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2011-01-07T02:45:00.001+03:00

Secure Network Access Needed in the Treasury website

I read in the press that internet hackers have attacked Kenya's Treasury website!
Secure Network Access should be installed in our Treasury website at once.

There are a number of steps needed to raise any site's security and reduce the incidence of website hacking.

Design

A website should be well designed with appropriate features that make it near impossible to copy, print or edit. No one should access even the source code except the webmaster who designed the site and installed encrypted code and password.

Hosting

A hosting server should always use an account with a dedicated IP address and not a shared IP address.

Secure SSL Certificate

This is a must have security feature. An SSL Certificate, or Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate enables your website to be able to accept and transmit confidential information securely over an encrypted internet connection.

A website with secure hosting will always use "https" prefix in the address bar or the padlock icon on their browser when they submit personal information.

You need an SSL Certificate:

If you plan to have an online store or e-commerce site that accepts online orders and credit cards.
If you collect sensitive or personal information from your website visitors on your website through web forms.
If you allow partners, members, or others to log in to view information securely from your website.
If you want to help your customers ensure they are visiting your actual website, avoiding phishing scams or other counterfeiting of your website.
If you or your business desire to or are required to comply with privacy and security regulations.

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KENYA TO GET A NEW CONSTITUTION IN 2010

2010-04-03T08:49:00.009+03:00

PRESIDENT KIBAKI AND PRIME MINISTER RAILA, MPs ENDORSE DRAFT CONSTITUTION

Parliament gives up on amendments; Kibaki, Raila intervene in House, and CoE draft goes to referendum without alterations.

‘LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE’

‘There are changes that must come in law, but they will come at their own time. Today,Kenyans wan t a new constitution, let us not deny them because of a

few amendments we could not make’ – KIBAKI

‘I was here in 1958 as a boy when Lancaster Constitution was domesticated. It was later amendedmany times. What we have is not perfect but is better.Let us pass it and and improve on it later’ - RAILA

Thursday, April 01, 2010, 9.00 pm

DO NOT KILL OUR ECONOMY WITH UNTESTED PREMISES

2008-12-06T05:23:00.006+03:00

During the 1930's there was a man who lived by the side of the road and sold hot dogs. He was hard of hearing, so he had no radio. He had trouble with his eyes, so he read no newspapers. But he sold good hot dogs. He stood at the side of the road and cried: "Buy a hot dog, mister?" And people bought. He increased his meat and bun orders. He bought a bigger stove to take care of his trade.

Business was so good he brought his son home from college early to help him out. And his son said: "Father, haven't you been listening to the radio? Haven't you been reading the newspapers? The European situation is terrible. The domestic situation is worse."

The father thought to himself, "Well, my son's been to college, he reads the papers and he listens to the radio -- so he ought to know." So the father cut down his meat and bun orders, took down his signs, and no longer bothered to stand out on the highway to sell his hot dogs. And his hot dog sales fell almost overnight. The father said to the boy, "You're right, son, we certainly are in the middle of a great depression."

Doesn't that sound exactly like what is happening now?

So what should you do? Apply experience and sound judgement. Not just untested academic or intellectual theories!

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KENYA CAN CREATE A SECURE ECONOMIC FUTURE

2008-12-06T04:21:00.004+03:00

WORK SMARTER, AND SPEND WISELY

In times like these it is all too easy to sit back and say that there is nothing we can do to create a secure future for ourselves and blame it on outside forces.

These comments we often hear these days are not captivating and will certainly not provide solutions to the economic problems.

It is the efforts that every Kenyan and investor put forward in the tough times which will ultimately lead us to a recession proof business and a secure future.

As you no doubt have noticed in recent weeks and months, the economy - not just in Kenya, but worldwide - has been worrying to say the least.

And of course with this comes the ever present question of concerned business owners, farmers and professionals of what to do when the economy does slow down. Do we cut our advertising? Do we scale back our marketing efforts? In short, how do we weather the storm?

Well, I recently met an acquaintance who runs a 700 million Kenya shillings a year enterprise and when I asked his opinion, here is what he had to say.
"The simplest thing I was ever taught - whether good times or bad - was to spend as much smart money as you can and at the same time eliminate as much foolish spending as possible. Of course this makes sense in any economic situation; however it is much more prudent in slowing times to make sure that careless spending does not completely erase our bottom line.

