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Tuesday, May 2, 2000
40 feared dead in new clashes
At least 40 people were feared dead yesterday following three days of ethnic
fighting near Isiolo, Kenya, although police officially put the toll at only seven.
The dead included three policemen: an inspector who was deputy head of the
town's police, a constable and a reservist.
Cabinet colleague rejects Nassir's war cry
Minister Marsden Madoka yesterday rejected his Coast colleague Shariff Nassir's
warning of bloodshed over the faiths-led Ufungamano bid for constitutional reform.
"We will not advocate bloodshed or violence of any sort," said Mr Madoka.
Workers walk out in protest
Labour Day celebrations in Nairobi ended in disarray when workers walked out
en masse, protesting at a six per cent minimum wage increment given by the
government.
Moi names 12 new diplomats
President Moi yesterday named 12 new ambassadors and high commissioners.
The former Managing Trustee of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Mr
Samuel Watuka Muindi, has been named the new High Commissioner to Nigeria.
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Kenya's Labour Minister Joseph Ngutu delivers his May Day speech at
Uhuru Park, Nairobi, yesterday, as the crowd walks away in protest after
he announced that the government had raised the minimum wage by only
six per cent. Labour Day celebrations did not take off in several towns
across the country.
(Pic: By JOSEPH MATHENGE)
Oil: Anti-dump strategy threatened
Failure by the government to punish those engaging in fuel adulteration and diversion
of transit oil into the local market is causing frustration in the oil industry.
Kenyans deserve better, if they only try harder
I love Kenya. I love Kenyans. You are such beautiful and charming people. You
enjoy a wonderful climate. The country and the coast are magnificent with amazing
wildlife.
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