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Let’s prioritise Kenyans; avoid greed, Cyrus Jirongo jibes at Musalia Mudavadi

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Former Lugari Member of Parliament (MP) Cyrus Jirongo on Thursday suggested that Musalia Mudavadi joined hands with Deputy President William Ruto for selfish gains, and not out of the need to transform Kenya. Jirongo spoke in Kitui Stadium, where he accompanied Wiper Party...
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Let’s prioritise Kenyans; avoid greed, Cyrus Jirongo jibes at Musalia Mudavadi

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The Nairobi County Assembly Majority Leader, who also doubles as the Matopeni/Springvalley MCA, is seeking to oust the incumbent, Benjamin Mwangi.

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WORLD

Lithuania delivers letters 50 years after they were posted

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FACT CHECK

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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By Gloria Milimu | 22 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Michelle Ntalami: I am androsexual, I like men, masculine energy

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THE NAIROBIAN

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Online news consumers should pay to read

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FEATURES

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FIREWORKS

By Diana Makokha | 21 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

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FAO launches a new tool for restoring sick soils

By Misheck Mwangi | 8 minutes ago

New plant to help bring down the cost of semen

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Spread risk! Never put your eggs in one basket

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EVE WOMAN

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