Updated: 3 Sep 2010 The government has signed an agreement allowing the International Criminal Court to open an office in Kenya.The agreement was signed between the visiting ICC registrar Silvana Arbia and the cabinet sub committee on post election violence. ICC wants to set up base in Kenya before another team of investigators jet into the country this month to conclude investigations. Addressing the press after signing the papers, Internal Security Minister Prof. George Saitoti said the government will cooperate with the ICC to end the culture of impunity in the country. Full Story
Kenya to allocate more funds to MDG projects Updated: 5 Sep 2010 The Government of Kenya will allocate more resources to fund programmes that directly uplift the living standards of the people and accelerate the attainment of Millennium Development Goals. Read More
Kenya's VP calls on politicians to avoid hate campaigns Updated: 5 Sep 2010 Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has urged political leaders to develop a new culture under the new constitutional dispensation. Mr. Musyoka said for the new constitution to portray change and renewal, politicians must avoid parochial politics driven by smear campaigns, name calling and use of abusive language. Read More
Kenyan PM roots for family planning programmes Updated: 5 Sep 2010 Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Sunday called on Kenyans to dismiss leaders who were asking them to get larger families.Odinga said following the population census results released last week that showed one approximately one million children were born in Kenya each year, there is need for family planning programmes to create an environment where people get families that they can adequately support. Read More
Ruto reiterates amendments to the constitution call Updated: 5 Sep 2010 Higher Education Minister William Ruto says amendments to the new constitution must be carried out concurrently with its implementation. Ruto who led the team which campaigned against the document, says Kenyans do not need permission from anybody to participate in the implementation of the new law. Read More
Kenya re-affirms resolve to cooperate with ICC Updated: 5 Sep 2010 The government of Kenya on Sunday said it would not backtrack in its resolve to cooperate with the International Criminal Court in bringing perpetrators of post election violence to book. Read More
Iranian stoning woman faces whipping Updated: 5 Sep 2010 An Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery now faces being whipped for indecency, her son says.Iranian authorities sentenced Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani to 99 lashes after the Times newspaper published a picture purportedly of her without a headscarf. Read More
Heavy rains devastate Guatemala Updated: 5 Sep 2010 A state of emergency has been declared in Guatemala, where days of heavy rain have caused widespread flooding and landslides. At least 18 people have been killed, including at least 10 who died when a bus was engulfed by a mudslide. Read More
ETA 'declares a ceasefire' Updated: 5 Sep 2010 Armed Basque separatist group Eta says it will not "carry out armed actions" in its campaign for independence.In a video obtained exclusively by the BBC, the group said it took the decision several months ago "to put in motion a democratic process". Read More
Trapped Chile miners advised to exercise Updated: 4 Sep 2010 Scientists from the US space agency Nasa have advised the trapped Chilean miners to regulate their day and night sleep patterns.A team of four visiting experts said the men should boost their Vitamin D intake and phase in an exercise program as their nutrition improves. Read More
Blair pelted with eggs in Dublin Updated: 4 Sep 2010 Eggs and shoes have been thrown at the former prime minister Tony Blair as he arrived at a book signing in Dublin. It happened as he arrived at Easons on O'Connell Street to sign copies of his autobiography. Read More
Kenyan milk factory closes down Updated: 4 Sep 2010 The New KCC Eldoret factory has been closed down to facilitate the installation of a new boiler.Consequently, 20 casual labourers have been laid off, the manager of the factory Jane Maiyo said on Saturday. Read More
BP says oil spill cost up to $8bn Updated: 3 Sep 2010 BP says the cost of its Gulf of Mexico oil spill has risen to $8bn (£5.2bn) - a rise of more than $2bn in the last month alone. The company said it had paid out about $399m in claims to those affected by the spill. Read More
Samsung releases iPad competitor Updated: 2 Sep 2010 Samsung has become the latest challenger to enter the tablet computer battle, unveiling its Galaxy Tab at the IFA conference in Berlin.The device will run on Google's Android operating system, with a capacity of 16 or 32Gb, expandable by 32Gb more. Read More
Microsoft honors Kenyan teachers Updated: 2 Sep 2010 Microsoft has rewarded teachers that demonstrated exemplary uses of technology in the classroom to improve student learning in the 2010 Innovative Teacher Awards at the Pan-African Innovative Education Forum. Read More
Total Kenya H1 pretax profits up 772 pct Updated: 2 Sep 2010 Total Kenya posted a first-half surge in pretax profits on Thursday due largely to boosted sales volumes following its buy-out of Chevron Kenya. Part of the French firm Total , the company said profit before tax leapt 772 percent to 481. Read More
Harrington misses the cut at Boston Updated: 5 Sep 2010 Padraig Harrington has said he will add a European tour date to his schedule after missing the cut by one stroke at the Deutsche Bank Championship.The Irishman finished level par after hitting a 68 in his second-round, finishing level par overall. Read More
Federer cruises to last 16 Updated: 5 Sep 2010 Five-time US Open champion Roger Federer cruised into the fourth round with a 6-4 6-3 6-3 win over Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu in New York.Federer, 29, did not have to be at his best as he reached the last 16 in total control at Flushing Meadows. Read More
Rooney to travel with England team Updated: 5 Sep 2010 Wayne Rooney will travel to Switzerland on Monday for England's Euro 2012 qualifier despite allegations about his private life.When asked if Rooney would be travelling to Basle, the FA said the whole squad will fly out for Tuesday's group C match. Read More
Call to ban Pakistan cricketers if found guilty Updated: 5 Sep 2010 Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty.Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir are being probed by police and the International Cricket Council (ICC). Read More
Kenya's Harambee Stars lose to Guinea Bissau Updated: 5 Sep 2010 National Soccer Team Harambee Stars lost their first leg match of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea Bissau going down 1-0 in Bissau Saturday night.Guinea Bissau who are ranked 188th in the latest FIFA World Rankings scored the lone goal in the 75th minute, thanks to their play maker Cicero Semedo. Read More
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