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Kibaki Praises Judiciary for Apt Petition Process
Wed, 04/3/2013 11:45 AM | By Mwakilishi

President Kibaki has commended the Judiciary for well-concluded poll petition. “In the last few weeks, the attention of the country and...

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Wife of Kenyan Carjack Victim in Des Moines, Iowa Lashes Out at Suspects
Wed, 04/3/2013 11:31 AM | By Mwakilishi

Felony robbery charges are not severe enough for three 15- and 16-year-old boys who pulled a northwest Des Moines man from his car at...

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Deputy President-Elect William Ruto Roles in New Government (VIDEO)
Wed, 04/3/2013 10:58 AM | By Mwakilishi

As they wait their swearing in, deputy-president elect William Ruto now finds himself in an unfamiliar territory. While Kenya has had...

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Kenya MPs, Senators Sign Up for Sh10.6m Medical Cover
Wed, 04/3/2013 09:21 AM | By Mwakilishi

The 418 Members of the 11th Parliament have started registering for the Sh10.6 million each annual medical cover.

The medical...

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Raila Warns of Plot to Kill Devolution
Wed, 04/3/2013 08:36 AM | By Mwakilishi

Prime Minister Raila Odinga returned to the political scene and walked straight into the controversy surrounding the role of County...

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Knut Boss David Okuta Dies in Nairobi
Wed, 04/3/2013 01:58 AM | By Mwakilishi

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) secretary general David Okuta Osiany has died in Nairobi.

Mr Okuta, 61, passed on...

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Kenyan Photojournalist and Activist Boniface Mwangi to Visit Austin College, Texas
Wed, 04/3/2013 01:35 AM | By Mwakilishi

World-renowned Kenyan photojournalist and activist Boniface Mwangi will speak at Austin College Tuesday, April 9, at 11 a.m. in Hoxie...

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U.S. President Obama Calls for Federal Brain Mapping Project
Wed, 04/3/2013 12:27 AM | By Mwakilishi

President Obama announced a federal brain mapping project Tuesday, aimed at conquering challenges such as epilepsy, autism and Alzheimer...

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Associated Press Drops 'Illegal Immigrant' Phrase
Tue, 04/2/2013 11:42 PM | By Mwakilishi

The Associated Press announced Tuesday that it would no longer use the term “illegal immigrant.” Senior Vice President and Executive...

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Uhuru: Why ICC Should Drop Charges against Me
Tue, 04/2/2013 08:12 PM | By Mwakilishi

President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta has explained to trial judges at the International Criminal Court why he wants them to dismiss the case...

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ICC Directs its Registrar to Consider Ruto Trial via Video Link
Tue, 04/2/2013 04:28 PM | By Mwakilishi

The International Criminal Court has directed its registrar to file details on how Deputy President-elect William Ruto can stand trial...

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New Anti-Money Laundering Rules Target Public Officials
Tue, 04/2/2013 04:07 PM | By Mwakilishi

Dealings by elected officials and top public servants will be placed under close scrutiny under a new regulatory regime meant to keep...

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Governors Storm Out of Talks in Cash Fight
Tue, 04/2/2013 03:46 PM | By Mwakilishi

Governors from the 47 counties clashed with the central government over their budget, bringing to a premature halt a meeting called by...

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Kenya's Marie Ojiambo a Finalist in Miss Africa USA 2013 Pageant
Tue, 04/2/2013 02:24 PM | By Mwakilishi

Marie Ojiambo, the reigning Miss Kenya USA, is competing in the Miss Africa USA 2013 Pageant and needs your vote.

Marie is a...

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Jubilee Drops Shebesh, Supports Sakuda for Chief Whip
Tue, 04/2/2013 10:41 AM | By Mwakilishi

Members of Parliament allied to Jubilee alliance have agreed to appoint Kajiado west MP Moses ole Sakuda as the ruling coalition chief...

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LATEST OP-EDS/BLOGS

What Ails Kenya’s Young Marriages?
Thu, 06/2/2011 01:22 AM | By Muchiri Karanja, Daily Nation

Nothing seemed wrong with the marriage between Paul Mungai, 32, and Serah Wambui, 28. Nothing seemed wrong with the marriage between Paul Mungai...

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What is Ailing Diaspora Marriages
Fri, 05/27/2011 02:59 PM | By Kim Media

Divorce rate, domestic violence and cases of murder among Kenyan couples in the Diaspora, and especially those living in the United States, have...

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New US Envoy To Kenya Can Bring Change
Mon, 05/23/2011 05:52 PM | By Prof Macharia Munene. Prof Macharia teaches at USIU-Nairobi

A distinguishing characteristic about generals, at least the Kenyan ones, is that they do not have loose mouths. The Kenyans interact with...

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Is Makau Mutua Promoting Odinga For His Own Ends?
Fri, 05/13/2011 06:06 PM | By by Richard Schmidt edited by Matthews Estell

Professor Makau Mutua, Dean of the State University of New York [USA] at Buffalo School of Law, writes an article for the Kenya Daily Nation...

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The Laws, Rules and Practice of Diplomacy in Kenya
Tue, 05/10/2011 06:39 PM | By Githua Kariuki

Kenyans appreciate that our legislators are facing a particularly challenging legislative season as they race to pass the laws on which the roles...

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Africa’s Brain Drain – Should We Be Worried?
Wed, 04/27/2011 10:36 AM | By Claudie Harding

Every year thousands of highly-skilled Africans relocate to countries such as the United States, Canada, France and United Kingdom, in search of...

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Will The Real Njoki Ndung'u Please Stand Up?
Tue, 04/19/2011 03:58 AM | By Evans Osindi

You won’t open the Daily Nation these days and fail to see a case of defilement. The other day,16th April, in a revenge attack...