Yes it's true that margins may shrink in some of our efforts, but the important thing is that there are margins that remain. Whatever you do - DON'T stop what's working. Don't stop advertising. Don't stop marketing. Don't stop getting your name out there. Matter of fact, in a slowingeconomy, you should be doing more. Keep building up your brand or business in good times and bad. Get your name out there on a consistent basis because the tough times won't last forever and when things turn around, you want to be poised and ready for growth, not in the position of having to build up your business from scratch again.

As a business owner it is your responsibility to you, your family, your employees and your customers to remain in business. Do not get caught up in a self fulfilling prophecy whereby business drops off, so you advertise and market less and end up in a downward spiraling loop until suddenly you are out of business. Don't get caught up in the media frenzy of doom and gloom that thrives on sensationalism."

It sure rings true as to what's happening today. What can we do to direct the economic trend into the future? Just save, invest and work smarter.

Thank You.

Kenya Judges Should Sign Performance Contracts

2008-08-25T04:37:00.005+03:00

The thinking of ordinary Kenyans is that we should and must eliminate corruption and anti-social practices, and jumpstart the economy to achieve our broad goals of 2030.

These objectives demand total commitment from all Kenyans. We must adhere to our obligations in performing our duties to give quality service.

It is therefore very encouraging to see that our Government has proposed that public servants will now have to sign performance contracts.

Service Contracts are part of job specification - outlining both the quantitative as well as qualitative parameters of one's duties in his/her employment. An employee or public servant is then evaluated on the basis of this set criteria, which is known to him/her.

It is against this background that both Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Justice Minister Martha Karua insist that judges and magistrates should sign performance contracts.

However, the Chief Justice Evans Gicheru and other senior members of the bench contend that such a move will undermine judicial independence in Kenya.

The arguments from those opposed to performance contracts for magistrates and judges are not supportable at all.

The new Constitution should incorporate necessary provisions to include Performance Contracts for ALL public servants including magistrates and judges.

The Judicial Service Commission should set down the mission of the judiciary, and the broad objectives and the strategies necessary for achieving that mission.

JSC should in fact develop evaluation techniques for magistrates and High Court judges, and judges of the Court of Appeal.

Those criteria should include the following: integrity; knowledge and understanding of substantive, procedural and evidentiary law; communication skills; preparation and preparedness; attentiveness and control over judicial proceedings; sentencing practices; quality of judgments; docket management and prompt case disposition; administrative skills; punctuality; effectiveness in working with participants in the judicial process; and service to the legal profession and the public.

Judges, Go ahead and sign Performance Contracts, You have nothing to lose.

alexander mogambi

Should UN Use Military Intervention To Resolve Conflicts In Warring Countries?

2008-04-19T03:43:00.016+03:00

There are certain circumstances which sometimes call for the use of military force to prevent or to resolve major conflicts between two warring Countries.

True "you don't feed your enemies while you are in a war with them. You don't provide electricity and fuel so they can continue to fight". This was once said by an African head of State.

In war people die and if the WINNER takes ALL - No qualms.

However, in a situation where the warring parties are neighbors, unless the winning side exterminates [an unlikely scenario] the losers there would be more wars. Losers will re-group with new and better strategies and come back, lose or win.

It is therefore imperative that some accommodation is taken into account. Some Give and Take is quite necessary.
You win some, Lose some! In case this approach brings peace - Go for it.

Role of United Nations

The question of United Nations is very complex. It was established in 1948 to, among other objectives, deter world wars thru dialogue, dispute resolution and where necessary military intervention.

However, the Laws under which UN operates do not give the body both power and legitimacy to intervene directly into two warring states unless invited by one or the two states and at the same time sanctioned by the Security Council.

As a last resort the UN body intervenes militarily once sanctioned by the Security Council.

Be that as it may, the UN body serves as conduit through which disputes are ventilated and thus acting as shock absorbers.
This gives parties a chance to have their claims reviewed by an independent third party.

In fact the current main objective of UN is prevention and resolution of conflicts. This was emphasised by Mr Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary-General, in a speech at a UN Security Council on Wdnesday April 16, 2008 when he urged UN and the African union (AU) to make prevention and resolution of conflicts their top priority.

If one were to decide between the existence of United Nations and no such a body,then obviously the existence of UN would be desirable.

Alexander Mogambi
seekriches.net

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2008-04-17T05:13:00.008+03:00

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KIBAKI AND RAILA HAVE FINALLY AGREED TO FORM 42-MEMBER CABINET

2008-04-14T06:36:00.012+03:00

This bloated Cabinet would force Kenyans to dig deeper into their pockets to maintain the largest Cabinet since Kenya attained independence from Britain in 1963. Each Political Party will take up 50% of the 42 portfolios
TAXPAYERS TO PAY MORE!

