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China sharpens language, warns Taiwan that independence 'means war'

By Reuters 2 hours ago

China sharpens language, warns Taiwan that independence 'means war'

Ugandan army says it has killed 189 Al Shabaab fighters in Somalia

By Reuters 5 hours ago

Ugandan army says it has killed 189 Al Shabaab fighters in Somalia

We want the vaccines we've ordered, UK says after EU row with AstraZeneca

By Reuters 6 hours ago

We want the vaccines we've ordered, UK says after EU row with AstraZeneca

South Africa readies for Covid vaccine doses next week

By Betty Njeru 7 hours ago

South Africa readies for Covid vaccine doses next week

Biden takes sweeping measures to curb climate change, vows job creation

Biden takes sweeping measures to curb climate change, vows job creation

Four Jamaican homeless men hacked to death, person of interest detained

Four Jamaican homeless men hacked to death, person of interest detained

US faces higher risk of domestic extremist violence after Capitol assault, says government

US faces higher risk of domestic extremist violence after Capitol assault, says government

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

KRA wins Sh9b tax case against dealer

KRA wins Sh9b tax case against dealer

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How long covid-19 school break created junkies

How long covid-19 school break created junkies

Grace Muiruri 19 hours ago

Why political unity is elusive in Luhyaland

Why political unity is elusive in Luhyaland

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Facing Mount Kenya

Facing Mount Kenya

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Magufuli warns Tanzanians against use of Covid-19 vaccines

Africa

Magufuli warns Tanzanians against use of Covid-19 vaccines

The Head of State accused a section of Tanzanians who had traveled to other countries to be vaccinated had brought different coronavirus strains.

Mercy Asamba 1 day ago

Ghana: Former President Jerry Rawlings buried with military honours

Africa

Ghana: Former President Jerry Rawlings buried with military honours

His daughter Dr Zanetor Rawlings remembered her father as a man with a larger-than-life personality.

Betty Njeru 1 day ago

Japan PM apologises after lawmakers' night club outings

Asia

Japan PM apologises after lawmakers' night club outings

The news is another headache for Suga whose approval rating has tumbled due to dissatisfaction with his handling of the pandemic

Reuters 1 day ago

Biden tries to make good on pledge to heal America's racial divide

World

Biden tries to make good on pledge to heal America's racial divide

President Joe Biden on Tuesday issued a firm call to heal America’s racial divide, taking several steps and promising more to confront racism.

Reuters 1 day ago

Biden administration aims to have enough vaccine for most Americans by summertime

World

Biden administration aims to have enough vaccine for most Americans by summertime

Biden’s administration will purchase 100 million doses each of the vaccines made by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech, and Moderna Inc.

Reuters 1 day ago

'Everywhere I am in chains,' says Uganda's Wine after home arrest lifted

Africa

'Everywhere I am in chains,' says Uganda's Wine after home arrest lifted

Blockaded at home since he voted, Wine has alleged that soldiers touched his wife’s breasts when she sought food in the garden.

Reuters 2 days ago

Biden plans to limit private prisons and transfer of military equipment to police

America

Biden plans to limit private prisons and transfer of military equipment to police

The executive actions are part of a broader push by the new administration to roll back controversial policies by Biden’s predecessor Donald Trump

Reuters 2 days ago

Johnson & Johnson promises vaccine data "soon"

America

Johnson & Johnson promises vaccine data "soon"

Data from Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 shot is expected this month.

Reuters 2 days ago

CHECKPOINT

Fact Check: How much do these CEOs really earn?

Fact Check: How much do these CEOs really earn?

Fredrick Obura 6 days ago

Factbox: The origins of COVID-19

Factbox: The origins of COVID-19

Reuters 9 days ago

How culture and natural disasters have kept learners out of schools

How culture and natural disasters have kept learners out of schools

Caroline Chebet 10 days ago

Does the number of children you have matter?

Does the number of children you have matter?

Gatonye Gathura 10 days ago

Explainer: What happens next for Trump?

Explainer: What happens next for Trump?

