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State ‘projects’ don’t win every election


Politics

In a race crowded with presidential hopefuls, ‘State projects’, as they are fabled, are a contradiction of sorts, holding undue advantage and disadvantage at the same time. They enjoy the support of the government of the day, complete with the infamous State ma...
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By Brian Otieno | 12 minutes ago

State ‘projects’ don’t win every election
Berlin Marathon: Bekele fails to break Kipchoge’s record as Ethiopian women dominate
Athletics
Berlin Marathon: Bekele fails to break Kipchoge’s record as Ethiopian women dominate

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Lack of contraceptives linked to increased maternal deaths
Health & Science
Lack of contraceptives linked to increased maternal deaths

By Jael Mboga | 41 minutes ago
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NATIONAL
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KQ admits aircraft’s loss of communication over Germany
National

By Winfrey Owino | 3 hours ago
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Day Moi sat in church until night and never spoke a word

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Day Moi sat in church until night and never spoke a word
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Nairobi ‘boda boda’ chaos leaves rider killed, officer injured

Nairobi downtown yesterday turned into a battle zone which left a boda boda rider dead and a police officer fighting for his life

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Nairobi ‘boda boda’ chaos leaves rider killed, officer injured

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Judge revokes bond for murder suspect who absconded court for five years

By Robert Amalemba | 23 hours ago

Man escapes 50-year jail term over defilement after appeal

By Daniel Chege | 23 hours ago

Modern toilets, free sanitary pads help keep girls in school

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BUSINESS

Taxes, incentives have big role in environmental sustainability

OPINION

Governments are deploying different legislative, policy tools to encourage investment in products, activities that are deemed environmental friendly..

By Robert Maina | 13 hours ago

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BUSINESS

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OPINION
Simulation is the way to go in training medics

By Michael Kiptoo | 13 hours ago

Simulation is the way to go in training medics
On high fuel prices, Aden Duale and fellow MPs are untruthful

By Mike Nyagwoka | 13 hours ago

On high fuel prices, Aden Duale and fellow MPs are untruthful
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A five-point formula towards more efficient health system
Tame scammers to stop free-fall into abyss of rot

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Our current obsession with the scarecrow is frightening

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We must avoid partisan voter registration based on profiling

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POLITICS

Uphill task for second-term county chiefs eyeing MP seats

Given their financial muscle, the governors would easily win, but their opponents are not taking any chances.

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POLITICS

Bunge Chronicles: Aden Duale wishes the internet forgot

Aden Duale has a Bill that seeks to clean up the internet, ridding it of adult content, and which would, in effect, enforce morality.

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Uhuru must prepare Kenyans for three transitions, his real legacies

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Book with legends signatures is unveiled

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The Art of the sale: 'Mtumba man' draws fans with clowning

The Art of the sale: 'Mtumba man' draws fans with clowning

Mayau likes to call himself a dream-chaser. His social media pages, which have garnered tens of thousands of followers over the last few weeks.

By Kirsten Kanja | 1 hour ago
Uphill task for second-term county chiefs eyeing MP seats
Uphill task for second-term county chiefs eyeing MP seats

Given their financial muscle, the governors would easily win, but their opponents are not taking any chances.

By John Shilitsa and Harold Odhiambo | 2 hours ago

State ‘projects’ don’t win every election

State ‘projects’ don’t win every election

State ‘projects’ don’t win every election

Projects have a head start in a costly presidential race but choosing a successor implies the incumbent may have done wrongs they want cover up.

By Brian Otieno | 12 minutes ago
Our current obsession with the scarecrow is frightening
Our current obsession with the scarecrow is frightening

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WORLD
Taliban issues 11 tough rules for media organisations in new censor plot

By Agencies | 1 day ago

Taliban issues 11 tough rules for media organisations in new censor plot
Britain's non-recognition of Africa-administered vaccines regrettable - AU

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FACT CHECK

Factbox: Deadly U.S. passenger train crashes in recent years

Factbox: Deadly U.S. passenger train crashes in recent years

At least three people died on Saturday after an Amtrak passenger train derailed in north-central Montana

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‘It’s untrue Nakuru doctor’s wife wanted to fly abroad and leave family behind’

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By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Why fuel lands in Kenya at Sh60 but is being sold at over Sh130

By Winfrey Owino | 9 days ago

The best vaccine is that which is readily available, experts tell hesitant Kenyans

By Mercy Kahenda | 11 days ago

Lack of contraceptives linked to increased maternal deaths
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HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 20 hours ago
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NUTRITION & WELLNESS

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Court throws out laws limiting top jobs to doctors
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Daniel Craig bids farewell to James Bond

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Daniel Craig bids farewell to James Bond
Elon Musk says he and musician girlfriend Grimes are 'semi-separated'

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THE NAIROBIAN
Churches knee-deep in betting activities

Churches knee-deep in betting activities

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 32 minutes ago
Government should ban alcohol, lodgings in estates
Government should ban alcohol, lodgings in estates

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Actress Wilbroda: Fake friends destroyed my life

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Postmortem on dead chicken is witchcraft!
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FARM KENYA
Tana Delta restoration project targets farmers

Tana Delta restoration project targets farmers

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By Isaiah Gwengi | 2 hours ago
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EVE WOMAN
‘I still care about him’ says woman whose husband left for 47 years

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‘I still care about him’ says woman whose husband left for 47 years
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Easy recipe: Roasted eggplant and chicken dish
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THE NAIROBIAN
Churches knee-deep in betting activities

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Churches knee-deep in betting activities
Government should ban alcohol, lodgings in estates

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Government should ban alcohol, lodgings in estates
Actress Wilbroda: Fake friends destroyed my life

By Cheptoek Boyo | 18 hours ago

Actress Wilbroda: Fake friends destroyed my life
Postmortem on dead chicken is witchcraft!

By Bernard Lusigi | 21 hours ago

Postmortem on dead chicken is witchcraft!
Ten types of annoying passengers to avoid

By David Odongo | 22 hours ago

Ten types of annoying passengers to avoid
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FARM KENYA
Tana Delta restoration project targets farmers

By Caroline Chebet | 1 hour ago

Tana Delta restoration project targets farmers
Why you should not wash eggs

By Jael Mboga | 2 hours ago

Why you should not wash eggs
Why the price of Omena has shot up

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By Jennifer Anyango | 2 hours ago

Smallholder farmers to benefit from soil testing service
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