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Update on suspected Ebola patient under quarantine in Mumias, Kakamega

By Robert Amalemba | 5 hrs ago

Update on suspected Ebola patient under quarantine in Mumias, Kakamega

The 32-year-old male patient was admitted to a Mumias hospital with Ebola symptoms.

Names of 49 people picked by President Ruto to review CBC

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Horror statistics as Kenya loses 145 people in road accidents in last one week

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George Kinoti's goodbye letter to Kenyans as he leaves DCI

By George Kinoti

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EPRA flags four petrol stations for selling harmful fuel, non-compliance

By David Njaaga

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Massa Hamisi: Profile of man replacing Kinoti as DCI chief in acting capacity

By Kamore Maina

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Prophetess Mary Akatsa: Violent preacher with a soft spot for criminals

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Dos and don'ts of AI and how to raise milk yields

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Rugby: Impala Floodlit to return next month after two years

By Washington Onyango 5 mins ago

Rugby: Impala Floodlit to return next month after two years

School, firms partner to train students on how to choose careers

By Ishaq Jumbe 31 mins ago

School, firms partner to train students on how to choose careers

George Kinoti's goodbye letter to Kenyans as he leaves DCI

By George Kinoti 58 mins ago

George Kinoti's goodbye letter to Kenyans as he leaves DCI

Chess: Kisumu shines as over 200 qualify for Africa Schools Individual Chess Championship

By Washington Onyango 1 hr ago

Chess: Kisumu shines as over 200 qualify for Africa Schools Individual Chess Championship

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Why climate-friendly cooking is good for Kenya

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Digital payments ignite a new era of hope for SMEs in Kenya

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Quiz: How well do you know the trending news stories this week?

By Clay Muganda and Reina Kimeu 23 hrs ago

Quiz: How well do you know the trending news stories this week?

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By Robert Abong'o 3 days ago

News Quiz: How well do you know Arsenal Football Club?

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News quiz: How well do you know Eliud Kipchoge?

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Upsurge in diarrhea cases amidst drought

Health experts have noted that drought increases the concentration of dangerous bacteria and viruses in water sources.

By Marion Kithi 7 hrs ago

Upsurge in diarrhea cases amidst drought

KCB wins as courts locks out Mumias manager

KCB wins as courts locks out Mumias manager

By John Muthoni 7 hrs ago

Hard choices for farmers as crop failure looms in three counties

Hard choices for farmers as crop failure looms in three counties

By Stephen Nzioka 8 hrs ago

Residents displaced by rising lake waters sue State for compensation

Residents displaced by rising lake waters sue State for compensation

By Julius Chepkwony 8 hrs ago

Two Sugoi women who trekked to attend Ruto's swearing-in stranded in Nairobi

Premium Two Sugoi women who trekked to attend Ruto's swearing-in stranded in Nairobi

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Uproar after alleged police officers torture driver to death

Uproar after alleged police officers torture driver to death

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Newlook Uhuru Park opens to public in December

Newlook Uhuru Park opens to public in December

By Ng'enoh Kipkemoi 1 day ago

Kiambu MCAs up in arms over UDA nominee letters

Kiambu MCAs up in arms over UDA nominee letters

By George Ndung’u 1 day ago

Assemblies to hold joint sittings on mechanical harvesting of tea

Assemblies to hold joint sittings on mechanical harvesting of tea

By Nikko Tanui 1 day ago

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CBK signals expensive loans, hikes lending rate to a 19-month high

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By Dominic Omondi and Brian Ngugi 6 hrs ago

Kenya a major recipient of green funding in Africa

Kenya a major recipient of green funding in Africa

By Dominic Omondi 18 hrs ago

State auditor: NSSF expenses high, irregular

State auditor: NSSF expenses high, irregular

By Brian Ngugi 18 hrs ago

Hit by cash crunch, counties seek to diversify own revenue sources

Hit by cash crunch, counties seek to diversify own revenue sources

By John Shilitsa 18 hrs ago

William Ruto savings drive could cost State up to Sh46bn annually

William Ruto savings drive could cost State up to Sh46bn annually

By Patrick Alushula 18 hrs ago

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Let's twist maize into forest maze, the Riggy G way

