/News/-/1056/1056/-/f06mdq/-/index.html 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/-/1056/1856946/-/w578s5z/-/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 http://www.nation.co.ke/News/County-Assembly-members-get-pay-boost/-/1056/1856586/-/ppi3lnz/-/index.html The Sarah Serem led Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has boosted the pay of County Assembly members with allowances ranging from Sh23,000 and Sh58,000 in a move the commission says will help them deliver services. 2013-05-18T16:37:09Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/-/1066/1856268/-/15cqkqgz/-/index.html Residents on Friday said the special military force deployed to the restive Nigeria northeast states of Yobe and Borno cordoned off border roads linking the two states and Adamawa to prevent the Boko Haram militants from fleeing to other neighbouring states. 2013-05-18T12:23:51Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/-/1066/1856278/-/15cqkpkz/-/index.html Residents on Friday said the special military force deployed to the restive Nigeria northeast states of Yobe and Borno cordoned off border roads linking the two states and Adamawa to prevent the Boko Haram militants from fleeing to other neighbouring states. 2013-05-18T12:23:51Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1856104/-/bl1rk4/-/index.html After the deadlock between the Jubilee and Cord coalitions was broken and the deal inked into the Standing Orders, Minority Leader Francis Nyenze made an appeal to his colleagues. 2013-05-18T10:10:26Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Reports-of-60-injured-in-US-train-accident/-/1068/1856052/-/334s79/-/index.html A rush-hour collision between two commuter trains in a suburb north of New York City Friday injured 60 passengers, five of them seriously. 2013-05-18T08:51:06Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Five-arrested-with-explosives-in-Tanzania/-/1068/1856050/-/4sb07gz/-/index.html Tanzania police said Saturday they have arrested five people in possession of explosives in the economic capital Dar es Salaam. 2013-05-18T08:45:37Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/French-president-signs-gay-marriage-bill-into-law/-/1068/1856042/-/u76779z/-/index.html France became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage Saturday after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter political debate. 2013-05-18T07:42:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Strong-6-1-earthquake-strikes-off-Japan-coast/-/1068/1856040/-/odo0iwz/-/index.html A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan's main Honshu island on Saturday, seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. 2013-05-18T07:34:16Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Sh500m-not-sufficient-for-county-audits-/-/1064/1855984/-/qpb0ra/-/index.html Establishing assets and debts inherited by county governments might fail after the Transition Authority said it has no money for the audit. 2013-05-17T20:03:48Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/PS-reordered-to-reinstate-agency-boss-/-/1056/1855970/-/npgex/-/index.html Suspended Tana and Athi River Development Authority managing director and the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Regional development engaged in a heated exchange of words at the Milimani law courts Friday following a disputed ruling. 2013-05-17T19:50:09Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/TNA-bigwigs-fight-over-House-seat-/-/1064/1855948/-/id6xau/-/index.html Infighting has broken out in The National Alliance over the leadership of a National Assembly team. 2013-05-17T19:23:35Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Uhuru-job-offer-keeps-Raila-waiting-/-/1064/1855940/-/wdwqcl/-/index.html Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has not announced his next move because President Uhuru Kenyatta has kept him waiting over a State job. 2013-05-17T19:12:49Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Pressure-on-Uhuru-over-security-docket-/-/1056/1855920/-/4k3jllz/-/index.html President Kenyatta is under intense pressure to appoint the Cabinet Secretary in charge of the powerful docket of Interior and Coordination of National Government following the spiralling wave of violence that has hit the country. 2013-05-17T18:46:09Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Villagers-rescue-man-scalded-by-his-wife/-/1056/1855866/-/4atsepz/-/index.html Villagers Friday rescued a man who was allegedly hidden away for five days by his wife after she poured hot water on him in Muthure Village, Kabete Constituency. 2013-05-17T17:41:55Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Makueni-poll-requires-Sh400m-/-/1064/1855862/-/115wk0r/-/index.html The electoral commission will require Sh400 million to hold a senatorial by-election in Makueni in mid-August. 2013-05-17T17:40:07Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/No-cash-to-audit-county-assets-debt-/-/1064/1855860/-/ck9e9mz/-/index.html Establishing assets and debts inherited by county governments might fail after the Transition Authority said it has no money for the audit. 