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  • South Sudans President Says Never to ICC

    JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN South Sudan President Salva Kiir said Thursday that he would "never acceptrdquo; the International Criminal Court. He spoke during a visit from new Kenyan president and ICC indictee Uhuru Kenyatta, who pledged the creation of roads, rail and pipelines to deepen economic ties between Kenya and the new nation. It was Uhuru Kenyatta's first visit to South Sudan since ...

  • Kenya rugby receives a boost of Ksh.4m

    The 4 million will be used by Rugby players and Referees during the month long tournament which will kick off on the 4th of May with the finals being held on ...

  • Africa backs Kenya call for Hague court to drop Kenyatta case

    ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - African nations have backed a request by Kenya for charges of crimes against humanity by its president to be referred back to the east African country, African Union documents ...

  • Kenya hockey union in need of Ksh.40m

    Kenya Hockey Union chairman Resham Bains says the federation requires 40 million shillings to host a successful Africa cup of nations slated for the 26th of September to 6th of October here in ...

  • Rutos New Judge Is Independent

    THE new judge in the deputy President William Ruto's ICC case is reputed for her independence. Judge Olga Herrera Carbuccia from the Dominican Republic is described in the ICC website as "recognized for her high independence". She became a judge last year on March 11 and was assigned to the pre-trial division. She was nominated by the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States ...

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Armageddon

"Armageddon," Michael Bay's ear-splitting, mind-numbing space adventure about a group of average Joe's trying to save the world from a meteor, is two and a half hours of sensory overload. Too long, too loud, and featuring more camera movement and fast edits than ten other movies put together, "Armageddon" will be a powerful test of how far action directors can push the line before they wear audien ... ...

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  • Kiambu Reps Approve Kabogo Move to Thika

    The Kiambu County Assembly has approved Governor William Kabogo's move to temporarily relocate to Thika town for 6 months. A motion brought to the floor of the House by Ngewa ward representative Karungo wa Thangwa opposing the move was shot down by a majority of the members. "The members did not discuss it," Thangwa said. Kiambu town was gazetted as the county headquarters. ...

  • MP Demands End to Goldenberg Schemes

    An MP wants the National Assembly to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the reappearance of Goldenberg related activities. In a motion to be tabled in the House, James Opiyo (Ugunja) wants the government to ensure that no further irregular payments are effected in regard to such schemes to avoid further loss of public money. The move comes after retired Ghanian Judge Edward Torgbor ...

  • Governor Nkedianye Unveils Nine Kajiado Cabinet Nominees

    KAJIADO governor David Nkedianye yesterday unveiled his cabinet nominees. Speaker Johnson Osoi is expected to forward the list to his committee on appointments and eventually to the assembly for vetting. Nkedianye also handed to the speaker another list of his nominees for the County Public Service board. The nominees are Ali Kisipan (education, gender, youth, culture and social services), ...

  • Kenya Senate Has No Say in Revenue Bill Says Muturi

    Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi yesterday saidthe Senate has no role in scrutinising the Division of Revenue Bill as required by the standing orders and the Public Finance Management Act. The ruling came after Suba MP John Mbadi sought clarification on Tuesday on whether the Senate has the power to amend the Bill that had already been passed by the National Assembly. Mbadi's ...

  • Kenya Insurance Firms Prices Not Reflecting Bullish Market

    The Nairobi all share rallied 1.744% to close at a fresh all time record high. The all share is +35.916% in 2013. The all share has accelerated +8.075% higher over the last four weeks. The Nairobi NSE20 improved 4.89 points to close at 4983.54 and is within 1% of its 57-month closing high reached in early April. The NSE20 IS +20.5661% this year. The rally has been led by the big cap counters ...

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