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UN reports Nairobi links to Somali militants

General 31 Jul, 2011

A report by a UN Monitoring Group has revealed that Somalia's Al Shabaab Islamic militants have access to extensive funding, recruitment and training networks in Kenya. As reported by Reuters in Nairo...

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Power rationing in Nairobi

Energy 26 Jul, 2011

Increased demand for electricity coupled with the region's continuing drought has led to the introduction of power rationing in Kenya for the foreseeable future. The blackouts will occur at peak t...

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Kenya urged to open Ifo II refugee camp

Food and Agriculture 10 Jul, 2011

The UNHCR, the United Nation

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Young Kenyan performing at Italy's Ravenna Festival drowns

General 03 Jul, 2011

A 15-year-old Kenyan was tragically drowned in Ravenna in Italy on 2 July while attending the Ravenna Festival directed by the world-famous conductor, Riccardo Muti. George Munyua Gathuru was due...

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Demolition of Nairobi’s dangerous buildings

Real Estate 26 Jun, 2011

Nairobi city council has embarked on a scheme to demolish all substandard and illegally constructed buildings in the city. The plan was underlined by the minister for local environment Musalia Mudavad...

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UK visa applications in Nairobi

General 14 Jun, 2011

The British High Commission in Nairobi has announced that visa applications for the UK can now only be made online, coming into effect from 15 June. Applicants must log on to www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk to...

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Kenya to promote film industry

Entertainment 22 May, 2011

A government initiative to promote Kenya's broadcast and film industry has been established by the country

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Nairobi National Park under threat

Environment 17 May, 2011

Nairobi National Park could be destroyed as a result of the city

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Fuel prices continue to rise in Nairobi

Economy 17 May, 2011

The prices of kerosene, diesel and petrol in Kenya have risen further following a decision by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to increase the cost of petrol, diesel and kerosene by 4.21, 2.61 a...

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Fuel shortage in Nairobi

Transport 05 May, 2011

Nairobi has been hit by a week of fuel shortage with most filling stations in the city running out of petrol. As well as panic buying in surrounding towns, there have been reports of bulk buying by mi...

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Uganda's Besigye treated in Nairobi after brutal arrest in Kampala

Politics 30 Apr, 2011

Both Uganda

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Kenya to increase minimum wage

Economy 28 Apr, 2011

The Kenyan government has announced that it is to raise the minimum wage and abolish taxes on kerosene, which is used by low-income families for cooking and lighting. The country

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Property boom in Nairobi

Real Estate 22 Mar, 2011

Recently published figures in the Global Property Guide (GPG) reveal the extent of Kenya's real estate pricing bubble which has pushed the cost of homes to almost 150 times the annual incomes of the a...

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New head for Nairobi United Nations offices

Politics 21 Mar, 2011

The United Nations has appointed Ms Sahlework Zewde from Ethiopia to head the United Nations office in Nairobi with the high rank of under-secretary general. She has been appointed directly by the sec...

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Nairobi host HIV/AIDS research conferences

Health 21 Mar, 2011

The incidence of HIV/AIDS in Kenya dropped from 7.1 per cent of the population in 2007 to 6.3 per cent in 2009 according to figures released at an international conference on HIV/AIDS in Nairobi in mi...

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Nairobi CBD gripped by parking fee confusion

Transport 24 Jan, 2011

The uncertainty about increased parking charges in Nairobi

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Odinga’s Ivory Coast talks fail

Politics 19 Jan, 2011

After visiting Ivory Coast for mediation talks to try and resolve the country's deepening crisis, Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga has said that he made no breakthrough in the political stalemate be...

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Kenya Airways launches service to Rome

Transport 21 Dec, 2010

Kenya Airways launched its first direct flight to Italy on 16 December becoming the only carrier to link the two countries directly. The service operates three times a week between Nairobi and Rom...

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ICC prosecutor names leaders of 2008 post election violence in Kenya

15 Dec, 2010

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno Ocampo, has accused six high-ranking Kenyan politicians of being behind the post election violence in January 2008 between support...

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Nairobi: Reform of Kenya’s drinking laws

Entertainment 12 Dec, 2010

Under Kenya's reformed Alcoholic Drinks and Control Act, the sale of alcohol is to be prohibited before 17.00 on weekdays and 14.00 on weekends, and after 23.00 every night. While the laws were announ...

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Fighting fake pharmaceuticals in Kenya

Health 07 Dec, 2010

Kenya has become the most recent African country to start a pilot scheme for mobile phone verification of pharmaceuticals. Its use is simple and provides an immediate response for the user. A scra...

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Nairobi city council in dispute with Yaya centre

Real Estate 29 Nov, 2010

The company which owns the Yaya Centre development in Nairobi, Yaya Towers Ltd, has become involved in a legal action with the city council of Nairobi. Both sides dispute ownership of the carpark at t...

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New law courts for Nairobi

Crime 29 Nov, 2010

Part of Nairobi

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Nairobi city council in dispute with Yaya centre

Real Estate 29 Nov, 2010

The company which owns the Yaya Centre development in Nairobi, Yaya Towers Ltd, has become involved in a legal action with the city council of Nairobi. Both sides dispute ownership of the carpark at t...

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All Africa Dance Festival for Peace

Culture 27 Nov, 2010

The All Africa Dance Festival for Peace is scheduled in Nairobi from 3-5 December at the Sarakasi Dome, Ngara. This is the second edition of the festival and the theme this year is Celebrating the Rol...

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Nairobi’s Global Peace Festival

Religion 06 Nov, 2010

The 2010 Global Peace Festival (GPF) and its accompanying convention are being held in Nairobi on 17 - 20 November. Both events have the backing of Kenya's president Mwai Kibaki. Founded by Hyun Ji...

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Tatu City real estate for northeast Nairobi

Housing 04 Nov, 2010

The newly-launched project for Tatu City, 15 kms north east of Nairobi on the road to Thika, is billed as a model metropolis that will provide housing for 62,000 residents and includes schools, office...

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Nairobi court puts injunction on parking rate increases

Transport 30 Oct, 2010

The increase in the parking fees in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) has been suspended for a month so that Kenya

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Parking fees go up in Nairobi

Transport 26 Oct, 2010

Parking charges in Nairobi

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Nairobi’s mayor arrested over cemetery scandal

Crime 24 Oct, 2010

The mayor of Nairobi has been arrested for questioning by Kenya

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