Why Uhuru-Raila parties Bill cuts both ways

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Political parties seeking to join Azimio la Umoja are staring at a nomination nightmare after MPs passed the Bill allowing for joint nominations in all elective seats. The
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By Moses Nyamori | 4 hours ago

Why Uhuru-Raila parties Bill cuts both ways

Battle over controversial law moves to Senate on Tuesday

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Battle over controversial law moves to Senate on Tuesday

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Ruto 'daydreaming' I've accepted him, Atwoli says

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Ruto 'daydreaming' I've accepted him, Atwoli says

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Boost for OKA as Speaker Justin Muturi joins in election bid

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Kipevu Oil Terminal to lower cost of oil, says Uhuru

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New Sh40b jetty to ease importation of petroleum

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Truck drivers at Kenya-Uganda border on strike over Covid-19 tests

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Truck drivers at Kenya-Uganda border on strike over Covid-19 tests

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NATIONAL

Boost for OKA as Speaker Justin Muturi joins in election bid

Boost for OKA as Speaker Justin Muturi joins in election bid

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 4 hours ago

Kipevu Oil Terminal to lower cost of oil, says Uhuru

Kipevu Oil Terminal to lower cost of oil, says Uhuru

By Philip Mwakio | 4 hours ago

New Sh40b jetty to ease importation of petroleum

New Sh40b jetty to ease importation of petroleum

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Truck drivers at Kenya-Uganda border on strike over Covid-19 tests

Truck drivers at Kenya-Uganda border on strike over Covid-19 tests

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Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi agrees to head Raila team

Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi agrees to head Raila team

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Seven killed after row over grazing rights in Meru takes nasty turn

At least seven people were killed over grazing land conflict in Tigania East, Meru County on Wednesday night.

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Seven killed after row over grazing rights in Meru takes nasty turn

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Blood shortage in Nairobi after students take holiday break

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Killing, maiming of cows that shocked Rift Valley

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Governor Lee Kinyanjui’s meeting with rival Kinuthia Mbugua sparks heated debate

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Police officer accused of shooting his senior found fit to face murder charge

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Rice farmers utilise tides to boost yield

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Calls on Uhuru to end land dispute as victims buried

By Lynn Kolongei | 4 hours ago

Governors’ fears on low vaccine uptake, drought in arid regions

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Man who cut his mother with a panga over lack of parental love surrenders to police

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Father arrested over the murder of his two daughters

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How old age collapsed Sh23m project to boost extension services in Nyeri

By Lydiah Nyawira | 11 hours ago

Job advert by international firm warns candidates about Nairobi pickpockets, burglars

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Uhuru puts a stop to Mukuru evictions

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BUSINESS

World food prices hit 10-year high on harvest setbacks

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World food prices jumped 28 per cent last year to their highest level in a decade and hopes for a return to more stable market conditions this year.

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Kakuzi braces for dip in earnings amid low exports

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Agricultural firm Kakuzi expects its earnings for the full year ended December 2021 to fall to levels seen at least six years ago. .

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President Kenyatta inspects Sh40 billion new Kipevu Oil Terminal

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KTDA to transport tea to Mombasa via SGR

NEWS

By Peter Theuri | 13 hours ago

KPA readies to complete second oil terminal

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Lee Mwiti Mukunga | 19 hours ago

Car & General quadruples dividend payout as profits rise

NEWS

By Patrick Alushula | 19 hours ago

KenGen ramps up plans to build solar panel production plant

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By Macharia Kamau | 19 hours ago

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OPINION

Yi’s visit should yield win-win co-operation

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Yi’s visit should yield win-win co-operation

Battle over parties’ Bill and twisted history of pre-election amendments

By Demas Kiprono | 4 hours ago

Battle over parties’ Bill and twisted history of pre-election amendments

Ideas, not cash handouts, should influence our voting

By Moses Omulanya | 4 hours ago

Ideas, not cash handouts, should influence our voting

Let's embrace renewable energy to reduce degradation of forests

By Caroline Kibii | 4 hours ago

Let's embrace renewable energy to reduce degradation of forests

Should Europe return Africa’s artifacts?

