Islamic authorities in the nation also stressed that Islam opposes female genital mutilation.

The authorities stressed yesterday that they had no evidence linking the Croboks to the bombing.

The authority has stressed on eGovernance to bring speed to the overall administration works.

He charged that some officers are treating motorists as potential perpetrators rather than customers, at a time when the authority is stressing customer service.

Kenya's authorities have been stressing that they have significantly increased the numbers of armed and uniformed police in the city.

But the authorities have also stressed that they have the right to retaliate against any "terrorist" attack from the insurgents.

Instead, he said, the authorities stress Kish's natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere.

Nonetheless, the authorities stress that the plans are on ice and likely to go ahead once the shockwaves of financial crisis have abated.

As the budgetary authority repeatedly stresses, we must match resources and priorities more realistically in the future.

Both authorities stressed the intention is to improve quality and promote open administration.