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Rachel Ruto's heartfelt letter to President Ruto as his reign takes shape

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Rachel Ruto's heartfelt letter to President Ruto as his reign takes shape

Rachel Ruto's heartfelt letter to President Ruto as his reign takes shape

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Police officers win case over ranks and salaries

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By Michael Ndonye

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By Dominic Omondi and Brian Ngugi

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Kenyan celebrity kids: To post or not to post

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Moya David opens up on his journey to fame

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In one tiny German town, nobody worries about energy bills

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In one tiny German town, nobody worries about energy bills

Virus kills 100,000 cattle in India, threatens livelihoods

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Virus kills 100,000 cattle in India, threatens livelihoods

Hundreds of kids from east Ukraine stranded in Russian camps

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Hundreds of kids from east Ukraine stranded in Russian camps

Rachel Ruto's heartfelt letter to President Ruto as his reign takes shape

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Rachel Ruto's heartfelt letter to President Ruto as his reign takes shape

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

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

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

Everlyne Chepkemei and Eunice Tabuut who are vegetable vendors in Ruto’s backyard arrived in the city on September 12, 2022, after taking the treacherous journey starting on September 9 at 4am.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 16 hrs ago

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

Nairobi County to dispose 236 bodies from public morgues

Nairobi County to dispose 236 bodies from public morgues

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 20 hrs ago

Food wastage, lack of proper storage hamper war on hunger

Premium Food wastage, lack of proper storage hamper war on hunger

By Nancy Nzau 22 hrs ago

Uproar after alleged police officers torture driver to death

Uproar after alleged police officers torture driver to death

By Kennedy Gachuhi 22 hrs ago

Newlook Uhuru Park opens to public in December

Newlook Uhuru Park opens to public in December

By Ng'enoh Kipkemoi 22 hrs ago

Bizarre scene as scores of cow udders are dumped on highway

Bizarre scene as scores of cow udders are dumped on highway

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Natembeya warns county employees against corruption

Natembeya warns county employees against corruption

By Obare Osinde 1 day ago

City ward reps read mischief as clerk locks out speaker hopefuls

City ward reps read mischief as clerk locks out speaker hopefuls

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh 1 day ago

13 Azimio-allied ward reps fail to take oath of office

13 Azimio-allied ward reps fail to take oath of office

By Julius Chepkwony and Michael Saitoti 1 day ago

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Business

Kenya a major recipient of green funding in Africa

Kenya a major recipient of green funding in Africa

By Dominic Omondi 8 hrs ago

State auditor: NSSF expenses high, irregular

State auditor: NSSF expenses high, irregular

By Brian Ngugi 8 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 8 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 8 hrs ago

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

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By Dominic Omondi and Brian Ngugi 8 hrs ago

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Why sleazy characters must be blocked from public service jobs

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By David Wanjala 2 hrs ago

Tackle alcoholism among youth with the seriousness it deserves

Tackle alcoholism among youth with the seriousness it deserves

By Sharon Tanui 8 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 8 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 8 hrs ago

Phosphate Diplomacy: Africa has a solution to global food security

Phosphate Diplomacy: Africa has a solution to global food security

By Paul Kurgat 18 hrs ago

The benefits of the system

The benefits of the system

By Harry 1 day ago

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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 8 hrs ago

Parliament should strive to make a difference

Parliament should strive to make a difference

By Alexander Chagema 8 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

By Macharia Munene 4 days ago

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Videos

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

Reworked ministries: How President William Ruto reorganised ministries

Who are the new faces in President William Ruto's cabinet?

The integrity question: A section of cabinet nominees on the spot over court cases

Long serving police officer Japheth Koome set to be new IG as Mutyambai bows out

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Politics

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 8 hrs ago

William Ruto dangles CDF and Senate Fund to lawmakers

Full in-tray awaits MPs as House opens

The first task will be vetting of nominees to the Cabinet by Committee on Appointments. Speaker to rule on who is the majority between Azimio and Kenya Kwanza in the House.

By Judah Ben-Hur 8 hrs ago

ODM worth hits Sh10b, owed Sh9b by Treasury

By Grace Ng'ang'a 8 hrs ago

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President Ruto reorganises ministries to deliver his campaign promises

By Josphat Thiong’o 23 hrs ago

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FIBA Africa Zone Five women's basketball: Equity bundled out of Zone Five tourney

By Ernest Ndunda 1 hr ago

FIBA Africa Zone Five women's basketball: Equity bundled out of Zone Five tourney

FKF Transition Committee highlights its achievements in office

By Ochieng Oyugi 9 hrs ago

FKF Transition Committee highlights its achievements in office

35 year-old Ex-Chelsea midfielder Ramires retires from football

By Xinhua 13 hrs ago

35 year-old Ex-Chelsea midfielder Ramires retires from football

Arsenal's Smith Rowe has groin surgery, out until December

By Associated Press 14 hrs ago

Arsenal's Smith Rowe has groin surgery, out until December

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ICC to close lawyer Paul Gicheru's file upon death confirmation

ICC to close lawyer Paul Gicheru's file upon death confirmation

The Hague-based court reveals it’s in close contact with Kenyan officials. Following the notification of death, the verdict that was near will abort.

