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Big gamble for President William Ruto in PSs choices

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Big gamble for President William Ruto in PSs choices

Among the 51 nominees are former legislators, as well as Kenya Kwanza loyalists and some PSs who served in the Jubilee government, are making a comeback.

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Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years

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Milk fever signs and treatment, a threat to dairy business

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Alvarez inspires Man City Champions League win in absence of Haaland

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Alvarez inspires Man City Champions League win in absence of Haaland

Mbappe scores memorable goal as PSG win 2-1 at already eliminated Juventus

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Mbappe scores memorable goal as PSG win 2-1 at already eliminated Juventus

Sterling ends goal drought, Chelsea beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-1

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Sterling ends goal drought, Chelsea beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-1

Giroud helps AC Milan return to last 16 for 1st time in 9 years thanks to 4-0 win over Salzburg

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Giroud helps AC Milan return to last 16 for 1st time in 9 years thanks to 4-0 win over Salzburg

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Test your news knowledge with our weekly quiz

Attention, all House of the dragon fans!

By Grace Gikonyo 2 days ago

Attention, all House of the dragon fans!

Formula 1 Quiz: Are you team Hamilton or team Verstappen?

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Formula 1 Quiz: Are you team Hamilton or team Verstappen?

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Traders seek to seal Djibouti miraa market deal after trial

Unlike Somalia, Djibouti buyers prefer contracts of up to five years with guaranteed quantities and quality, with specific demands such as the length of twigs.

By Wainaina Ndung’u 2 hrs ago

Traders seek to seal Djibouti miraa market deal after trial

State to buy Sh350m livestock in drought-hit areas

State to buy Sh350m livestock in drought-hit areas

By Peterson Githaiga 2 hrs ago

Three people kidnapped by suspected Al-Shabaab militants rescued

Three people kidnapped by suspected Al-Shabaab militants rescued

By Ibrahim Adan Ali 3 hrs ago

Former Kwale administrator fails to testify in Gachanja land case

Former Kwale administrator fails to testify in Gachanja land case

By Kelvin Karani 7 hrs ago

Don't waste public resources, Taita-Taveta bishop warns public servants

Don't waste public resources, Taita-Taveta bishop warns public servants

By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 hrs ago

Groups donate Sh6m fishing gear in fresh plan to empower women

Groups donate Sh6m fishing gear in fresh plan to empower women

By James Omoro 16 hrs ago

Kisii County renews NHIF cover amid plan for change

Kisii County renews NHIF cover amid plan for change

By Eric Abuga 16 hrs ago

FGM: Shame of girls set to undergo cut in Kuria despite ban

FGM: Shame of girls set to undergo cut in Kuria despite ban

By Anne Atieno 16 hrs ago

Governor to probe 'secret' deals with tea companies

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By Kennedy Gachuhi and Niko Tanui 19 hrs ago

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Stakeholders in drive to make Nairobi city more liveable

Stakeholders in drive to make Nairobi city more liveable

By Moses Omusolo 2 hrs ago

KRA staff, agents to wear body cameras to arrest corruption

KRA staff, agents to wear body cameras to arrest corruption

By Brian Ngugi 2 hrs ago

Will Murkomen helm KPA ship to calmer waters?

Will Murkomen helm KPA ship to calmer waters?

By Patrick Beja 2 hrs ago

Seafarers to gain from KCB loan deal

Seafarers to gain from KCB loan deal

By Lee Mwiti Mukunga 2 hrs ago

Tazara: The freedom rail that is collapsing

Tazara: The freedom rail that is collapsing

By The Conversation 2 hrs ago

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Opinion

Traditional farming systems are key to strengthening food security

Traditional farming systems are key to strengthening food security

By Leleti Jassor 6 hrs ago

Do more to kick-start economy and bail out suffering Kenyans

Do more to kick-start economy and bail out suffering Kenyans

By Kidi Mwaga 6 hrs ago

Three ways to respond to biting drought

Three ways to respond to biting drought

By Edward Wanyonyi 6 hrs ago

New rules and legal changes will greatly boost the roads sector

New rules and legal changes will greatly boost the roads sector

By Rashid Mohamed 10 hrs ago

Why Ruto's plan to unleash taxman on struggling economy will not work

Premium Why Ruto's plan to unleash taxman on struggling economy will not work

By Billow Kerrow 18 hrs ago

IMF's bitter pill for hard-pressed Kenyans

IMF's bitter pill for hard-pressed Kenyans

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Premium New president and Uhuru have different economic philosophies

