The smart buses introduced in Nairobi were expected to revolutionalize commuting within the city. The buses which use smart cards for fares instead of cash, officially hit the road today but it was a lukewarm start. Not only were the buses few, but many passengers stayed away from the new buses preferring to stick to what they are used to.
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."