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Victor Ruttoh - A boy was taken from the village and the village out of him through education. His success story from a Kenyan herds boy to a graduate and now his passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of unprivileged boys and girls is a good inspiration for many who seek to promote the welfare of the needy. Victor is the founder of FOPAD - Friends of Peace and Development studies. As Inhabitants of the 21^st century where our relations are shaped by events happening many miles away, we realize the need to unite as a family irrespective of our geographical or cultural affiliations and participate in promoting peace and development, more so to the unprivileged members of our world community. This is a non-profit association that was founded by students of Peace and Development Studies at the University Of Bradford, UK. The Organisation works with other organizations to promote projects geared towards overcoming poverty and suffering. Click here for his latest article. Visit www.fopad.co.uk.

Kenya Airways took delivery of the first of three Boeing 777-200ER to boost its international fleet. Investments in the three aircraft amounts to Sh28 billion (US$350 million). Two more aircrafts are scheduled to arrive next year. The 777-200ER carries 322 passengers and 20 tones of luggage. It is part of KQ’s modernisation and route expansion plan. KQ Managing Director, Titus Naikuni, while receiving the aircraft at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Presidential pavilion said seven banks had financed the project. They include Export Import (Ex-Im) Bank of America, which forked out US$100 million. Ex-Im also provided a spare engine to KQ. Other banks to contribute to the project are Barclays Capital (UK), PTA Bank, NIC Bank, Stanbic bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) among others. "It is a huge project and we are proud of it," said Naikuni adding that "his immediate worry" was how to fill it. Last week, KQ took delivery of the sixth 767-200ER. Yesterday’s delivery brings to 20, the number of aircraft in KQ’s stable. The airline has four 737-300’s; three 737-200; four 737-700; two Saabs and now, one 777-200ER. KQ chairman Isaac Omolo Okero said they were determined to keep abreast with the latest trends and technology in the international airline industry. "Looking into the future, we aim to modernise our entire fleet (as we work) towards becoming a world class network airline by 2005," Okero said.

Priti and KV live in Kenya and are planning their wedding for later this year. They have been together for nearly nine years but Priti is Asian-Kenyan from a Sikh family while KV is a black Kenyan from the Kikuyu tribe. Both their families have been against their relationship from the start on racial grounds, but finally their parents have given in, paving the way for Priti and KV to tie the knot. Are you in a mixed race relationship or are your parents from different races? What's been your experience? Join the BBC's Africa Live debate on Wednesday 2 June at 1630 & 1830GMT.

A Kenyan in the Guinness Book of World Records - Yes, Kenya's Kimani Nganga Maruge has now won a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the oldest person in the world to start primary school. He hit the headlines around the world earlier this year for being the oldest man in Kenya to start school - aged 84. The great-grandfather started Kapkenduiywa school in the western town of Eldoret on 5 January. Kenya's government introduced free primary schooling in 2003, making it possible for Mr Maruge to attend. Two of his 30 grandchildren attend the same school but they are in more senior grades. Mr Maruge did not have the chance to go to school when he was younger because he took part in the Mau Mau rebellion against the British in the 1950s. He said one of his main aims for starting school was to learn to count the money he expects to receive in compensation from the authorities for fighting against the British. He says he also hopes to learn to read the Bible - because he does not trust the version he hears each week in church. According to the charity HelpAge International, the Mau Mau veteran is one of the top five pupils in his class and has been made a prefect. "He has gone on to pass his first exams in English, Maths and Swahili and an oral exam in reading with flying colours," a spokeswoman for the charity's Africa Regional Development Centre told BBC News Online. The school's head teacher has praised him for the advise he gives to teachers and other pupils.

