Ezra Chiloba appointed Communications Authority Director-General

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The Board of Directors at the Communications Authority has appointed former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Ezra Chiloba as the authority&...
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By Winfrey Owino | 2 hours ago

Ezra Chiloba appointed Communications Authority Director-General

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Court told of strange ‘come help me sleep’ text from Monica Kimani’s phone

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A woman who reportedly lied she was pregnant today appeared before a Milimani court.

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BUSINESS

The rise and rise of the Catholic church to multi-billion enterprise

FINANCIAL STANDARD

As its reach and influence grown, so has the church’s financial muscle that now touches almost every sphere of the economy, from hospitals to housing .

By Dominic Omondi | 8 hours ago

ICT chief executive Getao leaves as CS Mucheru picks Ronoh

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OPINION

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POLITICS

Activist wants Chebukati jailed for contempt of court

Muhuri activist Khelef files a motion of notice to institute contempt of court proceedings against IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati.

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POLITICS

Raila urges government to re-look curriculum issues

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POLITICS

Parties in hunt for diaspora votes in 6 more countries

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Raila to discuss Mount Kenya’s economy with business forum

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POLITICS

Why Kenyan elections cost Sh2,500 per voter

Myriad of channels from the public procurement system and extensive consultations with stakeholders raise the cost of elections.

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Timely Endorsement: Youth endorse KANU's Gideon Moi ahead of 2022 election

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The rise and rise of the Catholic church to multi-billion enterprise

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How Nairobi Expressway is changing the skyline

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25 ^th September 2021

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23 ^rd September 2021

Dhow race at Shela Beach, Lamu island

Dhow race at Shela Beach, Lamu island

19 ^th September 2021

Living on a prayer at Nyambera dumping site, Kisii

Living on a prayer at Nyambera dumping site, Kisii

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17 ^th September 2021

Deaflympics qualifiers

Deaflympics qualifiers

16 ^th September 2021

Consecration of Rose Okeno as Butere Diocese Bishop

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12 ^th September 2021

Laikipia insecurity

Laikipia insecurity

10 ^th September 2021

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FACT CHECK

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Factbox: Deadly U.S. passenger train crashes in recent years

At least three people died on Saturday after an Amtrak passenger train derailed in north-central Montana

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‘It’s untrue Nakuru doctor’s wife wanted to fly abroad and leave family behind’

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By Winfrey Owino | 12 days ago

The best vaccine is that which is readily available, experts tell hesitant Kenyans

By Mercy Kahenda | 14 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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FARM KENYA

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