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  • Nigerian Exhibition Opens in Nairobi

    A new exhibition dubbed the Poetic Line showcasing work from the legendary Nsukka Art School from Nigeria opened at the Goethe Institut in Nairobi last Thursday. The 30-year collection of drawings and poetry synchronises the feel of political, economic and social injustices. The exhibition is showcasing the work of famed Nigerian artists El Anatsui, Obiora Udechukwu and Olu Oguibe. The ...

  • Kenyatta secures tight victory in Kenya

    The official election results in Kenya have finally been announced, and Uhuru Kenyatta managed to win the first poll round outright with a narrow 50.7 percent. But the main opponent, PM Raila Odinga, is filing a vote rigging complaint to the ...

  • Now the election excitement starts in Kenya

    The elections in Kenya so far have been carried out in an almost perfect way. They turned out to be well planned, well organised, and - contrary to what international media reports would indicate - Kenyans have not had any desire to let the polls develop into violent riots. On the contrary, the desire for democratic progress and increased welfare is dominant in the country. Reports from all ...

  • Observers hail election preparations in Kenya

    International election observers have hailed the preparations for next month's elections in Kenya. The electoral commission seems well in charge and no unrest has been registered. A repetition of the last, traumatic polls seems ...

  • Kenya Niger Mali troops support Ghaddafi

    The National Libyan Council, the interim government in "liberated Libya", is claiming that Kenya, Niger, Mali have sent regular troops to assist the Ghaddafi ...

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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  • 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 ...

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