Dear Kenyans in the UK - Receive greetings from all of us here at New Hope Orphan Children's Centre, Uplands, Kenya in the name of our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. After exactly 3-and-a-half months since the rescue, I am pleased to acquaint you with the progress so far made. As you can see from the attached photos, Rosemary and the kids are doing well. She is helping us in feeding and cleaning the babies. Esther now weighs 6.8 Kgs (15 pounds) while Amos weighs 10 Kgs (22 pounds). Esther is cheerful, and tries to call some kids in the orphanage by name. May all Praise, Glory, and Honour be to our God. Many thanks for everything, including your prayers – without which we could not have come this far. My comfort lies on the realization that I am not alone in this task. I’ll update you later. Bye for now, and may God bless you abundantly. Anne Chege. newhopechildren@mail.com - Tel: 00254 733765871, 00254 722601195. - CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY AND PHOTOS

Kenya's National Planning Minister Prof Anyany' Nyong'o receives fDI magazine Personality of the Year Award 2004 for Africa region from fDI editor on behalf of Presient Mwai Kibaki in Brussels, Belgium, Thursday last week. The fDI Magazine Personality of the Year Award, the direct investment magazine for Financial Times Group, is given to the person who has done the most to attract investment into an African country over the course of the past year.

It was like a beehive at the Kenya's stand at ISS International Spring Fair in London on Wednesday 12th May, 2004. The Spring Fair which was held at Kensington Town Hall in London was organised by the diplomatic missions of over 100 countries making it London's largest, most colourful and most exciting Charity Fair. Shop around the world at over 100 countries were on display. Each country displaying and selling their goods at attractive prices. The Kenya stand was organised by Mrs. Cecilia Muchemi the wife of Kenya High Commissioner in the UK and other wives of Kenya diplomats at the London office. Dressed with the popular Maasai attire the team's stand attracted a huge crowd as they lined to buy Kenyan goods a the stand. Kenya tea, coffee, beads and carvings. The Kenya High Commissioner Mr. Joseph Muchemi toured the stand before touring other countries stand. At the Ecuador stand the Kenya High Commissioner bought a hat before proceeding to Tanzania's stand, South Africa which he ended at Botswana's stand where he bought two ostrich eggs - one for him and other for Mr. Seed. Another international exhibition is expected to be in November, 2004 where Kenya will be participating. For more information contact Chris at 02076362371.

The leader of the Official Opposition Mr Uhuru Kenyatta and the Minister for Health Mrs Charity Ngilu consult during a fundraising for the funeral expenses of Peter Mboya. The son of the late Cabinet minister Tom Mboya died in a road accident on Sunday. - The Standard.

When sited among other Kenyans in a functions in Oxford, they make no impact. You would even think they are workers from a Royal Mail or casual workers from BMW factory in Oxford. Little is known about the well educated couples Dr. David Muhia and Dr. Phylis Muthoni now residing in Oxford. The couple who tied a knot on 17th April 2004 at Starehe Boys Centre and then a prestigious reception at the high class Windsor Golf and Country Club in Nairobi. David is a Medical Research Fellow and a post-doctoral scientist at Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford. He has a special interest in Malaria Research and DNA vaccines.

Phylis Muthoni now Dr(Mrs). Muhia is a Dental Surgeon at Kenyatta National Hospital where she is doing her internship. She has now joined her husband at Oxford, UK. Her talents would be welcomed by the British government as there is a big shortage of dentists in the UK at the moment. Karibu Dr. Muthoni hapa UK meno yauma kwasabu ya kukula tamu tamu hapa.- Contact 079044241254 - THE COUPLE'S WEDDING PHOTOS COMING SOON - WEDDING SECTION

Kamlesh Pattni, the chief architect in the Goldenberg scandal pictured says he will reveal all in the saga

The chief architect in the Goldenberg scandal, Kamlesh Pattni Thursday said he offered former president Daniel Moi 50 percent share in Goldenberg International Ltd in order to get the hiked export compensation and monopoly for Gold and Diamond export. Pattni arrived at the proceedings amid tight security outside and inside the venue. He begun his evidence at the enquiry and pledged to unravel the mystery that resulted the government losing 13.8 billion shillings in export compensation Pattni, who gave his evidence in-chief said he also extended the same offer to former director of intelligence, James Kanyotu. The suspect, who vowed to unravel the mystery in the whole Goldenberg affair said he decided to form the company to export Gold to earn the country foreign exchange to the tune of 100-billion dollars a year. He said the former president was so excited about the idea saying it would rid Kenya of dependence on IMF and the World bank which had placed stringent conditions to extend Aid to the country.

