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Six die in Khayega matatu crash
By our correspondent, May 28 2009 |
![]() Free after 33 years in prison: Robert Masibai from Lwandayi village in Bungoma. His wife and three daughters are all dead. More>>> |
Wako's Sh1.7m per month salary anger MPs
By Alex Ndegwa, May 28 2009 |
Man conned of Sh65m property
By Ramadhan Rajab, May 28 2009 Bungoma man free after 33 years
By Mwangi Muiruri, May 28 2009 |
US envoy crowned Wanga elder as Nabongo's kingdom reinvents itself
By our correspondents, May 28 2009 |
![]() US Ambassador Michael Ranneberger (centre) and Prince Peter Mumia II (seated far left) with other Wanga elders soon after he was installed as a Wanga elder at the Nabongo Mumia Cultural Centre in Matungu recently. Photo: Jacob Owiti |
Media, Norway receive bomb threat
By agencies, May 28 2009 |
Kilonzo waffles over Raila, Kalonzo protocol tussle
By Martin Mutua, May 27 2009 |
![]() Sacrificial lamb: Esther Nayale survived ritual ordeal in Webuye after being kidnapped on suspicion of having an affair with a married man. |
Woman survives ritual killing
By Robert Wanyonyi, May 27 2009 Army to rescue Migingo: Parliament has given President Kibaki a go-ahead to deploy the military in case diplomacy fails in the ongoing row over Migingo Island. More>>> |
10,000 jobs lost in 4 months
By Luke Anami, May 27 2009 Return of the native costs dearly: Kenya is likely to lose billions of shillings as professionals return home from the diaspora due to the global economic crisis. Foreign Affairs assistant minister Richard Onyonka on Tuesday said the most affected were those in the US and Europe. More>>> |
Uhuru "cooks" up budget figures again
By our correspondents, May 26 2009 Death of a Pan Africanist
Death has robbed Africa of one of its most illustrious sons. Dr Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem, a leading Pan-Africanist, died on a very important day in the world calendar - Africa Liberation Day. This is the day on May 25, 1963, when leaders of 32 independent African States met to form the Organisation of African Unity. More>>> |
![]() Locked out: MPs Odhiambo Bwire (ODM-Butula), Farah Maalim (Lagdera) and Eugene Wamalwa (PNU-Saboti) during a break at the Safari Park Hotel where House Speaker, Kenneth Marende ruled that big parties should not chair key committees for reasons of accountability and transparency. 1.5m men battered by wives
By Benjamin Muindi, May 26 2009 |
Marende locks out big parties in key House committees
By our correspondents, May 26 2009 What happened to baby Shishia?
By Susan Anyangu, May 26 2009 |
Khang'ati cries foul after losing Olympic seat
By Gilbert Wandera, May 26 2009 Ligale rules out creation of arbitrary districts, provinces
By our correspondent, May 26 2009 |
FUNDRAISER FOR MAMA MIRIAM WERE
There will be two fundraising events to offset funeral expenses for the late Mama Miriam Odwar Were in Nairobi, Kenya as follows: Friday 22/5/2009 at Garden Square opposite Kenyatta Conference centre. Saturday 23 /05/2009 at UNITED KENYA CLUB near the YMCA. Mama Miriam Were will be laid to rest on Saturday 30 /05/2009 in Budalang'i, Bunyala, Kenya. Mama Miriam Were was the mother of Alice Were-Thompson, a London-based business personality and a parliamentary candidate for Budalang'i constituency during the general elections of 2007. Memorial Website: A website has been created in her memory. www.mamamiriamwere.org on which you can send condolences and make a contribution through Paypal. For further details please see obituaries |
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Govt of grand wastage
By our correspondents, May 22 2009 |
Born fighter: Only hours old but Marcus Mukuna Ngeywa is already spoiling for a fight. The bouncy baby was born yesterday (May 21 2009) to Mr Leonard Boiyo of the Kenya High Commission, London and his wife Veronica né Mukuna from Ebutongoi, Bunyore. Marcus is the couple's third child after Santos (9) and Sandra (8). From Abeingo Team, we say congratulations. More photos |
US envoy under heavy artillery attack
By INGONEWS Reporter & agencies, May 22 2009 Gloom as job creation falls by 68% By our correspondent, May 22 2009 |
Teachers taken for a ride over pay
By our correspondents, May 21 2009 Miss Uganda UK winner is ... Joyce Church the Director of Performance Production Ltd and the organiser of the Miss Uganda UK Beauty Pageant in London, is pleased to announce that she has been awarded the Miss World Licence for Uganda. www.missugandauk.com. |
![]() Not lost after all: Health PS Mark Bor (right) and a Customs official inspect maize at the port of Mombasa yesterday. The condemned maize which has split the grand coalition partners - ODM and PNU - will be shipped back to South Africa. Photo: Maarufu Mohamed |
Maize: The poor shall pay more...