By Nyokabi Ng’ang’a | 12 hours ago

Should Europe return Africa’s artifacts?

CARTOONS

Not another Crimea

Not another Crimea

By Harrison Muriuki | 13 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Michael Ndonye | 4 hours ago

Mudavadi unlikely to be Ruto’s running mate if he joins UDA

By Peter Kimani | 4 hours ago

Folks at KFC are forced to eat ‘kiwaru’

By Peter Kimani | 4 hours ago

Why Machakos Governor Alfie Mutua prefers to weep louder than the bereaved

Rotational leadership is not a bad idea in counties after all

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POLITICS

Big boost as Muturi joins OKA ahead of poll

The Speaker plans to hit the ground running once he completes therapy and doctors declare him fit.

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POLITICS

Ruto team whipped as MPs set new law for creation of coalitions

The decision by the House to allow electronic voting hastened the rejection of the amendment, paving the way for Azimio La Umoja Movement to

By Moses Nyamori | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

You're selfish: Wamalwa, DP Ruto allies in war of words

By Obare Osinde | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

Ngirici’s Raila birthday post: A hidden message?

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POLITICS

Lawmakers pass Political Parties Amendment Bill

The Bill seeks to allow candidates to run on either coalition party tickets or individual parties, among other provisions.

By Jael Mboga | 21 hours ago

By Jael Mboga | 21 hours ago

A look at the intrigues that explain the scramble for the Western Kenya voting bloc

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A look at the intrigues that explain the scramble for the Western Kenya voting bloc

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Ruto concludes his tour of the Western region by wooing Mudavadi & Wetangula to join forces with him

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OKA receives major boost after Speaker Justin Muturi pledges his support for the alliance

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National Assembly approves the Political Parties Amendment bill despite a fight from DP Ruto allies

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SPORTS

Davis Cup set to kick off Kenya Polo season

By Ben Ahenda | 4 hours ago

Davis Cup set to kick off Kenya Polo season

Excitement as ICEA Lion Golf Series resumes tomorrow

By Maarufu Mohamed | 4 hours ago

Excitement as ICEA Lion Golf Series resumes tomorrow

Kibai and Chelangat to battle for disability award in Kakamega

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Kibai and Chelangat to battle for disability award in Kakamega

Ibrahim Shikanda parts ways with Nzoia Sugar

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Ibrahim Shikanda parts ways with Nzoia Sugar

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

KQ pilots push for overhaul of airline's board and management

KQ pilots push for overhaul of airline's board and management

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Mudavadi unlikely to be Ruto’s running mate if he joins UDA

Mudavadi unlikely to be Ruto’s running mate if he joins UDA

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Why Uhuru-Raila parties Bill cuts both ways

Why Uhuru-Raila parties Bill cuts both ways

Why Uhuru-Raila parties Bill cuts both ways

Political parties seeking to join Azimio la Umoja are staring at a nomination nightmare after MPs passed the Bill allowing for joint nominations.

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Ask Mudavadi to work with me, Ruto tells voters

