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The razor-thin line that divides Gachagua and Mudavadi duties

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The razor-thin line that divides Gachagua and Mudavadi duties

The creation of the office of Prime Cabinet Secretary revives memories of the Grand Coalition Government (GCG) agreement signed between former Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga.

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Inside Ruto's last meeting with the Uhuru Cabinet at State House

By Jacob Ng’etich

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By John Muthoni

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By Kamore Maina

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Ruto fulfils coalition agreement, names Mudavadi as Prime Cabinet Secretary

By Caroline Kimutai

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How Ruto changed my life for good

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By The Nairobian Reporter

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Grace Sugutt: The silent force behind Eliud Kipchoge's success

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Develop North Rift region to end banditry menace

By Dominic Pkalya 19 mins ago

Develop North Rift region to end banditry menace

Unlocking affordable housing calls for a pragmatic approach

By Paul Russo 28 mins ago

Unlocking affordable housing calls for a pragmatic approach

Fighting contraception myths promotes women's bodily autonomy

By Evelyn Samba 36 mins ago

Fighting contraception myths promotes women's bodily autonomy

Why Open Skies policy is not such a good idea for Kenya

By Leonard Khafafa 43 mins ago

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Uhuru Park to be reopened to public in December

Uhuru Park to be reopened to public in December, Nairobi Governor Sakaja says no charges will be levied on residents who wish to visit the park.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 11 hrs ago

Uhuru Park to be reopened to public in December

Against the grain: Pokot women who have silently undergone tubal ligation

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By Gardy Chacha 20 hrs ago

Encroachers in Mau forest are a happy lot over the return of shamba system

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By Caroline Chebet 20 hrs ago

Hospital in a spot after intern posing as doctor swindles patient Sh190k

Hospital in a spot after intern posing as doctor swindles patient Sh190k

By Obare Osinde 1 day ago

Butcher loses three employees in accident after drinking spree

Butcher loses three employees in accident after drinking spree

By Timothy Kariuki 1 day ago

PHOTOS: KDF joins rescue efforts after building collapses in Kiambu

PHOTOS: KDF joins rescue efforts after building collapses in Kiambu

By Dan Njenga 1 day ago

Hospital calls for identification of 9 bodies

Hospital calls for identification of 9 bodies

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 days ago

Ekuru Aukot's sister among 11 killed by bandits in Turkana East

Ekuru Aukot's sister among 11 killed by bandits in Turkana East

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Julius Chepkwony 2 days ago

More than 500,000 residents of Turkana in dire need of relief aid

More than 500,000 residents of Turkana in dire need of relief aid

By Bakari Ang’ela 2 days ago

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Ruto moves to actualise pet campaign agenda by creating ministry to cater for 'hustlers'

Ruto moves to actualise pet campaign agenda by creating ministry to cater for 'hustlers'

By Dominic Omondi 3 hrs ago

Kenya Power to purchase electric cars, to phase out fossil-powered cars

Kenya Power to purchase electric cars, to phase out fossil-powered cars

By Dominic Omondi 7 hrs ago

Kenya's John Musunga to replace Magunda as CEO Guinness Nigeria

Kenya's John Musunga to replace Magunda as CEO Guinness Nigeria

By Patrick Vidija 14 hrs ago

William Ruto's order on port takes effect, impact not yet felt

William Ruto's order on port takes effect, impact not yet felt

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 15 hrs ago

Counties development spending drops - report

Counties development spending drops - report

By Patrick Kibet 15 hrs ago

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Opinion

Develop North Rift region to end banditry menace

Develop North Rift region to end banditry menace

By Dominic Pkalya 19 mins ago

Unlocking affordable housing calls for a pragmatic approach

Unlocking affordable housing calls for a pragmatic approach

By Paul Russo 28 mins ago

Fighting contraception myths promotes women's bodily autonomy

Fighting contraception myths promotes women's bodily autonomy

By Evelyn Samba 36 mins ago

Could Ruto lead charge in Africa to rescue much delayed SDGs?

Could Ruto lead charge in Africa to rescue much delayed SDGs?

By Dennis Kabaara 3 hrs ago

Youths hold key to ending FGM, other harmful cultural practices

Youths hold key to ending FGM, other harmful cultural practices

By Leyla Hussein 1 day ago

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Premium Gachagua blunders at Kasarani embarrassed Kenya and the president

Gachagua blunders at Kasarani embarrassed Kenya and the president

By Macharia Munene 1 day ago

Premium After political revolution, can Ruto cause economic miracle?

After political revolution, can Ruto cause economic miracle?

