Star Alliance - Advice needed

Okay, I'm a newb so go easy on me...

I'm looking at flights from IAH to Nairobi, Kenya in the month of January 2012. Planning to be there about a week.

What days of the week are best to leave and return to IAH? I want to fly *A so I can get EQMs on my MP account.

What do you think?

Do a month long search on a site like itasoftware.com
It will show you the best days price wise

The TK Comfort Class sale is on sale from LAX/NYC-NBO, maybe it works from IAH? It'll get you there cheaply and comfortably if it works for you. ^