/News/-/1056/1056/-/f06mdq/-/index.html http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Angawa-seeks-comeback-in-court-battle/-/1056/1858074/-/tu3cqiz/-/index.html A former judge found unsuitable to continue serving in the Judiciary has challenged the decision and wants to be reinstated 2013-05-20T15:16:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Joho-wants-petition-thrown-out/-/1064/1857988/-/1sw7edz/-/index.html Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has asked a court to strike out an election petition filed against him by a political rival 2013-05-20T13:41:44Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/-/1066/1857954/-/15cppy3z/-/index.html The Uganda Police have closed down The Monitor newspaper and its two sister radio stations – KFM and Dembe FM, declaring the newspaper’s premises a “scene of crime” 2013-05-20T13:11:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/17-activists-decline-to-plead-to-criminal-charges/-/1056/1857904/-/9h4s6w/-/index.html Seventeen activists arrested during the anti-MPs pay demo in Nairobi last week on Monday refused to plead to criminal charges 2013-05-20T12:04:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Blogger-charged-with-linking-Mwau-to-deaths-of-ministers/-/1056/1857868/-/ie2k0lz/-/index.html A blogger was on Monday accused of linking former Kilome MP Harun Mwau to the deaths of two ministers who were killed in a helicopter crash last year 2013-05-20T10:55:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/Uganda-police-raid-Monitor-Publications/-/1066/1857812/-/i0o4fh/-/index.html Uganda Police have raided Monitor Publications Limited (MPL) in Kampala and barred staff from accessing the premise. However, no official communication has been issued over the raid 2013-05-20T09:57:37Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/Low-scale-conflicts-fuelling-insecurity-in-Africa-experts/-/1066/1857686/-/8qc4mf/-/index.html Africa should prioritise dealing with low-level local conflicts in order to prevent them from spreading to become regional security threats, experts said 2013-05-20T07:55:09Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Amina-sworn-in-as-Cabinet-Secretary-for-Foreign-Affairs/-/1064/1857650/-/2p4rup/-/index.html Mrs Amina Mohammed has been sworn-in as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulated Mrs Amina on her appointment 2013-05-20T06:57:57Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Britains-Cameron-faces-party-rebellion-over-gay-marriage/-/1068/1857638/-/yr7q0oz/-/index.html British Prime Minister David Cameron faces further dissent from within the ranks of his Conservative Party as a bill to legalise gay marriage returns to Parliament Monday 2013-05-20T06:43:30Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Raila-rules-out-job-deal-with-Uhuru-team/-/1064/1857404/-/27g83r/-/index.html Former Prime Minister says he will be reorganising his coalition to strengthen its opposition role as he pursues international assignments 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Ruto-jet-cost-Sh18m/-/1056/1857488/-/iy81m5z/-/index.html The cost for hiring a luxury jet for Deputy President William Ruto for his trips across Africa was Sh18.5 million, the government has said 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Top-court-corrects-errors-in-poll-ruling/-/1064/1857440/-/10bgrrgz/-/index.html The Supreme Court has moved to correct errors in its judgment dismissing the petition by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s challenging President Kenyatta’s election 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Last-two-secretaries-to-be-unveiled-this-week/-/1064/1857442/-/12yettxz/-/index.html President Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto are set to appoint the remaining two Cabinet secretaries this week 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Drama-at-Briton-death-anniversary/-/1056/1857548/-/99y9ao/-/index.html The mother of Alexander Monson, the son of a British aristocrat who died in police custody last year, on Sunday fought police resistance to place flowers at Diani Police Station in Mombasa to mark the first anniversary of her son’s death 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Group-raises-the-alarm-over-waste/-/1056/1857484/-/e80a56z/-/index.html Lack of an elaborate storm water drainage system and a sewerage plant in Malindi are to blame for increased dumping of raw waste in the open, an environmentalist complained on Sunday 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Battle-to-restore-emergency-line-999/-/1056/1857418/-/bqmbh2/-/index.html Okiya Omtatah, the activist who chained himself to the fence at Vigilance House in 2008, is a relentless litigant 