[Independent]In Kenya the Daily Nation reports that Presidential hopeful Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday criticised Prime Minister Raila Odinga for branding Jubilee alliance leaders non-reformers.

[The Star]Ghana held its sixth consecutive elections since its democratic transition in 1992 on December 7, 2012 to elect a president and members of parliament in 275 electoral constituencies. This exercise provides vital lessons for Kenya as we prepare for the first general elections under the new constitution on March 4, 2013.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]The British government however took the political decision in 1955 that the medical school should be entirely financed by the Nkrumah government. This was after another delegation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons had given approval for the establishment of the medical school.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Accra -The fatigue of junketing from one constituency to the other, canvassing for votes from the electorate, came to an end for President John Dramani Mahama yesterday, when he swore the oath of office, administered by the Chief Justice to become the dully elected president of the Republic Ghana.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Scores of Ghanaians on Monday commended security personnel for maintaining law and order throughout the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama at the Black Star Square. Some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) expressed their gratitude to the security personnel for exhibiting a high sense of professionalism.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Amidst continued misinformation surrounding its new fixed broadband (FBB) bundles, Vodafone Ghana has spoken out to give further clarification. The new revamped service which allows customers to choose from a range of internet bundles to suit their lifestyle has generated much debate.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]THE KUMASI Central market, one of the two major markets in Kumasi, was built in 1936 at the instance of the Manhyia Palace, which graciously released the land for its construction to enhance the socio-economic growth of the people.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Countries that take simple measures to prevent road traffic collisions not only save countless lives but also make substantial savings that translate into major economic benefits for society as a whole.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Sunyani -SUNYANI residents yesterday joined their brothers and sisters throughout the country in the call on President John Dramani Mahama to gird up his loins and begin fulfilling his election promises, following his successful inauguration as the fourth President of the Fourth Republic in Accra.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]THE COLOURS OF THE NATIONAL FLAG were yesterday overshadowed by that of the ruling National Democratic Congress' red, white, black and green at the swearing in ceremony of the President and Vice President-elect at the historic Independence Square in Accra.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Kumasi -IN THE Ashanti Regional capital of Kumasi, there was little indication of the occasion, as many residents went about their normal duties as if nothing had happened.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Honourable John Dramani Mahama came of age yesterday. After five months of opposition-derided caretaker-ship of a dead man's presidency, he was sworn-in as the fourth President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, via the regular route prescribed by the 1992 Constitution - the winning of a competitive election.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Accra -Yesterday, Monday, January 7, 2013, belonged to John Dramani Mahama. No one can take that away from the new President of the Republic of Ghana.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Former Presidents Rawlings and Kufuor yesterday electrified the Black Star Square (Independence Square), venue for the swearing in of President Mahama when the due were called to congratulate the newly sworn president.

[Daily Trust]The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called on the newly inaugurated President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, to unite all political interests by running an inclusive government.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]The decision of former President Kufuor to honour the invitation extended to him by State Protocol to attend the swearing in of the President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, in his capacity as a former head of state, has irked the youth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who are voting with their feet over the decision of their former leader to honour the invitation.

[Daily Trust]Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says Ghana remains a signpost of good governance and democratic values that Africa has been in dire need of.

[RFI]Mahama's swearing-in splits Kufour's party but Ghana's new president promises an era of unity. Arap Moi wants Kenyans to learn to live together. Presidential candidates promise peace at the polls but will there be a repeat of 2007's violence?

[SA Govt]President Jacob Zuma has this morning, 7 January, arrived in Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration of Mr John Dramani Mahama as the President of the Republic of Ghana.

[ANGOP]Luanda -In a final of the African Football Cup of Nations (AFCON), now taking place from January 19 in South Africa.