Turkana Famine


While a lot of international attention has been focussed at the drought situation in Somalia, the situation in Kenya is also worsening. One person died in Loitanit in Turkana North due to lack of food and aid agencies are warning that the situation could get out of hand as there are so many people, especially children that are severely malnourished. This comes as the Kenya Red-Cross estimates that the drought is highly likely to persist until July next year. Andrew Ochieng has just returned from Turkana and here is his report.


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What Museveni Really Said On BBC


Here is a full statement by president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni made on his interview with BBC that provoked Kenyans. The program was BBC's, focus on Africa.


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Kamukunji By Election


In what was perhaps the first session of its kind in Kenya's election history, voters had an opportunity to meet face - to - face with candidates for the kamukunji parliamentary seat, for a question - and - answer session. The forum featured a five - minute presentation by all candidates on their agenda for the constituency, and organizers plan to stage similar sessions across the country ahead of next year's general election. But even as the campaigns continued, an aspirant from the national vision party moved to court, seeking an injunction stopping the vote, on the grounds that he was denied an opportunity by the iiec to present his nomination papers. Chris Wangombe with that story.


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'Yes' Team at Uhuru Park


With only one day left for official referendum campaigns, the yes camp painted the city of Nairobi green with President Mwai Kibaki, Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka leading the yes campaigns at Uhuru Park. There was drama at the rally as the leaders put up a show of might reminiscent of the 2002 NARC wave that rode on the reforms platform.


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Tabitha karanja's story is one of resilience and determination. Despite a history of seemingly insurmountable challenges and barriers erected along her path Tabitha successfully ventured into the turbulent waters of the local alcoholic beverages industry and today, she runs the second largest brewery that is continuously angling for a larger share of the formal market. Tonny Sanya spent some time with the managing director of Keroche Breweries Limited and brings us the details.


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Uhuru/Ruto Hague Politics


Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and suspended Higher Education Minister William Ruto have strongly hinted at the formation of a political alliance, ahead of the 2012 presidential race. The two leaders who are expected to appear before the International Criminal Court at The Hague to answer to post-election violence charges, are adamant that this will not in any way deter them from pursuing their political ambitions. Kenyatta and Ruto, along with a host of other MPs allied to them, were traversing Meru County, where they held a series of political rallies. Chris Thairu reports from Meru.


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Yes Camp Confident of A Win


President Mwai Kibaki, Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka led the last 'yes' campaigns in Central and Eastern Provinces on the final day of the campaigns. This time round they did not delve much into the contents of the draft, but sought to show their confidence that the greens would win with a wide margin. They urged yes supporters to turn out in large numbers to pass the document. Here is Alex Chamwada with round-up of the yes campaigns.


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KHRC And Murugi On Gay Rights


Special Programmes Minister Esther Murugi says she has no apologies to make over her remarks on acknowledging the existence of homosexuals and lesbians which has sparked uproar. Murugi stated that unless HIV programmes target this group, the gap of new HIV infections can never be closed. Gay and lesbian coalition program manager David Kuria says besides being ignored in HIV prevention messages, these individuals are often discriminated by health service providers.


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Illicit Brew in Gatundu


Now you have been warned about the dangers of illicit brews. In one village in Gatundu there is ample evidence. The brews are threatening to destroy a whole generation. Young men have not only absconded their marital obligations, but no meaningful development is taking place.. The men drink themselves silly while the ineffective Provincial Administration claim that lenient penalties coupled with joblessness is what is proving to be a fertile ground for the vice. Franklin Macharia reports.


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Ramogi Night


Listeners of Ramogi FM one of the stations under the Royal Media Services stable got a chance to interact with the station's presenters when the station staged a Luo night extravaganza at a local restaurant in Nairobi. Indeed it was a night to remember as Shiko Kaittany reports.


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Family Planning In Samburu


Given the high cost of living, fierce competition for scarce resources and advances in science and technology, family planning is an integral part of modern societies. But, in parts of the country, men are still marrying many wives, who in turn sire the maximum number of children they possibly can, in utter disregard of the strain bringing up big families places on the bread winners. Franklin Macharia brings us the story of Samburu men, for whom the idea of family planning is not only considered alien, but also, most unwelcome.