By Willis Oketch, May 21 2009 Ugandan beauty pageant: Miss Uganda UK finals will be held on 13 June 2009 at Troxy Club in London. For more details click here |
![]() Prime Minister Raila Odinga (ctr) pays last respects to the late Shinyalu MP, Charles Lugano |
![]() Grief-stricken mourners of Shinyalu hold the photo of their fallen MP, Charles Lugano |
![]() Final rite of passage: A cattle-drive (esiremba) to appease the spirit of the late Charles Ligano, the fallen Shinyalu member of parliament. This is a typical Luhya burial ritual which in the past involved entire herd owned by the deceased plus those of clansmen. Nowadays though, one is sufficient in the fulfilment of the symbolism of the customary rite. The cattle is driven past the corpse of the deceased accompanied by wailing, singing and war cries. Watch it on Youtube. |
Luhya burial rites: cattle-drive (esiremba)
By Shad Bulimo, May 21 2009 In the olden days, when a famous person died, people stopped working in his honour until he was buried. On the morning of the elisona, mourners usually refrain from milking their cows letting the calves suck all the milk they can get. All those wishing to participate in elisona run down the river and paint their faces and body with clay in any pattern they fancy. The women adorn money plant (amalande) leaves and wear horns and humps of the cattle. If the deceased owned a large herd, his brothers start driving off his cattle soon after day break with the widows and sisters of the deceased running in front wailing and singing. Old men in the neighbourhood accompany them blowing horns and shouting war cries to signal to everyone that the elisona is on its way. Along the way, more people join the elisona with their own cattle having assembled at an agreed place. Once they arrive in the compound, the cattle are driven past the deceased to honour his spirit. Once this is done, the cattle are driven to the pastures to graze as usual. That marks the end of elisona. There are variations about this custom among some Luhya sub tribes. Further details can be found at www.luhya.net |
Jackie Odanga opens new frontier in music
By Shad Bulimo, May 20 2009 On Sunday, May 10th at Clark University in Worcester Massachussets, Jackie launched her debut CD with a live concert. " We believe this will mark a milestone in how our music which is undoubetdly one of the best music is perceived," she said. You can check out the live concert on Youtube by clicking on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVWMMQd4AYw&feature=channel_page Where to buy the CD: For more information on Jackie and how to buy your own copy of this throbbing masterpiece, please visit: http://cdbaby.com/cd/jacquiheritage |
![]() Rising star: Jackie Odanga's music has opened a new frontier - a fusion of traditional Luhya songs with gospel creating a genre that has captivated audiences throughout the US. Her debut CD is now out on sale following a successful launch at Clark University in Worcester, Massachussetts on May 10th.. |
Ten years of protecting children bears fruit
By our correspondent, May 20 2009 UK Parliament speaker quits over MP's fraud
By our correspondent, May 20 2009 |
Condemned maize found in Mombasa
By our correspondents, May 20 2009 |
Fishy war: Migingo island row continued with the arrest of Kenyan fishermen on a nearby Ringiti island which is in Kenya. |
Orphans robbed of bursaries
By Sam Otieno, May 20 2009 More ghosts from Anglo Leasing: The British Government is holding a crucial new report that could unravel the mystery surrounding the multi-billion-shilling Anglo Leasing scandal, the Nation can reveal. More |
Uganda arrests Kenyan fishermen
By our correspondents, May 20 2009 |
