International court scraps start of Kenyatta trial

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:18

The International Criminal Court scrapped the start date for the trial of Kenya`s President on charges he orchestrated violence after his country`s 2007 elections.

African leaders seek peace talks in South Sudan

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 08:39

Fighting persisted in parts of South Sudan`s oil-producing region as African leaders tried today to advance peace talks between the country`s president and political rivals he accuses of attempting a coup to seize control of the world`s newest country.

Kenya celebrates 50 years of freedom with challenges ahead

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 11:35

Kenyans mark half a century of independence from Britain on Thursday, celebrating progress of the regional economic powerhouse but also struggling to shake off a legacy of corruption, inequality and ethnic violence.

ICC defers Kenyan President`s trial to February

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 08:55

The International Criminal Court postponed the trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to February 05, 2014.

`No Kenyatta case discussion in UNSC`

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 09:19

UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson has said the Security Council will not discuss Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta`s request for deferring his trial on crimes against humanity.

Kenya`s leader warns against `vilifying` security forces

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 11:26

Kenya`s President today warned against attempts to smear the security forces, who have been accused of looting during an Islamist attack on a Nairobi mall last month.

ICC says Kenya president can skip parts of trial

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 23:56

Judges at the International Criminal Court say Kenya`s president can stay at home to carry out his duties as head of state for large parts of his crimes against humanity trial.

ICC treatment of Africa `totally unacceptable`: Ethiopia

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 15:04

Ethiopia`s Foreign Minister slammed the International Criminal Court for its "unfair" and "totally unacceptable" treatment of Africa.

Kenya`s President seeks to prevent his ICC trial

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 11:20

Kenya`s President Uhuru Kenyatta is due to go on trial on November 12 for crimes against humanity allegedly committed during violence that left more than 1,000 dead.

Nairobi mall attack: Kenya President orders probe into security loopholes

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 09:54

In the aftermath of the deadly Kenya Westgate mall attack, President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered an investigation to probe if the hostage crisis could have been dealt with more efficiently.

Kenya not be cowed by terror acts: President

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 10:29

Kenya will not be cowed by acts of terrorism, said President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday, adding that the recent Westgate attack by al Qaeda allied militants will not be able to dampen the spirit of Kenyans.

Kenya siege: Probe begins into attack; al Shabaab threatens more strikes

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 08:49

Assisted by FBI, Scotland Yard and spy agencies of Israel and Germany, Kenya has begun probe into invasion of a Nairobi mall that left at least 72 people dead, even as al Shabaab warned of more attacks.