2013-05-17T17:39:36Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/1855858/-/w57xutz/-/index.html The prisons department has a shortage of 15,000 houses. 2013-05-17T17:39:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/1855854/-/w57xuxz/-/index.html The University of Nairobi has broken ground for the construction of a 22-storey building for its increasing academic persuits and administrative services. 2013-05-17T17:38:23Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Tana-Truth-reports-set-for--release-says-Githu-/-/1056/1855852/-/blvekm/-/index.html Two crucial reports on violence and human rights will be released in two weeks, the Attorney-General has said. 2013-05-17T17:37:45Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Top-police-bosses-face-the-sack-as-new-education-rules-begin/-/1056/1855850/-/11kuyel/-/index.html All eight provincial police officers may be forced to retire next month in one of the most drastic personnel changes in the force’s history. 2013-05-17T17:37:11Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/15-recalled-officers-idle-in-Nairobi-/-/1056/1855848/-/m1v0uez/-/index.html At least 15 top police officers recalled from the field are idle at Vigilance House, while some counties have a serious shortage of security leaders. 2013-05-17T17:36:37Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/GSU-to-be-an-independent-service-if-law-is-amended--/-/1056/1855844/-/qrw4jv/-/index.html The paramilitary wing of police, the General Service Unit, is expected to become independent and only answerable to the Inspector-General, if proposals to amend the law are adopted. 2013-05-17T17:35:57Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Revenue-up-as-new-staff-collect-levies-/-/1056/1855842/-/y4x0fiz/-/index.html Daily revenue collections in Trans Nzoia County have risen from Sh200,000 to Sh1 million after a major reshuffle on levy collection staff. 2013-05-17T17:35:01Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Traders-on-Sh35-1m-cocaine-haul-charge-/-/1056/1855840/-/rhp1q6/-/index.html A Kenyan trader and his Congolese business partner were Friday charged with trafficking cocaine worth Sh35.1 million. 2013-05-17T17:34:27Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Jailbreak-fugitive-re-arrested-/-/1056/1855838/-/t3df6ez/-/index.html Police in Tana River district have re-arrested one of the six people who escaped from custody early on Thursday. 2013-05-17T17:33:45Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Court-urged-to-quash--release-of-ex-UN-staff-/-/1056/1855836/-/ktsak1z/-/index.html A lower court decision to issue Sh1 million bond to a former United Nations employee charged with a prostitution-related offence has been opposed. 2013-05-17T17:33:13Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1855834/-/bl18ss/-/index.html Lawyers involved in more than one election petition will not be allowed to derail hearings because of their involvement with other cases, a judge has warned. 2013-05-17T17:32:27Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Pattni-judge-suspended-/-/1056/1855796/-/em7xva/-/index.html The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has bowed to public pressure and suspended High Court Judge Justice Joseph Mutava over allegations of misconduct. 2013-05-17T16:34:37Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Sh400m-for-Makueni-by-election-IEBC/-/1064/1855636/-/namudbz/-/index.html The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has an estimated budget of Sh400 million to run the Makueni by-election scheduled for mid-August. 2013-05-17T16:24:19Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Nairobi-varsity-begins-expansion-process/-/1056/1855498/-/svqa8o/-/index.html The University of Nairobi has begun construction of a 22-storey building 2013-05-17T10:46:47Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/1855488/-/w581x0z/-/index.html The report on the Tana Delta violence that left close to 200 people dead will be released within two weeks, Attorney General Prof Githu Muigai has said. 2013-05-17T10:24:51Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1855470/-/bl15re/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta should give the youth more positions in government, a lobby said Friday. 2013-05-17T09:55:48Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1855334/-/bl14vi/-/index.html Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said Wednesday the International Criminal Court will "explore other options" if Kenya fails to fully cooperate on the post-election violence cases. 2013-05-17T06:08:51Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Dancer-says-Jackson-sexually-abused-him-as-child/-/1068/1855234/-/kvbt8wz/-/index.html An Australian choreographer alleged Thursday that Michael Jackson sexually abused him for seven years as a child, a claim the late singer's estate described as "outrageous and sad." 2013-05-17T02:26:04Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/Facebook--Twitter-launch-apps-for-Google-glasses/-/1068/1855214/-/8prdmtz/-/index.html Facebook and Twitter launched applications Thursday for Google glasses as developers rushed to learn more about tailoring software for the Internet-linked eyewear yet to hit the market. 2013-05-17T00:54:19Z