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By Peter Kimani 8 hrs ago

Why sleazy characters must be blocked from public service jobs

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By David Wanjala 12 hrs ago

Tackle alcoholism among youth with the seriousness it deserves

Tackle alcoholism among youth with the seriousness it deserves

By Sharon Tanui 18 hrs ago

Yes, we could change our fortunes if we embrace vices as pillars of nation-building

Yes, we could change our fortunes if we embrace vices as pillars of nation-building

By Peter Kimani 18 hrs ago

Jailing of journalists over defamation spells doom for media freedom

Jailing of journalists over defamation spells doom for media freedom

By Demas Kiprono 18 hrs ago

Putin and partial mobilisation

Putin and partial mobilisation

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Premium How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

By Michael Ndonye 6 hrs ago

Parliament should strive to make a difference

Parliament should strive to make a difference

By Alexander Chagema 18 hrs ago

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

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

By Leonard Khafafa 1 day ago

Premium Gachagua blunders at Kasarani embarrassed Kenya and the president

Gachagua blunders at Kasarani embarrassed Kenya and the president

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What is in the MPs in-tray after opening of the 13th parliament?

Nairobi MCAs first assembly kicks off with kicks and blows as Azimio MCA wins speaker seat

Fate of CBC: DP Gachagua meets education stakeholders

As world marks World Heart Day we take you through operating room to witness heart surgery procedure

Raila Odinga asks Interpol to investigate lawyer Paul Gicheru's death

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Supreme Court a threat to democracy, says Azimio team

Azimio questions if top court is serving the purposes for which it was established. They say judges failed to be the pillars of the rule of law as the arbiter of last resort.

By Benjamin Imende 8 hrs ago

Supreme Court a threat to democracy, says Azimio team

William Ruto dangles CDF and Senate Fund to lawmakers

President William Ruto has proposed to Parliament the regularisation of the Constituency Development Fund and the introduction of a Senate fund.

By Allan Mungai 18 hrs ago

Full in-tray awaits MPs as House opens

By Judah Ben-Hur 18 hrs ago

ODM worth hits Sh10b, owed Sh9b by Treasury

By Grace Ng'ang'a 18 hrs ago

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Rugby: Impala Floodlit to return next month after two years

By Washington Onyango 5 mins ago

Rugby: Impala Floodlit to return next month after two years

Chess: Kisumu shines as over 200 qualify for Africa Schools Individual Chess Championship

By Washington Onyango 1 hr ago

Chess: Kisumu shines as over 200 qualify for Africa Schools Individual Chess Championship

Manchester derby can underline United's growth under Ten Hag

By Associated Press 3 hrs ago

Manchester derby can underline United's growth under Ten Hag

Cameroon-born basketball star Joel Embiid becomes United States citizen

By Associated Press 4 hrs ago

Cameroon-born basketball star Joel Embiid becomes United States citizen

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How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

President William Ruto has been sending signals that he is not soft and malleable. From what he has said, we can deduce that he is defining new rules of politics.

By Michael Ndonye 6 hrs ago

How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

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By Michael Ndonye 6 hrs ago

Two Sugoi women who trekked to attend Ruto's swearing-in stranded in Nairobi

Premium Two Sugoi women who trekked to attend Ruto's swearing-in stranded in Nairobi

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Why Kenyan adolescents trust pastors more than doctors

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By Mercy Kahenda 1 day ago

Ruto 100-day priority list to inform agenda as he addresses Parliament

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By Josphat Thiong’o 1 day ago

Food wastage, lack of proper storage hamper war on hunger

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By Nancy Nzau 1 day ago

Man who left his wives 51 years ago, says he has forgiven them for remarrying

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By Benard Lusigi 2 days ago

Signs that President William Ruto will be brutally efficient

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By Kipruto Steve David 2 days ago

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

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By Patrick Vidija and Stephan Wangari 2 days ago

President checks 'passion meter' as loyalists rewarded

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By Jacob Ng’etich 3 days ago

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

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

By Nancy Nzau 3 days ago

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

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By Frankline Sunday 3 days ago

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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

