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Kenya Ideal for Investment, Kimunya Tells Diaspora

Edwin Okong'o — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 13:23:00 EST

Minister Tickles Funny Bones in Atlanta, Booed in Minneapolis

ATLANTA � In an apparent attempt by the government to woo the Diaspora to invest in Kenya, Finance Minister Amos Kimunya told his fellow citizens abroad to put their money to work in their motherland, which he said had undergone tremendous economic growth.

You Can Rescue Your Motherland, Africans Abroad Told

Edwin Okong'o — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:08:00 EST

Diaspora�s Financial Power Key

ATLANTA - African immigrants around the world should not expect foreigners to tackle the problems of their continent, a Malawi-born distinguished historian and advocate of African-centered solutions to the continent�s challenges said here today.

Information Technology Key to Kenya�s Development

Tom Gitaa — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:08:00 EST

ATLANTA - Dr. Bitange Ndemo, the Permanent Secretary for Information and Communication, today reiterated the Kenya government�s commitment to transforming the economy through information and communication technologies (ICTs). Dr. Ndemo made the remarks when he and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Planning and National Development, Dr. Edward Sambili were given a private tour of the Ryla Teleservices facilities by that company�s President and CEO, Mr. Mark Wilson.

Scholar Urges Kenyans to Develop �New Culture�

Edwin Okong'o — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:05:00 EST

Ethnic-based Politics Threaten Stability

ATLANTA � Unless Kenyans shun the politics of tribe, they will continue to experience severe social and economic problems that still exist more than 40 years after independence, a Fulbright Scholar at Kennesaw State University said.

Dr. Eric Masinde Aseka asked leaders to cultivate and embrace a culture of integrity based on good character. Only then will they be able to earn the trust of Kenyans, he said.

Kenyan Diaspora Convention Kicks Off

Edwin Okong'o — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 01:05:00 EST

ATLANTA � The highly anticipated convention of Diaspora Kenyans to discuss what they can do to help their country�s economy began yesterday at Kennesaw State University in the Atlanta metro area.

There conference opened with a presentation by Dr. Olubayi Olubayi, a professor of microbiology at Rutgers University who presented his paper, �The Emerging Culture of National Unity in Kenya.