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Willy Mutunga's Profile


The Kenyan Judiciary could be headed for a major landmark if renowned civil society activist Dr. Willy Mutunga outsmarts nine other candidates shortlisted for the vacant position of Chief Justice. A radical lawyer, with a history of taking on authorities on matters he considers constitutional, institutional and social reforms, Dr. Mutunga has been touted by his peers in the civil society as the best broom to sweep the alleged rot in the Judiciary in the new constitutional dispensation. His critics though, particularly those from the corridors of justice, claim he is an outsider, with no judicial experience and who would paint the institution with activism, as opposed to practical reforms.


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NCIC Peace


The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is now warning of the danger of underlying pre-referendum tension in parts of the country triggering violence and is asking the government to act fast ahead of the 4th august referendum. The commission is a member of the Uwiano platform for peace which has raised the red flag after gauging the potential of conflict in parts of the country ahead of the referendum. Sylvia Chebet gives us a sneak preview of those hotspot areas.


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Ruto & Other MPs Grilled Over Hate Speech


Roads Assistant Minister Wilfred Machage and MPs Fred Kapondi and Joshua Kutuny are spending the night in police custody and are set to be arraigned in court on Wednesday over allegations of making hate speeches. At the same time Higher Education Minister William Ruto was among other Members of Parliament that were grilled by officials of the National Integration and Cohesion Commission also over hate speech claims. Although Ruto denied the allegations, the commission warned him to conduct himself properly in public or face criminal sanctions in future. Francis Gachuri reports.


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aquiess RAIN MAKERS Citizen TV Kenya.mp4


Citizen TV launched a review of the aquiess proposal to end the drought in the Horn of Africa by delivering early rains, prior to the October Short Rains. Aquiess promised to deliver early rain to allow for growth of plants to give cattle and livestock food for survival. "Once they are producing milk, human survivability will go up, in time for October rains/" says company CEO, David Miles. The company has also offered to increase general October rain so that there will be a chance of crops getting started.


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Sudan: The Abyei Region


Now, the Southern Sudan referendum brings to the fore the complex issues in a country that has for years been rocked by civil strife. But no region best captures the Sudan complexities more than Abyei. An oil rich region, located in the border between Nothern and Southern Sudan, with underlying tensions and unresolved issues that have fueled previous conflicts within sudan. Just what are the specific concerns for the Abyei region? Francis Gachuri gives us a sneak preview.


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Maranda High Boy Is a Guard


They say that everyone has an opportunity everyday to better their lives and soar even higher... but what happens when those wings of opportunity are clipped by circumstances in life... Sheila Sendeyo brings us the story of resilience of one 20 year old who makes a living as a security guard at bar in Kisumu but was among the academic giants to be celebrated for his excellent performance in the released 2010 KCSE exams results.


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Mansionettes Come Tumbling Down


Several palatial homes came crushing down as the ministry of roads embarked on a fresh round of demolitions in Kitisuru and Spring Valley areas in Nairobi on houses said to have been erected on road reserves. Roads minister Franklin Bett said the owners of the houses had been given due notice even as the shocked owners cried foul. Andrew Ochieng reports.


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Lari Woman Kidnapped


With the rise in kidnap cases and especially in the urban centers, one family in Lari is going through sleepless nights just wondering what could have happened to their 21 year old daughter, Phyllis Nyeri. She is said to have been lured into the den of a con man with sweet promises of getting her a job as an air hostess. The man has been a frequent visitor to her current place of work in Nairobi, where she is an Mpesa agent.


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Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility On Attacks


The Islamist al Shabab militant group has acknowledged that it was behind the twin blasts in Kampala last night that have so far left 74 people dead. And according to the BBC, a spokesman of the group, sheikh Ali Mohammud rage, has warned of more similar attacks targeting countries that were supplying troops to the African peace keeping mission in Somalia. However the Ugandan government has vowed to track down the architects of yesterday's terror attack. Speaking when he visited the scenes of the attacks today, President Yoweri Museveni maintained that Uganda would not be cowed by the terrorists. Sheila Sendeyo reports.


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Death Penalty Not Abolished


The presidents directive to commute death sentences to life imprisonment brought a reprieve to death row convicts, but they want more. They would like the president to make their sentences definite. Prison authorities say that the convicts are now privileged to take part in prison activities including trainings and rehabilitation. There are concerns however that the presidents directive may have created an impression among criminals that they can get away with capital offenses.


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