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Ken Lusaka: High school troublemaker who owes his success to his mother

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Another blow to Uhuru as court strips AG of ministerial powers

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Mechanisation of rice farming gathers pace

An initiative has been launched to promote mechanisation of rice farming in Western Kenya.

By Olivia Odhiambo | 48 minutes ago

Mechanisation of rice farming gathers pace

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Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga delivers optimistic address in election bid

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New council of elders promises to bring unity ahead of 2022 polls

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Shinyalu MP Kizito charged with malicious damage to property, granted bail

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BUSINESS

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Globally, cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs) was up 9.4 per cent compared to October 2019 (10.4 per cent)..

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Plans to revamp pyrethrum farming

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OPINION

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School games a big boost to talent nurture

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Martha Koome: Judiciary has begun to gain from better ties with other State actors

By Martha Koome | 1 day ago

Martha Koome: Judiciary has begun to gain from better ties with other State actors

Let's hold candid talks to avert looming debt crisis

By Editorial | 1 day ago

Let's hold candid talks to avert looming debt crisis

CARTOONS

Abiy gets regional boost

Abiy gets regional boost

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COLUMNISTS

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 2 hours ago

Populist ideas may surprise you in next year’s elections

By Barrack Muluka | 13 hours ago

Why the village is alive once again and the absurd season

By Ken Opalo | 14 hours ago

Let Nakuru City set pace for real urban planning

To cement his legacy, Uhuru must slay dragon of impunity

By Irungu Houghton | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

Fears of imminent crisis as IEBC staggers eight months to election

Tender wars, voter apathy, standoff over campaign financing among issues that could derail poll preparations.

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By Nzau Musau and Jacob Ng'etich | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Gideon pledges to push for fast resettlement of Mau evictees

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi says he is aware of the suffering the families are going through.

By Julius Chepkwony | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

DP Ruto returns to Central just a week after Raila's foray

By Wainaina Ndung'u , Ndung'u Gachane and Peterson Gi | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

Kiambu MCAs clash with Speaker Stephen Ndichu over closure of assembly

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

Once bosom friends Jackson Mandago, Oscar Sudi now rivals

The sharp political differences have put their supporters at crossroads, especially at the moment Dr Ruto is seeking to consolidate his support base.

By Titus Too and Lynn Kolongei | 1 day ago

By Titus Too and Lynn Kolongei | 1 day ago

Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa acquitted of all charges, he had been charged over firearms fraud

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SPORTS

Suns take down Pistons for team-record 18th straight victory

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Suns take down Pistons for team-record 18th straight victory

Leaders Chelsea face tricky test at West Ham today

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Leaders Chelsea face tricky test at West Ham today

Leopards praying for victory as league resumes

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Leopards praying for victory as league resumes

Another poor outing once again for Shujaa in Dubai

By Washington Onyango | 9 hours ago

Another poor outing once again for Shujaa in Dubai

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From reel to real estate: Why I'm not going back to the acting stage soon

From reel to real estate: Why I'm not going back to the acting stage soon

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Populist ideas may surprise you in next year’s elections

Populist ideas may surprise you in next year’s elections

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 2 hours ago

The power of pennies: Why every random shilling counts

The power of pennies: Why every random shilling counts

The power of pennies: Why every random shilling counts

It might seem valueless to many, but if you take away Sh1 from Sh1 million, it is no longer a million.

By Graham Kajilwa | 42 minutes ago

Ken Lusaka: High school troublemaker who owes his success to his mother

Ken Lusaka: High school troublemaker who owes his success to his mother

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How Diani police caused death of British aristocrat Alexander Monson

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Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

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How farmers 'use busaa to contain foot and mouth disease'

How farmers 'use busaa to contain foot and mouth disease'

03 ^rd December 2021

Who kicks the highest?

Who kicks the highest?

02 ^nd December 2021

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

02 ^nd December 2021

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

01 ^st December 2021

Frustrating morning for motorists on Mombasa Road

Frustrating morning for motorists on Mombasa Road

01 ^st December 2021

KDF recruitment paces

KDF recruitment paces

25 ^th November 2021

Four-hour siege at Equity bank, Kisumu

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24 ^th November 2021

Tabaka: How soapstone carvings are made

Tabaka: How soapstone carvings are made

24 ^th November 2021

Kisii GK Prison wardens got talent!

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26 ^th October 2021

Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

23 ^rd October 2021

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

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WORLD

IMF: Poor nations face economic collapse unless G20 extends relief

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Facebook struggle with Gateway and containing disinformation

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257 Afghan media outlets shut since Taliban takeover

By Agencies | 9 hours ago

257 Afghan media outlets shut since Taliban takeover

WHO chief scientist urges people not to panic over Omicron

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

WHO chief scientist urges people not to panic over Omicron

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FACT CHECK

Why old couples divorce after decades of marriage

Why old couples divorce after decades of marriage

Former National Assembly Speaker Francis ole Kaparo has the rare distinction of ending a marriage older than some of his soon-to-be bachelors.

By Brian Guserwa | 13 hours ago

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

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Governor Ann Kananu: A timeline

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By Jael Mboga | 17 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Unemployed to be exempt from NHIF in new changes

HEALTH & SCIENCE

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Ministry starts mass treatment amid fresh fears over bilharzia

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By Brian Kisanji | 9 hours ago

Covid cases rise by 99, positivity rate at 2 per cent

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 15 hours ago

Ministry official clears the air on expired vaccines

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By Antony Gitonga | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

'Three is a Crowd' ignites Nairobi as theater returns

By Stevens Muendo | 17 hours ago

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Akothee celebrates daughter as she graduates from Strathmore

By Vincent Kejitan | 17 hours ago

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By Vincent Kejitan | 21 hours ago

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By Vincent Kejitan | 21 hours ago

Diana Marua: Willy Paul is hating because I am already ahead of him

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Tribute: Joshua Nanjero 'Makambo' was so gifted, he mocked us, and we laughed

Tribute: Joshua Nanjero 'Makambo' was so gifted, he mocked us, and we laughed

By Silas Nyanchwani | 1 hour ago

No miracles for pastor who defiled, impregnated sick girl

No miracles for pastor who defiled, impregnated sick girl

By James Omoro | 16 hours ago

Gray divorce: More couples breaking up in old age

Gray divorce: More couples breaking up in old age

By Brian Guserwa | 18 hours ago

I was sexually harassed by my female boss

I was sexually harassed by my female boss

CAPITAL FEATURE

By Rosa Agutu | 20 hours ago

Will Reverend Tasha break Carmel's back?

Will Reverend Tasha break Carmel's back?

NEWS

By Stevens Muendo | 22 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 1 day ago

Why fishing industry in Coast remains untapped

By Philip Mwakio | 3 days ago

A cool urban farm idea for small gardens

By Marion Munyao | 3 days ago

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