October 2011

Uhuru Facebook Message to Citizens Over Hearing

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:49
Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta posted his gratitudes to those who stood with him through prayers as he prepared to present his evidence at the International Criminal Court.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030201.html

Maasai Mara Schools Face Food Shortage

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:46
Primary Schools in Maasai Mara region in Narok South district have expressed concern over escalating food prices. The Chairman of primary schools head teachers in Mara region, Loltubu Koileken, said that the schools might be forced to close down due to food scarcity in the region.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030199.html

Bachelors for Sale

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:32
A few months ago, I was asked to compile a list of the most eligible bachelors in Nairobi. It seems like a cool idea - a list of fantastic and available men so that women would know who to spend their time pursuing and what these guys are looking for.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030195.html

Safaricom Raises Calling Rates By Sh1, Cites Costs

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:28
Safaricom has announced a price rise of one shilling across all voice tariffs citing inflation and the weak Kenya Shilling. Safaricom to Safaricom calls will now cost Sh4 per minute while Safaricom to other networks will be Sh5 per minute. SMS, M-PESA and data services will not be affected by the increase.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030194.html

Lugari Parents Irked As Pupils Fail to Register

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:27
Parents of nine pupils of Mautuma Primary School in Lugari district yesterday called for action against the school's head teacher over failure to register their children. As a result of the anomaly, the nine may likely miss this year's Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030193.html

Guide On How to Join U.S. Universities

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:27
Chances are that you know someone who left for the US in early September to begin their four years of college. And if they did this on a full scholarship, then you most likely wondered, 'How on earth did they manage this?'
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030192.html

Country Needs Better Wildlife Policy

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:26
Hundreds of thousands of Kenyans are supporting government efforts to enact progressive new policies through its Vision 2030 initiative as it promises to lift us out of a depressed economy and to take us onto a path to becoming a prosperous developed nation.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030183.html

PM Raila's Overtures in Rift Valley Are Hitting Brick Wall

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:26
Prime Minister Raila Odinga is a politician who never allows an opportunity to pass him by if he can utilize it for political capital. As he re-organizes his house to win the 2012 presidential election, Raila has his eyes set on Rift Valley, a vote rich region which seems to be slipping from his grip. This is one region that voted overwhelmingly for Raila and catapulted him to his current status.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030182.html

House to Question Banks Over Shilling

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:26
Parliament plans to grill managers of several commercial banks as well as Central Bank Governor Njuguna Ndung'u over the Kenyan shilling's dwindling fortunes against the dollar. Also to be questioned are senior CBK and treasury officials including Finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030181.html

Rift Valley Elders Tell Karua to Work With Raila

Submitted by AA Kenya on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 09:25
A section of elders in Rift Valley want NARC-Kenya party leader Martha Karua to team up with Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the 2012 polls. The elders made the suggestion to Karua in Eldoret arguing that the two would form a formidable and most credible team to lead the country when President Kibaki retires.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030180.html