By Kamau Muthoni 8 hrs ago

ICC to close lawyer Paul Gicheru's file upon death confirmation

Premium ICC to close lawyer Paul Gicheru's file upon death confirmation

By Kamau Muthoni 8 hrs ago

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

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

By Peter Kimani 8 hrs ago

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

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

By Michael Ndonye 8 hrs ago

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

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

By Dominic Omondi and Brian Ngugi 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 16 hrs ago

Why Kenyan adolescents trust pastors more than doctors

Premium Why Kenyan adolescents trust pastors more than doctors

By Mercy Kahenda 17 hrs ago

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

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

By Josphat Thiong’o 18 hrs ago

Food wastage, lack of proper storage hamper war on hunger

Premium Food wastage, lack of proper storage hamper war on hunger

By Nancy Nzau 22 hrs ago

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

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

By Benard Lusigi 1 day ago

Signs that President William Ruto will be brutally efficient

Premium Signs that President William Ruto will be brutally efficient

By Kipruto Steve David 1 day 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

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Picture Power

Five-storey building collapses in Kiambu

Five-storey building collapses in Kiambu

3 days ago

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

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

4 days ago

Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

5 days ago

Kisii High School eating competition

Kisii High School eating competition

13 days ago

William Ruto swearing-in ceremony

William Ruto swearing-in ceremony

15 days ago

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

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

17 days ago

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

19 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

23 days ago

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

24 days ago

Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

24 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 9 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 9 days ago

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

By Associated Press 10 days ago

Explainer: What to know about the UN General Assembly

By AP 10 days ago

Raila Odinga has not landed a plum job at the UN

By Patrick Vidija 14 days ago

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World

In one tiny German town, nobody worries about energy bills

In one tiny German town, nobody worries about energy bills

Located about an hour and a half south of Berlin, this modest but well-kept village has been energy self-sufficient for more than a decade.

By AP 33 mins ago

Virus kills 100,000 cattle in India, threatens livelihoods

By AP 44 mins ago

Virus kills 100,000 cattle in India, threatens livelihoods

Hundreds of kids from east Ukraine stranded in Russian camps

By AP 1 hr ago

Hundreds of kids from east Ukraine stranded in Russian camps

Institutional strengths emerge in China's fight against COVID-19, economic slowdown

By Xinhua 1 hr ago

Institutional strengths emerge in China's fight against COVID-19, economic slowdown

Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, death certificate says

By Associated Press 11 hrs ago

Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, death certificate says

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

By AP 21 hrs ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Health benefits of sleeping naked

By Rosa Agutu 17 hrs ago

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Why Kenyan adolescents trust pastors more than doctors

By Mercy Kahenda 17 hrs ago

Premium Why Kenyan adolescents trust pastors more than doctors

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

Myths and traditions hindering the uptake of contraceptives

By Martin Ndiema 2 days ago

Myths and traditions hindering the uptake of contraceptives

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Entertainment

Kenyan celebrity kids: To post or not to post

By Fay Ngina 1 hr ago

Premium Kenyan celebrity kids: To post or not to post

Moya David opens up on his journey to fame

By Boniface Mithika 12 hrs ago

Premium Moya David opens up on his journey to fame

Exclusive: Nonini speaks about late brother, releases jam

By Stevens Muendo 16 hrs ago

Exclusive: Nonini speaks about late brother, releases jam

Movie review: The Woman King

By Judah Ben-Hur 20 hrs ago

Movie review: The Woman King

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Nairobian

Premium The secret of thriving business in Eastleigh

The secret of thriving business in Eastleigh

By The Nairobian Reporter 13 hrs ago

Ten types of husbands: Which one did you marry?

Premium Ten types of husbands: Which one did you marry?

By Collins Osanya 15 hrs ago

Where morning after pills sell like hot cakes

Premium Where morning after pills sell like hot cakes

By James Mwangi 18 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Premium Five parasite control options for your herd

Five parasite control options for your herd

By Dr Joseph Othieno 21 hrs ago

Premium Eight steps to managing a profitable hatchery

By Dr Watson Messo 1 day ago

Premium Five ways to control pests in your garden

By Dr George Mbakahya 1 day ago

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

By Kelvin Ogega 3 days ago

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By Kelvin Ogega 3 days ago

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Evewoman

Are you tired of your stingy boyfriend?

Are you tired of your stingy boyfriend?

By Esther Muchene 1 hr 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 15 hrs ago

Regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps on a sunny windowsill

Regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps on a sunny windowsill

By AP 20 hrs ago

Signs you are into sapiosexual men

Signs you are into sapiosexual men

By Esther Muchene 21 hrs ago

What your butt shape says about you

What your butt shape says about you

By Esther Muchene 22 hrs ago