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/NSSF-adopts-new-system-to-boost-services/-/1056/1857448/-/g76nuq/-/index.html The National Social Security Fund has dropped its manual fingerprint-based registration system for a modern one 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Muslim-preachers-upset-at-auction/-/1056/1857482/-/14c03ovz/-/index.html A decision to auction a 20-foot container containing assorted Islamic religious books to traders in Mombasa has upset Muslim preachers 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Uhuru-vows-to-crush-gangs/-/1056/1857464/-/12b3751z/-/index.html President Kenyatta has reiterated that his government will not tolerate any insecurity threats in the country 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Mutula-body-tissue-sample-flown-to-UK/-/1056/1857446/-/ajo43/-/index.html Some of the tissue samples taken from the body of Senator Mutula Kilonzo have been flown to London for independent analysis 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Is-this-the-worst-road-in-Kenya/-/1056/1857412/-/12cdyq8z/-/index.html The Taveta-Voi road — a key link for trade and commerce between Kenya and Tanzania — is one of the most potholed in the country despite being a key economic artery 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Police-step-up-search-for-five-fugitives/-/1056/1857476/-/a388i0z/-/index.html Five fugitives who escaped from a police cell in Tana Delta last week are still at large, police and provincial administration sources said on Sunday 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Police-probe-return-of-terror-gangs/-/1056/1857452/-/2ulcv1/-/index.html Police in Bungoma are investigating the link between a wave of crime in the county to remnants of a gang called “Moja Kwisha” that was wiped out in 1990s 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Terror-suspect-killed-in-night-of-gun-battle/-/1056/1857432/-/pdj2ipz/-/index.html The man who hurled grenades that injured six police officers during a 12-hour confrontation in Nairobi’s Githurai Kimbo on Sunday was a wanted terrorist 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Victims-recount-their-escape-from-the-jaws-of-death/-/1056/1857458/-/14ove22z/-/index.html Tom Okoth is lucky to be alive. He escaped death by a whisker after armed gangsters shot him at Kondele in Kisumu early this month 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Group-arrested-in-attempt-to-make-bomb/-/1056/1857434/-/13vlxug/-/index.html Sixteen terror suspects were arrested on Sunday and an Improvised Explosive Device they were trying to assemble confiscated by police who were patrolling Mandera town in the evening 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Plea-to-move-officers-in-war-on-criminals/-/1056/1857470/-/vgpown/-/index.html Residents of Trans Nzoia County want the Inspector-General of Police to transfer officers who have stayed in the region for too long to avoid possible eruption of violence following distribution of threat leaflets last week 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senate-teams-set-for-input-on-Revenue-Bill/-/1064/1857496/-/geeygw/-/index.html Two Senate committees will start receiving submissions from the public on Division of Revenue Bill on Monday morning 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Five-caught-stripping-stolen-car/-/1056/1857456/-/9qh1ihz/-/index.html Police on Sunday arrested a gang of five believed to be behind car thefts in Nairobi and its environs 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Date-set-for-first-Somalia-investment-conference/-/1056/1857438/-/suvkhr/-/index.html A major investment conference for Somalia is slated for Nairobi next month 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Knut-demands-funds-for-pay-rise/-/1056/1857474/-/13x67uiz/-/index.html The teachers’ union wants the government to include in its next Budget the more than Sh24 billion agreed up on in 1997 for pay increments, promotion and recruitment of teachers or ready itself for the worst strike ever 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/State-says-Rutos-jet-hired-for-Sh185m/-/1056/1857268/-/3dp0j4z/-/index.html The government on Sunday said Deputy President William Ruto's plane was hired for Sh18.5 million on a one-off basis for foreign trip and in the interest of his personal security 2013-05-19T15:02:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Uhuru-pledges-tough-action-on-insecurity/-/1056/1857220/-/d1o7i2z/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday said his government will do everything within its power to fight insecurity in the country 2013-05-19T14:25:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Raila-urges-MPs-to-halt-pay-rise-demands/-/1064/1857152/-/3cv1fa/-/index.html Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Sunday challenged Members of Parliament to scale down on their demand for salary increment due to the current state of economy 2013-05-19T13:18:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/-/1066/1857158/-/15cpw8mz/-/index.html Four people died Sunday following a stampede during a Church service to distribute “Special Anointing Oil” at the Synagogue Church of All Nations owned by Nigeria’s Prophet TB Joshua, spokesman of the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, DSP Freeman Tetteh has confirmed. 