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Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka/ FILE photoDALLAS, Texas, May 20 – Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has challenged all leaders seeking elective posts to sign up and commit to free, fair and non-violent general elections as proposed by the newly launched Kenya Kwanza Initiative. Musyoka who was the first leader to sign the charter by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission said the country cannot afford to backtrack on the new ideals, values and principles on governance set for Kenyans under the new constitutional order. “I signed the charter because I believe expressions that are of aggressive and abrasive nature often with violent tendencies in our political culture must change,” Musyoka said. He said Kenyan politicians must change the way they go about seeking votes because the country must always come above all else including personal ambitions. “It is imperative that all persons interested in any of the electoral positions be it the presidency, governorship, senate, national assembly representative or even county assembly member needs to make this important pledge”, he added

NAIROBI, Kenya. May 20 – Police in Nairobi record at least three cases of stolen vehicles every week

NAIROBI, Kenya. May 20 – Police in Nairobi record at least three cases of stolen vehicles every week.

By SAMMY KITULA skitula@ke.nationmedia.com Posted  Friday, May 18  2012 at  23:08 The 10-day Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship ends on Saturday at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, with a ticket to October’s global club championships in Qatar up for grabs. What’s important for Kenyan fans is that a Kenyan team will make it to Doha as holders Kenya Prisons line up against former champions Kenya Pipeline in Saturday’s final from 4pm. The final will be preceded by a third-place match at 2pm between Chlef of Algeria and FAP of Cameroon

Alternative text. By GEORGE SAYAGIE gsayagie@ke.nationmedia.com Posted  Friday, May 18  2012 at  22:00 Tourists travelling to and from the world famous Maasai Mara game reserve were on Friday forced to use other routes following the closure of the Maai Mahiu-Narok road. Some of the disappointed visitors were forced to drive back to Nairobi after the Kenya National Highways Authority closed it repairs after parts of it were damaged by the heavy rains

Hundreds of commuters including tourists visiting the Maasai Mara game reserve were stranded for several hours yesterday after the government ordered the closure of the Mai Mahiu-Narok highway. Passengers travelling between western Kenya and Nairobi were also stranded in Narok town. There was a traffic snarl up as vehicles from Nairobi stretched as far as Satellite area while those from Western Kenya reached as far as Suswa trading centre. “We are not aware the road is closed.

This picture taken on May 17, 2012 shows a Myanmar supporter of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community (LGBT) performing during an event marking the “International Day Against Homophobia” in Yangon.

Government Chief Whips Jakoyo Midiwo (ODM, left) and his PNU counterpart Johnstone Muthama (right) in a file photo. Their parties pledged to carry out a fair nomination process of representatives to the representatives to the regional parliament May 18, 2012.  By NJERI RUGENE nrugene@ke.nationmedia.com Posted  Friday, May 18  2012 at  18:34 Coalition partners ODM and PNU started the process of nominating their representatives to the regional parliament Friday with a pledge to ensuring fairness

The oldest Reinsurance in Eastern and Central Africa – Kenya Reinsurance Corporation – took up the technology challenge and finally re-branded at a colourful dinner emceed by Citizen TV’s Jimmi Gathu on Tuesday night. The ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, saw the corporation unveil a new corporate logo, website and newsletter (Re-News) that will effectively disseminate information to its existing and potential clientele. The chief guest, Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, noted that the reinsurer had created a strong platform for a firm foundation that will instill professional discipline, technical knowhow, transparency and accountability in the industry. “I now challenge you to use your new image to increase penetration in Kenya, which stands at below 4 per cent of the GDP in order to catch up with global best practice by the year 2030.” Kenya Re Managing Director Jadiah Mwarania underscored the company’s achievements while pointing out that the new brand depicts the company’s willingness to embrace change. In attendance were Nairobi Securities Exchange CEO Peter Mwangi and UoN Chancellor Dr Joe Wanjui

International Cricket Council (ICC) have postponed next month’s fixtures between Kenya and Namibia here in Nairobi until September. Nairobi Gymkhana was to host the four-day ICC Intercontinental Cup match between the two sides from June 6-9. This was to be followed by two 50-over-a-side Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Championship matches on June 11 and 13. “Due to delays related to the ongoing security assessment in the country, ICC has agreed with the two teams to postpone the matches until September 2012,” said Sami-ul-Hasan ICC, media and communications operations manager. Hassan said the exact dates and venue for the matches will be announced in due course after further assessment of the situation.