The rise in insecurity wthin Nairobi has not gone unnoticed by Internal Security Minister Prof. George Saitoti. Saitoti has said that the security forces will mount a crack down on criminals in a bid to ensure public safety and restore investor confidence in the capital.
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.