New president and Uhuru have different economic philosophies

By Fredrick Ogola 20 hrs ago

Premium Plan by Kenya Airways pilots to go on strike is ill-advised

Plan by Kenya Airways pilots to go on strike is ill-advised

By Leonard Khafafa 21 hrs ago

Premium William Ruto's Kenya: Less of doom and gloom needed to fix our country

William Ruto's Kenya: Less of doom and gloom needed to fix our country

By Andrew Kipkemboi 2 days ago

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Great Western powers are on the skids thanks to Russia-Ukraine war

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Athletics Kenya in collaboration with UNEP launch air quality monitoring sensors in Kenya

Broke universities debts hit Sh56 billion

The presidential working party on education reforms has embarked on a countrywide tour

DPP Noordin Haji is now hinting at possible prosecution of immediate former DCI boss George Kinoti

Baby Travis Death Probe: Senators probe death of two year old Travis Maina

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Wish to fly UDA ticket in Kandara, Elgeyo Marakwet polls? Sh125,000 or Sh250,000 needed

UDA has advertised slots for Kenyans seeking to run in the upcoming by-elections using the party’s ticket.

By David Njaaga 13 hrs ago

Wish to fly UDA ticket in Kandara, Elgeyo Marakwet polls? Sh125,000 or Sh250,000 needed

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Moses Wetangula: I didn't run for Senate as fallback plan in case of Ruto loss

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has dismissed claims that he ran for Bungoma Senate as a fallback plan in case Ruto lost the presidential election.

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

New cabinet secretaries promise reforms

By Judah Ben-Hur 1 day ago

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Raila, Kalonzo fault withdrawal of cases against Ruto allies

By Robert Amalemba 1 day ago

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Alvarez inspires Man City Champions League win in absence of Haaland

By Associated Press 49 mins ago

Alvarez inspires Man City Champions League win in absence of Haaland

Mbappe scores memorable goal as PSG win 2-1 at already eliminated Juventus

By Associated Press 59 mins ago

Mbappe scores memorable goal as PSG win 2-1 at already eliminated Juventus

Sterling ends goal drought, Chelsea beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-1

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

Sterling ends goal drought, Chelsea beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-1

Giroud helps AC Milan return to last 16 for 1st time in 9 years thanks to 4-0 win over Salzburg

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

Giroud helps AC Milan return to last 16 for 1st time in 9 years thanks to 4-0 win over Salzburg

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New CSs on the spot over 'roadside' orders before first Cabinet meeting

New CSs on the spot over 'roadside' orders before first Cabinet meeting

Roadside declarations have generally been frowned upon, given they have rarely been backed by research, with little consultation while arriving at them.

By Brian Otieno 2 hrs ago

New CSs on the spot over 'roadside' orders before first Cabinet meeting

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By Brian Otieno 2 hrs ago

Kenyan troops head to troubled DRC as rebels intensify attacks

Premium Kenyan troops head to troubled DRC as rebels intensify attacks

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 hrs ago

Treasury employee's property frozen over alleged theft of Sh77 million

Premium Treasury employee's property frozen over alleged theft of Sh77 million

By Paul Ogemba 2 hrs ago

Inside Nairobi's 1948 plan to tame traffic nightmare

Premium Inside Nairobi's 1948 plan to tame traffic nightmare

By Amos Kareithi 2 hrs ago

Teachers unions hail Belio Kipsang selection

Premium Teachers unions hail Belio Kipsang selection

By Augustine Oduor 7 hrs ago

Moses Wetangula: I didn't run for Senate as fallback plan in case of Ruto loss

Premium Moses Wetangula: I didn't run for Senate as fallback plan in case of Ruto loss

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

On Waluke, there's only one route if Raila wants him free

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By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Eldoret or El Dorado? How a naming puzzle was solved

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By Peter Muiruri 2 days ago

Battling 'Covid' two years after being declared healed

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By Gardy Chacha 2 days ago

How past presidents treated their ministers

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By Caleb Atemi 2 days ago

Kigochi: Exit man who held Uhuru's hand in political debut

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Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2022

Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2022

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Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kisii County

Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kisii County

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Mashujaa Day county celebrations

Mashujaa Day county celebrations

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VIPs at Mashujaa Day 2022 celebrations in Uhuru Gardens

VIPs at Mashujaa Day 2022 celebrations in Uhuru Gardens

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Mashujaa Day 2022 celebrations at Uhuru Gardens

Mashujaa Day 2022 celebrations at Uhuru Gardens

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Miguna Miguna arrives in Kenya after 5 years in exile

Miguna Miguna arrives in Kenya after 5 years in exile

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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

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Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

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Kisii High School eating competition

Kisii High School eating competition

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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

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Fact Check

Inside Sh1 trillion that makes Safaricom the top taxpayer

Safaricom has consistently been awarded as a top KRA taxpayer. Here’s how much they give to the government in duties, taxes and fees.

