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Deputy President William Ruto’s travel embarrassment on Monday is the latest battle of wits between him and his boss President Uhuru Kenyatta, which may persist until 2022 General Election. In a crowded pool of presidential hopefuls, Ruto finds himself isolated, faci...
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By Brian Otieno | 9 minutes ago

Will 2022 elections be a contest between Ruto and a silent Uhuru?

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NATIONAL

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COUNTIES

8,667 to benefit from Sh60 million medical cover in Bomet

In an elaborate plan, Dr Laboso had planned to roll out a health cover for 10,000 vulnerable families.

By Gilbert Kimutai | 7 hours ago

8,667 to benefit from Sh60 million medical cover in Bomet

By Gilbert Kimutai | 7 hours ago

DIG Mbugua orders transfer of senior officer who claimed brothers died after jumping off vehicle

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City school where parents pick day-scholars at 8pm raises eyebrows

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Brothers death: Kin cry out for justice as one shot in demo

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How court orders frustrate Kisii town's development plans

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Kabarak to offer pioneer cancer course after deal with global body

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Kisumu plans an investor conference in late September

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Quiver Lounge shooting suspect released on Sh5m bail or Sh10m bond

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BUSINESS

New twist in Mumias miller’s lease as creditors disown deal

BUSINESS

The fight for Mumias Sugar Company Ltd’s (MSCL) assets worth billions of shillings has taken a new twist after some creditors opposed plan to lease..

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BUSINESS

EACC has launched investigations into the board of Kenya Power over alleged interference in the management’s work as well as award of tenders..

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BUSINESS

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State’s spending of Covid loans queried

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Broke National Oil lost Sh500m in single year, risks auction

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By Moses Nyamori | 2 days ago

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OPINION

Tribalism holding us back from a new identity

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Tribalism holding us back from a new identity

Let’s be deliberate about African unity and seek own solutions

By George Maangi | 9 minutes ago

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IEBC reforms should inspire confidence

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Let politicians tear each other but they shouldn't leave us in pieces

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POLITICS

Museveni’s NRM responds to Junet claims on DP Ruto's aborted trip

In a letter to Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, party Secretary General Todwong Richard said they support “promotion of Pan-Africanism and brotherhood”.

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POLITICS

Why Raila's mega rally was cancelled last minute

Dozens of politicians are seeking Raila's endorsement ahead of the 2022 elections, hence the heightened political tension.

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POLITICS

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POLITICS

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POLITICS

Ruto on government: I will resign when I want

At a political event staged at his official residence, Ruto led over 100 lawmakers in admonishing Jubilee government failures of the last four years.

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Parents to bear twin burden of school fees and buying uniforms at exorbitant prices

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SPORTS

Will Kenya’s star women marathoners deliver at 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

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You are their cows and they don't care what you think

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Will 2022 elections be a contest between Ruto and a silent Uhuru?

Will 2022 elections be a contest between Ruto and a silent Uhuru?

Will 2022 elections be a contest between Ruto and a silent Uhuru?

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FACT CHECK

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Explainer: Rules on VIP foreign travel

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Ezekiel Mutua finds himself in tight spot

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Court detains eight suspects who locked Chinese man in bedroom before robbing him

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FARM KENYA

County gives farmers 7,000 coffee seedlings

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Relief for farmers after getting nod to sell their coffee without brokers

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Scheme to use drones for communal spraying, increase output

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EVE WOMAN

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