COST OF LIVING WOULD CONTINUE TO ESCALATE!, PROPELLED BY EXISTING INFLATION WHICH NOW STANDS AT 22% AND

A DOWN - TURN IN PRODUCTION, A RESULT OF TRIBAL CLASHES CAUSED BY FRAUDULENT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS IN DECEMBER 2007.

On Sunday, April 13, 2008 President Kibaki named a 42-member Cabinet equally shared between PNU and ODM and demoted two ministers in the process.

This follows a high level meeting he and ODM leader, Hon Raila Odinga held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Sagana State Lodge, where it is believed they finalised this Cabinet list

Kenya's coalition Government has finally been unveiled following weeks of tense negotiations between President Kibaki and Prime Minister-designate Raila Odinga.

President Kibaki, accompanied by Mr Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, has announced the new Cabinet in a live address from State House, Nairobi, to the nation.

Here are the members of the new Cabinet:

[ODM ministers marked with color]

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President: Mwai Kibaki

1. Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security- Minister: Hon. Professor George Saitoti Assistant Ministers: Hon. Simon Lesirma, Hon. Joshua Orwa Ojode
2.Ministry of State for Defence: Minister: Hon. Yusuf Haji Assistant Ministers: Hon. David Musila Hon. General (Rtd) Joseph Nkaisserry
3. Vice President and Minister for Home Affairs: Hon. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka Assistant Minister: Hon. Lorna Laboso
4. Ministry of State for Immigration and Registration of Persons: Hon. Gerald Otieno Kajwang' Assistant Minister: Hon. Francis Baya
5.Ministry of State for National Heritage & Culture: Hon. William Ole Ntimama Assistant Minister: Hon. Joel Onyancha Omagwa
6. Prime Minister: Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga Assistant Minister: Hon. Alfred. Khang'ati
7. Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision Twenty Thirty: Minister: Hon. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya Assistant Minister: Hon. Peter Kenneth
8. Ministry of State for Public Service: Hon. Dalmas Anyango Otieno Assistant Minister: Hon. Aden Ahmed Sugow
9. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade: Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta Assistant Minister: Hon. James Omingo Magara
10. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government: Hon. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi Assistant Minister: Hon. Robison Njeru Githae
11. Ministry of East African Community Minister: Hon. Amason Kingi Jeffah Assistant Minister: Hon. Peter Munya
12. Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister: Hon. Moses Wetangula Assistant Minister: Hon. Richard Momoima Onyonka
13. Ministry of Finance Minister: Hon. Amos Kimunya Assistant Minister: Hon. Dr. Oburu Oginga

14. Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs Minister: Hon. Martha Karua Assistant Minister: Hon. William Cheptumo Kipkorir

15. Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development Minister: Hon. Mutula Kilonzo Assistant Minister: Hon. Elizabeth Ongoro Masha

16. Ministry of Roads Minister: Hon. Kipkalya Kones Assistant Ministers: Hon. Wilfred Machage, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui

17. Ministry of Public Works Minister: Hon. Chris Obure Assistant Minister: Hon. Dickson Wathika Mwangi

18. Ministry of Transport Minister: Hon. Chirau Ali Makwere Assistant Minister: Hon. John Harun Mwau

19 Ministry of Water and Irrigation Minister: Hon. Charity Kaluki Ngilu Assistant Minister: Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri

20. Ministry of Regional Development Authorities Minister: Hon. Fredrick Omulo Gumo Assistant Minister: Hon. Judah Katoo Ole Metito

21. Information & Communications Minister: Hon. Samuel Poghisio Assistant Minister: Hon. George Munyasa Khaniri, Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Dhadho Godhana

22. Ministry of Energy Minister: Hon. Kiraitu Murungi Assistant Minister: Hon. Charles Keter, Hon. Maalim Mohamud Mohamed

23. Ministry of Lands Minister: Hon. Aggrey James Orengo Assistant Minister: Hon. Silvester Wakoli Bifwoli, Hon. Samwel Gonzi Rai

24. Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources Minister: Hon. John Michuki Assistant Ministers: Hon. Ramadhan Seif Kajembe, Hon. Jackson Kiplagati Kiptanui

25. Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife Minister: Hon. Noah Wekesa Assistant Minister: Hon. Josphat Koli Nanok