By Andrew Kipkemboi 1 day ago

Premium Stealing from road accident victims proof we are a nation of thieves at all levels of economy

Stealing from road accident victims proof we are a nation of thieves at all levels of economy

By Clay Muganda 2 days ago

Will having a scientist president be significant in Kenya policy making?

Will having a scientist president be significant in Kenya policy making?

By XN Iraki 2 days ago

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Raila Odinga chairs ODM central management committee to tame fallout within the party

KNHRC releases election report, reveals election malpractice and violence before and after polls

Kenya on high alert as Ebola outbreak kills 23 people in Uganda

DP Gachagua on receiving end of criticism over remarks on re-introduction of Shamba System

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Politics

Cabinet nominations to trigger 3 by-elections, Senate replacement

Aden Duale, who has been nominated Defence Cabinet Secretary, was serving his fourth term as Garissa Township MP having been first elected in 2007 elections.

By Edwin Nyarangi 3 hrs ago

Cabinet nominations to trigger 3 by-elections, Senate replacement

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Scramble for PSC slots by Azimio, Kenya Kwanza leaders intensifies

Four of the slots are reserved for the parties in government while opposition parties take up three slots.

By Edwin Nyarangi 20 hrs ago

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Supreme Court retains hot air, wild goose chase claims in verdict

By Nancy Nzau 1 day ago

Raila calls ODM top organ meeting amid rebellion

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Sports

Two Kenyan marathon champions banned for doping

By Odero Charles 3 hrs ago

Two Kenyan marathon champions banned for doping

Volleyball: Kenya strike Cameroon to pick first win at World Championship

By Washington Onyango 3 hrs ago

Volleyball: Kenya strike Cameroon to pick first win at World Championship

Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary: Stakeholders welcome Ababu's nomination

By Rodgers Eshitemi 4 hrs ago

Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary: Stakeholders welcome Ababu's nomination

Tyson Fury rules out fighting fellow Briton Joshua after deadline expires

By Associated Press 5 hrs ago

Tyson Fury rules out fighting fellow Briton Joshua after deadline expires

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The razor-thin line that divides Gachagua and Mudavadi duties

The razor-thin line that divides Gachagua and Mudavadi duties

The creation of the office of Prime Cabinet Secretary revives memories of the Grand Coalition Government (GCG) agreement signed between former Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga.

By Ibrahim Oruko 3 hrs ago

The razor-thin line that divides Gachagua and Mudavadi duties

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By Ibrahim Oruko 3 hrs ago

Ruto populates Cabinet with political allies, seven women

Premium Ruto populates Cabinet with political allies, seven women

By Brian Otieno 3 hrs ago

Gicheru death drives final nail in poll violence case's coffin

Premium Gicheru death drives final nail in poll violence case's coffin

By John Muthoni 3 hrs ago

Hard questions after Gicheru's sudden death

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By Kamore Maina 6 hrs ago

Paul Gicheru died while in ICC custody and lived under strict conditions

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By Nzau Musau 6 hrs ago

Five Uhuru Kenyatta CSs who took William Ruto head-on in public

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By Patrick Vidija and Stephan Wangari 8 hrs ago

Supreme Court retains hot air, wild goose chase claims in verdict

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By Nancy Nzau 1 day ago

Ruto: Kenya will buy oil from willing countries, even Russia

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By Frankline Sunday 1 day ago

Relief for DP Gachagua in Sh1.5 land case with ministry official

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By Paul Ogemba 1 day ago

Judith Tebbutt: I feel an innocent man was jailed over my kidnap

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By Daniel Wesangula and Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

Cabinet: Likely wielders of power in Ruto's administration

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By Jacob Ng’etich and Edwin Nyarangi 2 days ago

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Picture Power

Five-storey building collapses in Kiambu

Five-storey building collapses in Kiambu

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Concours d'Elegance's 50th anniversary at Ngong Racecourse

Concours d'Elegance's 50th anniversary at Ngong Racecourse

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Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

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Kisii High School eating competition

Kisii High School eating competition

11 days ago

William Ruto swearing-in ceremony

William Ruto swearing-in ceremony

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Two women trekking to Nairobi from Sugoi ahead of Ruto swearing in

Two women trekking to Nairobi from Sugoi ahead of Ruto swearing in

15 days ago

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

17 days ago

Preparations for William Ruto's swearing-in

Preparations for William Ruto's swearing-in

21 days ago

Diana Chepkemoi's emotional return to Kenya from Saudi Arabia

Diana Chepkemoi's emotional return to Kenya from Saudi Arabia

21 days ago

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

22 days ago

Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

22 days ago

Vybez Radio's 3rd anniversary celebrations at Loft Lounge, Thika

Vybez Radio's 3rd anniversary celebrations at Loft Lounge, Thika

22 days ago

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Fact Check

Viral statement claiming subsidised fertilizer is donation from Russian firm is fake

The post came a day after deputy President Rigathi Gachagua unveiled subsidised fertliser prices that is targeting farmers for the short rains season.

