Where to try pirates: Kenya? US?
Kenya's justice system is overwhelmed with trials of more than 100 suspected Somali pirates.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Nine young Somali men were squeezed into the wood-paneled dock while overhead a ceiling fan battled vainly against the crushing coastal humidity that left judge, lawyers, accused and witness alike sweating in the shabby Kenyan courtroom.
The suspects were accused of attempting to hijack the 21,000-ton MV Maria K in May last year.
As the suited lawyers for...
Female sex tourism: for love or money?
From Jamaica to Jordan to West Africa, Western women of means find "romance" on vacation.
Kenya horticulture exports stopped by volcano ash cloud
Flowers wilt, fruit and vegetables rot as flights to European markets are canceled.
Kenya: the business of running
As the Boston Marathon proved again, Kenyans are great runners. That doesn't mean they're making money.
Opinion: East Africa integration deserves support
International community should back efforts in East Africa to bring together the economies of 5 states.
Kenya throws zebras to the lions
Kenya is rounding up zebras and moving them to drought-stricken Amboseli Park so the lions will have enough food.
Inside Somalia: Under fire in Mogadishu
Al Shabaab rebels attack presidential offices during celebrations to mark 1 year in office.
Malaria vaccine is in the works
African scientists launch trial in seven countries for vaccine that could save thousands of lives.
Nigerian President Umar Musa Yar'adua is Dead
A Nairobian's Perspective - Kenya - May 6, 2010 00:05 ET
Breaking News-after much speculation about the health of former 58 year old Nigerian President Umar Yar'adua's -it now can be officially be confirmed that he is dead and set to be buried during the day according to Muslim customs. Yaradua has been ailing for more than 8...
New Media Companies Redux
Bankelele Blog - Kenya - May 5, 2010 02:05 ET
It’s been two years since this blog post comparing Access Kenya and Scangroup which debuted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) at about the same time. They are both back in the news this week for diverse reasons along with a third ‘new media’ company Safaricom, which...
New edition of The Rough Guide to Kenya
ROUGHGUIDE TOKENYA - Kenya - May 4, 2010 14:39 ET
The 9th edition of the Rough Guide to Kenya is now in the shops. This was a very comprehensive update, so I hope it works for people. I'll post a summary of the significant changes and expanded coverage in the next few days. Meanwhile, anyone who has a copy already, your...
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