2013-05-19T13:03:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Paramilitary-officer-killed-in-northeast-Kenya/-/1056/1857062/-/srcq7q/-/index.html Unknown gunmen shot dead an officer with a paramilitary security unit in northeastern Kenya on Saturday evening, police said. 2013-05-19T11:34:13Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Two-Mossad--CIA-spies-executed-in-Iran/-/1068/1857016/-/v7r9nd/-/index.html Two Iranian spies working for the U. S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad were hanged in Iran on Sunday morning, the state IRIB TV said. 2013-05-19T10:58:17Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/FKE-raises-concern-over-rising-wage-bill/-/1056/1856998/-/mc8v2g/-/index.html The private sector has raised concern over rising wage bill in the public sector, saying it will increase the cost of labour in the private sector 2013-05-19T10:37:27Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Treasury-on-spot-over-delayed-release-of-county-funds/-/1056/1856946/-/astbxf/-/index.html Treasury is on the spot over the delayed disbursement of funds to county governments in what county heads say is derailing their plans. 2013-05-19T09:09:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/29-killed-in-South-Sudan-cattle-raid/-/1066/1856934/-/dguikgz/-/index.html At least 29 people were killed when cattle raiders from a South Sudanese minority group opened fire on members of another minority in a village in Upper Nile state, a local official said Sunday 2013-05-19T07:56:13Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/1856926/-/w578twz/-/index.html Two terror suspect were killed and six police officers injured on Sunday morning during an operation in Nairobi's Githurai estate 2013-05-19T07:18:59Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Internet-in-coma-as-Iran-election-looms/-/1068/1856908/-/c0pow/-/index.html Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month's presidential election, mindful of violent street protests that social networkers inspired last time around over claims of fraud, users and experts say 2013-05-19T06:36:05Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/French-president-signs-gay-marriage-bill-into-law/-/1068/1856770/-/u761mgz/-/index.html France on Saturday became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. 2013-05-18T23:12:19Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Assad-tells-Argentine-newspaper-he-wont-step-down/-/1068/1856768/-/dvsjkt/-/index.html Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Saturday he welcomed a US-Russian peace initiative to end Syria's civil war but had no plans to resign, in an interview with an Argentine newspaper. 2013-05-18T23:05:45Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/-Pope-urges-ethical-behaviour-in-public-life/-/1068/1856766/-/x1wf6dz/-/index.html Pope Francis on Saturday called for the respect of ethical values in public life and politics as their absence was "hurting all of humanity". 2013-05-18T23:03:05Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Gunmen-kill-Khan-party-woman-politician-in-Pakistan/-/1068/1856764/-/13qlxqx/-/index.html Gunmen on Saturday killed a Pakistani woman politician from cricket star Imran Khan's Movement for Justice (PTI) party in the southern port city of Karachi on the eve of partial election re-polling. 2013-05-18T23:00:08Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Argentina-ex-dictator-takes-secrets-to-the-grave/-/1068/1856762/-/11ryyrb/-/index.html Late Argentine dictator General Jorge Videla will be buried without revealing what happened to the tens of thousands who "disappeared" during his rule, rights groups said Saturday. 2013-05-18T22:56:54Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Dozens-hurt-in-US-road-accident/-/1068/1856760/-/mn2vm1z/-/index.html More than 50 people were injured when a car slammed into bystanders at a parade in the mountains of the US state of Virginia, US media reported Saturday. 