The counter traded 39.9 million rights in the market during the period of the offer, which started in September 12, at an average price of KES 5.

6. Planet With Four Suns Discovered

Astronomers have found a planet whose skies are illuminated by four different suns - the first known of its type. The distant world orbits one pair of stars and has a second stellar pair revolving around it. The planet, located just under 5,000 light-years away, has been named PH1 after the Planet Hunters site. The new planet - a gas giant - is about six times the size of Earth.

7. 7000 Police Officers to be Hired

The National Police Service Commission has announced it will next month recruit 7,000 new police officers ahead of the March 2013 general election. The commission has also said it intends to review police appointments, promotions, deployment and training procedures and secure the welfare of police officers by improving their terms and conditions of service.

8. Before Baumgartner: Five daredevils who helped science

Felix Baumgartner, who has become the first skydiver to go through the sound barrier, says the main goal of his exploit was to collect scientific data. The aim, his team insists, is to assist in the development of high-altitude parachute systems that will save lives when spacecraft are evacuated in the stratosphere. There is a long history of people undertaking daring feats and helping science into the bargain. Here are five examples...