Three NASA principals plot to ditch Raila

Politics

Three opposition principals are exploring the possibility of resuscitating the moribund National Super Alliance (NASA) or dissolve it all together ahead of the next General Election. The surprise decision has been triggered by plans for a 2022 re-election coalition between...
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By Moses Nyamori | 8 hours ago

Three NASA principals plot to ditch Raila

They don’t sweat: Community with rare genetic condition seeks recognition

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They don’t sweat: Community with rare genetic condition seeks recognition

By Stephen Rutto and Bakari Ang’ela | 8 hours ago

MPs in move to lower cost of ugali by rejecting higher tax proposals

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MPs in move to lower cost of ugali by rejecting higher tax proposals

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By Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

160,000 of girls got married when schools closed, did not resume learning

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MCAs allocate Sh35m for Speaker's new residence

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LATEST

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NATIONAL

Uhuru roots for Africa's capacity to produce Covid-19 vaccine

By Roselyne Obala | 14 hours ago

Uhuru roots for Africa's capacity to produce Covid-19 vaccine

Uhuru roots for Africa's capacity to produce Covid-19 vaccine

National

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Court freezes accounts of roads authority director Margaret Muthui over Sh500m fraud

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National

By Paul Ogemba | 14 hours ago

Widow, son to take DNA test in Sh200 million inheritance battle

By Daniel Chege | 16 hours ago

Widow, son to take DNA test in Sh200 million inheritance battle

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COUNTIES

Man whose vehicle was sprayed with bullets on Thika Road dies in hospital

The victim was rushed to the Thika Level 5 Hospital in critical condition after a three-man gang fatally fired at him while driving.

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Man whose vehicle was sprayed with bullets on Thika Road dies in hospital

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New law in offing to aid waste reuse

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Court of Appeal sittings resume in Kisumu, Mombasa

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Woman demands Sh25 million from Kenneth Lusaka for her unborn child

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Man, 42, arrested over defilement, killing of 10-year-old pupil

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BUSINESS

Facebook expands Shops to WhatsApp in commerce push

BUSINESS

Facebook is also working on ways using augmented reality that shoppers can try on items, including from ads, Zuckerberg said.

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ENTERPRISE

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By Joackim Bwana | 21 hours ago

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OPINION

From despair to hope: Time to change NEP narrative

By Jane Marriott | 1 day ago

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Advise to women by WHO on not to drink alcohol was in bad taste

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Advise to women by WHO on not to drink alcohol was in bad taste

Even the best relationships could use a breather every now and then

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Blimey, we are now naming elephants!

By Ted Malanda | 2 days ago

Blimey, we are now naming elephants!

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POLITICS

Mileage allowance is the biggest cartel business, says Kandara MP Alice Wahome

Alice Wahome accused the Parliamentary Service Commission of not streamlining the mileage allowances.

By Jael Mboga | 20 hours ago

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POLITICS

Musalia Mudavadi criticises ‘No BBI, No Election’ rhetoric

It is difficult to legally predicate the next General Election upon the successful conclusion of the BBI process.

By Jael Mboga | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Grand plan behind Uhuru and Raila 2022 election coalition pact

By Moses Nyamori | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Ruto and allies plot December, January mass walk-out from Jubilee

By Jacob Ng’etich | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Gloria Orwoba moves to court to challenge rule on degrees for politicians

The Youth Policy Analyst’s petition is seeking to challenge the Constitutionality of the clause (Section 22 Election Act)

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

Eye on the economy: 30% tax on betting winnings up from 20%

VIDEO

Eye on the economy: 30% tax on betting winnings up from 20%

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VIDEO

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SPORTS

England get the job done with 1-0 win over Czech Republic

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

England get the job done with 1-0 win over Czech Republic

BCLB boss Mbugi urges betting firms to continue funding sports

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 8 hours ago

BCLB boss Mbugi urges betting firms to continue funding sports

Modric and Perisic send Croatia through at Scotland's expense

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Modric and Perisic send Croatia through at Scotland's expense

Tusker, Gor and AFC aiming to pile pressure on KCB

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 8 hours ago

Tusker, Gor and AFC aiming to pile pressure on KCB

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

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How to pick a stock: Best practices from industry experts

By Winnie Makena | 1 hour ago

Get a loan that won’t weigh down your business

Get a loan that won’t weigh down your business

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The pandemic spurred the growth of our business

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Since its inception nine years ago, it has created 5,000 jobs in its supply chain and another 60 direct jobs.

By Fredrick Obura | 41 minutes ago

Three NASA principals plot to ditch Raila

Three NASA principals plot to ditch Raila

By Moses Nyamori | 8 hours ago

They don’t sweat: Community with rare genetic condition seeks recognition

They don’t sweat: Community with rare genetic condition seeks recognition

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PODCASTS

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PICTURE POWER

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Nairobi’s Greenpark Terminus goes live

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18^th June 2021

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16^th June 2021

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

10^th June 2021

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

10^th June 2021

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

22^nd May 2021

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

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21^st May 2021

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

21^st May 2021

Muslim faithful mark Eid Ul Fitr in Mombasa

Muslim faithful mark Eid Ul Fitr in Mombasa

14^th May 2021

Heavy rains bring flooding to parts of Kenya

Heavy rains bring flooding to parts of Kenya

13^th May 2021

Muslim faithful mark the end of Ramadhan

Muslim faithful mark the end of Ramadhan

13^th May 2021

Eid-ul-Fitr: Bishops visit Muslim clerics at Masjid Swalihina

Eid-ul-Fitr: Bishops visit Muslim clerics at Masjid Swalihina

13^th May 2021

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WORLD

Ethiopians vote as opposition alleges some irregularities

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Ethiopians vote as opposition alleges some irregularities

Covid eases but US won't join EU in opening borders

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Covid eases but US won't join EU in opening borders

WHO setting up hub to make COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa

By Reuters | 22 hours ago

WHO setting up hub to make COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa

Let the vaccinated travel, UK air industry demands

By Reuters | 23 hours ago

Let the vaccinated travel, UK air industry demands

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FACT CHECK

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Dr Wanjala: There are no myths in these issues, all facts and points are backed by scientific evidence, research and studies.

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Posts falsely suggest that Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize is up for revocation

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23 more die, elderly dominate Covid-19 fatalities list

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 14 hours ago

Teenage girls on contraceptives are either married, have steady partners

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 15 hours ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 18 hours ago

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By Betty Njeru | 21 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Do the Biebers have their eyes set on politics?

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TV anchor Shiksha Arora robbed, strangled in globe roundabout

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THE NAIROBIAN

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NEWS

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NEWS

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FARM KENYA

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Ndengu farmers see hope in getting cash crop status

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EVE WOMAN

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