2013-05-18T22:54:25Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/-Militia-chief-suspected-in-I-Coast-killings-arrested-army/-/1066/1856758/-/rcwgep/-/index.html A militia chief in Ivory Coast, suspected of taking part in deadly post-election violence in 2011, was arrested Saturday in his western stronghold, a military source said. 2013-05-18T22:43:03Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/Algeria-pilots-strike-grounds-national-carrier/-/1066/1856756/-/wild0iz/-/index.html Air Algerie planes were grounded for several hours on Saturday when the national carrier's pilots staged a wildcat strike over pay, aviation industry sources in the North African country said. 2013-05-18T22:24:11Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/Zimbabwe-PMs-party-pledges-trimmer-army-just-society/-/1066/1856742/-/n07p7x/-/index.html Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party on Saturday pledged to trim the army and ensure a free society if it wins upcoming general elections. 2013-05-18T22:04:17Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/Zambia-frees-31-students-held-over-food-subsidy-protests/-/1066/1856740/-/41ndqi/-/index.html Zambia police on Saturday freed the 31 university students detained on the president's orders after they staged protests against the government's decision to scrap staple food subsidies. 2013-05-18T22:01:17Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/Tunisia-ups-security-as-Salafists-vow-to-defy-ban/-/1066/1856738/-/ul6jgz/-/index.html Tunisian security forces deployed in strength on Saturday to head off clashes after Salafist movement Ansar al-Sharia called on its hardline Islamist supporters to defy a government ban on its annual congress. 2013-05-18T21:58:15Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/Nigeria-imposes-curfew-in-campaign-against-Islamists/-/1066/1856736/-/11bqdwv/-/index.html Nigeria's military on Saturday imposed a 24-hour curfew in parts of a northeastern city as soldiers pressed on with a campaign against Boko Haram Islamists that has sent people fleeing from their homes. 2013-05-18T21:55:30Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/Morocco-denies-torturing-Sahrawi-protesters/-/1066/1856734/-/5nxhm9z/-/index.html Morocco denied on Saturday accusations by Amnesty International that security forces tortured six men who were arrested after a demonstration calling for the independence of Western Sahara. 2013-05-18T21:52:55Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/County-reps-salaries-increased/-/1064/1856662/-/h20pvcz/-/index.html The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has succumbed to pressure from members of county assemblies to increase their pay 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Rutos-luxury-jet-hire-to-cost-Sh100m/-/1064/1856688/-/reaeh8z/-/index.html Deputy President William Ruto’s office has hired a luxury jet for his travels across the continent in a deal which will cost taxpayers up to $300,000 (Sh25.14 million) every three months 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/David-Kimaiyo-Profile/-/1056/1856646/-/23sfa5z/-/index.html The 52-year-old David Mwole Kimaiyo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Administration and a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of South Africa and University of Leicester, respectively 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Police-chief-comes-under-scrutiny-over-insecurity/-/1056/1856642/-/l7bw9fz/-/index.html Inspector-General of Police (IGP) David Kimaiyo is on the spot over rising insecurity across the country that has forced President Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto to intervene in a bid to arrest the situation 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Runda-estate-homes-to-be-pulled-down/-/1056/1856714/-/idn0ru/-/index.html At least 296 families in Nairobi’s upmarket Runda Estate will be rendered homeless after the High Court ordered partial demolition of the gated community to create room for the construction of the 21-kilometre Northern Bypass corridor 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Prostitutes-embrace-modern-technology/-/1056/1856706/-/j47mbyz/-/index.html Modern technology has changed the face of prostitution with the practice moving from poorly lit back streets to some of the most exclusive estates in major cities 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/NSSF-door-to-door-plan-rattles-employers/-/1056/1856704/-/11xg4f7/-/index.html Some employers have faulted the decision by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to conduct a door-to-door inspection in residential houses to have all domestic workers registered by the end of the month 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Praises-galore-as-Achebe-burial-draws-near/-/1056/1856684/-/y7tx5q/-/index.html Literary scholars and writers on Saturday paid tribute to Africa’s iconic author Nigerian Chinua Achebe who died on March 21 as the continent prepared to bury the literary giant 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Tariff-freeze-order-pushes-Kenya-Power-into-a-tight-corner/-/1056/1856666/-/10p0mpb/-/index.html Was Deputy President William Ruto motivated by mere populism when he ruled out any increases in electricity tariffs? 