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

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Politically speaking, he’s a young man. Yet, he has transcended the governments of Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta. Caleb Atemi brings you the story of Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka, a village drunk who became a thespian and the first governor of Bungoma.&nb...
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By Caleb Atemi | 1 hour ago

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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Drama at Kabati Market as suspected thieves return stolen goods

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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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OPINION

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CARTOONS

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POLITICS

Gideon pledges to push for fast resettlement of Mau evictees

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POLITICS

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

In a move that appears meant to erase Raila's gains, Ruto will tour all the constituencies and spend two nights in the county.

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POLITICS

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How Diani police caused death of British aristocrat Alexander Monson

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I survived gang rape, stabbing and being run over by a train

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

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

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

Ken Lusaka was born with a booming voice. As a child, he made numerous car toys out of various materials.

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What if Ruto says ‘Raila tosha’ in the 2022 poll contest?

What if Ruto says ‘Raila tosha’ in the 2022 poll contest?

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Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

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

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Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

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Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

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Frustrating morning for motorists on Mombasa Road

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257 Afghan media outlets shut since Taliban takeover

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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.

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No miracles for pastor who defiled, impregnated sick girl

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Gray divorce: More couples breaking up in old age

Gray divorce: More couples breaking up in old age

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I was sexually harassed by my female boss

I was sexually harassed by my female boss

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Will Reverend Tasha break Carmel's back?

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When holy matrimony turns into ugly divorce battle

When holy matrimony turns into ugly divorce battle

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A cool urban farm idea for small gardens

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Things you should know before choosing hormonal implant

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