Ask Mudavadi to work with me, Ruto tells voters

By Brian Kisanji | 4 hours ago

"God is the fakest news of all" - Richard Leakey’s last interview

"God is the fakest news of all" - Richard Leakey’s last interview

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PICTURE POWER

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

01 ^st January 2022

Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

31 ^st December 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

31 ^st December 2021

Prominent personalities who died in 2021

Prominent personalities who died in 2021

29 ^th December 2021

Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

17 ^th December 2021

Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

16 ^th December 2021

Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

12 ^th December 2021

The fury of women

The fury of women

11 ^th December 2021

Raila's big day: Azimio la Umoja convention, Kasarani

Raila's big day: Azimio la Umoja convention, Kasarani

10 ^th December 2021

Mwingi tragedy bus retrieval

Mwingi tragedy bus retrieval

05 ^th December 2021

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WORLD

Tanzania Speaker resigns after country's borrowing remarks

By Jael Mboga | 10 hours ago

Tanzania Speaker resigns after country's borrowing remarks

Billionaire Richard Branson says recovering from 'mild' case of Covid

By Reuters | 14 hours ago

Billionaire Richard Branson says recovering from 'mild' case of Covid

Five ex- Guatemalan paramilitaries stand trial for civil war, rape of 36 women

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

Five ex- Guatemalan paramilitaries stand trial for civil war, rape of 36 women

12 killed in early-morning Philadelphia apartment fire

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

12 killed in early-morning Philadelphia apartment fire

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FACT CHECK

Charles Njonjo did not formally get the title ‘Sir’

Charles Njonjo did not formally get the title ‘Sir’

Charles Njonjo served as Kenya’s first indigenous Attorney-General between 1963 and 1979.

By Brian Okoth | 2 days ago

From cremation to green burials to aquamation: Why the quiet exit

By Daniel Wesangula | 3 days ago

Charles Mugane Njonjo – profile

By Amos Mabinda | 4 days ago

Charles Njonjo’s most famous quotes

By Amos Mabinda | 4 days ago

No burial or cremation: What happened to Desmond Tutu’s body

By Sara Okuoro | 4 days ago

Factcheck: Did Wangui Ngirici meet Ida Odinga today?

By Brian Okoth | 8 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kenya Covid-19 cases up by 2,336

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 9 hours ago

Alarm over rise in Covid-19 hospital admissions

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

Covid-19: Kenya's positivity rate now at 25.6pc

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Doctor wants 'discriminatory' maternity leave quashed

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Artistes to watch out for in 2022

By Boniface Mithika | 7 hours ago

Artistes to watch out for in 2022

Entertainment trends taking Kenya by a storm

By Boniface Mithika | 9 hours ago

Entertainment trends taking Kenya by a storm

Nadia Mukami gets emotional responding to Jalang'o’s pregnancy claims

By Fay Ngina | 12 hours ago

Nadia Mukami gets emotional responding to Jalang'o’s pregnancy claims

Miracle Baby: This is what happened to Sailors Gang

By Davis Muli | 13 hours ago

Miracle Baby: This is what happened to Sailors Gang

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THE NAIROBIAN

He’s busy smoking weed, should I dump him?

He’s busy smoking weed, should I dump him?

By Ted Malanda | 12 hours ago

A day in the life of a cheater

A day in the life of a cheater

By Vivian Namayi | 14 hours ago

'Love doctor' promises women fireworks in the bedroom

'Love doctor' promises women fireworks in the bedroom

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 17 hours ago

We don’t just decide to be single moms

We don’t just decide to be single moms

NEWS

By Nancy Nzau | 18 hours ago

Happy New Year folks! Tupige sherehe

Happy New Year folks! Tupige sherehe

RETROSEXUAL

By Brian Guserwa | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

A cheaper higher yielding Pishori-like rice variety, Komboka

A cheaper higher yielding Pishori-like rice variety, Komboka

By Jennifer Anyango | 13 hours ago

Agribusiness ideas to bet on in the New Year

By Gardy Chacha | 1 day ago

Peach Fruit: Tantalising with a delicate aroma

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Easy recipe: Rich Kenyan beef stew

By Chef Ali Mandhry | 17 hours ago

Easy recipe: Rich Kenyan beef stew

Did you know couples can now choose sex of baby at conception?

By Rosa Agutu | 18 hours ago

Did you know couples can now choose sex of baby at conception?

Nothing embarrassing about a man shaving his pregnant wife

By James Omoro | 18 hours ago

Nothing embarrassing about a man shaving his pregnant wife

Reasons more Kenyan women are choosing to be on ‘top’

By Nancy Nzau | 18 hours ago

Reasons more Kenyan women are choosing to be on ‘top’

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