Updated: 6 Dec 2011 - 12:00:00 AM The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions against Eritrea after Kenya accused it of continuing to provide support to Islamist militants.The council resolution - which got 13 votes in favor, none against and two abstentions - was diluted from earlier drafts that sought to ban investment in Eritrea's mining industry and outlaw imports of its minerals. Asmara denies aiding al Shabaab or any other militant groups in Somalia.The original draft, circulated by Gabon in October, also sought to block payment of a tax Eritrea puts on remittances from its nationals abroad. Full Story
Kenyan stocks hit a 26-month low, shilling firms Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Kenyan stocks extended a four-week fall to hit a 26-month low on Monday, dragged down by banks after investors dumped shares on the expectation that high interest rates could hurt the sector's performance, while the shilling firmed against the dollar. Read More
Security experts sound alert over fake equipments Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Security experts have sounded an alert over the importation of fake security equipment by some unscrupulous traders keen to cash in on the threats of terrorism in the country. The experts warn that the continued use of such equipment is exposing the public to danger, adding that some criminals may turn soft targets to achieve their criminal agenda. Read More
Doctors vow to continue with strike Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Attempts by some of the striking doctors to meet health minister James Orengo and his counterpart finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta was futile. The doctors who started their strike Monday demanding for 300 percent salary increment among other demands went on peaceful demonstrations starting from Kenyatta National Hospital towards Afya House and later to Treasury house. Read More
Kenya launches a participatory campaign Updated: 5 Dec 2011 The Ministry of Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 has unveiled a participatory campaign which will serve as a rallying call for Kenyans to engage in transforming the country's development agenda. Read More
Ndambiri leads Kenya 1-2 in Fukuoka marathon Updated: 4 Dec 2011 Josphat Ndambiri led Kenya's one-two finish in the Fukuoka men's marathon in Japan on Sunday in his first full marathon, underlining his country's wealth of long-distance runners. Read More
Ivory Coast's Gbagbo due in court Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Former president of Ivory Coast Laurent Gbagbo is to make his first appearance before the International Criminal Court at The Hague. He faces four charges of crimes against humanity, including murder and rape, in the wake of Ivory Coast's disputed presidential elections a year ago. Read More
Brazilian labour minister resigns Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Brazil's Labour Minister, Carlos Lupi, has handed in his resignation to President Dilma Rousseff.He is the seventh minister to resign since President Rousseff took office in January. Read More
Afghan talks hit by Pakistan snub Updated: 5 Dec 2011 A major international conference on Afghanistan's future is due to open in the German city of Bonn on Monday.It comes 10 years after a similar gathering held in the city, weeks after the Taliban fell from power. Read More
Polls setback for Putin's party Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has seen a sharp drop in support in parliamentary elections.With 96% of votes counted, the Central Election Commission said United Russia had just under 50% of the vote, down from 64% in 2007. Read More
Sarkozy and Merkel meet on euro Updated: 5 Dec 2011 French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are to meet to agree on joint proposals aimed at resolving the eurozone debt crisis.They will take their ideas to an EU summit on Friday that is being seen as crucial for the single currency. Read More
Wetangula urges South Sudan to join economic blocs Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Foreign Affairs minister Moses Wetangula has urged the Government of South Sudan to fast track joining the East Africa Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) regional economic blocs to provide the nascent state with enormous opportunities to grow economically. Read More
University student wins Sh1M Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Catherine Kilonzo, a fourth year student at the University of Nairobi, has won herself Ksh.1 million from the on- going ‘Furahi na Safaricom'.She was awarded the one million cheque Monday alongside other winners who included Francis Mwanzi (teacher in Muhoroni), Joel Akama (Businessman in Kisumu), Janet limo (pharmacist in Eldoret) and Rekero camp limited in Maasai Mara. Read More
Seed industry in COMESA region not vibrant Updated: 5 Dec 2011 State Minister for Agriculture in Ethiopia Wondrad Mandefro has said the seed industry in East and Southern Africa is not vibrant. The Minister who spoke at the Intercontinental Hotel in Addis Ababa at a workshop for customs officers drawn from the Common Markets for East and Southern Africa - Comesa member states said the situation has compounded the challenges facing many small holder farmers in the region. Read More
Kenya’s economy expected to grow by 5% Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Kenya's economy is expected to grow by between 4.5 to 5.0 percent this year, higher than the 4.0 percent the government previously estimated, the minister for planning said on Monday. Read More
NGO quits diamond vetting scheme Updated: 5 Dec 2011 The campaign group Global Witness says it is leaving the Kimberley Process, an international scheme designed to stop the trade in so-called blood diamonds.The Process was established in 2003, amid concerns that diamond sales were funding conflicts in African countries such as Angola and Sierra Leone. Read More
Klitschko pulls out of title bout Updated: 5 Dec 2011 World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has called off the defence of his titles against Frenchman Jean-Marc Mormeck on Saturday.Klitschko, who holds the IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA belts, was taken to hospital on Friday to have a kidney stone removed. Read More
Woods ends two-year title drought Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Tiger Woods moved back up to 21st in the world after recording his first win in two years in California.The former world number one finished birdie-birdie to see off United States compatriot Zach Johnson on the 18th to win the Chevron World Challenge. Read More
Messi up for World Footballer award Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi have been named on a three-man shortlist for the prestigious Fifa Ballon d'Or.Messi, 24, claimed the accolade in 2009 and 2010, while Barcelona team-mate Xavi, 31, was third in 2009 and 2010. Read More
Joao Havelange resigns from IOC Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Former Fifa president Joao Havelange has resigned from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) days before an ethics hearing into his conduct. The 95-year-old was facing suspension over his involvement with Fifa's former marketing agency International Sport and Leisure (ISL). Read More
O'Neill revels in Sunderland role Updated: 5 Dec 2011 Martin O'Neill has pledged to do his "utmost to bring a bit of success to Sunderland", the team he supported as a boy growing up in Belfast.O'Neill, 59, signed a three-year deal to succeed Steve Bruce as Sunderland boss and was present as his new side lost to Wolves at Molineux on Sunday. Read More
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