December 13

Just Kenyan
Kenyan diplomatic staff in the UK owe 96,000 pounds in traffic fines. At least they rank behind Angola, Sudan, Tanzania and Nigeria, among others.

Bad prescription
An NGO, Christian Aid, blames the EU and World Bank for unnecessary privatisation and liberalization which has contributed to unaffordable and poor medical care for most Kenyans.

Rail woes
Will the new cabinet de-rail a Kenya-Sudan railway project?

End of Diani?
An old article argues that global warming will bring high water temperatures which will eliminate coral reefs from Kenya’s and other East African countries coasts by 2020.

Opportunities

World Bank
Internships:
The application window is now open for the World Bank’s summer internship program. Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master's degree or Ph.D. with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity. The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses. Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration. Apply online by January 31 2006.

School Jobs
Kabarak high school is hiring:
- accounts clerk
- accounts assistant
- procurement officer
- farm manager
apply to kabarak@africaonline by December 20.