Ministers appoint cronies, tribesmen to plum state jobs
By Samwel Siringi, May 19 2009 |
![]() Police Review launched: Retired judge Philip Ransley appointed by Prof George Saitoti to head the Police Review Commission. More |
Witchcraft disrupts funeral in Teso
By Bernard Kwalia, May 19 2009 |
Scandal of Kenyan MPs bribed to vote for bills
By our correspondents, May 19 2009 Multiple interviews with sitting and former House members found a growing trend where wealthy and influential politicians who find themselves on the receiving end generously offer handouts as they lobby MPs to vote in their favour. More>>> |
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Calling on all Luhya Women in the UK
All Luhya women and their friends in the United Kingdom are invited to a summer get together on Saturday June 13th 2009 starting from 4pm in Dagenham, Essex. This is an opportunity to get to know each other and chat about "Maendeleo ya Wanawake" issues. The event is being organised by Frida Wandera (Vice Chair, Abeingo Community Network), Marsha Baraza (Abeingo Community Network Projects Director) and Susan Kivai (Abeingo Community Network member). See the flyers opposite for contact details and program. |
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Western to suffer in war over Migingo - Wetangula
By our correspondents, May 18 2009 |
Moses Wetangula: Western will be the battleground |
Maize politics takes a toxic turn in Mt Kenya
By our correspondent, May 18 2009 |
PNU nicks ODM's agenda on constitutional review
By Gakuu Mathenge, May 18 2009 |
ODM skips PNU funeral
By Peter Ng'etich, May 15 2009 |
![]() White Mischief: Tom Cholmondeley’s parents Lord and Lady Delamere smile after their son was sentenced to eight months in jail. |
Racial and colonial undertones in Kenya's justice system
By Watchman, May 15 2009 |
Raila cleared over maize scam - for now
By our correspondents, May 15 2009 Looters law: "You can steal but you can't hide law" coming up somewhere near you. More>> |
Fundraiser for the late Mama Miriam Were
Alice Were Thompson invites friends, symphathisers and wellwishers to a celebration and fundraising event to help offset funeral costs following the sudden death of her beloved mother, Miriam Were who went to the House of the Lord on May 3, 2009 in Matunda, Kitale. Details of the event are as follows: Venue: 30 Medusa Road, Catford, London SE6 4JW. Near Lewisham Hospital. Click here for directions. Buses: 36 from Victoria station, 47 form London Bridge. Trains: Overland trains to Lewisham or Catford. from either London Bridge or Charing Cross Time: From 4pm till late Contacts: Alice - 07831 216 809; Dr Thompson - 07956 619 995; Nelson: 07943 996 624 Those who can't make it but would like to make a contribution can either use Paypal (www.mamamiriamwere.org) or deposit funds in the following bank account: Barclays Bank: Sort code 208014; Account Number 2091650; Account Name: ABW Thompson Website: A website has been created in her memory which has details of the burial date, photos and life history of Mama Miriam. Click here to visit the website. See also obituaries |
Protests mar token Cholmondeley sentence
By Judy Ogutu, May 14 2009 |
![]() Thomas Cholmondeley was sentenced to eight months in prison over the murder of stonemason, Robert Njoya. |
![]() Relatives in high places: The new South African Defence minister Lindiwe Sisulu, daughter of anti-apartheid hero, Walter Sisulu is married to a Kenyan academic, Prof Rok Ajulu from Bondo, Siaya. Photo: REUTERS |
SA defence minister is married to a Kenyan
By Samwel Kumba, May 14 2009 |
Treasury dominated by one community - Minister
By our correspondents, May 14 2009 |
