The year 2009 is finally here with us. Celebration stretched from the last hours of 2008, peaked at the turn of the year, and continued throughout the day. This bringing a stark difference from what Kenyans experienced at the beginning of 2008. Religious leaders were quick to call for peace, unity and acceptance of one another.
Nyasa Times "Minister of Women and Child Development Kate Kainja-Kaluluma has passed away in United Kingdom. “Indeed Hon Kate Kainja Kaluluma has died,” confirmed family friends in London. The 57-year-old minister was admitted to a North England hospital – York Hospital. Diplomatic sources at Malawi High Commission in London have said arrangements are being made to send her remains to Malawi. Kainja who was Dedza South West Constituency parliamentarian flew to United Kingdom for medical attention after a long-illness. She is survived by a husband, Emanuel Kaluluma and three children."