By Standard Checkpoint 4 days ago

Viral statement claiming subsidised fertilizer is donation from Russian firm is fake

Premium Debunking six myths about petrol prices in Kenya

There are many myths about Kenya's fuel subsector. Petroleum expert Bob Paterson sheds light on a matter that is generating more heat than light.

By Bob Paterson 7 days ago

Is Covid-19 winding down? Scientists say no

Scientists predict the scourge that’s already lasted longer than the 1918 flu pandemic will linger far into the future.

By Associated Press 7 days ago

Should you get a new Covid-19 booster? If so, when?

By Associated Press 8 days ago

Explainer: What to know about the UN General Assembly

By AP 8 days ago

Raila Odinga has not landed a plum job at the UN

By Patrick Vidija 12 days ago

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At UN, a fleeting opportunity to tell their nations' stories

At UN, a fleeting opportunity to tell their nations' stories

One after another, world leaders took the stage- different leaders from different traditions that, under a single roof, reflected most of the world’s history.

By AP 13 hrs ago

Putin's call-up fuels Russians' anger, protests and violence

By AP 18 hrs ago

Putin's call-up fuels Russians' anger, protests and violence

6 dead, 20 wounded in school shooting in Russia

By AP News 1 day ago

6 dead, 20 wounded in school shooting in Russia

Cuba prepares evacuations as strengthening TS Ian nears

By AP 1 day ago

Cuba prepares evacuations as strengthening TS Ian nears

Swiss voters OK plan to raise retirement age for women to 65

By AP 1 day ago

Swiss voters OK plan to raise retirement age for women to 65

Iran summons UK envoy amid anti-government protests

Iran summons UK envoy amid anti-government protests

By AP 1 day ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Myths and traditions hindering the uptake of contraceptives

By Martin Ndiema 3 hrs ago

Myths and traditions hindering the uptake of contraceptives

Post-abortion care at hospital changes debate on sexual health

By Godfrey Ombogo 4 hrs ago

Post-abortion care at hospital changes debate on sexual health

Who needs cooking oil?

By Ayoki Onyango 15 hrs ago

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23 dead as Uganda Ebola infections jump to 36

By Bernard Lusigi 16 hrs ago

23 dead as Uganda Ebola infections jump to 36

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Entertainment

How to stop emotional spending

By Hussna Mohamed 10 hrs ago

How to stop emotional spending

Why Babu Owino is unimpressed by Matiang'i's laugh

By Vincent Kejitan 11 hrs ago

Why Babu Owino is unimpressed by Matiang'i's laugh

How to cultivate a happier retirement

By AP 11 hrs ago

How to cultivate a happier retirement

Shakira to face trial for tax fraud in Spain

By AP 12 hrs ago

Shakira to face trial for tax fraud in Spain

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Nairobian

Premium How Ruto changed my life for good

How Ruto changed my life for good

By The Nairobian Reporter 12 hrs ago

Mortgage Refinance company offers hope to Kenya's 'career renters'

Mortgage Refinance company offers hope to Kenya's 'career renters'

By Harold Ayodo 14 hrs ago

Man transforms filthy Dandora dumpsite into recreation space

Man transforms filthy Dandora dumpsite into recreation space

By Silas Nyamweya 17 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Premium How to bring back shine to your house plants in cold season

How to bring back shine to your house plants in cold season

By Kelvin Ogega 20 hrs ago

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By Kelvin Ogega 1 day ago

CBC: Nurturing young minds on agri-business

By Joackim Bwana 1 day ago

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By Dr Watson Messo 1 day ago

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By Rosa Agutu 2 days ago

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Evewoman

Five ways you can apologise to your partner

Five ways you can apologise to your partner

By Esther Muchene 10 hrs ago

Khloe Kardashian and Michele Morrone spark dating rumours

Khloe Kardashian and Michele Morrone spark dating rumours

By Kirsten Kanja 10 hrs ago

Recipe: Beef and sweet pepper noodles

Recipe: Beef and sweet pepper noodles

By Chef Ali Mandhry 17 hrs ago

Making holiday travel tranquil and great

Making holiday travel tranquil and great

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 17 hrs ago

Beginner's guide to managing your money properly

Beginner's guide to managing your money properly

By Esther Muchene 18 hrs ago