26. Ministry of Tourism Minister: Hon. Mohamed Najib Balala Assistant Minister: Hon. Cecily Mtito Mbarire

27.Ministry of Agriculture Minister: Hon. William Samoei Ruto Assistant Ministers: Hon Japhet Kareke Mbiuki,Hon. Gideon Musyoka Ndambuki

28. Ministry of Livestock Development Minister: Hon. Mohamed Abdi Kuti Assistant Minister: Hon. Bare Aden Duale

29. Ministry of Fisheries Development Minister: Hon. Paul Nyongesa Otuoma Assistant Minister: Hon. Mohamed Abu Abuchiaba

30. Ministry of Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands Minister: Hon. Ibrahim Elmi Mohamed Assistant Minister: Hon. Hussein Tarry Sasura

31.Ministry of Co-operatives Development Minister: Hon. Joseph Nyagah Assistant Minister: Hon. Linah Jebii Kilimo

32. Ministry of Industrialization Minister: Hon. Henry Kiprono Kosgey Assistant Minister: Hon. Ndiritu Murithi

33. Ministry of Housing Minister: Hon. Peter Soita Shitanda Assistant Minister: Hon. Bishop Margaret Wanjiru Kariuki

34. Ministry of Special Programmes Minister: Hon. Dr. Naomi Namsi Shaban Assistant Minister: Hon. Mohamed Muhamud Ali

35. Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs Minister: Hon. Esther Murugi Mathenge Assistant Minister Hon. Atanas Manyala Keya

36. Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation Minister: Hon. Hon. Beth Wambui Mugo Assistant Minister: Hon. Dr. James Ondicho Gesami

37. Ministry of Medical Services Minister: Hon. Prof. Peter Anyang' Nyong'o Assistant Minister: Hon. Danson Buya Mungatana

38. Ministry of Labour Minister: Hon. John Kiyonga Munyes Assistant Minister: Hon. Sospeter Ojamaa Ojamong'

39. Ministry of Youth and Sports Minister: Hon. Dr. Helen Jepkemoi Sambili Assistant Minister: Hon. Wavinya Ndeti, Hon. Kabando wa Kabando

40. Ministry of Education Minister: Hon. Samson Kegengo Ongeri Assistant Ministers: Hon. Prof. Patrick Ayiecho Olweny,Hon. Andrew Calist Mwatela

41.Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister: Hon. Dr. Sally Jepngetich Kosgey Assistant Ministers: Hon. Kilemi Mweria, Asman Abongotum Kamama

42. Attorney General: Hon. Amos Wako

INTERNET COMMUNICATION

2008-04-13T04:44:00.015+03:00

A man checked into a hotel in Kericho. In his room there was a Computer, so he decided to send an e-mail to his wife.
However, he accidentally typed the wrong e-mail address and without realizing his error he sent the e-mail

Meanwhile, somewhere in Nairobi a certain widow had just returned from her husband’s funeral. The widow decided to check her e-mail expecting messages of sympathy from relatives and friends. After reading the first message she fainted.

The widow’s daughter rushed into the room, found her mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:

To: My Loving wife

Subject: I’ve reached safely

Date: Feb 21, 2008

I know you’re surprised to hear from me. They have computers here.We are allowed to send e-mails to our loved ones. I’ve just arrived and have been checked in.

I see everything has been prepared for your arrival, which is tomorrow. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you then !

Hope your journey will be an eventful one as mine was.

Bye now.

Your Love

Jodic
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Sunday, April 13, 2008

KENYA'S GENERAL ELECTIONS

2008-03-30T01:20:00.021+03:00

HON CHARITY NGILU COULD LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE ODM CABINET

Now that Raila Odinga's ODM and Kibaki's PNU party have agreed to form a coalition government on a 50-50 power and ministerial sharing what was predicted in our earlier post [reproduced below] about Hon Charity Ngilu is certainly set to be a reality.
Hon Charity Ngilu [pictured], MP for Kitui Central, and former Minister for Health, is certainly a very valuable supporter ODM has recruited.

The former Minister has made a name for herself, always projecting a high profile with impact.She is a tough campaigner as evidenced in her 1997 presidential bid and during the 2002 General Elections which saw NARC and Hon Mwai Kibaki win massively and become Kenya’s third President.

It should be remembered that Hon Ngilu was instrumental to the formation of the current ruling party - NARC.She is very daring, which is her trademark. Although her rival, Hon Kalonzo Musyoka, the ODM-K Presidential candidate now calls the shots in Ukambani she decided to support Raila’s quest for the Presidency thru ODM.