He has come from far. Joseph Njuguna (left) well known in Oxford, UK as "A Man of God". He has lived in the streets of London for some years before he saw the light like Paul in the Bible who was going to Damascus. He could not sleep without injecting himself with drugs and hanging around tube stations in London in order to catch up with the sources. Just like Paul the man turned out to be a born again Christian and and evangelist of the Good News. He left London for Oxford where is now working with BMW. The Smartly dress and strong man of God is doing well in the land of the learned. There are about six other Kenyans on the streets of London. At last Joseph want to accomplish the mission. He has found a beautiful lady to marry Miss Sophie Waweru (right). Their pre-wedding was held in Oxford on Saturday 15th May 2004. Their wedding will be held on Saturday 31st July, 2004 in Oxford. His contact 07947771945. - Email josephchege@aol.com

The ICC hearing into allegations that the former Kenya captain Maurice Odumbe had inappropriate contact with a known bookmaker will be held on July 27. Odumbe and his lawyer met with Justice Ahmed Ebrahim, who has been appointed to investigate the charges by the ICC, at a Nairobi hotel this morning for a preliminary hearing. Odumbe's lawyer stressed that his client had not been charged with match-fixing, receiving bribes or giving information on pitch conditions. He explained that while Odumbe admitted that he had dealings with an Indian, he was unaware that the man concerned was a bookmaker. Odumbe is alleged to have received payments from at least one Mumbai bookmaker in 2002, so that he could coerce his team-mates into underperforming in matches. If found guilty, Odumbe - who has been the face of Kenyan cricket, along with Steve Tikolo - faces a life ban. The preliminary hearing follows an investigation by the ICC's Anti Corruption and Security Unit and a recommendation by Michael Beloff, who is the chairman of the ICC's Code of Conduct commission. Under the ICC's code of conduct, the penalties that the players can face range from a two-year suspension to a life ban depending on the nature of the charge. © Wisden Cricinfo Ltd

Mrs. Muchemi (left) welcoming a Nairobi businessman Mr. Nginyo Kariuki at the exhibition	Kenyan team - from left is Mrs. Mutinda, Mrs. Musyoka, Mrs. Muchemi, Mrs. Cheruiyot, Mrs. Barnu and embassy staff.
It was like a beehive as Mrs. Muchemi (left) trying to work it out for the large number of visitors at the Kenyan stand	Brasil stand was quite impressive with popular South American recipe
The three floors at the Kensington Town Hall were full of activities	Seen at the Kenyan stand are from right Mrs. Mutinda, Mrs. Musyoka, Mrs. Cheruiyot, Pastor Jane Njiiri, Mrs. Muchemi, Mrs. Barnu and Mr&Mrs. Sam Ochieng at far right
Miss Barnu a seven-old-girl dressing in a Maasai attire featured at the stand	Kenya High Commissioner in the UK Mr. Joseph Muchemi (second right) welcoming some Kenyans at the stand

Staff at the Kenyan stand welcoming the Kenya High Commissioner Mr. Muchemi at the stand	At the Equator's stand the Kenya High Commissioner bought a hat
A group of Kenyans featured at the Kenyan stand - from left is Mr. Raymond Karinga from Reading, Ms Carolyn Wangaa from Luton, Mr. Kamau from Northampton, Mr. Gaitho from North London, Ms. Carol Murigi from Kenya and Mr. Maina Kanyora from Reading	The wife of the Kenya High Commissioner in the UK Mrs. Cecilia Muchemi welcoming Mr. John Gaitho at the Kenyan stand where Mr. Gaitho had gone to buy Kenyan tea