DIASPORA NEWS

Nairobi Girls Chorale Seattle tour

Nairobi Girls Chorale Seattle tour

McClure Middle School on Queen Anne hill is hosting Nairobi Girls Chorale, a young female singing group from Nairobi, Kenya. They will be performing at McClure at  3 – 4 pm on June 6th 2013. This is a fantastic opportunity for members of the Kenyan community in Seattle to come out and welcome these children and [...]

Diaspora representation on its last stretch

Diaspora representation on its last stretch

The push for diaspora representation is hopefully on its last stretch. A workshop on the Diaspora Policy, in readiness for submission to Cabinet, is currently underway with various Ministry stakeholders in attendance.    Diaspora is ably represented by KCA’s (Kenyan Community Abroad) Kenya-based BoT member, Gichane Muraguri. We shot for additional representation, but time was [...]

OPINION | EDITORIAL

US Ambassador to Kenya says Obama skipping Kenya is not a snub

US Ambassador to Kenya says Obama skipping Kenya is not a snub

The United States has said it remains committed to its “partnership with the government and people of Kenya”. In a statement, US ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec said President Barack Obama’s decision to bypass Kenya in his upcoming African tour should not be seen as a snub. “Since its independence in 1963, Kenya has been [...]

Amb.Kamau explains why ICC cases against Kenya leadership should be dropped

Amb.Kamau explains why ICC cases against Kenya leadership should be dropped

My recent communication to the UN Security Council requesting the cessation of weak cases against Kenyan officials by the International Criminal Court has caused considerable public commentary. What has been missing in the commentary is an understanding of the issue from the perspective of the Kenyan State. I was not making a defence of the [...]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kenyan Pastor Passes Away In UK

Kenyan Pastor Passes Away In UK

Proclaimers Sanctuary- Grays Essex announces the sudden demise and promotion to glory of Rev Annah Wambua on 17th of May at Basildon university hospital. Rev Annah Wambua was resident minister/pastor at Proclaimers Sanctuary Grays Essex. She is the wife of Bishop Jeremiah Wambua of Agape Christian Church, Huruma, Nairobi Kenya. Rev. Annah wambua was mother to [...]

House for sale in Clarksburg Maryland-No income restrictions

House for sale in Clarksburg Maryland-No income restrictions

Like new 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath MPDU unit with no income restrictions. Must be first time home buyers . This cozy 942 sq ft has granite kitchen counter. . Located 300 ft from exit 18 on 270. Close to shopping and schools. 3% down Financing with no MI and lower interest rates than FHA [...]

Kenya News

Uhuru Government rejects Raila Odinga’s security request

Uhuru Government rejects Raila Odinga’s security request

The Jubilee government has turned down Raila Odinga’s request that he should get a security detail of up to 20 police officers. Deputy President William Ruto communicated the decision to the former Prime Minister last week when the two met privately at Ruto’s Karen house. During the meeting, Raila reportedly reminded Ruto that Jubilee had [...]

Consolation:CORD to chair parliament’s Public Accounts and Public Investment committees

Consolation:CORD to chair parliament’s Public Accounts and Public Investment committees

Nairobi, Kenya: CORD MPs were on Tuesday elected to chair Parliament’s watchdog committees, the Public Accounts Committee ( PAC) and Public Investment Committee ( PIC). The elections saw Jubilee MPs take vice chair positions in the two committees. Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba was elected to chairPAC after beating Nyatike MP Omondi Anyanga 16 votes to 10. Cecily Mbarire was elected vice chair of PAC. She defeated Joseph Manji and Andrew Mwadime. [...]

Other News/Pictures

Kenya: A Chinese Invasion or is it Immigration?

Kenya: A Chinese Invasion or is it Immigration?

When you fly through London Heathrow like I have done many times, you see the effect of the historical development of the commonwealth. London Heathrow reflects members of her Majesty’s former colonies. Unless you are aware of this history, you might think your plane was diverted to Mubai, or Morocco, for that matter.   Entering [...]

Kidero suspends six officers for discharging duties under the influence of alcohol

Kidero suspends six officers for discharging duties under the influence of alcohol

Nairobi, Kenya: Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has suspended six City Hall officers over extortion, battering and hailing insults at the public. The officers were alleged to be discharging their duties under the influence of alcohol after they were caught on a local TV station within the city. “We cannot condone such misconduct and I have therefore suspended the said officers and will continue [...]

Videos

Funny Video:Obama skips Kenya- Frustrated Luhya guy  responds

Funny Video:Obama skips Kenya- Frustrated Luhya guy responds

“SISI KAMA WALUHYA TUTAPUNGUSIWA UGALI-KOROKORO IRUTI CHINI”.President Barack Obama will leave on a first African tour next month, visiting Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa, but his itinerary released on Monday bypasses Kenya, an ancestral homeland.

Video:Sad-Tornado Survivor says she did not thanked the Lord because She’s an Atheist

Video:Sad-Tornado Survivor says she did not thanked the Lord because She’s an Atheist

Wolf Blitzer Asks Tornado Survivor if She Thanked the Lord; Replies She’s an Atheist. A moment of levity in Oklahoma Tuesday when Wolf Blitzer, concluding an interview with a woman who survived the devastating tornado, asked her if she had thanked the Lord for a decision she made that saved her life. She replied that [...]

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Kenya: A Chinese Invasion or is it Immigration?

Kenya: A Chinese Invasion or is it Immigration?

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

When you fly through London Heathrow like I have done many times, you see the effect of the historical development of the commonwealth. London Heathrow reflects members of her Majesty’s former colonies. Unless you are aware of this history, you might think your plane was diverted to Mubai, or Morocco, for that matter.   Entering [...]