Don’t be mistaken. Over the years, Hon Ngilu has cultivated close following in her Kitui Central constituency and Ukambani in general. She is likely to woo a significant number of women voters in Kenya to support ODM.She has done her arithmetics well.

She could surprise her rivals by retaining her Kitui Central seat with massive votes.Should ODM win the elections and Hon Raila forms his cabinet he would most likely want to include women. He would also need some representation from Ukambani community. Here is where Hon Charity Ngilu comes in.Whether through direct election or nomination,

Hon Charity Ngilu will laugh all the way to the next cabinet, should Raila win the forthcoming General Elections, later this year.

alexander
http://www.seekriches.net

SEARCH ENGINES REQUIRE IMAGES OPTIMIZED FOR SIZE AND QUALITY

2008-03-30T01:05:00.012+03:00

We all know that images or graphics contribute great impact in a sales message of your products."One picture is worth a thousand words" - so, they say.

Used appropriately - images, particulary, if they have been produced with a good digital camera,can enhance the appearance of a web page. Pictures do attract favourable attention.
However, when trying to index your web pages, certain engines will time out at 30 seconds...

Speed Matters...

If the images you have placed on your web pages are ladden with very high pixels the pages will be too slow to load. It should be noted that large graphics can account for over 70% of a page's total kilobytes.

Many major search engines will timeout before indexing pages that load too slowly.
This means slow loading Web sites may not be included in the search results of some search engines.

The other negative stroke is, loading time over 24 seconds loses not less than 40% of potential viewers due to impatience! Most viewers will move on before your page has finished loading, your page will bounce and you lose a sale!

Good loading speed of a web page should be under 30 seconds.

When adding graphics or images to your Web page, ensure they are optimized for size and quality.

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Sam is a University Student in Australia doing Postgraduate Studies in IT Management.He has a keen interest in Digital Photography. He also plays basketball for his team.These photos he has provided to this Blog, he says, were taken using Canon Digital Camera.

A good source for Digital Cameras is at Amazon Store

Wish You Success, Sam

KENYA'S PNU AND ODM SET TO FORM A COALITION GOVERNMENT

2008-03-25T02:39:00.001+03:00

Kibaki and Raila take Hardline Positions

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On January 25, 2008 Opposition leader Raila Odinga ruled out the option of taking up the post of prime minister in President Kibaki's government.

It is believed that the President had offered Raila this position at his own terms and that Raila would be simply a senior most minister with no executive powers. Clearly Kibaki had ruled out power sharing with the opposition ODM party.

Mr Odinga on his part had said that the only options on the table for discussion were the resignation of President Kibaki and a re-run of the presidential elections and possibly with formation of a transitional gorvernent to conduct pending new elections.

Dr Annan, President Kikwete of Tanzania Resolve the Impossible

However, the hardline positions taken by Kibaki's PNU party and Raila's ODM party became untenable and Dr Kofi Annan, former UN Secretaty General and Chief Mediator, suspended the talks with PNU and ODM team of eight and asked to deal directly with President Kibaki and oppostion leader Raila Odinga.

A Meeting was arranged on February 28, 2008 beween President Kibaki and Mr Odinga at Harambee House which houses the President's Office.

The two laders were joined by Dr Annan, H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, President of Tanzania and current Chairman of African Union,H.E. Benjamin Mkapa, former Tanzanian President and a member of Annan's mediation Team.

It was a Historic Moment when the protagonists, President Kibaki, Mr Raila and Eminent Mediation Team members emerged from their Meeting with A NEW PACT which shall lead to the immediate formation of a coalition government between PNU and ODM parties with 50 - 50 power sharing. President Kibaki and Prime Minister-designate Raila Odinga after the signing of a peace deal on February 28. The two, whose parties will be sharing Cabinet slots equally have been asked to appoint ministers who will spearhead reforms

THE NEW PACT AT A GLANCE

* New Prime Minister with two deputies picked each from PNU and ODM

* Prime Minister to be picked from the party leader who is also an elected member of parliament from the party with a majority of members in paliament or where there is no party with majority he would be appointed from a coalition of parties with majority members in parliament

* PM and deputies to be removed only by a Motion of no confidence by Parliament

* Government to take into account portfolio balance and reflect parliamentary strength KENYA Parliament amended the Constitutiont to create the posts of Prime Minister and two deputies.President Kibaki has now signed the The Kenya Accord and Reconciliation Act 2008, officially making ODM leader Raila Odinga the Prime Minister designate

Peace Returns To Kenya, Tourists Are Now Arriving In The Country

With the signing of Mediation Agreement, Peace is now setting in and life is returning to normal.

