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Beware! City askaris are after you for petty crimes-Painful indeed

June 28th, 2010

Well this a Kenyan’s confession of what the city council askaris can make you go through.

Be updated on the latest by-laws that could see you land in court for crossing the road carelessly or spitting or sitting on flower pots etc

Below is a summary of the newly introduced bylaw which we are all expected to adhere to:-

§ Pedestrians crossing the roads in Nairobi when traffic light is red – fine is Kshs. 10,000/=
§ Motorist moving on when the traffic light is red – fine Kshs 10,000/=
§ Pedestrians crossing the road while talking on their mobile phones – fine is Kshs. 500/=
§ Boarding at non designated PSV/matatu, bus stop – Fine 10,000/=
§ Unfastened seat belt – Fine 500/=
§ Use of mobile phone when driving Kshs10,000/=
§ Driving with worn out tyres – Fine Kshs 10,000/=
§ Double parking -Fine Kshs 20,000/= » Read more: Beware! City askaris are after you for petty crimes-Painful indeed

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KBC MD Suspended due to sh75million Fifa deal loss

June 23rd, 2010

How Government lost the sh75million Fifa Worldcup deal

BY JAMES RATEMO IN NAIROBI

The Government has lost opportunity to recover sh75 million it spent to buy into broadcasting rights of the ongoing Fifa 2010 World cup due to alleged impropriety by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation officials.

The deal has already seen KBC MD David Waweru and Company Secretary, Hezekiel Oira suspended with the Inspectorate of State Corporations called in to investigate.

Mr. Waithaka Waihenya, KBC’s Editor-In-Chief, has taken over as acting Managing Director. » Read more: KBC MD Suspended due to sh75million Fifa deal loss

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