By Jeff Mason
WATERTOWN, South Dakota (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama accused President George W. Bush on Friday of “fear-mongering” for suggesting Democrats wanted to appease terrorists and vowed to meet leaders of hostile nations like Iran if elected.
In a long-distance foreign policy debate that ricocheted through the U.S. presidential campaign, Republican candidate John McCain called [...]

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Sugar miller’s export licence is withdrawn
By James Anyanzwa
The Government has stopped a miller from exporting sugar.
South Nyanza Sugar Milling Company (Sony) is among companies accused of dumping sugar destined for international markets locally.
The move is part of the Government’s crackdown on suspected cartels accused of taking advantage of special export licences to evade taxes [...]

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Raila promises help for national team coach
By David Ohito
The national football team Harambee Stars may soon enjoy the services of a foreign coach, Prime Minister Raila Odinga has said
Raila said he had secured sponsors who would pay for the coach.
“Well wishers have agreed to sponsor a professional coach for the national team Harambee Stars [...]

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By David Alexander
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former presidential contender John Edwards said on Friday he would not be Democratic front-runner Barack Obama’s running mate, but did not rule out taking a role in an Obama administration.
“Won’t happen,” Edwards told NBC’s “Today” program when asked if he would be Obama’s vice presidential pick. “This is not something [...]

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BY CHARITY KATAGO
NAIROBI, May 16 – British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has invited President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga to visit the United Kingdom (UK) and hold discussions on how to market Kenya as a top tourist destination.
Speaking after his tour of the UK, Tourism Minister Najib Balala said Kenya welcomes support from [...]

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