Scientists have confirmed that thousands of fish deaths along the Somali and Kenyan coasts were caused by two types of naturally occurring toxic algae, which should dissipate naturally by next week, a Kenyan official said Thursday.

Nominees should be women, currently active and have over the years demonstrated a passionate interest, campaigned for and stood firm for the defence of women's and girl's human rights in Kenya. The award is intended for women whose contribution may not obviously have been recognized at the national level. According to a statement from COVAW (K) "the nominating organization or individual must have direct experience of the nominees work."

An editorial production of the educational unit of the Wikyo Akala Project in the Korogocho shantytown. This newsletter comes to you bi-monthly. The Wikyo Akala Project is a community-owned effort striving to bring a few glimmers of hope to a community fractured by illiteracy, malnutrition, joblessness, and crime.

The Kenya Constitutional Review Commission (KCRC) is charged with drawing up a revised constitution before general elections take place later this year. IRIN interviewed KCRC secretary, Patrick Lumumba, on current prospects for the review process.

Some 3,000 US marines and navy personnel have arrived on the coast of Kenya for a series of joint military exercises to be carried out in collaboration with Kenyan servicemen in the coastal region.