Challenges of a Nationhood Pt 4:Sudan Feature

Even before south Sudan attains full independence citizens from neighbouring countries are rushing there in droves, seeking to take advantage of the new opportunities the virgin country has to offer. According to the Kenyan consulate in juba there are over 40,000 Kenyans working and living in juba. In the final part of our challenges of nationhood feature, KTN's Newton Ndebu brings to you details on the scramble for south Sudan.

S/Sudan: Challenges of Nationhood Part 3

Even before it attains independence the government of south Sudan is facing allegations of grand corruption and ethnic domination. In the third part of our special feature on south Sudan, KTN's NewtonNdebu reveals the bad habits the new nation has apparently picked from its neighbours.

Challenges of Nationhood pt.2

SUDAN’S PRESIDENT OMAR AL BASHIR IS NOW THREATENING TO SHUT DOWN PIPELINES CARRYING OIL FROM SOUTHERN SUDAN. AL BASHIR MADE THE THREAT ON NATIONAL TELEVISION A DAY AFTER KTN REVEALED HOW THE STALEMATE OVER OIL RESOURCES IS FUELING VIOLENCE IN ABYEI AND NORTH-SOUTH BORDER REGIONS. IN THE SECOND PART OF THE CHALLENGES OF NATIONHOOD FEATURE TONIGHT, KTN’S NEWTON NDEBU BRINGS YOU A FACE-TO-FACE ENCOUNTER WITH REBEL LEADER GEORGE ATHOR AND OTHER RENEGADE GENERALS WHO HAVE TAKEN UP ARMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTHERN SUDAN EVEN BEFORE THEIR NATION ATTAINS INDEPENDENCE.

S/SUDAN CHALLENGES OF NATIONHOOD - part1

Africa's newest country is on the brink of a full-blown war barely a fortnight to its declaration of independence. Fresh violence in the contested Abyei region has spilled over into at least two border states, increasing animosity between north and Southern Sudan. KTN's Newton Ndebu, who has just returned from Sudan, exposes the real issues behind this round of violence. Here is the first segment of a series on the challenges of nationhood.

Besigye One-on-One

ImplementationParalysis

High stakes in influencing appointments to the judiciary, the independent electoral and boundaries commission and other high profile offices is at the heart of the wrangles dogging parliament's justice and legal affairs committee. The constitution implementation commission is raising the alarm that the wrangling could greatly undermine parliament's ability to effectively execute its mandate in implementation of the new constitution. KTN's Newton Ndebu reports

Cosmetic Relief?

The government has moved to curb rising public anger of the cost of fuel and announced a 30% and 20% cut on excise duty levied on kerosene and diesel respectively. According to finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and his energy counterpart Kiraitu Murungi, the move is aimed at helping the public shoulder the burden of high fuel prices. But as KTN's Newton Ndebu reports the move is seen as cosmetic as it translates to just two shillings relief at the pump. view full story here