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Code sharing agreement between Kenya Airlines and Qantas

Two major world airline carriers, Kenya Airways and Qantas, have entered into an agreement allowing both companies to travel freely between the continents of Africa and Australia. Under the new terms...
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Nairobi marathon route changed

The route of the eighth edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has been diverted from the Mombasa road to include Nairobi central business district. Organisers of the annual event, schedul...
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Kenyan government agrees terms for ICC office in Nairobi

The Kenyan government has now signed the terms of agreement with the International Criminal Court (ICC) for setting up its office in Nairobi to look into the post-election violence that left about 1,5...
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Commonwealth summit in Nairobi

10 - 19 September 2010. Nairobi is hosting the 56th plenary conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) at the Kenyatta international conference centre. Between 800 and 1,000 de...
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Kenya government divided on Al-Bashir invitation

In the wake of what was expected to be a triumphant ceremony for the signing of the new constitution in Nairobi on 27 August the Kenyan government is having to defend itself from questions and protest...
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Signing Kenya’s new constitution

The signing ceremony for Kenya
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Kenya Airways starts flights to Angola

Kenya Airways has launched a new direct service between Nairobi and Luanda, Angola's capital. The route, which will operate twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays, is to be handled in collaboration with...
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Property prices soar along Nairobi's Northern Bypass

In what has been described locally as a scramble, Kenyans have been jostling to set up new homes and businesses alongside the northern Nairobi bypass which is currently under construction. The pro...
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Affordable malaria medicine in pharmacies

Elizabeth Juma, head of the malaria control division in Kenya's ministry of health, has confirmed that highly effective malaria drugs are now available to Kenyans from their local pharmacies at a grea...
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Kenyans back new constitution

Kenyans voted by 6,016,550 votes to 2,712,952, or 68.9 per cent to 31.1 per cent, in favour of the new constitution in the 4 August referendum according to official results from 206 out of 210 constit...
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Polling peaceful in Kenya referendum

Vote counting is underway at polling stations across Kenya following the referendum on the new draft constitution, which surveys suggest will be approved. Despite reports of tension in the run-up t...
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Kenya prepares to vote on new constitution

On 4 August Kenyans are called to take part in a referendum on a proposed new constitution that has divided politicians and the country. 12.4 million Kenyans out of a total population of around 40...
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New head for Kenya Anti Corruption Commission

Renowned constitutional lawyer Patrick Lumumba has been sworn in as head of the Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC). He replaces Judge Aaron Ringera, who resigned from the post of KACC director af...
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African EASSy optic cable goes live

The East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy) linking Sudan to South Africa has gone into service, providing another boost for high-speed internet services in the region. In an email to wantedin...
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2010 African Athletics Championships in Nairobi

The 17th edition of the African senior athletics championships takes place from 28 July-1 August at Nyayo national stadium in Nairobi. Over 1,500 athletes and officials from across the continent are e...
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Kenya police in pay rise dispute

Junior police officers in Kenya are protesting against what they describe as a meagre pay rise, raising concerns about security during the referendum on the proposed new constitution on 4 August....
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US in Kenya constitution controversy

United States ambassador to Kenya Michael Ranneberger has come under fire from opponents of the new draft constitution for allegedly taking sides in favour of the
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Kenya MPs desert parliament over pay rise

Parliamentary activity ground to a halt on 14 July after MPs failed to show up for business in support of their demand for a controversial pay rise that is opposed by most ordinary Kenyans, the Daily...
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British passport application changes in Nairobi

The British High Commission in Nairobi has announced that after 31 July all British passport applications will no longer be processed in Nairobi but in Pretoria, South Africa. Details about the pr...
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Africa internet disrupted by Seacom fault

High-speed internet services in parts of east and southern Africa have been disrupted due to a fault in the new Seacom underwater fibre-optic cable. The exact cause of the problem is still being i...
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SIM card registration in Kenya

Kenyans have until 31 July to register their SIM cards under a move aimed at curbing mobile phone crime. The registration drive is being coordinated by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK)...
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Kenya politicians in court over constitution hate speech

Three Kenyan members of parliament (MPs) have appeared in court on charges of inciting hatred during campaigning against the proposed new constitution, which will be put to a referendum on 4 August....
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Five die in Kenya constitution rally stampede

Five people died and dozens more were injured on 13 June in a stampede triggered by two explosions during a rally against Kenya
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New Nakumatt branch opens in Nairobi

Nakumatt Holdings has openend a new supermarket on Moi Avenue in central Nairobi as part of an ongoing expansion strategy that has seen it become the largest retailer in the east African region and on...
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Kenya judges rule against Kadhi courts

The campaign for the referendum on the new draft constitution in Kenya is taking on religious connotations after the high court ruled that Islamic courts known as Kadhi are unconstitutional. The panel...
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