May 17
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Geneva Meet Told Kenya 'Glossing' Over Torture
Capital FM
The government of Kenya has been questioned over a report that it presented before the Committee Against Torture (CAT) in Geneva on Wednesday. Read more »
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GMO Ban Has No Legal Basis, Official Says
SciDev.Net
A senior Kenyan government official has dismissed last year's ban on the import of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the country - calling it ill-advised and lacking the... Read more »
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Uasin Gishu Reps Snub NCIC Peace Meeting
The Star
Uasin Gishu county assembly members yesterday boycotted a key meeting of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission which had been called to discuss peace, reconciliation and... Read more »
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Ruto Denies ICC Shuttle Diplomacy
The Star
DEPUTY president William Ruto yesterday clarified that he is on "an official bilateral trip" to four African countries, as the Senate saw heated debate on the issue. Read more »
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Uhuru in Closed-Door Meeting With Top Cops
The Star
Police chiefs have told President Uhuru Kenyatta that they are losing command of the police following overlaps and contradictions in two key police Acts -The National Police... Read more »
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New Kibera Clinic Increases Access to Free Medical Care [press release]
MSF
The international humanitarian medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) today inaugurates a new clinic in Kibera South. Read more »
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Uhuru Asks ICC to Postpone Trial to January 2014
The Star
President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked the International Criminal Court to move his trial date moved to January 2014. Read more »
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Revive Emergency Number 999 - Activist
Capital FM
A civil society activist has moved to court to compel the police to restore emergency number '999' to enable the public efficiently report crime. Okiya Omtatah argues that lack of... Read more »
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Uhuru to Get TJRC, Tana Reports in 14 Days - Muigai
Capital FM
GENEVA, Switzerland, 16 - Attorney General Githu Muigai on Thursday told the Committee Against Torture (CAT) in Geneva that the president will receive the Truth Justice and... Read more »
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Kenya Addresses Human Rights Record, Torture in Report to United Nations
Sabahi
In its second report to the United Nations Committee Against Torture, Kenya defended its human rights record and said legal protections against torture have improved the situation... Read more »
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Counties to Maintain Class D and E Roads
The Star
The Kenya Roads Board has said it will restructure its operations and devolve part of its mandate to county governments in line with the new dispensation. Read more »
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The Star
More than 300 beach operators in Watamu yesterday protested against harassment by Kenya Wildlife Service warden. They said their businesses have been affected. Read more »
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MPs Asks Uhuru Not to Scrap Gender Ministry
The Star
WOMEN MPs have asked President Uhuru to reconsider his decision of scraping the Ministry of Gender. Read more »
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Man Admits Killing Kin Over Land
The Star
POLICE in Kitui yesterday arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly killing his elder brother over a land dispute and dumping the body in a pit latrine for about two and half... Read more »
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Ann Waiguru Goes to Her Official Office
The Star
DEVOLUTION and Planning Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru formally took office yesterday and announced plans to re-organise her ministry. Read more »
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Kenyan Traders Told to Increase AGOA Exports
The Star
Kenya' small scale entrepreneurs have been challenged to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the African Growth and Opportunity Act to access the American market. Read more »
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Check EACC Vetting On All PS Applicants [column]
The Star
The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission has expressed concern over the recruitment of Principal Secretaries. Read more »
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Senior Cops Blocking Juniors' Promotions
The Star
Senior Police officers and some Provincial Police Officers (PPOs) have denied their juniors permission to travel to Nairobi to get clearance that will enable them submit... Read more »
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Court Officials On the Spot Over Fake Passport
The Star
A court has ordered an Executive Officer at Milimani law Courts to appear before DCIO Kilimani police station to record a statement to explain how an accused person managed to out... Read more »
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Ojaamong to Unveil Busia Cabinet Today
The Star
BUSIA Governor Sospeter Ojaamong will today unveil his Public Service Board and cabinet, ending weeks of uncertainty. Deputy Governor Kizito Wangalwa said yesterday the list will... Read more »
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Four Migori County Nominees Fail Vetting
The Star
THE Migori county assembly vetting committee has rejected four cabinet nominees as five sailed through. During an ad hoc sitting at the assembly on Wednesday evening, members said... Read more »
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Seamen to Reunite With Their Families
The Star
Six Kenyan sailors stranded in Puntland in Somalia are expected to reunite with their families in Mombasa today. The sailors were rescued by the International Organisation for... Read more »
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The Star
Kiambu county has proposed a budget of Sh14 billion, half of which is to be allocated by Treasury. Read more »
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Kenolkobil Has Rallied 17.29 Per Cent Over Two Sessions
The Star
The Nairobi All Share rallied 1.0866% to close at 126.52 and has closed at an all time high for the 2nd consecutive session. The Nairobi All Share has rallied 2.958% over the last... Read more »
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Three Killed in Fresh Mandera Attack
The Star
Three people were killed last night following fresh attacks in Mandera North. Read more »
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