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  • Kimaiyo Scraps PPO Posts

    Nairobi - - The fate of Provincial Police chiefs hangs in the balance after Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo declared them non-existent. Kimaiyo says the PPO and PCIO's positions and those of the formation commanders had ceased to exist immediately after the March 4 General Election. It is Kimaiyo's conviction that lack of proper structures in the police is to blame for the ...

  • Mudavadi Warns Against Politicising Gang Attacks

    Nairobi - The UDF leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned against politicising the spate of gang attacks in parts of the country, especially recent brutal maiming in Bungoma and Busia. Mudavadi said there is nothing to be gained by any politician in brutal killings and leaders should stop the blame game to allow security agencies to get to the bottom of the ...

  • Thousands of Kismayu Residents Protest in the Streets Against IGAD Kenya and Ahmed Madobe

    Thousands of Kismayu residents today protested in the streets of Kismayu against IGAD officials, Kenya and the leader of the Raskamboni militia Ahmed Madobe. Some of the demonstrates carried large poster with the writings "Dooni Meyno dollar qaate , dooni meyno dagaal Ooge" meaning " We don't want the dollar taker, we don't want the warlord" . The demonstrators ...

  • Kenya Mueke Supports Ward Representatives Demand for Higher Pay

    Nairobi - Nairobi Deputy Governor Jonathan Mueke has supported the County Ward Representatives' (CWRs) demand that their gross pay be increased to Sh275, 000. Mueke argued that the current CWRs gross pay of Sh79,000 is not commensurate to the work they are expected to do and does not reflect the current cost of living. Mueke was insistent that County Ward Representatives should not still ...

  • Terror Suspects Die After Kenyan Shootout

    A pair of terror suspects have been shot dead by police in Kenya after attempting to use a baby as a human shield. Investigators were tipped off about the couple's location and raided an apartment in Nairobi, ordering the two to come out. Boniface Mwaniki, head of the anti-terroism police unit, said they had refused to surrender and started throwing grenades. Police reportedly ...

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The Witch Who Came From the Sea [DVD]

The Witch Who Came From the Sea [DVD]

Some of the most interesting films are the ones that lie at the often bizarre crossroads where exploitation meets art cinema. Neither here nor there, these films are often perplexing experiences because it's difficult to get a sense of the filmmaker's intentions. Since such films tend to be about extreme subject matter, their artistic pretensions often transcend simple exploitation, yet there's al ... ...

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  • There is Insecurity in Northeastern Kenya – Who should take the blame

    Pakistan: Doctors wanted the family to pay a bribe to get into the Intensive Care Unit – corrupt system contribute to unnecessary ...

  • Kenya Ndiles party wants CORD support for Makueni seat

    TIP ?s bid to secure the Cord?s ticket for the seat as a way of appreciation for his support for Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka?s presidential bid. ??I went through the country supporting Raila and Kalonzo?s bid for presidency up to the level of losing my bid For Kibwezi west parliamentary seat. CORD should therefore as a way of appreciation let us have the seat if they value all the partners ...

  • Kenya police kill terror couple - Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois Missouri News Sports

    By TOM ODULAAssociated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Police shot dead a couple suspected to be terrorists after they threw four grenades, wounding five officers in an overnight stand-off, a police official said Sunday. Following a tip, investigators raided the apartment where the couple was staying in the Githurai Kimbo area on the outskirts of Nairobi Saturday evening and ordered them out of ...

  • Kenya Mudavadi decries lack of understanding on devolution

    Musalia Mudavadi has decried the lack of common understanding on matters of devolution. He said there was need to create a common theme on devolution so that time is not wasted in bickering. He said leaders implementing devolved structures at county level must be aware of the strict requirements of the Constitution and devolution laws least they endanger the existence of their counties. ...

  • Kenya Vocal leaders on MPs salary debate join PSC

    NAIROBI, KENYA: Members of parliament who have been vocal in articulating the controversial salary perks of MPs have been appointed as members of the ...

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