Traders busy selling their  produce at the Kongowea market

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's economy will grow by 5.2 percent in 2010, a government advisory body said on Saturday, a forecast that exceeds the government's previous estimate.

Russia PM Vladmir Putin imposes grain export ban

BBC- The United Nations' food agency has called a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rise in global food prices, the announcement came after Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin extended the country's ban on grain exports on Thursday.

President Mwai Kibaki accompanied by Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrive for the National Economic and Social Council Meeting at K.I.C.C., Nairobi.

NAIROBI - President Mwai Kibaki has assured Kenyans that the government is devoted and is currently directing enormous efforts towards the creation of adequate job opportunities for the many qualified but unemployed Kenyans.

President Mwai Kibaki meets H.E. Chen Zhili, the Vice-Chairman of the Standing Commitee of the National People's Congress of the Republic of China (NPC) when she called on hin at His Harambee House office, Nairobi

NAIROBI - President Mwai Kibaki at his Harambee House office today met and held discussions with the vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Congress (NPC) Ms. Chen Zhili who paid him a courtesy call.

NAIROBI, Xinhua - China and Kenya pledged here on Wednesday to enhance exchanges between the parliaments of the two countries in experience of state governing and legislation supervision, and strengthen coordination in international and regional parliamentary organizations.

A young Nakuru resident stands in front of a burning municipal truck ignited by  rioters as other residents observe the scene from a distance

NAKURU - At least two people were shot dead and several others injured on Wednesday in Nakuru town when tenants resisting eviction from council houses clashed with police.

NAIROBI, (Reuters) - Total Kenya (TOTL.NR: Quote) posted a first-half surge in pretax profits on Thursday due largely to boosted sales volumes following its buy-out of Chevron Kenya.

Lozitha Swaziland - The 14th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government today said the criticism leveled against Kenya for hosting Sudan 's President Omar El Bashir during the promulgation of the new constitution ceremony is unwarranted.

NAIROBI - The production, sale and consumption of local brews chang'aa and busaa is now legal. This follows the signing into law by president Mwai Kibaki the Alcoholic Drink Control Bill 2010 passed by parliament on June 24.

NAIROBI - Parliament on Wednesday adjourned for one month until September 28 to allow legislators to attend to the upcoming 56th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference to be held in Nairobi from August 14.