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Locals reel under water shortage as day marked

This year’s World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis, where everyone is needed to take action.

By Rose Mukonyo 2h ago

Locals reel under water shortage as day marked

Suspected bandit killed, gun recovered in West Pokot

By Ishreel Shanzu 4h ago

Plight of families displaced by insecurity in Samburu

A humanitarian crisis looms in a camp hosting 2,000 families who fled banditry-prone areas in Samburu. CS Kindiki launched Phase II of security operation in North Rift areas affected by banditry.

By Michael Saitoti 15h ago

Robbery convict gets death sentence after appeal hits the wall

The Court of Appeal in Nairobi had warned Boniface Kioko Mathuku that his sentence for robbery with violence could be enhanced if his application failed.

By Julius Chepkwony 18h ago

Robbery convict gets death sentence after appeal hits the wall

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Daring bandits intensify raids in North Rift in full glare of the police

Tiaty residents say the issue of banditry is complex and should be handled diplomatically.

By Yvonne Chepkwony Mar. 21, 2023

Daring bandits intensify raids in North Rift in full glare of the police

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Briton's 21-year legal battle over property

For 10 years, the case was pending, and on May 17, 2017, the then High Court judge Joyce Khaminwa allowed an application by Muir seeking dismissal of the case.

By Julius Chepkwony Mar. 21, 2023

Briton's 21-year legal battle over property

Susan Kihika stares at six months jail term for contempt of court

Court finds Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika guilty of contempt for disobeying orders in the appointment of 10 county CECs, to be sentenced on April 18.

By Daniel Chege Mar. 21, 2023

Susan Kihika stares at six months jail term for contempt of court

Plans underway to subsidise seed, improve yields

The government has increased the number of counties under the agriculture subsidy programme to 17 as President William Ruto plans to announce new prices for maize seeds.

By Osinde Obare Mar. 20, 2023

Plans underway to subsidise seed, improve yields

Mass Action: Uasin Gishu leaders urge Azimio to shelf protest plan

A section of local leaders and residents termed the protests as a 'deliberate plan to sabotage the economy' even as parents raise concerns over their children’s safety as they resume school

By Lynn Kolongei Mar. 19, 2023

Mass Action: Uasin Gishu leaders urge Azimio to shelf protest plan

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Finland airlift scam: Victims recall sweet lies that cost them millions

Many students were promised they were going to be given generous scholarships. It has emerged Uasin Gishu County did not remit full fees to universities in Finland.

By Lynn Kolongei Mar. 19, 2023

Finland airlift scam: Victims recall sweet lies that cost them millions

In-laws bar man from burying wife over bride price

Ten days ago, George Otieno’s heart had settled after he received the body of his wife Judy Adhiambo, having been held in Saudi Arabia since her death on November 27.

By Daniel Chege Mar. 19, 2023

In-laws bar man from burying wife over bride price

Governor Bii, Reuben Kigame split on Azimio's mass action

Those who have opposed the demos included cleric Neophyton Kang’ai of St Peter’s Orthodox Church who said President William Ruto should be given time to work.

By Peter Ochieng And Lynn Kolongei Mar. 19, 2023