Land and Conflict Sensitive Journalism sumaries
MPs to Probe Sh56 Billion Airport Tender
Daily Nation, Pg 1 & 2Friday, 17 Aug 2012
MPs were not convinced that Transport Minister Amos Kimunya cancelled the contract for a new airport in good faith. They questioned his decision in light that its procurement had been cleared by the Attorney General and the EACC.
Full StoryNHIF lost Sh91m in a new scheme
Daily Nation, Pg 64Wednesday, 15 Aug 2012
The National Helath insurer lost sh91 million in a controversial medical scheme that saw the entire board and the funds chief executive officer suspended. In a confidential letter by the caretaker board to the office of the Presid
Full StoryMinistry Officials Accused of Failing to stop Sh31m Fraud
Daily Nation Pg 32Wednesday, 15 Aug 2012
The report by the Auditor General indicates that a plot to defraud the public of Sh31 million was hatched when Transport Minister Amos Kimunya was at the helm of the finance ministry and executed when he headed the Transport
Full StoryKimunya Opposes Discussion of De La Rue Report
The Standard, Pg 4Friday, 10 Aug 2012
Transport Minister Amos Kimunya has asked for two weeks to consult regarding the De La Rue report that implicated him and called for his suspension. The report by the Public Accounts Committee was to be scheduled for debate by the
Full StoryMajor Blow in Gichuru, Okemo extradition Case
Daily Nation Pg 9Thursday, 09 Aug 2012
The Director of Public Prosecution will have to appoint another officer for the extradition preceedings after a court ruled that a special state prosecutor was not authorised to lead them. The two are wanted in Jersey to face mone
Full StoryTraffic Police unveils new anti-graft drive
Daily Nation, Pg 64Monday, 06 Aug 2012
In a bid to fight graft in the matatu industry, police officers have been ordered to inspect vehicles in public. The newly appointed traffic police boss Benson noted that in so doing the public report cases where money changes han
Full StoryShitanda Bans CDF Watchdog in Malava
The Star, Pg 16Thursday, 26 Jul 2012
Malava MP Soita Shitanda has banned the National Taxpayers Association (NTA) from his constituency. He said the planning ministry does not recognize NTA and that the organization is being is beng used by his political adversaries
Full StoryEACC Hides Identities of 12 Graft Witnesses
The Star, Pg 14Thursday, 26 Jul 2012
EACC has refused to reveal the identity of 12 witnesses who will appear in the corruption case against Eldoret South MP Peris Simam. This move was taken because threats have been issued against some of the witnesses. The EACC said
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