South Africa and Kenya share a common fate

Ugandan officer killed in Darfur He had gone to help restore peace in a distant volatile land but he paid with his life. John Kennedy Oketcho, an inspector in the Ugandan Police who was serving under the UN-AU peacekeeping mission in Sudan’s Darfur region, was shot dead on Wednesday by unknown assailants. More...

Inmate delivers in court A woman prisoner caused a stir at Kabale court on Wednesday afternoon when she developed labour pain and delivered a baby girl just outside the courtroom. More...

Donors rap health services Patients and attedants in a dilapidated corridor in a ward in Arua Hospital The donor community has sent its strongest warning so far that the Government needs to show more commitment in fighting corruption in the health sector. More...

New Vision targets children Today's Column South Africa and Kenya share a common fate JERRY OKUNGU An East african perspective The relationship between South Africa and Kenya is a perfect example of a study in sibling rivalry. It is a hate-love relationship that seems to have matured into a common fate! More... Editorial Parliament should redeem itself In recent days, the probe into allegations that six MPs received bribes to pass additional funds for last year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) has thrown up interesting incidents. Not least of all, unveiling the misuse of power by MPs who are supposed to be the guarantors of the people’s interests by ensuring that the Government works for their benefit. More...