Politicians from leading parties and prominent human rights activists all seem to agree that the time has come for Kenya to abolish capital punishment. But as they continue to talk, courts continue to pass down death sentences, swelling the numbers on death row. On June 21, Justice and Constitutional Affairs Assistant Minister Danson Mungatana told journalists here that the government is committed to abolishing the death penalty.

Does electronic learning (e-learning) threaten to displace the teacher? This question emerged at an international conference held in Nairobi last week, attended by 1 400 people from 88 countries. The latest in information communication technology (ICT) with a focus on education, training and development was showcased.