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Why Azimio big shots called off Jamhuri Day parallel rally

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Why Azimio big shots called off Jamhuri Day parallel rally

Azimio la Umoja, at a press conference held in Nairobi, said it had called off its parallel fete.

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How the Hustler fund exposed the realities of Kenya's two cities

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How the Hustler fund exposed the realities of Kenya's two cities

Ronaldo, Portugal looks to end Morocco's World Cup run

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Ronaldo, Portugal looks to end Morocco's World Cup run

Cherera, Nyang'aya, Wanderi and Masit to be investigated individually, Muchelule says

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Cherera, Nyang'aya, Wanderi and Masit to be investigated individually, Muchelule says

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ODM loses Kakamega MCA seat to KANU

Rashid Rocky Omwendo, the MCA for Nucleus Mumias North Ward in Kakamega County, has lost the seat.

By John Shilitsa 4 hrs ago

ODM loses Kakamega MCA seat to KANU

Brian Achieng wins South Gem by-election

Brian Achieng wins South Gem by-election

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NCIC holds public forums to promote post-election healing

NCIC holds public forums to promote post-election healing

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Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region

Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region

By John Shilitsa 17 hrs ago

County Commissioner: Mandera police Interrogating driver of carjacked vehicle

County Commissioner: Mandera police Interrogating driver of carjacked vehicle

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Jail term for man who defiled minor reduced

Jail term for man who defiled minor reduced

By Lynn Kolongei 22 hrs ago

Police to investigate video of Kitengela bar owner threatening female employee

Police to investigate video of Kitengela bar owner threatening female employee

By Winfrey Owino 23 hrs ago

Nakuru county sets up committee to audit pending bills

Nakuru county sets up committee to audit pending bills

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Egerton University's VC, eight council members jailed for 30 days

Egerton University's VC, eight council members jailed for 30 days

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Kenyans borrow Sh6 billion from Hustler Fund

Kenyans borrow Sh6 billion from Hustler Fund

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Russian-Ukraine war proves world dependence on fossil fuel

Russian-Ukraine war proves world dependence on fossil fuel

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Land scarcity, huge population halt Kisii town's expansion

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'Slaving' seamen want State to give council teeth

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Tackling inequality key to Kenya's transition to Upper Middle-Income status

Tackling inequality key to Kenya's transition to Upper Middle-Income status

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Kenya does not need to be fragmented into more ethnic counties

Kenya does not need to be fragmented into more ethnic counties

By Githieya Kimari 18 hrs ago

There is a worrying nexus between malnutrition and TB infections

There is a worrying nexus between malnutrition and TB infections

By James Marcomic and Vallerian Karani 1 day ago

We must walk hand in hand to eradicate gender-based violence

We must walk hand in hand to eradicate gender-based violence

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MPs' vetting of Cabinet secretaries was a charade, waste of time

MPs' vetting of Cabinet secretaries was a charade, waste of time

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We need greater cooperation between different cadres of engineers

We need greater cooperation between different cadres of engineers

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How the Hustler fund exposed the realities of Kenya's two cities

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Why it is too early to hold protests against Ruto's government

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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says police will not interfere with Raila's planned rallies

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says police will not interfere with Raila's planned rallies

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Meet the person behind the name, St. Charles Lwanga

Second motion seeking to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza tabled

Second motion seeking to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza tabled

Raila Odinga and President William Ruto engage in a Twitter spat over August 9th poll results

Raila Odinga and President William Ruto engage in a Twitter spat over August 9th poll results

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President Ruto dismisses opposition leader Raila Odinga's call for mass action across the country

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Why Uhuru will never look back after painful loss of the mountain

Uhuru Kenyatta's devastation is said to be so great that he rarely engages politicians outside of a small circle.

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Why Uhuru will never look back after painful loss of the mountain

Ruto aplogises to Atwoli over harsh campaign period remarks

President William Ruto has apologised to Francis Atwoli over harsh remarks made about him during the campaign period.

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Governor Sakaja's CECs sworn in after unanimous approval by assembly

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 23 hrs ago

Kingi tells Kilifi governor to keep off Azimio rallies

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Ronaldo, Portugal looks to end Morocco's World Cup run

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Ronaldo, Portugal looks to end Morocco's World Cup run

Glazer family have not taken semi-annual dividend from Utd- a move that could pave way to buyout

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Glazer family have not taken semi-annual dividend from Utd- a move that could pave way to buyout

Top athletes to lead anti-doping campaign at inaugural Iten race

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Top athletes to lead anti-doping campaign at inaugural Iten race

Morocco's Coach: We want to fly Africa's flag high just like Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon- we are here to represent Africa

By Standard Sports 9 hrs ago

Morocco's Coach: We want to fly Africa's flag high just like Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon- we are here to represent Africa

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Why Uhuru will never look back after painful loss of the mountain

Why Uhuru will never look back after painful loss of the mountain

Uhuru Kenyatta's devastation is said to be so great that he rarely engages politicians outside of a small circle.

