Saturday, 13th March 2010

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There is nowhere worldwide where abortion is legalized. But those done in the interest of the surgeon to save the mother are provided for. Its wrong to give us a closed question like this. Abortion can never end with yes or no. Its a contexual issue for which the law should only give guidance. Yes, ...

Josh Gakuru, Afghanistan

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Travel

The locals get fire by rubbing two different kinds of trees . Photo: Joe Ombuor/Standard

Lamu reaps from cultural bounty

Beauty for a good cause

Experiencing the wild in the ‘Born Free’ country

Ethiopia, where true beauty has no measure

Love thrives again in house where owner found none

The hidden world of Nyakweri Forest

Experience the greatest bird spectacle on earth

Family weekend getaways

Ruma: Kenya’s remotest and most delightful park

Sampling Mombasa’s beauty in a day

Travelling with toddlers

Fabled lake in trouble

Traffic nightmare at Likoni ferry

On the trail of Sitatunga antelopes

Fun excursion at Mombasa Marine Park

Refreshing breaks at Mtito Andei

More Travel

Travelling during the cold weather

Saiwa Swamp National Park at a glance

Pictorial

Reflections from North Sudan

A tour of the famous Zanzibar Island

Luxurious relaxation for holidaymakers

Scenic relaxation at Lions Bluff

Spa treatments at a serene getaway in Rusinga

An old town reigns at Gede Ruins

Sampling Mombasa’s great eateries

Ideal getaway deep in Taita Hills

Cool hideaway in Malindi’s Coral Key

How safe are our beach

Culinary adventure at Malindi festival

Discovering Gaborone

Serene, breathtaking views at Kilaguni Safari Lodge

Unveiling Lamu’s magical splendour

Poor services at five-star hotel

Exploring the pearl of Arabian Gulf

Minimise travel expenses in a weakened economy

Up close and personal with Rothschild giraffes

Casting expedition at the South Coast

Encounter with Exotic Cultures at the Coast

Breezy evening at Lamu’s oldest hotel

Travelling to Mombasa with abandon

Business

Citibank fights back on Safaricom IPO allegations
Citibank N.A., the Safaricom IPO lead receiving bank, has absolved itself from blame over the financial woes facing brokerage...more

Ministry officials caught up in controversial oil contract

Water services firm struggles to pay Sh18m power debt

East Africa needs $20b for railways

Insurance cover to up Kenya’s tourism profile

Sports News

Six Kenyans go through to World Indoor finals
Six Kenyans qualified for the finals while two fell by the wayside as the World Indoor Championships started inside the Aspir...more

Local companies eyeing millions from selling World Cup packages

Ulinzi seek to gun down Red Berets in ‘Military Derby’

Sh1m boost for Leopards from ministers Ruto and Balala

Will African teams ever learn ahead of major tournaments?

Today's magazine

Woman's Instinct

Female scavengers

A few fortunate young fellows have found themselves at the receiving end of a persistent sliver of the female population that has taken a liking of hitched men. These women have looked at the pool of young men around them and promptly decided they do not make the cut. So they go for the married man.