.67 Billion Thu, 07/31/2014 12:28 PM \| By Mwakilishi Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Kenya's largest bank by assets, reported on Thursday a 16 percent rise in first-half... 362 reads \| 2 comments	Michelle Obama Tells Young African Leaders: 'The Blood Of Africa Runs Through My Veins' Thu, 07/31/2014 08:54 AM \| By Mwakilishi Michelle Obama has made some interesting and controversial comments during her tenure as First Lady, seeming never... 1,157 reads \| 6 comments
Why Africa Airlines Charge Highest Fares in the World Thu, 07/31/2014 01:47 AM \| By Mwakilishi International coverage of Africa tends to be overly negative, focusing on war, disease and poverty. Unfortunately,... 906 reads \| 2 comments	Equity Bank Rakes in Sh7.7 Billion Profit in Six Months Thu, 07/31/2014 01:27 AM \| By Mwakilishi Equity Bank has posted a 21 per cent increase in profit after tax for the first six months of 2014, as performance... 507 reads \| 5 comments	Muthama Snubs Mutua at Wiper Meeting, Brands Him a Rebel Thu, 07/31/2014 01:20 AM \| By Mwakilishi The rivalry between Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua and Senator Johnstone muthama played out in public after the... 909 reads \| Add new comment

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Securing Kenya: Addressing the Land Issue - Well Done Mr. President Thu, 07/31/2014 06:57 PM \| By Washington Osiro As much as I have criticized President Uhuru Kenyatta on policy differences, the order to repossess illegally-... 415 reads \| 1 comment	Why All this Interest in Uhuru's Assets? Thu, 07/31/2014 01:35 AM \| By Isaac Kinity And I quote; " Ahead of the commencement of the trial, the Prosecutor wants information on Mr. Kenyatta's assets,... 617 reads \| 4 comments	Diasporan Struggles: A Short Story Tue, 07/29/2014 01:58 PM \| By Kawira Njeru Sour blood We kiss and hug in tears, holding on tight to a moment soon gone. Wheezing past our ears... 1,657 reads \| 7 comments
Why We Always Squander Chance for Kenya's Transformation Tue, 07/29/2014 12:05 AM \| By Mohamed Wato The meaning of transformation is to cause something to change in form, character, and style. Kenya’s transformation... 380 reads \| Add new comment	Kenyan Diaspora Ethnic Enclaves: The Good and the Bad Mon, 07/28/2014 08:38 AM \| By Peter Gaitho Since antiquity, humans like birds of the same feather, flock together. A case in point is when Jacob of the Bible... 989 reads \| 4 comments	Insecurity in Kenya: The Consequences of Politicizing Kenya's Security Services Sun, 07/27/2014 10:37 AM \| By Washington Osiro In a piece titled “The best law is the one you can trust your enemy with when he takes over” Godwin Murunga, in a... 613 reads \| 2 comments
Deaths in the Kenyan Community in US Fri, 07/25/2014 12:34 AM \| By Gathee Maina Something has disturbed me for a long time every time there is death of a Kenya in any Kenyan community in the US.... 3,671 reads \| 28 comments	Folly of Saboteurs Thu, 07/24/2014 06:59 PM \| By John Kamau The piece, Smithsonian gate; Final report penned by Ali Badawy should be dismissed with as much contempt as it... 1,349 reads \| 16 comments	SMITHSONIAN-GATE: The Final Report Wed, 07/23/2014 09:23 PM \| By Ali Badawy A boycott by Kenyan Artists rocked DC’s annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival catching the organizers off-guard.... 1,024 reads \| 7 comments
Open Letter to Amb. Muburi-Muita – Director of the Diaspora Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wed, 07/23/2014 12:10 PM \| By Regina Njogu Greetings Mr. Muburi-Muita: Let me begin by congratulating you on your recent appointment as the first Director of... 1,007 reads \| 2 comments	On Embattled Lawyer Kethi Kilonzo Spearheading CORD Referendum Calls Tue, 07/22/2014 11:32 PM \| By Humphrey Musila She first came to the limelight during the by election for Makueni senate seat that fell vacant after the passing on... 1,021 reads \| Add new comment	Security Without Direction is a Disaster in the Making Mon, 07/21/2014 10:38 PM \| By Mohamed Wato Credible security organizations are run by competent authorities because of sensitive nature of their mission, the... 799 reads \| 2 comments
Daisporaville: On acharing Ujaluo and Telling the Difference Between Kenya's 42+ Mon, 07/21/2014 08:47 AM \| By Washington Osiro At a recent talk before a group of graduate students at one of Atlanta’s main colleges, a student asked me the... 1,777 reads \| 5 comments	Treason? Give Us a Break Thu, 07/17/2014 01:01 AM \| By Macharia Githui Just few days before the much awaited Saba Saba, one Chris Kirubi together with his counterparts in the business... 1,393 reads \| Add new comment	Kenyan Businesses Abroad, Style Up! Wed, 07/16/2014 01:11 PM \| By Peter Gaitho I may be a spoilt kid, spoilt by the wonderful customer care service one receives both in public and private... 2,244 reads \| 4 comments

LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

Promotion to Glory of James Mwangi Maina; Son of Pastor Maina Kugwa of Baltimore Thu, 07/31/2014 08:46 AM \| By Mwakilishi It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic death of James Mwangi Maina on July 26, 2014 in Kenya. He... 1,498 reads \| Add new comment	Kenyan Woman Passes Away in Atlanta, Georgia Mon, 07/28/2014 08:48 PM \| By Mwakilishi It's with utmost sadness that we announce the passing of Wanja Mbatia of Atlanta, GA on Sunday, July 27th. She... 3,386 reads \| Add new comment	President Uhuru Kenyatta to Meet with Kenyans on Wed, August 6th in Washington, DC Sun, 07/27/2014 02:43 AM \| By Mwakilishi H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of the Republic of... 3,067 reads \| 2 comments
Death Announcement for Joseph Mburu Muikamba of Lawrence, Massachusetts Sat, 07/26/2014 12:20 PM \| By Mwakilishi It is with great sorrow that we inform you all of the passing to Glory of Mr.Joseph Mburu Muikamba at Mass... 1,422 reads \| Add new comment	Death Annoucement and Fundraiser for the Late George Liberty Mutua of Houston, Texas Sat, 07/26/2014 09:41 AM \| By Mwakilishi It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic death of our brother and friend George Liberty Mutua,which... 1,134 reads \| Add new comment	Jazz Under the Stars 2014: Saturday, August 2nd at The Nairobi Club Wed, 07/23/2014 09:40 PM \| By Mwakilishi The Jazz Under the Stars event is here once again! A special treat to our new and loyal patrons; come prepared... 1,432 reads \| Add new comment
Kenyan Catholic Community in America Invites You to the 2nd Anniv. Swahili Mass on August 9 in Baltimore Wed, 07/23/2014 02:28 PM \| By Mwakilishi Kenyan Catholic Community in America gladly invites you to the Second Anniversary Swahili Mass, which will take... 2,621 reads \| Add new comment	Family Bank Tours the UK (Jul 19 - Aug 5) and US (Aug 5 - 25) Wed, 07/23/2014 11:48 AM \| By Mwakilishi Family Bank (Kenya) will be conducting a Road Tour of the UK and USA the months of July and August as follows:... 896 reads \| Add new comment	Passing to Glory of Mr. James Kodula Wed, 07/23/2014 08:43 AM \| By Mwakilishi It is with great sadness we announce the passing to Glory of Mr. James Kodula. He passed away on Sunday, July... 1,378 reads \| Add new comment

MOST POPULAR NEWS ARTICLES & OP-EDS/BLOGS IN LAST 30 DAYS

How Sex Workers Burn Nairobi Men with Juju Fri, 07/25/2014 12:11 AM \| By Mwakilishi Men who opt for prostitutes with the perception that it’s a hassle-free, no-strings attached affair better than... 8,769 reads \| 7 comments	State of Machakos County 33Km Road Tue, 07/15/2014 01:47 PM \| By Mwakilishi On a Tuesday morning, 18th March, 2014 my governor Dr. Alfred Mutua launched construction works of Makutano ma Mwala... 7,456 reads \| 4 comments	Uhuru to Have Private Dinner with Obama Sun, 07/6/2014 03:59 AM \| By Mwakilishi President Uhuru Kenyatta and first Lady Margaret will have dinner with US President Barrack Obama next month at the... 7,217 reads \| Add new comment
Raila Has Expired Politically, Mutahi Ngunyi Says [VIDEO] Wed, 07/9/2014 01:33 PM \| By Mwakilishi As the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leaders read out resolutions during the Saba Saba (July 7) rally... 6,957 reads \| 9 comments	Kenyan-Born Former Football Standout Found Dead in His West Virginia Home Wed, 07/16/2014 12:36 PM \| By Mwakilishi Point Pleasant, WV - A young man who once had a bright future in the world of football was found dead in his Mount... 6,895 reads \| 1 comment	Police Unveil Names Behind Coast Killings Sat, 07/12/2014 05:32 PM \| By Mwakilishi The Standard on Sunday can now authoritatively reveal the name of an Al Shabaab commander who led the fighters that... 6,748 reads \| 18 comments
The Kenyan Dollar Millionaire Cooking Ugali at US Cultural Fete Sun, 07/6/2014 03:45 PM \| By Mwakilishi When Kevin Onyona took a flight to the US on September 23, 1999, his heart was pulsating, blood throbbing and mind... 6,556 reads \| 9 comments	32-Year-Old Kenyan Woman Struck and Killed by a Vehicle in Dorchester, Massachusetts [VIDEO] Sun, 07/13/2014 09:25 PM \| By Mwakilishi A 32-year-old woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Dorchester on Saturday morning. Officials say... 6,471 reads \| 7 comments	Letter To Raila: You Are a Foe of Aspiring Luos, Cord and the People Thu, 07/3/2014 03:20 AM \| By Mwakilishi When I attended high school as a young man in Kenya, my headmaster and a large proportion of the students in the... 5,396 reads \| 5 comments

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Kenyan Delegate Kora Hardy for Miss Africa USA 2014 [VIDEO]

Kora Hardy, the reigning Miss Kenya USA, is the Kenyan delegate in this year’s Miss Africa USA pageant, which takes place August 9, 2014 in Rockville, Maryland.

Born in Kenya and raised in Maryland, Kora Hardy is running on the platform of...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta to Meet with Kenyans on Wed, August 6th in Washington, DC

H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya will be in Washington, DC to attend the US-Africa Leaders Summit which is scheduled to take place in August, 2014.

During this...

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US-Based Scientist Dr Njoroge Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree by Mount Kenya University

Dr George Njoroge, a world renowned scientist originally from Kenya and based in the US, was recently feted by Mount Kenya University (MKU).

Dr Njoroge was last week awarded an honorary Doctor of Pharmacy degree by the University for his ex...

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Kenyan Student Hailed For Receiving First Class Honors in Aerospace Engineering at a UK University

Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o has congratulated and praised a Kenyan student studying in the UK for achieving an outstanding First Class honours degree in Aerospace engineering. The world-renowned writer said: “I would like to congratulate Jepleting fo...

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