![]() Kenyan or Luo affair?: Aerial view of the three island - Migingo, Ugingo and Pyramid. During the initial meeting between teams from Uganda and Kenya to resolve the dispute, Kenyans produced maps showing colonial-era demarcation while Ugandans insisted they'll produce their evidence on a physical visit to the disputed island. Insiders say, Uganda wants to rely on evidence adduced by fishermen. |
Raila ploughs into a maze over maize
By our correspondents, May 14 2009 Why Museveni is hurting over Migingo
By Joe Kiarie, May 14 2009 |
Namwamba manhandled over his defence of Kenyatta
By Peter Atsiaya, May 13 2009 Sh9.2b puzzle: Government can't pay; won't pay as computer now shuts. More>>> |
![]() Manhandled: Ababu Namwamba, Budalang'i MP |
Museveni says Migingo is a Luo not a Kenyan issue
By our correspondents, May 13 2009 |
Ligale appointed boundaries review boss
By our correspondents, May 13 2009 |
Shinyalu MP to be buried on Saturday
By Allan Kisia, May 12 2009 ![]() Lucky chaps: Kenya Police Commissioner Maj-Gen Hussein Ali (left), Rift Valley PC Hassan Noor Hassan and assistant minister Orwa Ojodeh walk away from the scene of the accident. Photo: JARED NYATAYA |
Questionable Sh1bn sugar fertiliser
By our correspondent, May 12 2009 Police smash car trans border car racket
By our correspondent, May 12 2009 Kenyan embassy in Washington engulfed in $2.5million financial scandal
By Watchman, May 12 2009 |
Dramatic twist in Kenyatta's Sh9.2bn attempted fraud
By our correspondents, May 12 2009 This ridiculous Kilonzo
By Watchman, May 12 2009 Latest from maize scam: Contaminated maize still held in silos. Apparently! More>> |
Police boss, minister in air crash
By our correspondent, May 11 2009 Briton gets best job in the world
A British man has been appointed the new caretaker of an Australian tropical island, a six-month position described as "the best job in the world". More>>> |
![]() Beth Mugo: Maize has disappeared. Standard |
Condemned maize disappears
By our correspondent, May 11 2009 Kibaki link to Sh9.2bn fraud: Finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta was on Sunday assured that he had President Kibaki’s support as he launched a public fight-back over the “typing error” that resulted in a Sh9.2 billion discrepancy in Budget figures. More>>> |
Utalii college rots away
By John Njiraini, May 11 2009 |
Kenyatta admits attempted fraud, blames computers
By James Anyanzwa, May 9 2009 |
![]() Eagle-eyed anti-corruption campaigner, Mwalimu Mati of Mars Group who spotted the glaring Sh9.2bn attempted fraud conveniently blamed by Uhuru Kenyatta on "computer error". |
A parliament of deadwoods
By David Ohito, May 9 2009 |
Anglo Leasing ghosts demand fresh blood
By Watchman, May 9 2009 |
Pan Paper turns into a white elephant
By Benson Kathuri, May 8 2009 Industrialisation Assistant Minister Ndiritu Muriithi said though the Webuye-based paper miller had temporarily closed down, efforts are being made to revive it. Already, two western Kenya-based public universities, Maseno and Masinde Murilo, have expressed interest in acquiring the company that closed down in March. The Government had promised to re-open the company last month, but there are no signs that will happen soon, despite pressure from MPs in Western Province. More>>> |
![]() A street in Webuye Town entirely dependent on PanPaper Mills. Key facts: • Established 1974 • Population of Webuye 60,000 • Ownership 54% Indian, IFC, ICDC • Employed 2,000 people • Supported 30,000 people • Injected Sh25m per month in Webuye • Local Council depends on PanPaper • Local MP Alfred Sambu • Became a municipality 1982 • IFC set to lose Sh2.1bn British aristocrat escapes hangman: Lord Delamere’s kin Tom Cholmondeley has been found guilty of killing stonemason Robert Njoya. The story which has gripped British Press is reminiscent of the film "The White Mischief". More>>> |
