IT'S A NEW DAWN

New dawn as MPs convene Today, Kenya stands on the threshold of a new dawn. An unprecedented chapter in the country’s history unfolds when President Kibaki officially opens a unique hybrid Parliament. full story Mungiki storm city, stage demo Hundreds of followers of the outlawed Mungiki sect staged a demonstration in Nairobi’s Central Business District, where they demanded the release of their leader Maina Njenga. full story Ailing tourism sector gets back on track The ailing tourism sector is now showing signs of recovery. Tourism players said tourists arriving in Mombasa on charter planes have started visiting the region for safaris. full story State denies BBC report on link to post-election violence The Government has denied a BBC report indicating that the State sanctioned the recent violence in parts of the country. full story

A flag bearing the inscriptions, ‘Kenya National Youth Alliance’ is displayed by members of the outlawed Mungiki sect during a protest march in Nairobi, on Wednesday.