Reuters 14 days ago

Ugandan security forces end house arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine

Ugandan security forces end house arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine

Reuters 2 days ago

Stop hoarding Covid vaccines, South Africa's Ramaphosa tells rich countries

Stop hoarding Covid vaccines, South Africa's Ramaphosa tells rich countries

Reuters 2 days ago

Google stops donations to US Congress members who voted against election results

Google stops donations to US Congress members who voted against election results

Reuters 2 days ago

Trump says he will be 'American champion' in first official statement after exit

Trump says he will be 'American champion' in first official statement after exit

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Trump opens Florida office to push his former administration's agenda

Trump opens Florida office to push his former administration's agenda

Reuters 2 days ago

China reports decline in new COVID-19 cases

China reports decline in new COVID-19 cases

Reuters 2 days ago

Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests

Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests

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US House launching second impeachment trial against Trump

US House launching second impeachment trial against Trump

Reuters 3 days ago

Court orders military to lift siege on Bobi Wine’s residence

Court orders military to lift siege on Bobi Wine’s residence

Mercy Asamba 3 days ago

ICC has arrested Central African Republic war crimes suspect Said: statement

ICC has arrested Central African Republic war crimes suspect Said: statement

Reuters 3 days ago

Biden to impose South Africa travel ban- CDC

Biden to impose South Africa travel ban- CDC

Reuters 3 days ago

Pirates kidnap 15 sailors in attack on Turkish container ship off Nigeria

Pirates kidnap 15 sailors in attack on Turkish container ship off Nigeria

Reuters 3 days ago

Mexican president contracts COVID-19 after worst week of pandemic

Mexican president contracts COVID-19 after worst week of pandemic

Reuters 3 days ago

Salim Lone: The day Larry King called to apologise

Salim Lone: The day Larry King called to apologise

Salim Lone 4 days ago

Ghana prepares to bury ex-leader Rawlings who died in November

Ghana prepares to bury ex-leader Rawlings who died in November

AFP 4 days ago

Pope to miss events due to new flare up of leg pain -Vatican

Pope to miss events due to new flare up of leg pain -Vatican

Reuters 4 days ago

Trump asked Justice Department to go to Supreme Court to overturn election: Journal

Trump asked Justice Department to go to Supreme Court to overturn election: Journal

Reuters 4 days ago

Senior Kenyan citizens begin five-day Mt. Kilimanjaro hike

Senior Kenyan citizens begin five-day Mt. Kilimanjaro hike

Fredrick Obura 4 days ago

Larry King dead: US talk show legend dies aged 87 after catching coronavirus

Larry King dead: US talk show legend dies aged 87 after catching coronavirus

Mirror 5 days ago

Zambian female military officer jailed for burning niece with hot spoon

Zambian female military officer jailed for burning niece with hot spoon

Mireri Junior and Agencies 5 days ago

Bernie Sanders selling inauguration meme sweatshirt to fund charity

Bernie Sanders selling inauguration meme sweatshirt to fund charity

Mireri Junior and Agencies 5 days ago

Zimbabwe Transport minister dies of Covid-19

Zimbabwe Transport minister dies of Covid-19

Agencies 5 days ago

'Choose - I kill you or rape you': abuse accusations surge in Ethiopia's war

'Choose - I kill you or rape you': abuse accusations surge in Ethiopia's war

Reuters 5 days ago

In Senate deal, Trump impeachment trial put off until early February

In Senate deal, Trump impeachment trial put off until early February

Reuters 5 days ago

Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge

Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge

Reuters 6 days ago

Indonesia probing whether faulty system contributed to Sriwijaya Air crash

Indonesia probing whether faulty system contributed to Sriwijaya Air crash

Reuters 6 days ago

Why citizen Trump faces uncertain legal future

Why citizen Trump faces uncertain legal future

Reuters 6 days ago

China hopes for better ties

China hopes for better ties

Reuters 6 days ago

US to rejoin vaccine drive for poor nations

US to rejoin vaccine drive for poor nations

Reuters 6 days ago

Biden launches COVID-19 initiatives on first full day in White House

Biden launches COVID-19 initiatives on first full day in White House

Reuters 7 days ago

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