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- Kenya
Why Britain is angry
There is more than meets the eye to the British High Commissioner’s incessant attacks on the government of Kenya.15 February 2005 - Deremo Maiko - Nairobi, Kenya
NARC wavers two years later
Two years after its ascension to power, the ruling National Rainbow Coalition [NARC] is yet to fulfil promises made to the electorate.
15 January 2005 - Fred Oluoch Good prospects as new year approaches
Analysts are predicting a bright 2005 following the economy’s substantial growth and a generally good performance this year.23 December 2004 - Deremo MaikoGreed for power mars review process
Key partners in the ruling coalition are engaged in endless wrangles that continue to delay the enactment of a new constitution.23 December 2004 - Fred OluochBack to profitability
After recording a slump of 60 per cent in its profit margin last year, the national carrier-Kenya Airways is now back to profitability.17 November 2004 - Deremo MaikoKiraitu spoils consensus party
Only days after a consensus was reached on the contentious issues in the Draft Constitution, Justice and constitutional affairs minister Kiraitu Murungi poured cold water on it.17 November 2004- Kenya
Inflationary spiral hits economy
Creeping inflation is threatening to scuttle the much-anticipated economic recovery in Kenya.18 October 2004 - Deremo Maiko Kisauni heightens NARC wrangles
After ceaseless bickering over the unfilled pre-election agreement since coming to power n December 2002 Kenya’s ruling coalition will be celebrating two years of their union of convenience this month amidst serious threats of a major fallout.18 October 2004Maitha’s death a big blow
The death last month of Tourism and wildlife minister Karisa Maitha in Germany is bound to create new power struggles especially in his home district of Mombasa.Fred OluochTetu Inc. stirs controversy
A little known coffee marketer brings jitters to the sub-sector, which, until recently, was teetering on the brink of collapse.Deremo Maiko- August 2004
No let-up in sugar wars
Controversy continues to dog the sugar industry following illegal importation of the commodity by a clique of individuals.Deremo Maiko - August 2004
Corruption returns to haunt NARC
The emergence of “new corruption” in the National Rainbow Coalition [NARC] government has led to the suspension by the European Union [EU] of aid to Kenya barely eight months after a group of donors resumed lending to the country.Fred Oluoch - July 2004
Aviation conference emphasises air safety
The 10th aviation and allied business leadership conference of the International Civil Aviation Organisation [ICAO] opened on 29 June in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, with a call for improved air security and the industry's economic recovery in Africa.Deremo Maiko - July 2004
Riots rock city over new constitution
The cities of Nairobi and Kisumu were recently rocked by riots following the government’s failure to enact a new constitution.Fred Oluoch - June 2004
Mwiraria strives to balance budget
Kenya’s Finance minister David Mwiraria presented his second Budget mid this month, hoping, not for the first time, to achieve the holy-grail 4.5 per cent growth. Given that the rate has not been achieved in the last eight years, and that last year growth was a disappointing 1.8 per cent, the minister’s over optimism cannot be gainsaid.Deremo Maiko