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Why Tanzanians Loathe Kenyans
Mon, 04/11/2011 09:11 AM | By Uknown

So i've been living in TZ for the last 13 years or so and i can't help lining up the countries two differences wen am in either country. Right now...

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When A Village Tribesman Comes To America
Fri, 04/8/2011 04:34 PM | By Emmanuel Ole Sayiorry

What would you expect when a simple, jungle-based Maasai tribesman from Kenya, Africa, suddenly finds himself in America? Well, my tale began way...

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We Need More Independent-Minded Kenyans To Save Our Country
Thu, 04/7/2011 01:26 PM | By Moses Bosire

I have many independent-minded friends from Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Luo, Luhya, Kamba, Kisii, Meru and virtually all tribes in Kenya who appreciate the...

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Kenya Is Something Of Value
Tue, 04/5/2011 08:10 PM | By Githua Kariuki

Indeed, every Kenyan politician and leader is morally bound to protect the sovereignty of our country. No Kenyan should ever vote for anyone...

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Legacy Cannot Be Cooked Or Bought, It Must Be Earned
Tue, 04/5/2011 10:38 AM | By Moses Bosire

There is something fishy about the commonly accepted historical account of events in Kenya during colonial and post-independence periods. Do all...

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LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

UK Investments & Credit Diaspora Multi-Million Sacco Launch: June 30 2012
Mon, 06/4/2012 09:20 AM | By Mwakilishi

The Kenya's High Commissioner to the UK, H.E. Ephraim Ngare will host a Kenyan delegation led by Hon. Joseph Nyagah  Minister of Co-operative Development & Marketing...

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Hon. Joseph Nyaga (Minister for Coop. Dev. and Mktg) U.S. Visit: June 3-10 2012
Fri, 06/1/2012 06:16 PM | By Mwakilishi

The Minister for Co-operative Development and Marketing, Hon. Joseph Nyagah, EGH, MP is scheduled to make an official visit to the United States from June 3 - 10, 2012.
...

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Kenyan Woman Dies in Bolivia - Body Stranded There
Thu, 05/31/2012 09:52 AM | By Mwakilishi

A Kenyan woman and a single mother of two, Lillian Wanjiru has died in Bolivia under mysterious circumstances. Lillian, 35 went to Bolivia South America In December last year...

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Death Announcement: Celebrating the Life of Violet Sarah Wairimu Kimani
Sun, 05/27/2012 02:14 PM | By Mwakilishi

It is with deep sorrow and the humble acceptance of God’s will that the family of Rev. Ayub and Rev. Anne Nyambura Muthama  (Pennsylvania, USA) announce the death of their...

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Announcing the Death of Joseph Njagi Mukera, Father to Rosemary Njagi of Baltimore, Maryland
Thu, 05/24/2012 12:54 PM | By Mwakilishi

We regret to announce the death of Joseph Njagi Mukera died in Kenya. He was father to Rosemary Njagi wife of Ethan Ndurere both of Baltimore, USA, late Ephantus Kibocha,Victor...

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Madaraka Day Event for Kenyans in Seattle, Washington
Wed, 05/23/2012 09:07 AM | By Mwakilishi

You are invited for a Madaraka Day event on June 2nd 2012 starting at 11am at the Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington (6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, Washington...

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

"We Are All Winners"
Mon, 05/6/2013 12:17 PM | By Guest Author

My concern as an aspirant who vied for Yatta parliamentary seat under the TNA banner is that we were promised that we are all winners regardless,...

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Cord Set to Name Shadow Secretaries
Tue, 05/7/2013 11:14 AM | By Mwakilishi

Cord Coalition is planning to name its own 'shadow cabinet' as part of a strategy to build a vibrant opposition in Parliament that would keep the...

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KCB Becomes Most Valuable Kenyan Bank
Mon, 05/6/2013 07:13 PM | By Mwakilishi

Kenya’s largest bank by assets, KCB, has surpassed Equity Bank to become the most valuable lender listed at the stock market.

KCB’s...

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17 Kenyans Charged with Taking Part in anti-MPs Demo
Mon, 05/20/2013 05:45 PM | By Mwakilishi

Seventeen protesters were on Monday arraigned in court following last week’s dramatic protest over MPs’ pay increase plans. They were charged with...

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Kenyan Legislators Now Plot Fresh Assault On Commissions
Mon, 05/13/2013 02:58 AM | By Mwakilishi

Constitutional commissions, whose allocations have next year shot up by nearly Sh3 billion to Sh8.79 billion, could be in for a surprise as MPs...

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[VIDEO] TJRC Report Recommends Prosecution of 15 Kenyan Politicians
Wed, 05/22/2013 09:09 PM | By Mwakilishi

Several prominent lawmakers and law enforcers in the current and previous governments have been implicated in the planning and execution of...

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Ex-Osama Aide Gets Life Sentence in a US Prison for Nairobi Embassy Attack
Thu, 04/25/2013 02:12 AM | By Mwakilishi

A former personal secretary to Osama bin Laden received a life sentence in a US prison for his role in the 1998 bombing of US embassies in Nairobi...

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Jubilee Cabinet Should be More Inclusive
Sun, 05/5/2013 08:40 PM | By Guest Author

The yet to be confirmed nominees for Cabinet Secretaries by the Jubilee government comprises men and women of finesse, knowledge and...

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Parliament Sets Aside Sh10 Billion for Perks
Thu, 05/2/2013 04:58 PM | By Mwakilishi

MPs have presented a profligate budget for themselves, which gives each of them Sh7.1 million to buy a luxury car.


Parliament’...

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