Why Dr James Gakara's postmortem failed to proceed

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The family of Dr James Gakara yesterday spent hours at the Nakuru law courts seeking an affidavit to have a postmortem done on him. At the same ti...
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By Kennedy Gachuhi | 38 minutes ago

Why Dr James Gakara's postmortem failed to proceed

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Sugar barons blocking efforts to revive Mumias Sugar, says Oparanya

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Masinde Muliro University’s top administration, including VC, announced

The University Council said on Thursday that Prof. Shibairo’s appointment has been ratified by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

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Masinde Muliro University’s top administration, including VC, announced

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OPINION

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Covid-19 scandals

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Small parties in race to garner support ahead of 2022 elections

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Rush to register new parties will change arena ahead of elections

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POLITICS

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POLITICS

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POLITICS

Uproar over Jubilee’s Senate nominee to replace Victor Prengei

The nomination of Isaac Ngugi to replace the late Victor Prengei in the Senate has caused an uproar among members of the Ogiek community in Nakuru.

By Steve Mkawale | 11 hours ago

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Five Kenyans fall in Russia World Military championships

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How culture mistakenly portrayed Teso as cannibals

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The going is getting increasingly tougher, but what do you want Prezzo UK to do?

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Disinformation and myths about chaos in Laikipia

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Marabou storks take over Nyambera dumping site, Kisii

Marabou storks take over Nyambera dumping site, Kisii

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Ofafa Jericho school fire

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Dhow race at Shela Beach, Lamu island

19 ^th September 2021

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Living on a prayer at Nyambera dumping site, Kisii

18 ^th September 2021

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Women beating stereotypes one brick at a time

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Deaflympics qualifiers

Deaflympics qualifiers

16 ^th September 2021

Consecration of Rose Okeno as Butere Diocese Bishop

Consecration of Rose Okeno as Butere Diocese Bishop

12 ^th September 2021

Laikipia insecurity

Laikipia insecurity

10 ^th September 2021

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President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in Kenya

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By Reuters | 23 hours ago

Sudan's military criticizes civilian politicians after coup attempt

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By Winfrey Owino | 7 days ago

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By Mercy Kahenda | 9 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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Two brothers arrested for fatally injuring sibling who beat up their mother

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Kenyans blow Sh48 billion on illicit sex

Kenyans blow Sh48 billion on illicit sex

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Signs your woman could be cheating

Signs your woman could be cheating

FEATURES

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How to tell Nairobi women by their estates

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FARM KENYA

We need to humanise climate change issues

We need to humanise climate change issues

By Dr John Kakonge | 19 hours ago

Drought-hit counties receive livestock feeds to cope

By Jeniffer Anyango | 1 day ago

Agricultural subsidies lead to climate change and poor health, UN report warns

By Peter Muiruri | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Fertility and lifestyle: Dr. Pallavi Mishra on helping women with infertility issues

By Esther Dianah | 18 minutes ago

Fertility and lifestyle: Dr. Pallavi Mishra on helping women with infertility issues

Hair loss: Is it a sad life for bald women?

By Gardy Chacha | 53 minutes ago

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Pregnancy counts in division of matrimonial property, judge

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