Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
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| • | Raila is Evil, Says Minister: Transport minister Chirau Makwere has accused Prime Minister Raila Odinga of being evil and stealing the credit for his achievements, the Nairobi Star has exclusively learnt.
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| • | Man Charged With Abduction of Two Catholic Sisters: A Somali national was on Monday charged in a Nairobi court with kidnapping two Italian nuns who are being held in the Horn of Africa nation.
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| • | UN Censures State On Torture: UN Committee Against Torture has urged the Kenyan government to institute investigations, establish responsibilities and ensure compensation to family members or victims of torture and maltreatment perpetrated by state agents in its war against terrorism.
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| • | Agencies Seek $390 Million to Offset Climate And Food Risks: The 2009 Emergency Humanitarian Response Plan (EHRP) for Kenya will target populations affected by internal displacement and climatic hazards as well as food and livelihood insecurity.
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| • | UN-Backed Scheme Gives 3,000 Prisoners Clean Water and Sanitation: Some 3,000 prisoners, staff and their families in Kenya will have access to clean water and basic sanitation thanks to a new United Nations-backed programme.
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