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Why-Garden-Square-is-not-Resting-In-Peace/-/1056/1856710/-/yd7og6z/-/index.html When you come across a Nairobi resident on the street after 6 pm and say to him that you are going to Garden Square, he will promptly tell you “pole (sorry)” 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Experts-warn-over-looming-deserts/-/1056/1856618/-/rq6exwz/-/index.html Tharaka Nithi and Kitui counties could become deserts in the next 50 years unless serious conservation measures are put in place, an environmental campaign group has warned 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senators-now-seek-more-say-over-CDF/-/1064/1856654/-/jniq4lz/-/index.html The Senate has formed a committee to propose legislation aimed at reducing the powers of MPs over the Constituency Development Fund 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Balalas-party-mulls-future-without-him/-/1064/1856630/-/2bxsioz/-/index.html The appointment of Mr Najib Balala to the Cabinet has given the Republican Congress party the headache of how best to replace its former party leader and founder 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/MP-in-fresh-bid-to-alter-Law/-/1064/1856650/-/dnqd9f/-/index.html Ndhiwa MP Agostino Neto will meet lawyers from Parliament’s Legal Department later this week to begin drafting a Bill which, if passed, will mark the first amendments to Kenya’s 33-month old Constitution 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Election-losers-turn-to-private-life/-/1064/1856634/-/jx7xk0/-/index.html Only one of the candidates in the last presidential election could be said to be angling for a top position in the yet-to-be completed government of President Uhuru Kenyatta government 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/How-counties-shared-Sh190-billion-revenue/-/1064/1856608/-/ub33i3z/-/index.html The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has released the revised budgetary allocations for counties 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Duale-ruffles-feathers-with-his-leadership-style/-/1064/1856622/-/py5bu1z/-/index.html A section of MPs in Jubilee coalition are reportedly uncomfortable with the manner in which their affairs in the National Assembly are being handled 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Ethics-team-wants-15-nominees-rejected/-/1064/1856696/-/13cd8k9z/-/index.html The anti-graft team wants 15 nominees for principal secretary jobs locked out for failing integrity test 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Politicians-threaten-to-name-those-behind-attacks/-/1064/1856626/-/cgq9wx/-/index.html Supremacy battles between Ford-K and New Ford-K played out on Saturday at the burial of a businessman killed at the height of a wave of insecurity in Bungoma County 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/MP-calls-for-co-operation-to-benefit-from-lake/-/1064/1856614/-/qymvroz/-/index.html Gem Member of Parliament Jakoyo Midiwo has challenged people in the four counties on the shores of Lake Victoria to take advantage of the lake and invest to spur development 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Kenya-spoiling-for-a-fight-with-the-ICC/-/1064/1856648/-/gk6m7l/-/index.html It is looking increasingly likely that Kenya’s diplomatic efforts towards the International Criminal Court will culminate in a showdown between states that support the continuation of the Kenyan cases before the court, on the one hand, and the African Union, on the other 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/IEBC-denies-Makueni-by-election-cost/-/1064/1856638/-/fv7um9/-/index.html The electoral commission has denied that the Makueni senatorial by-election will cost Sh400 million 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Hiccups-cause-chaos-in-House/-/1064/1856600/-/bg99vnz/-/index.html After the deadlock between Jubilee and Cord was broken and the deal inked into the Standing Orders, Minority Leader Francis Nyenze made an appeal to his colleagues 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Uhuru-rules-out-MPs-pay-rise/-/1064/1856698/-/h8o5s9/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged MPs to shelve their demands for a pay rise until the economy attains double digit growth 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Chirchir-faces-an-uphill-task/-/1056/1856678/-/2q3cyn/-/index.html Hardly three weeks since he was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Mr Davis Chirchir has found himself in the deep end of power politics 2013-05-18T19:08:18Z