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Why Uhuru will never look back after painful loss of the mountain

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Savannah Cement ups rivalry with Sh37b Kitui clinker plant

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Stanley Githunguri: The life and times of Kiambu MP and controversial billionaire

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Why Azimio big shots called off Jamhuri Day parallel rally

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By Harold Odhiambo and Edwin Nyarangi 8 hrs ago

Day Kenyatta almost fainted after seeing loads of cash

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Why women never got pension and house allowance

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Suzanne Silantoi; 29-year-old Nairobi CEC nominee worth Sh36 million

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Why able men fled from Kiambu to Rift Valley in 1917

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Raila takes his crusade to the people in big political gamble

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Fans’ wild World Cup fashion in Qatar

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Hustler Fund launch at Green Park stage

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Grade 5 pupil helps mum move around Kisumu

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Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

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Fire razes down a section of Gikomba market

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Thanksgiving 2022 at Standard Group headquarters

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US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman pays courtesy visit to Standard Group offices

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Kasarani building collapse

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Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo

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Why Morocco is called MAR and not MOR in World Cup broadcast

Morocco is an English name of the north African country, while Maroc is the original French name for the nation.

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Why Morocco is called MAR and not MOR in World Cup broadcast

Sh1.2 billion reward: Profiles of the three terrorists wanted by US

The US, through Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is offering a reward of up to $10 million (Sh1.2 billion) for information leading to the arrest of any of them.

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EXPLAINER: Why South Africa's president might lose his job

President Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing, saying the stolen money was proceeds from the sale of animals at his farm

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Eastern African legislators urge gov'ts to increase agriculture budget to combat hunger

Eastern African legislators urge gov'ts to increase agriculture budget to combat hunger

Legislators from eastern African parliaments have called on regional governments to allocate more funding to agriculture and livestock farming in order to address food insecurity.

By Xinhua 6 hrs ago

Uganda receives 1,200 doses of Ebola trial vaccine

By Xinhua 6 hrs ago

Uganda receives 1,200 doses of Ebola trial vaccine

How senators 'defied political gravity' on same-sex marriage

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How senators 'defied political gravity' on same-sex marriage

Griner swap wasn't what US hoped for, but what it could get

By AP 7 hrs ago

Griner swap wasn't what US hoped for, but what it could get

Officials predict more arrests over German far-right plot

By AP 18 hrs ago

Officials predict more arrests over German far-right plot

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

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MTRH feted for best healthcare practices

By Peter Ochieng 3 hrs ago

MTRH feted for best healthcare practices

China begins implementing relaxed anti-COVID-19 measures

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China begins implementing relaxed anti-COVID-19 measures

Malaria-related deaths increase in Kenya

By Brian Okoth 1 day ago

Malaria-related deaths increase in Kenya

John Kerry: Climate talks should have done more on pollution cuts

By AP 1 day ago

John Kerry: Climate talks should have done more on pollution cuts

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Foi Wambui, coming of age

By Stevens Muendo 11 hrs ago

Foi Wambui, coming of age

Hail the Queens: Kenya's best upcoming female rappers

By Boniface Mithika 11 hrs ago

Hail the Queens: Kenya's best upcoming female rappers

Movie review: Everything Everywhere All at Once

By Winnie Makena 1 day ago

Movie review: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Nadia Mukami announces break up with Arrow Bwoy

By Diana Anyango 1 day ago

Nadia Mukami announces break up with Arrow Bwoy

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Help! Hotel owners in distress as rats invade city businesses

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Sex worker gangs in Kakamega attack, rob clients in midnight raids

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By The Nairobian Reporter 7 hrs ago

Man lands in court for threatening to chop off his neighbour's head

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Farm Kenya

Why you should try superior goat Milk

Why you should try superior goat Milk

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Water harvesting technology from house roofs to water pans

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Ways you can take care of your skin during the festive season

Ways you can take care of your skin during the festive season

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Day-to-day things people often forget in December

Day-to-day things people often forget in December

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How to make your man propose this festive season

How to make your man propose this festive season

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Sexting by adolescents is fraught with risk

Sexting by adolescents is fraught with risk

By Dr Alfred Murage 11 hrs ago

Do you keep secrets from your partner?

Do you keep secrets from your partner?

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