March 2010

EU Threatens to Cut Aid over Corruption

Submitted by AA Kenya on Sun, 28/03/2010 - 23:54
EU Threatens to Cut Aid over Corruption - The European Union has threatened to withhold financial aid to Kenya unless the government proves that it is serious about fighting corruption. [All Africa : Kenya]

All Set for New Sugar Factory

Submitted by AA Kenya on Sun, 28/03/2010 - 23:53
All Set for New Sugar Factory - The Kwale International Sugar Company Ltd will next month invite bids for the construction of their factory. The construction is expected to start in September. [All Africa : Kenya]

Nation Stuck With Somali 'Mercenaries'

Submitted by AA Kenya on Fri, 19/03/2010 - 18:35
Nation Stuck With Somali 'Mercenaries' - An estimated 2,500 Somali youths trained by Kenya to fight in Somalia are stranded at Archer's Post in Isiolo, The Star has established. [All Africa : Kenya]

Sh200 Million Used to Hire Private Bulldozers

Submitted by AA Kenya on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 22:25
Sh200 Million Used to Hire Private Bulldozers - The Nairobi City Council has spent Sh200 million to pay private bulldozers as its machine remains grounded over a comparatively paltry Sh6 million repairs bill. [All Africa : Kenya]

Cemetery Fraud - ODM Cries Foul over Leaks

Submitted by AA Kenya on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 22:25
Cemetery Fraud - ODM Cries Foul over Leaks - ODM has protested to the Grand Coalition management team over what it says is "selected targeting" of its key members in corruption scandals. The party also accused the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) of being used by some leaders to fight political battles. [All Africa : Kenya]

Search for New Burial Land Starts

Submitted by AA Kenya on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 22:24
Search for New Burial Land Starts - City Hall is now looking for alternative cemetery land. This follows a tussle over the procurement of the 120 acres in Mavoko township, whose tendering is said to have been flawed. [All Africa : Kenya]

Nairobi Mayor Rushes to Court over Cemetery Saga

Submitted by AA Kenya on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 22:24
Nairobi Mayor Rushes to Court over Cemetery Saga - Nairobi Mayor Geophrey Majiwa on Friday rushed to court to stop the Attorney General from prosecuting him as calls for his resignation over the Sh283 million cemetery land scandal intensified. [All Africa : Kenya]

Lands Ministry Step Timely

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 01/03/2010 - 23:15
Lands Ministry Step Timely - The Permanent Secretary for Lands on Monday led a surprise raid at the ministry headquarters that found scores of officers irregularly holding thousands of land files. [All Africa : Kenya]