Webuye town collapses
By Stephen Makabila, May 8 2009 Tourism PS Rebecca Mwikali Nabutola and co-accused Achieng Ong'ong'a (right) in Court yesterday. They are accused of embezzling shs 9m meant for tourism promotion. Photo: Standard |
Nabutola charged with graft
By Wahome Thuku, May 8 2009 ![]() New Nairobi town clerk Philip Kisia (right) takes over from John Gakuo. |
Govt reverses directive to ban couples in parastatals
By Our Reporter & Agencies, May 7 2009 |
![]() NCCK Chairman Charles Kibicho (right) and secretary general, Peter Karanja brief Press. |
Church body to call for mass action to force elections
By our Reporter, May 7 2009 |
Marende orders probe into Kenyatta's Sh9bn puzzle
By our correspondent, May 7 2009 |
Tourism PS Rebecca Nabutola arrested over graft
By our correspondent, May 7 2009 |
![]() Rebecca Nabutola |
Alice Were bereaved
By INGONEWS Reporter, May 6 2009 |
The late Miriam Were - 1935 -2009. |
INGO NITE rocks London
By Topi Lyambila, May 5 2009 Tusker beer was the big drink of the evening with Kenyan cultural dishes from Western Province including; Likhubi, Chisaka, Miroo, Obwoba, Nyama choma served with Obusuma, Rice, Chapati and Muhogo. Later most of the guests extended the evening at the near by Funbay nite spot. Several other communities are now gearing up for a summer fete to celebrate their roots. Watch this space for who is next. - Click here for photos |
Shock as Kenyatta uses House to 'steal' Sh9bn in questionable budget
By our correspondents, May 6 2009 |
![]() Finance Minister, Uhuru Kenyatta is on the spotlight over questionable sh9bn in his supplementary budget. Test case for Africa's thieving presidents: A French magistrate has launched a probe into whether the presidents of three African oil-producing countries used embezzled public funds to buy luxury homes and cars, the Paris prosecutors' office said on Tuesday. More... |
Bungoma deaths blamed on cholera, dysentery
By our correspondents, May 6 2009 Judge sues Chief Justice
By Evelyn Kwamboka, May 6 2009 |
Kenyan Arsenal fan kills himself over defeat
By Fred Mukinda, May 6 2009 Shame as Raila is denied VIP entry to Parliament
By our correspondents, MAy 6 2009 |
Sabatia, Matungu, Khwisero and Butula to become districts
By INGONEWS Reporter & agencies, May 5 2009 500 fake NGOs fleece residents in Teso By a correspondent, May 5 2009 |
![]() One election and a funeral: The late Shinyalu MP Charles Lugano Lilechi and his wife Zurah after winning the seat in 2007. Photo: Standard ODM loses 5th MP The death of Shinyalu MP, Charles Lugano Lilechi marks the fifth time ODM as a party has suffered at the cruel hand of death. Other ODM MPs who have passed away include David Kimutai (Ainamoi), Mugabe Were (Embakasi), Kipkalya Kones (Bomet) and Lorna Laboso (Sotik). |
Life and times of Shinyalu MP
By Allan Kisia and INGONEWS Reporter, May 5 2009 |
Western greets Mutula with mixed reactions By Roselyne Obala, May 5 2009 |
![]() Relatives wail and mourn the passing of their leader (his campaigner poster in foreground). |
![]() Mourners troop to the rural home of the late Shinyalu MP, Charles Lugano Lilechi. |
![]() Julia Malenya, Lugano's relative is unconsolable as she mourns the legislator's death.. |
![]() Ikolomani MP, Dr Bonny Khalwale busy organising the funeral of the late Shinyalu MP. |
Shinyalu MP is dead
