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Kenya government divided on Al-Bashir invitation

Monday, August 30th 2010

In the wake of what was expected to be a triumphant ceremony for the signing of the new constitution in Nairobi on 27 August the Kenyan government is having to defend itself from questions and protests about the presence at...

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Property prices soar along Nairobi's Northern Bypass

Monday, August 23rd 2010

In what has been described locally as a scramble, Kenyans have been jostling to set up new homes and businesses alongside the northern Nairobi bypass which is currently under construction. The project is being funded predominantly by the Chinese government,...

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Kenya Airways starts flights to Angola

Monday, August 23rd 2010

Kenya Airways has launched a new direct service between Nairobi and Luanda, Angola's capital. The route, which will operate twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays, is to be handled in collaboration with Angolan Airlines (TAAG). The flight becomes Kenyan...

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Affordable malaria medicine in pharmacies

Thursday, August 19th 2010

Elizabeth Juma, head of the malaria control division in Kenya's ministry of health, has confirmed that highly effective malaria drugs are now available to Kenyans from their local pharmacies at a greatly discounted price. The deal, overseen by the Global...

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New head for Kenya Anti Corruption Commission

Friday, July 30th 2010

Renowned constitutional lawyer Patrick Lumumba has been sworn in as head of the Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC). He replaces Judge Aaron Ringera, who resigned from the post of KACC director after parliament failed to renew his mandate in September...

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African EASSy optic cable goes live

Monday, July 26th 2010

The East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy) linking Sudan to South Africa has gone into service, providing another boost for high-speed internet services in the region. In an email to wantedinafrica.com Chris Wood, chief executive officer of the West Indian...

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Kenya police in pay rise dispute

Thursday, July 15th 2010

Junior police officers in Kenya are protesting against what they describe as a meagre pay rise, raising concerns about security during the referendum on the proposed new constitution on 4 August. The disgruntled officers have been going slow since 7...

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New Nakumatt branch opens in Nairobi

Wednesday, June 9th 2010

Nakumatt Holdings has openend a new supermarket on Moi Avenue in central Nairobi as part of an ongoing expansion strategy that has seen it become the largest retailer in the east African region and one of the biggest on the...

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Commonwealth summit in Nairobi

Unknown, September 4th 0201

10 - 19 September 2010. Nairobi is hosting the 56th plenary conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) at the Kenyatta international conference centre. Between 800 and 1,000 delegates from over 50 countries are expected to attend the nine day...

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