Kill this relic of old order Figures hardly lie. India, with 1.237 billion people and a gross domestic product (GDP) of Sh160 trillion, has 251 state corporations, known locally as PSUs (public sector undertakings).
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Why nations fail and how they can prosper Tom Odhiambo There have been comments in the media claiming that Kenya is a failed nation. Those who hold this view – and they are many – argue that 50 years since the end of colonialism the matunda ya Uhuru that were promised to all Kenyans are yet to be delivered by the ruling elite.
By David Wanjala Legal pro-bono work in Kenya is as old as the profession itself. Many leading lawyers have extended free services to deserving Kenyans whose financial and social limitations would otherwise mean they do not access justice. It is only in the recent past that this noble undertaking has not only been recognized, but also appreciated.
CJ: Guard judicial independence from all interests. Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has cautioned that judicial independence must be protected not only from the influences of the Executive, but also from those of the legislature, civil society, family, religion and ethnicity.
SH1B RIP-OFF How suppliers and staff rob Judiciary By IAN RAMAS The Judiciary may have lost a billion shillings through irregular tendering and plain theft, we can reveal.
I believe with all my heart that there was no conspiracy at whatever level within the commission to confer or deny advantage to any presidential candidate. If there was such conspiracy, I was not aware and never became part of it
Rewarding pro bono workBy David WanjalaLegal pro-bono work in Kenya is as old as the profession itself. Many leading lawyers have extended free services to Kenyans limited financially and who would otherwise hardly access justice. Now, this noble undertaking has been recognized and appreciated.
TI opposes death penalty for graft Transparency International (TI) Kenya has opposed a move by Kiharu MP Irungu Kang’ata to amend Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act to impose the death penalty on those guilty of corruption.
TRANSITIONZEITUNI ONYANGA, US president Barack Obama’s aunt.
ONLINE FOREX CRAZECBK stranded as Kenyans rake in millions via internet money trading By EMMANUEL ROTICH It isn’t the much-chastised pyramid scheme. Not the elusive quail farming.The new money-minting craze is virtual forex trading.