By John Ngirachu and INGONEWS Reporter, May 4 2009 Raila condoles: Prime Minister Raila Odinga has said in a condolence message to the family of the deceased MP his death “is a big blow to the ODM party, which has lost one of their own at a time when we are struggling for reforms to transform this country.” “The country has lost an intellectual and a dedicated individual who believed in change for development and worked very hard to realise success in all he undertook. Mr Lugano is credited with promoting local musical talents like Jacob Luseno (late) and helped in educating the disadvantaged. “He will be remembered by most of us for his contributions as an informed legislator in the August House and his zeal as a prominent businessman,” said the statement from the PM’s office. He was a member of the Constituency Development Fund Committee in Parliament. He came from the Abatsunga clan of Isukha. More>>> |
![]() The late Shinyalu MP Charles Ligano Lilechi. He was 59. |
Tension rises as Uganda violates Kenyan border in West Pokot
By agencies, May 4 2009 |
Mysterious disease kills 16 in Bungoma
By INGONEWS Reporter, May 4 2009 |
Kibaki swallows pride, consults Raila over leader of govt business
A press release by State House said President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga had began consultations on the issue of Leader of Government Business in Parliament and chairmanship of the House Business Committee. More... |
![]() Sungu Sungu gang behead victims: A woman mourns one of the three men beheaded by a Sungu Sungu gang in Kisii, on Sunday as shocked villagers watch in disbelief. The victims’ hands were tied behind their backs. Photo: Robert Nyasato |
Mutula Kilonzo replaces Karua as Justice minister
By our correspondent, May 4 2009 He has also appointed Mr Njeru Githae the new Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan Development, replacing Mutula. Also appointed is Lewis Nguyai who becomes an Assistant Minister for Local Government. More>>>. |
Raila fights back over maize scandal links
By Alex Ndegwa, May 2 2009 Watoto Choir wows EnglandBy INGONEWS Reporter, May 2 2009 |
![]() Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda is on a six-month European tour. The talented group were in Milton Keynes, England, over the weekend. |
![]() A man protests against the week-long sex boycott by Kenyan women and vows to visit commercial sex workers in the redlight district of Koinange Street.. |
Workers humiliate president, stone minister
By our correspondents, May 2 2009 NSSF to convert: The Government will fast track the conversion of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) from a provident fund into a Social Insurance Pension Scheme. More>>> |
![]() No! No! No! Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli (right) and Chairman Rajabu Mwondi at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, during Labour Day celebrations on Friday. At left, seated, is Labour Minister John Munyes. Photo: Collins Kweyu |
Govt condemns Kenyans to slums
By John Ngirachu & INGONEWS Reporter, May 2 2009 Five die in road carnage: A Nairobi-Kitale bound bus rolled at Lanet in Nakuru killing five passengers. More>>> |
Kenya-Uganda trains back on track
By our correspondent, May 2 2009 |
Ligale to oversee major overhaul of Kenya's provinces
By Kepher Otieno, May 1 2009 |
![]() Overskilled or multi-talented?: KTN anchor, Esther Arunga (right) hugs her mother Petronile Arunga in a congratulatory embrace after the newscaster was admitted to the Bar as an advocate. |
Raila's son linked to maize scam
By our correspondent, May 1 2009 Cabinet meeting flops again: The weekly Cabinet meeting flopped for the fourth consecutive time on Thursday amid heightened differences between coalition partners PNU and ODM. More>>> |
New electoral team approved
By our correspondents, May 1 2009 Nairobi's worst ranking: Nairobi has been ranked 208th out of 251 cities by an international research organisation which examines the best places to do business worldwide says. More>>> |