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Kenya's Election Debacle

2008-03-25T00:40:00.022+03:00

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US pushes for quick peace deal-Power sharing

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice [Pictured, left] met ODM leader Raila Odinga and the party's mediation talks team at the US Ambassador's residence on Monday.

Dr Condoleezza Rice [pictured left] meets President Kibaki

Once again US is pushing for quick peace deal. The US has asked President Kibaki and ODM leader Raila Odinga to cede ground and quickly agree on a power-sharing deal to restore stability to the country

Annan in talks with ODM's Pentagon members [Left to Right: Mudavadi,partly hidden,Raila and Balala]

The chief mediator in Kenya’s political crisis Kofi Annan has held another round of talks with President Kibaki and ODM Leader. Both Kibaki and Odinga said they were satisfied with the progress made by the Kofi Annan-led mediation team but wished the talks could be faster.

Grand Coalition?

On course: Chief mediator Kofi Annan at a media briefing on the progress of mediation talks at the Nairobi Serena Hotel last Friday. Parties agree on some issues,talks resume this week.

Why Annan won’t let Kenya go to the dogs.

The progress may be slow, but as the mediation of Kenya’s political crisis entered its third week,

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former UN secretary general Kofi Annan was proving that he is an accomplished negotiator who thrives even as political rivalry and brinkmanship intensifies. Apart from managing to cool the political tempo, having arrived in the country at the height of inter-ethnic violence. Dr Annan has proved to both the protagonists — the Party of National Union and ODM - that he is a negotiator and mediator with extremely geat talent.

alexander

http://www.seekriches.com/
Sunday, January 6, 2008

Home Based Business - Don't Lose Any Money

2008-03-24T21:53:00.006+03:00

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Are Adsense Ready Websites Scams?

2008-03-24T21:01:00.002+03:00

Critics of Adsense Ready Websites,say That:They offer duplicate content. because many people will probably buy them therefore you won't have unique websites.Instead you will have duplicate websites with duplicate content

Duplicate pages are not normally displayed in search listings, in fact duplicate websites are dropped from search engines altogether. You buy these adsense ready sites, you lose your money

In the event that a seller of adsense ready website also hosts it for you, then all the pages, except the home page, could be provided by the seller's server and not yours. You upload all the pages to your server,the critics say, but the links in the site don't point to them but point to the seller's equivalent pages with his Adsense code.Even when there is some traffic to your site and you earn some money, these revenues are diverted by the website seller because some of the links are pointed to his server and therefore you lose out.

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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

KENYA'S WILD CASH COWS

2008-03-24T19:05:00.007+03:00

WILDLIFE IN KENYA PROVIDES
FANTASTIC SIGHTINGS TO TOURISTS
AND MONEY FOR THE TOURISM
INDUSTRY

Fly into Nairobi and stay overnight at the famous Norfolk Hotel in the heart of this bustling, exciting city. Or you could book yourself into any of the other luxurious Hotels in midst of town.
You may consider Booking Your Air Tickets, Hotels and Car Hire at ISANGO TRAVEL

The following day, set to tour the park of your choice depending on what you would like to see. Here you could peruse thru this useful Kenya Safari Guide Meru National Park in North Eastern Kenya is one excellent option. Here your Tour Guide will drive you in their open vehicles for a romantic African safari, reminiscent of bygone days.
Meru is famous for its bird life, including a glimpse of the animal kingdom which will always include the magnificient animals, some of which are shown in these pictures, Top Clockwise:

1 CHEETAH - Body markings round black spots,not rosettes
2 CARACAL - Dark tufted ears
3 AFRICAN WILD CAT - Indistinct bands on body and limbs
4 SERVAL - Heavy black spots on body and limbs, short tail
5 GOLDEN CAT - Spotted belly A grey form occurs
6 LION - Well developed mane, in adult male, black tall tip
7 LEOPARD - Body markings in form of rosettes
8 AARD - WOLF - Well-developed dorsal mane, black stripes on body
9 SPOTTED HYENA - Sloping back, blackish-brown spots on body and limbs
10 STRIPED HYENA - Shaggy,striped not spotted

Cheers,

Have a Good Day.

alexander
www.seekriches.com
Monday, March 24, 2008