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Funny Video:Obama skips Kenya- Frustrated Luhya guy  responds

Funny Video:Obama skips Kenya- Frustrated Luhya guy responds

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

“SISI KAMA WALUHYA TUTAPUNGUSIWA UGALI-KOROKORO IRUTI CHINI”.President Barack Obama will leave on a first African tour next month, visiting Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa, but his itinerary released on Monday bypasses Kenya, an ancestral homeland.

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Video:Sad-Tornado Survivor says she did not thanked the Lord because She’s an Atheist

Video:Sad-Tornado Survivor says she did not thanked the Lord because She’s an Atheist

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

Wolf Blitzer Asks Tornado Survivor if She Thanked the Lord; Replies She’s an Atheist. A moment of levity in Oklahoma Tuesday when Wolf Blitzer, concluding an interview with a woman who survived the devastating tornado, asked her if she had thanked the Lord for a decision she made that saved her life. She replied that [...]

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Uhuru Government rejects Raila Odinga’s security request

Uhuru Government rejects Raila Odinga’s security request

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

The Jubilee government has turned down Raila Odinga’s request that he should get a security detail of up to 20 police officers. Deputy President William Ruto communicated the decision to the former Prime Minister last week when the two met privately at Ruto’s Karen house. During the meeting, Raila reportedly reminded Ruto that Jubilee had [...]

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Nairobi Girls Chorale Seattle tour

Nairobi Girls Chorale Seattle tour

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

McClure Middle School on Queen Anne hill is hosting Nairobi Girls Chorale, a young female singing group from Nairobi, Kenya. They will be performing at McClure at  3 – 4 pm on June 6th 2013. This is a fantastic opportunity for members of the Kenyan community in Seattle to come out and welcome these children and [...]

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Kenyan Pastor Passes Away In UK

Kenyan Pastor Passes Away In UK

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

Proclaimers Sanctuary- Grays Essex announces the sudden demise and promotion to glory of Rev Annah Wambua on 17th of May at Basildon university hospital. Rev Annah Wambua was resident minister/pastor at Proclaimers Sanctuary Grays Essex. She is the wife of Bishop Jeremiah Wambua of Agape Christian Church, Huruma, Nairobi Kenya. Rev. Annah wambua was mother to [...]

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Hilarious Video:Drama as husband catches cheating wife, boyfriend escapes from window

Hilarious Video:Drama as husband catches cheating wife, boyfriend escapes from window

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

In a stunning example of a soap opera come to life, a video has surfaced from Brazil that depicts the hilarious struggle of a man attempting to escape a cheating woman’s bedroom after her husband has come home. As the drama begins, a husband and wife are seen arguing on the third-floor patio of an urban apartment building. ‘Who shirt is this,’ demands the husband in Portuguese. [...]

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US Ambassador to Kenya says Obama skipping Kenya is not a snub

US Ambassador to Kenya says Obama skipping Kenya is not a snub

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

The United States has said it remains committed to its “partnership with the government and people of Kenya”. In a statement, US ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec said President Barack Obama’s decision to bypass Kenya in his upcoming African tour should not be seen as a snub. “Since its independence in 1963, Kenya has been [...]

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Kidero suspends six officers for discharging duties under the influence of alcohol

Kidero suspends six officers for discharging duties under the influence of alcohol

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

Nairobi, Kenya: Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has suspended six City Hall officers over extortion, battering and hailing insults at the public. The officers were alleged to be discharging their duties under the influence of alcohol after they were caught on a local TV station within the city. “We cannot condone such misconduct and I have therefore suspended the said officers and will continue [...]

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Amb.Kamau explains why ICC cases against Kenya leadership should be dropped

Amb.Kamau explains why ICC cases against Kenya leadership should be dropped

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

My recent communication to the UN Security Council requesting the cessation of weak cases against Kenyan officials by the International Criminal Court has caused considerable public commentary. What has been missing in the commentary is an understanding of the issue from the perspective of the Kenyan State. I was not making a defence of the [...]

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Consolation:CORD to chair parliament’s Public Accounts and Public Investment committees

Consolation:CORD to chair parliament’s Public Accounts and Public Investment committees

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

Nairobi, Kenya: CORD MPs were on Tuesday elected to chair Parliament’s watchdog committees, the Public Accounts Committee ( PAC) and Public Investment Committee ( PIC). The elections saw Jubilee MPs take vice chair positions in the two committees. Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba was elected to chairPAC after beating Nyatike MP Omondi Anyanga 16 votes to 10. Cecily Mbarire was elected vice chair of PAC. She defeated Joseph Manji and Andrew Mwadime. [...]

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Nduku: The Untold Story of My Dream Life with Mutula Kilonzo

Nduku: The Untold Story of My Dream Life with Mutula Kilonzo

| May 21, 2013 | Comments

Nduku Musau and a workmate took notice of the smartly dressed lawyer, always in a blue or black suit with an office in Atlas House on Moi Avenue, across the road from what used to be the US embassy. He had a peculiar habit of skipping lunch by spending the one-hour break in his car, [...]

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By Snubbing Kenya, President Obama Disrespected Himself

By Snubbing Kenya, President Obama Disrespected Himself

| May 20, 2013 | Comments

The white house released president Obama’s itinerary for his visit to African countries. Surprisingly, Kenya, the land of president Obama’s father was “black-listed.” Most Kenyans anticipated throwing a home-coming party of a life-time for “their son” following his second term win. Unfortunately, that will not happen. Obama will snub Kenya. The white house statement said: [...]

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