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Unravelling the mystery of Ruto’s Uganda visits

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NATIONAL

MP faults Uhuru aides for Ruto’s woes at Wilson Airport

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 8 hours ago

MP faults Uhuru aides for Ruto’s woes at Wilson Airport

MP faults Uhuru aides for Ruto’s woes at Wilson Airport

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By Kennedy Gachuhi | 8 hours ago

You will pay more to access memorial park in the city as Covid-19 effects bite

By Iman Masud | 8 hours ago

You will pay more to access memorial park in the city as Covid-19 effects bite

You will pay more to access memorial park in the city as Covid-19 effects bite

National

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Governors to promote ringtones for counties to help artistes

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Coast agency to construct Sh142 million dam in Fafi

CDA has started the construction of the Sh142 million Earth Fill Dam water pan in Fafi Constituency, Garissa County.

By Philip Mwakio | 8 hours ago

Coast agency to construct Sh142 million dam in Fafi

By Philip Mwakio | 8 hours ago

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Kisumu MCAs defend benchmarking trip to Arusha

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Mystery of missing man found dead in Uganda three days later

By Lynn Kolongei | 21 hours ago

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Man commits suicide in Makutano, body found hanging from roof

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Two criminals killed in Kilimani shootout

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Classes disrupted as former Kitutu Masaba MP’s wife is buried

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Students in Murang’a to wait longer to enroll in new school yet to obtain licence

By Boniface Gikandi | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Covid jab a must for hospitality sector in new rules

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Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said he would also lobby counties to prioritise hospitality workers in their regions..

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Raila called upon the government to create policies and laws that protect interests of local business people against manipulation by foreign firms..

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Co-op bank eyes diaspora market as remittances increase

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OPINION

Shed light on vaccine deal with private sector

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Creative thinking can boost hotel business during pandemic

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Global plastic treaty will deter powerful nations from dumping in Africa

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Address extra levies; the 'quiet corruption’ in public schools

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Address extra levies; the 'quiet corruption’ in public schools

Opinion: Bottom-up economics is the future but the bureaucrats gaining from cronyism oppose

By Billow Kerrow | 23 hours ago

Opinion: Bottom-up economics is the future but the bureaucrats gaining from cronyism oppose

CARTOONS

Editorial: New bully in town

Editorial: New bully in town

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COLUMNISTS

By Leonard Khafafa | 10 hours ago

Of national values and why voters continually fall for lies

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Why idyllic Upper Kabete typifies the Kenyan dream

By Macharia Munene | 2 days ago

Kenya has interesting but challenging work at the UN Security Council

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POLITICS

Raila isolated as three principals drive the last nail in Nasa coffin

Leaders plan to embark on aggressive campaign under One Kenya Alliance and reach out to other parties.

By Moses Nyamori | 8 hours ago

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POLITICS

Kiambaa voter moves to court to overturn UDA win

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POLITICS

MCAs want graft-ridden bursaries cheques system back

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POLITICS

MP Junet insists he will defend his seat in 2022

By Anne Atieno and Harold Odhiambo | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Jubilee to clean up house in re-structuring plan

Two lawmakers allied to the President Uhuru-led party said the move will target politicians who no longer subscribe to Jubilee’s ideals and those disl

By Betty Njeru | 20 hours ago

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Yego bows out of Tokyo Olympics in javelin qualification round

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Yego bows out of Tokyo Olympics in javelin qualification round

3,000m steeplechase duo of Chepkoech and Kiyeng duo chase elusive medal

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Olympics: Rotich and Korir hunt for 800m glory

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Olympics: Rotich and Korir hunt for 800m glory

Cheruiyot is just happy to have finally raced at the biggest stage

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Unravelling the mystery of Ruto’s Uganda visits

Unravelling the mystery of Ruto’s Uganda visits

By Jacob Ngetich and Allan Mungai | 8 hours ago

Is idea of Coast party viable or a mirage?

Is idea of Coast party viable or a mirage?

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja | 8 hours ago

Why 2022 election is a battle between Uhuru and Ruto

Why 2022 election is a battle between Uhuru and Ruto

Why 2022 election is a battle between Uhuru and Ruto

Even as president keeps his cards close to his chest, he has given all indications that he wants to shape his succession.

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Risk takers cashing in on street food

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Muguga by-election

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WORLD

US donates more than 110 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad -White House

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At least 30 bodies float down river between Ethiopia’s Tigray and Sudan

Nigerian doctors begin strike over salary, allowances

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Nigerian doctors begin strike over salary, allowances

Cause of Babu wa Loliondo's death revealed

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Cause of Babu wa Loliondo's death revealed

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FACT CHECK

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Smoking Marijuana is harmless: Various groups, including #LegalizeIt! have termed marijuana a natural herb and want it legalized.

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 8 days ago

False: Anti-sex beds not installed at the 2020 Olympics

By Patrick Vidija | 11 days ago

Why Muslims slaughter animals on Eid-Ul-Adha

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 15 days ago

New IEBC interview technique explained

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THE NAIROBIAN

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Corazon Kwamboka celebrates son's first birthday

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FARM KENYA

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

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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KALRO produces potato varieties with longer shelf life

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EVE WOMAN

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