5 days ago

Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

6 days ago

Kisii High School eating competition

Kisii High School eating competition

14 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

18 days ago

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

20 days ago

Preparations for William Ruto's swearing-in

Preparations for William Ruto's swearing-in

23 days ago

Diana Chepkemoi's emotional return to Kenya from Saudi Arabia

Diana Chepkemoi's emotional return to Kenya from Saudi Arabia

24 days ago

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

25 days ago

Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

25 days ago

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

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

25 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 6 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 10 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 10 days ago

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

By Associated Press 11 days ago

Explainer: What to know about the UN General Assembly

By AP 11 days ago

Raila Odinga has not landed a plum job at the UN

By Patrick Vidija 14 days ago

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EXPLAINER: A deep dive into risks for undersea cables, pipes

EXPLAINER: A deep dive into risks for undersea cables, pipes

Gas networks form just part of the globe’s dense mesh of undersea pipes and cables that power economies, keep houses warm and connect billions of people

By AP 6 hrs ago

Lebanon's dwindling rain leaves farmers struggling for water

By AP 7 hrs ago

Lebanon's dwindling rain leaves farmers struggling for water

Study finds that climate change added 10 to Ian's rainfall

By AP 9 hrs ago

Study finds that climate change added 10 to Ian's rainfall

In one tiny German town, nobody worries about energy bills

By AP 9 hrs ago

In one tiny German town, nobody worries about energy bills

Virus kills 100,000 cattle in India, threatens livelihoods

By AP 10 hrs ago

Virus kills 100,000 cattle in India, threatens livelihoods

Hundreds of kids from east Ukraine stranded in Russian camps

Hundreds of kids from east Ukraine stranded in Russian camps

By AP 10 hrs ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Why childlessness is not incompleteness

By Rosa Agutu 1 hr ago

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Health benefits of sleeping naked

By Rosa Agutu 1 day ago

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Why Kenyan adolescents trust pastors more than doctors

By Mercy Kahenda 1 day ago

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Post-abortion care at hospital changes debate on sexual health

By Godfrey Ombogo 2 days ago

Post-abortion care at hospital changes debate on sexual health

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Entertainment

City Hall can be sued for pruning trees, disturbing marabou storks

By Ng'enoh Kipkemoi 3 hrs ago

City Hall can be sued for pruning trees, disturbing marabou storks

Forgive them: Pastor T lays hands on Akorino twins who lied about dating the same woman

By Diana Anyango 5 hrs ago

Forgive them: Pastor T lays hands on Akorino twins who lied about dating the same woman

Amber Ray's ex Zaheer to table bill that seeks to increase tax on cosmetics, wigs

By Diana Anyango 6 hrs ago

Amber Ray's ex Zaheer to table bill that seeks to increase tax on cosmetics, wigs

Abel Mutua announces death of fan who reached out to him moments before his demise

By Diana Anyango 7 hrs ago

Abel Mutua announces death of fan who reached out to him moments before his demise

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Nairobian

City Hall could be sued for cutting down trees

City Hall could be sued for cutting down trees

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 1 hr ago

Film hub offers free training for content creators and musicians

Film hub offers free training for content creators and musicians

By Cheptoek Boyo 2 hrs ago

Man denies killing nephew over 'gorogoro' of maize

Man denies killing nephew over 'gorogoro' of maize

By Mumo Munuve 2 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Premium Dos and don'ts of AI and how to raise milk yields

Dos and don'ts of AI and how to raise milk yields

By Stanley Ongwae 6 hrs ago

Premium Cost-saving tips for every poultry farmer

By John Shilitsa 7 hrs ago

Premium Five parasite control options for your herd

By Dr Joseph Othieno 1 day ago

Premium Eight steps to managing a profitable hatchery

By Dr Watson Messo 2 days ago

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By Dr George Mbakahya 2 days ago

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Evewoman

How to heal from a miscarriage as a couple

How to heal from a miscarriage as a couple

By Esther Muchene 9 hrs ago

Are you tired of your stingy boyfriend?

Are you tired of your stingy boyfriend?

By Esther Muchene 10 hrs ago

Hailey Bieber on claims she 'stole' Justin Bieber from Selena Gomez

Hailey Bieber on claims she 'stole' Justin Bieber from Selena Gomez

By Kirsten Kanja 1 day ago

Regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps on a sunny windowsill

Regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps on a sunny windowsill

By AP 1 day ago

Signs you are into sapiosexual men

Signs you are into sapiosexual men

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago