Senators now seek more say over CDF
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 13:40:06 -0700 | political-news
The Senate has formed a committee to propose legislation aimed at reducing the powers of MPs over the Constituency Development Fund. The Senators said during the second day of their retreat with the Commission on the Implementation of the Constitution...
Why Garden Square is not Resting In Peace
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 13:40:03 -0700 | political-news
When you come across a Nairobi resident on the street after 6 pm and say to him that you are going to Garden Square, he will promptly tell you pole (sorry)...For many Kenyans, the restaurant on Nairobi's City Hall Way...
NSSF door-to-door plan rattles employers
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 13:40:02 -0700 | political-news
They argue this will not only be punitive but also discourage them from enlisting services of these lower cadre employees. Mr John Kibe, a resident of Ruaka estate, says he is yet to comply with the new minimum pay for...
Prostitutes embrace modern technology
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 13:40:02 -0700 | technology-news
Modern technology has changed the face of prostitution with the practice moving from poorly lit back streets to some of the most exclusive estates in major cities. In Mombasa, many twilight girls who used to linger around night clubs and...
Ruto's tariff freeze order pushes Kenya Power into a tight corner
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 13:40:27 -0700 | political-news
Was Deputy President William Ruto motivated by mere populism when he ruled out any increases in electricity tariffs ? Did he get a proper brief before making a decision so critical not only to the consumer but also to the...
Runda estate homes to be pulled down
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 13:39:57 -0700 | political-news
Lady Justice Mumbi Ngugi threw out twin petitions by Runda Mimosa Estate and Cycad Properties Ltd seeking to stop the government from reclaiming 20 metres consumed by the housing estate from the original 80 metres earmarked for the road expansion....
Police chief comes under scrutiny over insecurity
Source: Daily Nation
Bungoma :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 13:39:56 -0700 | political-news
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) David Kimaiyo is on the spot over rising insecurity across the country that has forced President Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto to intervene in a bid to arrest the situation. Several weeks of successive attacks...
This man, David Kimaiyo
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 13:39:55 -0700 | political-news
The 52-year-old David Mwole Kimaiyo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Administration and a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of South Africa and University of Leicester, respectively. Mr Kimaiyo is...
Society should stop neglect of mental patients
Source: Daily Nation
Gilgil :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 12:46:36 -0700 | health-news
The daring and shocking escape by 40 patients from Mathari mental and referral hospital earlier in the week is a challenge to society to spare a thought on the inconvenient subject of mental health in Kenya. The Kenyan society stands...
For Collymore and Judge Mumbi, well-deserved praise
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 10:19:32 -0700 | political-news
Toadying and obsequious praises have caused many problems in Kenya. Today my nitpicky attention has been firmly grabbed by a man and woman who, in their different worlds, forced me to sing their praise, albeit reluctantly...Collymore has taken Safaricom to...
Total Kenya bosses face arrest over Sh45m loss
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 10:19:32 -0700 | business-news
Oil marketer Total Kenya has lost a bid to stop the arrest of nine of its top managers wanted by police on allegations of committing fraud that cost the company Sh45 million. According to court documents, the managers face arrest...
Conmen target land compensation scheme in Kirinyaga
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 10:19:28 -0700 | green-news
Fraudsters have invaded Kirinyaga County and are frustrating government's efforts to compensate farmers to pave way for the construction of Sh13 billion water dam for the expansion of rice irrigation. The conmen are posing as farmers and presenting fake title...
Time to address Kenya's unstable electricity supply
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 10:19:28 -0700 | political-news
The debate over whether Kenya Power should be allowed to raise electricity tariffs must be reopened. Two weeks ago, the government, though Deputy President William Ruto, vetoed the power distributor's request to the Electricity Regulatory Authority for an upward tariffs...
Counties face procurement nightmare
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 10:19:27 -0700 | business-news
County governments are faced with the prospect of being unable to absorb allocated funds due to lengthy procurement processes even as some plan to borrow to cover expected shortfalls in allocations. Experts are warning that the counties will face difficulties...
NSE woos oil, mining firms to the bourse
Source: Daily Nation
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2013-05-18 10:19:25 -0700 | business-news
The Nairobi Securities Exchange is now wooing oil, gas, coal and other mining companies with operations in Kenya to consider listing on the exchange as way of raising capital and also to comply with the shareholding rules. Foreign companies investing...
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