August 2011

Tycoons Who Hold Wealth of the County and Wield Power

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 20:01
Just two families own and control most of Garissa's wealth - and by extension wield immense political influence in the county.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310946.html

Rare Antelope Is a Boost to Tourism

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 18:58
The hilora, a rare antelope threatened with extinction, could become the attraction that sells tourism in Garissa.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310928.html

Initiative to Spruce Up Life for Urban Slum Dwellers

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 18:37
An initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of Kenya's urban slum dwellers has been launched.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310927.html

Appeals Court Rejects Govt Bid to Take Back Cases

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 18:10
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed on Tuesday that the crimes against humanity cases of six top Kenyans accused by the ICC are receivable by the Court. It thus rejected a Kenyan motion which argued that the cases were not receivable under the so-called "complementarity rule". The Appeals Court ruling confirms a similar decision delivered by the lower court on May 30, 2011.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310919.html

ICC Appeals Court to Say If Govt Can Take Cases Back

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 18:10
The Appeals Court of the International Criminal Court is due to rule Tuesday on a request from Kenya that it be allowed to take back cases related to 2007 elections violence and that they be declared inadmissible before the ICC. The ICC prosecutor has accused six Kenyan personalities, including senior political figures, of crimes against humanity in relation to the post-elections violence which left some 1,200 people dead. Their confirmation of charges hearings are currently scheduled to start on Thursday.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310918.html

Kenya Tops Medals Chart As Military Games End

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 15:39
The two-week EAC Military Games and Culture events ended successfully in Bujumbura, Burundi, on Sunday with Kenya bagging three gold medals (in handball, cross-country men and women categories) and three silvers (in netball, basketball and football) to finish top of the medals table.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310821.html

New Vote Zones a Challenge, Says Amollo

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 15:21
The creation of 80 new constituencies will be a major challenge for the yet to be formed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310804.html

Compensation? Since When Did Public Office Become Property of Incumbents?

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 15:20
There is animated debate as to whether public workers forced out of office when their jobs are abolished by the Constitution are entitled to their contractual dues, and more specifically, for the unexpired term of their contracts.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310802.html

Rudisha Strikes Nation's Third Gold

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 15:17
David Rudisha clocked further miles on his road to greatness when he added the World title to his 800 metres world record as Kenya moved up to second place on the medals table at the World Championships in Athletics here on Tuesday.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310798.html

Four Managers to Replace Lumumba Team

Submitted by AA Kenya on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 14:51
Four managers will be appointed on Thursday to lead the war against corruption for three months.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108310704.html