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Maranda High School dormitory on fire again

Maranda High School dormitory on fire again

Last week, the school indefinitely sent home all Form fours for allegedly refusing to sit for an examination.

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Maranda High School dormitory on fire again

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Bondo Deputy County Commissioner, Richard Karani has confirmed that Maranda High School, Siaya County is on fire again. Speaking to
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Maranda High School dormitory on fire again

Ken Lusaka: How I navigated daunting task of trying to keep Jaramogi and Nyachae from public eye

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People living with disability to get special IDs

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Koome urges media to promote peaceful co-existence ahead of next year's elections

Koome urges media to promote peaceful co-existence ahead of next year's elections

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Turkana County has received assorted medical supplies from Amref Health Africa to boost provision of medical services in remote areas.

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Tension grips Baringo farmers as viral cattle disease spreads

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Key takeaways from UNESCO summit in Paris

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By David Oginde | 15 hours ago

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Populist ideas may surprise you in next year’s elections

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ODM candidates in Mount Kenya upbeat as support for Raila soars

ODM has come up with a new strategy in Mt Kenya region to entice residents into Raila Odinga’s camp ahead of next year’s elections.

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POLITICS

Bloody battles and Kasarani meeting that changed Kenya

30 years ago when after two years of bloody confrontations, the country's sole party, Kanu, conceded to the formation of other political parties.

By Kamau Ngotho | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Women push to end men’s firm grip on power in elective politics

By Steve Mkawale | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

Mt Kenya governors planning for ‘super alliance’ to back Raila

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POLITICS

Kalonzo, Mudavadi: No rush to name flagbearer

OKA is facing a moment of truth as the race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta next year, picks up pace.

By Allan Mungai | 4 hours ago

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''No cover up.''' Traffic boss denies claims of shielding a son to a top cop over a tragic accident

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Kalonzo na Mudavadi wasema muungano wa OKA uko imara

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SPORTS

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Kamworor aims to conquer Valencia

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Kariobangi Sharks move top of FKF Premier League

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AFC Leopards woes continue as Homeboyz edge Nzoia Sugar

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AFC Leopards woes continue as Homeboyz edge Nzoia Sugar

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Bloody battles and Kasarani meeting that changed Kenya

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Women push to end men’s firm grip on power in elective politics

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By XN Iraki | 53 minutes ago

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Kenyans distrust government because politicians never keep their promises

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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

Four-hour siege at Equity bank, Kisumu

24 ^th November 2021

Tabaka: How soapstone carvings are made

Tabaka: How soapstone carvings are made

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Kisii GK Prison wardens got talent!

Kisii GK Prison wardens got talent!

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Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

23 ^rd October 2021

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

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22 ^nd October 2021

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Omicron Variant May Have Picked Up A Piece Of Common-Cold Virus

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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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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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I spent three days in the mortuary

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By Nairobian reporter | 17 hours ago

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BLOGS

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Why men rarely remarry after divorce

Why men rarely remarry after divorce

FIREWORKS

By Diana Makokha | 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 | 2 days ago

Why fishing industry in Coast remains untapped

By Philip Mwakio | 4 days ago

A cool urban farm idea for small gardens

By Marion Munyao | 5 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

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Sara Mitaru: I left country at 19 to pursue my dream

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Five things you should know before dyeing your hair

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