Woman bought cake, wrote five-page suicide note before killing self and two children

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Mary Mulombe, who poisoned her two children before dying by suicide at her Kititika village home in Murang’a County on Sunday had not shown any signs of distress. Ms Dormitila Waeni, a sister-in-law to the 28-year-old, said they had a lengthy conversation ...
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Woman bought cake, wrote five-page suicide note before killing self and two children

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Kenya and Hungary sign four bilateral agreements

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Mutyambai’s response was prompted by a question from a citizen who sought from him the facts of the case during his weekly interactive session.

By Winfrey Owino | 6 hours ago

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State allocates Sh250m for mental hospital upgrade

By Antony Gitonga | 1 day ago

West Pokot leaders warn hate-mongers

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BUSINESS

Inside the fraud charges that rocked Kassam’s flashy boat

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Alnoor Kassam fled Kenya in a cloud of suspicion with claims that he had carted away billions..

By Wainaina Wambu | 13 hours ago

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By Lydiah Nyawira | 23 hours ago

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BUSINESS

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OPINION

Raila and Ruto are too confident; that’s a recipe for trouble

By Babere Kerata Chacha | 2 hours ago

Raila and Ruto are too confident; that’s a recipe for trouble

Hate speech is audible amid the din of intensifying campaigns

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Hate speech is audible amid the din of intensifying campaigns

Localisation of aid will lead to efficient use of resources and benefit all

By Chege Ngugi | 3 hours ago

Localisation of aid will lead to efficient use of resources and benefit all

Raila, Ruto camps must show political maturity

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Raila, Ruto camps must show political maturity

The future does not look bright, but we must remain optimistic

By Jacqueline Mugo | 1 day ago

The future does not look bright, but we must remain optimistic

CARTOONS

The resurrection?

The resurrection?

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COLUMNISTS

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Why our politics generates too much heat and very little light

By Macharia Munene | 1 day ago

Oginde's article on cremation failed to address some critical issues

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Ours is a country of thieves; that’s why we have many power outages

Leadership is a high calling, let us not lower it or demean it

By David Oginde | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Ruto blames Raila, Babu Owino after chaos rocks Embakasi rally

DP says he will not buy into fear and threats in his bid for the presidency.

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POLITICS

Why OKA game plan may be headache for Raila and Ruto

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By Moses Nyamori | 23 hours ago

POLITICS

Shallow to vie for senate seat after clans' talks ahead of 2022 polls

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Ngirici rebrands campaign vehicles, says Ruto likely to lose

By Mireri Junior and Timothy Kariuki | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Raila, Muriithi and Peter Kenneth hold meeting at Atwoli’s home

COTU boss Francis Atwoli said they had an Azimio la Umoja consultative meeting

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Blame game over disruption of Ruto's Jacaranda rally as leaders exchange harsh words over incident

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Burkina Faso into second round after draw with Ethiopia

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

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Chelsea doing all they can to help misfiring Lukaku, says Tuchel

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Kakamega man wrestles body of newborn baby from dogs

By Jackline Inyanji | 11 hours ago

Naked you came, naked you go, how the Kuria bury their own

Naked you came, naked you go, how the Kuria bury their own

By Anne Atieno | 13 hours ago

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We expect more seriousness in campaigns for the Kenyan presidency considering that whoever wins the election will impact the lives of millions.

By Githieya Kimari | 3 hours ago

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Inside the fraud charges that rocked Kassam’s flashy boat

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Alnoor Kassam’s fight with Biwott and the fall of Trade Bank

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Buzz in Nyaribari as helicopter ferrying Mudavadi lands

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Raila Odinga's birthday party as he turns 77

Raila Odinga's birthday party as he turns 77

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Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

02 ^nd January 2022

Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

01 ^st January 2022

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

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Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

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In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

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Prominent personalities who died in 2021

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Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

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Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

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Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

12 ^th December 2021

The fury of women

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Australia leaves door open for Novak Djokovic to play at next year's Open

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Taliban teargases Afghan women protesting for rights in Kabul

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Taliban teargases Afghan women protesting for rights in Kabul

Jamaica detains ex-senator, key suspect in killing of Haitian president

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Jamaica detains ex-senator, key suspect in killing of Haitian president

Tonga volcano eruption triggers evacuation advisories, local media reports

By Reuters and Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

Tonga volcano eruption triggers evacuation advisories, local media reports

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FACT CHECK

Why activists oppose court directive ahead of BBI Supreme Court hearing

Why activists oppose court directive ahead of BBI Supreme Court hearing

Attorney-General Kihara Kariuki and David Ndii (the main parties) will have 45 minutes to argue their BBI points as other parties have up to 15 minute

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

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By Elvince Joshua | 3 days ago

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Many politicians are charged, but none found guilty

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

90,000 get Covid booster shots, 11 more succumb in last 24 hours

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Anwar’s classic 1978 car still goes strong

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THE NAIROBIAN

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Why brilliant Kenyan politicians say, do stupid things

By Edwin Wanjawa | 5 hours ago

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Maina Njenga- the man firmly in Raila Odinga's corner

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Why city brothels are turning into business stalls

Why city brothels are turning into business stalls

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

How to tap into lucrative avocado business

How to tap into lucrative avocado business

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Make money from every avocado part

By Jennifer Anyango | 3 days ago

App allows firm to get quality chili for export

By Lisper Nyakio | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Beauty on the go; The salon comes home

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Beauty on the go; The salon comes home

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By Rose Kwamboka | 12 hours ago

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By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

How to use mindful eating to improve your diet

Lamb chops in coconut with fried cabbage

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Lamb chops in coconut with fried cabbage

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