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Man serving 15-year sentence for defiling minor freed after reform, training

The man was initially charged with defilement for engaging in an indecent act with a 16-year-old girl while he was 19 contrary to the Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006.

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Man serving 15-year sentence for defiling minor freed after reform, training

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Wanga orders probe into case of high school girl who died after giving birth

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Bar owners accuse county of deceit during dialogue

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KPA workers push government to pay two years' bonus arrears

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Police arrest man as probe into girl's defilement in hospital ward widens

Police arrest man as probe into girl's defilement in hospital ward widens

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Man stabs cousin after argument, brother injured

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Locals angered by long delay in constructing bridge at river

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Region plagued by vicious cycle of floods, hunger and insecurity

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Mandera records 34 new HIV infections

Mandera records 34 new HIV infections

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Commission shortlists 10 names for vacant second deputy governor position at Central Bank

Commission shortlists 10 names for vacant second deputy governor position at Central Bank

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Coffee farmers raise alarm over falling prices at Nairobi auction

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The Trilemma of Contributing to the National Mercy Basket

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Celebrate little 2022 gains in climate justice push

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Early political rifts a bad sign for counties

Early political rifts a bad sign for counties

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Let's interrupt gender violence and narratives that support it

Let's interrupt gender violence and narratives that support it

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Why backpedaling on CBC by state is welcome for us all

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The Hustler Fund is finally here, but it could take you 50 years to borrow 50k

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President William Ruto on December 2 suspended four IEBC commissioners.

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Cameroon coach sends powerful message to Indomitable Lions players after historic win over Brazil

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Cameroon coach sends powerful message to Indomitable Lions players after historic win over Brazil

47 year-old Addo quits as Ghana coach after World Cup exit

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47 year-old Addo quits as Ghana coach after World Cup exit

Cameroon is first African team to beat Brazil at World Cup

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My day out with the Freemasons, club with secrets and few answers

My day out with the Freemasons, club with secrets and few answers

Freemasonry requires each member to believe in God. However, it does not subscribe to a particular religion, and so does not require a member to believe in a particular God.

By Carole Kimutai 3 hrs ago

My day out with the Freemasons, club with secrets and few answers

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Prepare for heavy backlash, Raila tells Ruto

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City politician at the centre of land fraud cases in Karen and Eastlands

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Stanley Githunguri: The life and times of Kiambu MP and controversial billionaire

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By Amos Kareithi 5 hrs ago

In numbers: Here's what Kenyans think about GM maize

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By Jennifer Anyango 19 hrs ago

Freemasonry: The society that has more secrets than answers

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By Caroline Kimutai 20 hrs ago

Revealed: How State will deal with defaulters of Hustler Fund

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MPs to seal fate of four IEBC commissioners

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How Kenya Kwanza is exposing itself to attacks by opposition

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When a British soldier was hanged for killing his cook

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Governor Kawira Mwangaza sees political light

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Hustler Fund launch at Green Park stage

Hustler Fund launch at Green Park stage

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Grade 5 pupil helps mum move around Kisumu

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Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

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Fire razes down a section of Gikomba market

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Thanksgiving 2022 at Standard Group headquarters

Thanksgiving 2022 at Standard Group headquarters

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US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman pays courtesy visit to Standard Group offices

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman pays courtesy visit to Standard Group offices

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Kasarani building collapse

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Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo

Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo

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Passengers stranded as KQ pilots strike

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President Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing, saying the stolen money was proceeds from the sale of animals at his farm

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World

Tanzania to introduce white rhinos in national parks

Tanzania to introduce white rhinos in national parks

It will be the first time for Tanzania to have white rhinos in its national parks.

By Xinhua 55 mins ago

Explainer: Can Ukraine pay for war without wrecking economy?

By AP 1 hr ago

Explainer: Can Ukraine pay for war without wrecking economy?

Senegalese male MP slaps female MP

By Fred Kagonye and Agencies 1 hr ago

Senegalese male MP slaps female MP

China eases some Covid restrictions following protests

By VOA 2 hrs ago

China eases some Covid restrictions following protests

White House says Biden not intending to talk to Putin

By VOA 2 hrs ago

White House says Biden not intending to talk to Putin

My day out with the Freemasons, club with secrets and few answers

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

We will invest heavily on primary health care, Nakhumicha

By Juliet Omelo 2 hrs ago

We will invest heavily on primary health care, Nakhumicha

In numbers: Here's what Kenyans think about GM maize

By Jennifer Anyango 19 hrs ago

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African continent finally to receive 1st mpox vaccines

By AP 23 hrs ago

African continent finally to receive 1st mpox vaccines

Medics push for the adoption of injectable ARVs in treating HIV

By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

Medics push for the adoption of injectable ARVs in treating HIV

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Entertainment

Daddy Owen praises Mwai Kibaki's push for PWDs rights

By Stevens Muendo 1 hr ago

Daddy Owen praises Mwai Kibaki's push for PWDs rights

After charcoal selling and divorce, Justina Syokau faces giants at PMVA 2022

By Standard Entertainment Team 3 hrs ago

After charcoal selling and divorce, Justina Syokau faces giants at PMVA 2022

Will Samidoh face Kareh B, Gatutura in mega battle

By Stevens Muendo 5 hrs ago

Will Samidoh face Kareh B, Gatutura in mega battle

From Cardi B to Miley Cyrus: How your favourite celebs got their stage names

By Fay Ngina 7 hrs ago

From Cardi B to Miley Cyrus: How your favourite celebs got their stage names

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Nairobian

Ni kubaya: Nairobians angered by retun of matatu madness

Ni kubaya: Nairobians angered by retun of matatu madness

By Collins Kweyu 2 hrs ago

Namwamba atafaulu kutatua shida zinazokumba wanamichezo?

Namwamba atafaulu kutatua shida zinazokumba wanamichezo?

By Ali Hassan 3 hrs ago

Cameroon is first African team to beat Brazil at FIFA World Cup

Cameroon is first African team to beat Brazil at FIFA World Cup

By Associated Press 5 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Coffee theft push farmers to employ guards

Coffee theft push farmers to employ guards

By Jane Mugambi 2 days ago

IFDC: banking on data to develop sustainable food value chains

By Moses Omusolo 3 days ago

'Coffee reforms created room for cartels' Nyeri Coffee farmers

By Amos Kiarie 3 days ago

Miller gives 45,000 farmers improved sugarcane variety

By Benard Lusigi 3 days ago

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By Brian Kisanji 3 days ago

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Evewoman

Easy recipe: Christmas breakfast board

Easy recipe: Christmas breakfast board

By Rose Kwamboka 3 hrs ago

Why a career change might matter for you in 2023

Why a career change might matter for you in 2023

By Annie Awuor 4 hrs ago

Are you ready to get a pet?

Are you ready to get a pet?

By Esther Muchene 4 hrs ago

Things you need to do before the baby arrives

Things you need to do before the baby arrives

By Esther Muchene 4 hrs ago

Good choices save you from heartache

Good choices save you from heartache

By Eve Waruingi 4 hrs ago