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Suzanne Silantoi; 29-year-old Nairobi CEC nominee worth Sh36 million

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Suzanne Silantoi; 29-year-old Nairobi CEC nominee worth Sh36 million

Suzanne Silantoi, a 29-year-old nominated by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja as a member of the County Executive Committee (CEC), says she has a net worth of Sh36 million.

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Cabinet gives Sh17 million November salary to drought relief kitty

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Senators grill Ntutu over Narok water firm, revenue collection in park

Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu has pleaded for more time to respond to audit queries raised against the Narok Water and Sewerage Service Company by the Auditor General.

By Edwin Nyarangi 47 mins ago

Senators grill Ntutu over Narok water firm, revenue collection in park

Western overtakes Coast in drug abuse because of porous borders

Western overtakes Coast in drug abuse because of porous borders

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Construction of Sh1.2b marine college launched

Construction of Sh1.2b marine college launched

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Jail term for man who defiled minor reduced

Jail term for man who defiled minor reduced

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150 girls taken to shelter in bid to curb FGM, pregnancy

150 girls taken to shelter in bid to curb FGM, pregnancy

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Anti-graft body recovers 'grabbed' Sh1b ADC land

Anti-graft body recovers 'grabbed' Sh1b ADC land

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Fresh bid by MCAs to impeach Kawira after court directive

Fresh bid by MCAs to impeach Kawira after court directive

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Adult brothers' love affair with their teenage step-sister ends in death

Adult brothers' love affair with their teenage step-sister ends in death

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Tea board defends decision to postpone directors polls to 2024

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Kenya urged to adopt nicotine alternatives

Kenya urged to adopt nicotine alternatives

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We have lowered the bar for public appointments

We have lowered the bar for public appointments

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GMOs unlikely to end hunger in Kenya, but indigenous foods can

GMOs unlikely to end hunger in Kenya, but indigenous foods can

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Housing agenda strengthens economy through opportunities for SMEs

Housing agenda strengthens economy through opportunities for SMEs

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Why reforms in tea sector failed to yield desired results

Why reforms in tea sector failed to yield desired results

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Parents can help to prevent most cases of cervical cancer. Will they?

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Why Kenya has tighter relationship with Israel than other great powers

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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says police will not interfere with Raila's planned rallies

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Meet the person behind the name, St. Charles Lwanga

Second motion seeking to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza tabled

Second motion seeking to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza tabled

Raila Odinga and President William Ruto engage in a Twitter spat over August 9th poll results

Raila Odinga and President William Ruto engage in a Twitter spat over August 9th poll results

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President Ruto dismisses opposition leader Raila Odinga's call for mass action across the country

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Ruto's administration will sponsor amendment of various laws to among other things create the office of a strong opposition leader.

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Ruto in new push for return of office of the opposition leader

Raila tells hooligans to keep off Azimio rallies

Raila Odinga said he will hold a parallel meeting during Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12 at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi.

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Samuel Eto'o sorry after attacking a man following Brazil's 4-1 win over South Korea at World Cup

Tong Il Moo Do: All set for international tourney

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Tong Il Moo Do: All set for international tourney

Ronaldo benched, Portugal beats Switzerland 6-1 at World Cup

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Ronaldo benched, Portugal beats Switzerland 6-1 at World Cup

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Constitutional crisis at IEBC as officials leave

Constitutional crisis at IEBC as officials leave

The electoral commission comprises seven commissioners and a secretariat headed by the chief executive officer. The secretariat draws its mandate from the commission.

By Allan Mungai 47 mins ago

Constitutional crisis at IEBC as officials leave

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How ex-Jumia bosses raised Sh1b for e-commerce start-up

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Why able men fled from Kiambu to Rift Valley in 1917

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Raila takes his crusade to the people in big political gamble

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Court orders KCB to pay Sh113m over unfairness

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Don't dig yourself into a debt hole this X-mas

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Inside Ndichu brothers' apology that melted the hearts of Murgor sisters

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Njoki Muchemi: Family of Kenyan woman killed by husband in the US speaks out

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Banks' bonds binge casts long shadow on State cheap credit pledge

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Lessons for Ruto: What it took past presidents to make their disloyal ministers toe the line

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Graft claims jolt police vetting as indiscipline among officers soars

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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

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Fire razes down a section of Gikomba market

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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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Tassia building collapse

Tassia building collapse

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Passengers stranded as KQ pilots strike

Passengers stranded as KQ pilots strike

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Sh1.2 billion reward: Profiles of the three terrorists wanted by US

The US, through Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is offering a reward of up to $10 million (Sh1.2 billion) for information leading to the arrest of any of them.

By Standard Checkpoint 16 hrs ago

Sh1.2 billion reward: Profiles of the three terrorists wanted by US

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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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US court dismisses suit against Saudi prince in killing

US court dismisses suit against Saudi prince in killing

A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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US designates China, Iran as countries of concern over religious freedom

By VOA 3 hrs ago

US designates China, Iran as countries of concern over religious freedom

Al Jazeera takes slain journalist's case to ICC

By VOA 3 hrs ago

Al Jazeera takes slain journalist's case to ICC

Trump organisation convicted of tax fraud, faces Fine

By VOA 3 hrs ago

Trump organisation convicted of tax fraud, faces Fine

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform

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Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform

Uhuru strikes peace deal with DRC government, rebels

Uhuru strikes peace deal with DRC government, rebels

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Medics raise the alarm as HIV infections increase to 20,000

By Lucas Ngasike 3 hrs ago

Medics raise the alarm as HIV infections increase to 20,000

Restoring dignity of FGM survivors through surgery

By Jaynerose Gacheri 1 day ago

Restoring dignity of FGM survivors through surgery

Why some people always have a blocked or runny nose

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Entertainment

MDQ: Why I moved Blankets and Wine to Kasarani

By Boniface Mithika 18 hrs ago

MDQ: Why I moved Blankets and Wine to Kasarani

Why we put phones off when flying

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 19 hrs ago

Why we put phones off when flying

Celebrities who have their body parts insured for millions

By Fay Ngina 19 hrs ago

Celebrities who have their body parts insured for millions

Man charged in Takeoff killing says he's innocent

By AP 1 day ago

Man charged in Takeoff killing says he's innocent

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The Nairobian

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at FIFA World Cup

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at FIFA World Cup

By Associated Press 9 hrs ago

Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Switzerland 6-1 at World Cup

Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Switzerland 6-1 at World Cup

By Associated Press 9 hrs ago

This holiday season, gift like the Magi

This holiday season, gift like the Magi

By Uncle Gil 16 hrs ago

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Water harvesting technology from house roofs to water pans

Water harvesting technology from house roofs to water pans

By Muriithi Mugo 18 hrs ago

Tips on saving water through sustainable use

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 18 hrs ago

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By Jennifer Anyango 23 hrs ago

Coffee theft push farmers to employ guards

By Jane Mugambi 6 days ago

IFDC: banking on data to develop sustainable food value chains

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16 Days of Activism against GBV: Why lovers kill each other

16 Days of Activism against GBV: Why lovers kill each other

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Reasons your outfits don't look sharp

Reasons your outfits don't look sharp

By Esther Muchene 20 hrs ago

How to reconnect with your teenager

How to reconnect with your teenager

By Esther Muchene 21 hrs ago

Things you can do during your babymoon

Things you can do during your babymoon

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Do rebound relationships work?

Do rebound relationships work?

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