By Standard Checkpoint 1 day ago

Inside Sh1 trillion that makes Safaricom the top taxpayer

Timeline of billionaire Elon Musk's bid to control Twitter

On October 4, Elon Musk reversed himself and offered to honour his original proposal to buy Twitter for $44 billion — a deal he had spent the previous several months trying to wriggle out of.

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Premium Why Mudavadi did not lift Bible during swearing-in as Prime CS

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi did not lift the Bible during his swearing-in on Thursday, October 27.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

What you should know about 5G

By Sara Okuoro 6 days ago

Premium Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's Cabinet

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh 7 days ago

Not a meme, 'husband day-care centre' exists

By Caroline Kimutai 7 days ago

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World

US targets smugglers supplying Islamic State in Somalia

US targets smugglers supplying Islamic State in Somalia

The U.S. on Tuesday announced sanctions against eight individuals and one company all involved in the years-long effort to smuggle millions of dollars of weapons between Yemen and Somalia.

By VOA 15 hrs ago

UN peacekeepers in Congo make 'strategic withdrawal' from key Military base

By VOA and Patrick Vidija 15 hrs ago

UN peacekeepers in Congo make 'strategic withdrawal' from key Military base

Ecuador President declares state of emergency after five police officers killed

By VOA 15 hrs ago

Ecuador President declares state of emergency after five police officers killed

South Korea admits failures in crowd crush that has claimed 156 lives

By VOA 15 hrs ago

South Korea admits failures in crowd crush that has claimed 156 lives

Brazil's Bolsonaro tells Supreme Court election 'is over'

By AP 17 hrs ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro tells Supreme Court election 'is over'

Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

By AP 17 hrs ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kenya faced with shortage of dentists

By Antony Gitonga 12 hrs ago

Kenya faced with shortage of dentists

Invasive mosquitoes could unravel malaria progress in Africa

By AP 14 hrs ago

Invasive mosquitoes could unravel malaria progress in Africa

Senators pledge to act on shocking tales of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital

By Edwin Nyarangi 18 hrs ago

Premium Senators pledge to act on shocking tales of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital

Private health sector players seek to support UHC implemetation

By Nancy Nzau 1 day ago

Private health sector players seek to support UHC implemetation

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Entertainment

Elon Musk suits up for Halloween

By AP 13 hrs ago

Elon Musk suits up for Halloween

It's a girl! Vanessa Mdee, Rotimi expecting second child

By Diana Anyango 15 hrs ago

It's a girl! Vanessa Mdee, Rotimi expecting second child

You are doing a great job for our artistes, Babu Owino tells Eric Omondi

By Davis Muli 16 hrs ago

You are doing a great job for our artistes, Babu Owino tells Eric Omondi

Takeoff, dead at 28 in shooting, was 'chill' Migos member

By AP 18 hrs ago

Takeoff, dead at 28 in shooting, was 'chill' Migos member

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Nairobian

Athletes losing wealth to get-rick-quick scams

Athletes losing wealth to get-rick-quick scams

By Stephen Rutto 6 hrs ago

Bats chase politician from palatial village home

Bats chase politician from palatial village home

By The Nairobian Reporter 13 hrs ago

You can use retirement benefits to buy Sh7 million house

Premium You can use retirement benefits to buy Sh7 million house

By Harold Ayodo 16 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Why feed additives matter for livestock

Why feed additives matter for livestock

By Dr Othieno Joseph 13 hrs ago

Premium Milk fever signs and treatment, a threat to dairy business

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 14 hrs ago

Premium Watch out the first 10 days after calf is born

By Dr Joseph Othieno 1 day ago

Premium Six crops you can plant in buckets

By Dr George Mbakahya 1 day ago

Premium Boosting calcium levels in dairy cows key to tackling milk fever

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 2 days ago

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Evewoman

Signs you may be dating a misogynist

Signs you may be dating a misogynist

By Eve Waruingi 14 hrs ago

The secret beauty spice you need

The secret beauty spice you need

By Eve writer 15 hrs ago

Should I let my wife be the head of the family?

Should I let my wife be the head of the family?

By Chris Hart 15 hrs ago

Vanessa Mdee and fiance Rotimi expecting baby number two

Vanessa Mdee and fiance Rotimi expecting baby number two

By Peris Wambugu 16 hrs ago

Why walking should be a great part of your life

Why walking should be a great part of your life

By Nancy Nzalambi 17 hrs ago