Kenya News - .geographical media - RSShttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/news/rss/xmlNews from Kenyahttp://geographicalmedia.comTue, 02 Dec 2008 16:33:50 GMThttp://geographicalmedia.comExplore Geohttp://geographicalmedia.com/_ui/style/img/admin/explore-lara.gifhttp://geographicalmedia.comRSS Provided by .geographical mediaRwanda trial arm-twisting Kenya, claims Kabuga wifehttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/rwanda-trial-arm-twisting-kenya-claims-kabuga-wifeThe wife of Rwanda fugitive Felicien Kabuga now claims the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is blackmailing Kenya.<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>The wife of Rwanda fugitive Felicien Kabuga now claims the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is blackmailing Kenya.</div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144000778&cid=4&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:54:55 GMTBroadcaster cash-strapped, say auditorshttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/broadcaster-cash-strapped-say-auditorsReport shows Kenya Broadcasting Corporation was indebted to the tune of Sh12 billion and requires more exchequer funding to survive.<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>Report shows Kenya Broadcasting Corporation was indebted to the tune of Sh12 billion and requires more exchequer funding to survive.</div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144000777&cid=4&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:54:18 GMTPrisoners pampered by State and NGOs, say wardershttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/prisoners-pampered-by-state-and-ngos-say-wardersAt the slightest instigation by hardcore criminals, prisoners in several jails have in the past few weeks been going on the rampage, harassing...<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>At the slightest instigation by hardcore criminals, prisoners in several jails have in the past few weeks been going on the rampage, harassing warders and threatening to kill them.</div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144000776&cid=4&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:53:13 GMTPrime Minister to get official time to answer MPs’ querieshttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/prime-minister-to-get-official-time-to-answer-mps-queriesPrime Minister Raila Odinga will get 45 minutes every Wednesday in Parliament to brief MPs on Government matters and field questions from them.<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>Prime Minister Raila Odinga will get 45 minutes every Wednesday in Parliament to brief MPs on Government matters and field questions from them.</div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144000775&cid=4&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:52:27 GMTExperts to review MPs tax, says Raila and Marendehttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/experts-to-review-mps-tax-says-raila-and-marendeThe campaign to have MPs accept taxation of their enormous allowances is gaining momentum, with Parliament appointing an independent team to review...<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>The campaign to have MPs accept taxation of their enormous allowances is gaining momentum, with Parliament appointing an independent team to review and recommend salaries and allowances.</div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144000774&cid=4&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:51:39 GMTTreasury seeks Sh400m to send Kivuitu team homehttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/treasury-seeks-sh400m-to-send-kivuitu-team-homeThe fate of the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) appeared sealed this week as two crucial meetings were held to work out legal and financial...<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>The fate of the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) appeared sealed this week as two crucial meetings were held to work out legal and financial modalities to disband it.</div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144000773&cid=4&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:50:28 GMTKenGen scales down bond target to Sh15bhttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/kengen-scales-down-bond-target-to-sh15bKenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is seeking to raise a massive Sh15 billion through a bond programme despite a subdued debt market.The...<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is seeking to raise a massive Sh15 billion through a bond programme despite a subdued debt market.The power producer has, however, reviewed its initial plan to raise Sh70 billion through the issue, saying the remaining Sh55 billion ‘will be raised by various modes.’</div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/business/InsidePage.php?id=1144000742&cid=14&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:19:30 GMTState acts to cushion consumers from high fuel priceshttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/state-acts-to-cushion-consumers-from-high-fuel-pricesThe Government says it is taking measures to cushion the country against fluctuation in the global price of oil by boosting its strategic energy...<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>The Government says it is taking measures to cushion the country against fluctuation in the global price of oil by boosting its strategic energy reserves to cover three months.Kenya currently keeps 40 days worth of oil and gas imports cover, leaving consumers exposed to shifts that quickly translate into higher pump prices. Patrick Nyoike, Permanent Secretary Energy Ministry, says the Government would seek "extra-budgetary" ways of paying for the increase, including borrowing.</div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/business/InsidePage.php?id=1144000741&cid=14&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:13:17 GMTCost of doing business still prohibitive, says KAMhttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/cost-of-doing-business-still-prohibitive-says-kamKenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) says more needs to be done to improve the country’s business environment.KAM says the economies of South...<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) says more needs to be done to improve the country’s business environment.KAM says the economies of South Africa, Egypt and Mauritius were the main competitors in Africa.In a report by KAM, unveiled yesterday by Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the association called for major Government intervention to help business grow.</div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/business/InsidePage.php?id=1144000740&cid=14&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:12:45 GMTRaila: Move on maize not a permanent solutionhttp://geographicalmedia.com/africa/kenya/article/raila-move-on-maize-not-a-permanent-solutionThe Government’s radical intervention in the maize market is a temporary measure, meant to end a price distortion caused by a perceived shortage of...<div class='ShowMediaItem'><div class='ShowMediaDate'>Tuesday, December 02, 2008</div><div class='ShowMediaBody'>The Government’s radical intervention in the maize market is a temporary measure, meant to end a price distortion caused by a perceived shortage of the commodity.Prime Minister Raila Odinga made the disclosure yesterday, at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, while launching a document, the Kenya Competitiveness Benchmark Report 2008, produced by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). </div><div class='ShowMediaSource'>Source: <b>http://www.eastandard.net/business/InsidePage.php?id=1144000739&cid=14&</b></div></div>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:11:57 GMT