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  • Police in Western Intensify Search for Attackers

    The search for four suspects in connection to the recent attacks in Busia and Bungoma counties have been intensified in Malaba. Teso OCPD Elphas Korir says they've already Identified the four who all come from Teso. He added that Ugandan authorities were helping with the ...

  • Budget to Be Read in July

    The prolonged election period and delays in appointment and approval of cabinet secretaries are some of the reason why the 2013/2014 national budget will be read in July. The budget is usually read in ...

  • Fiscal Decentralisation Playing Catch-Up in Devolution

    Kenya's political scene in the 1990's and first decade of the 2000's was a time of agitation for change in all spheres of government operations, specifically the need for good governance and equal distribution of power. Of equal importance was the equalization of income distribution and the legitimization of economic, political and social rights for all citizens. All of this was ...

  • Politicians Threaten to Sue TJRC Over Report

    I will sue the TJRC. Former Kamukunji Mp Norman Nyagah has threatened to sue the commission after he was implicated with the assassination of the late UON lecturer Crispin Odhiambo Mbai. Nyaga has given the commission seven days to apologize failure to which he will move to court. Others who have threatened to sue the TJRC include Alfred Khang'ati and Noah ...

  • ERC to Carry Out National Audit of Petroleum Dealers

    The Energy Regulatory Commission will embark on a spot-check of all independent fuel dealers to ensure they meet safety and other industry requirements. Director Linus Gitonga says outlets that fail to meet the set requirements will be ...

Movie Review

Rumble in the Bronx (Hong Faan Kui)

Even if you could overlook the lame slapstick comedy, the stilted, poorly dubbed dialogue, stolen diamonds that look like glass marbles, the producers' attempt to pass off a Canadian location crested with scenic mountains as the Bronx, and the fact that the only sympathy in the film comes from gangsters beating on a whiny kid in a wheelchair, "Rumble in the Bronx" would still be a bad movie. Ever ... ...

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  • Sorry Darling I Am Celibate

    News reports of priests accused of abusing young boys in parishes, notably in the US and Ireland brewed up such a stink that as some say, ex-Pope Benedict resigned. For years jokes were made about randy priests but for evidence to exist of actual ingrained transgression was scary. The church is usually the last moral frontier and when it fails to hold up, it leaves a thoroughly demoralizing ...

  • Camp Mulla Split Recap

    Official Camp Mulla Video - Fresh All Day Original members of Camp Mulla with DJ CK (Chris Kirubi) Rumours were set straight earlier this week: Taio Tripper and Miss Karun have left Camp Mulla. Now known as Thee MC Africa, Taio Tripper, has moved on to pursue a solo career. In preparation of joining university in the USA in August, Miss Karun has also left Camp Mulla for solo projects. ...

  • Exclusive Sneak Peak - Villa Rosa Kempinski Opens in August

    Kempinski Hotels and Simba Hospitality first announced their partnership almost a year ago, in June 2012, which would see Europe's oldest luxury hotelier enter the Kenyan market, operating the tented luxury camp, Olare Kempinski Maasai Mara, and the 200-room five-star city hotel, Villa Rosa Kempinski. Nearing completion, Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi is set to open in August 2013, and ...

  • Kenya drought could create 5 million needy

    Already, 1.6 million Kenyans are receiving food aid to compensate for drought and poor harvests. Government however warns the number could skyrocket to 5 million within a few months, as rains have kept ...

  • African Leaders Want Out of the ICC

    The ICC is threatening the independence of African states. In a discussion to be held at the AU summit today, African leaders will be seeking withdrawal from the Rome Statute unless the ICC drops its cases against three Kenyans including President Kenyatta and his Deputy William ...

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