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Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0300
Uhuru's kind words on Raila set tongues wagging
President Uhuru Kenyattas Madaraka Day speech could have given the strongest hint of his kind of a preferred successor, next year.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
High stakes in BBI appeal as parties assemble top lawyers
The BBI appeal is like a David versus Goliath battle where one side has the legal crème-de-la-crème while the other has young enterprising lawyers.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
BBI appeal: Battle Royale starts
Judges declined an invitation by parties to censure President Kenyatta over his remarks during Madaraka Day celebrations on Tuesday on Judiciary.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Lofty Madaraka speech but dubious economic evidence
The economic acceleration maxim alluded to fails to speak substantively of the economics of growth and development.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:32:31 +0300
Wambora on spot for asking AG to halt Covid funds probe
Wambora found himself on receiving end of a Senate committee after admitting to have instructed Auditor General to halt audit of Covid expenditure.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:56:15 +0300
Madaraka Day ceremony was unnecessary
The government had initially indicated that only 3,000 people would be allowed into the 30,000-capacity Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:37:57 +0300
Pioneer of enduring reforms in Kenya's prison services
There are also mattresses and television sets in cells as well as cleaner uniforms.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:00:52 +0300
Uhuru recasts Big Four agenda as tenure nears end
His new vision encompasses projects such as the Nairobi Metropolitan Services, revival of key infrastructure such as roads, railways and shipping yard

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:15:41 +0300
Titanic battle for lawyer Kimani Muhoro's millions
A titanic battle has erupted in the family of lawyer Kimani Muhoro, who died intestate three months ago, over his millions.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:07:19 +0300
Dr. Patrick Amoth elected chairperson of the WHO's Executive Board
Dr. Amoth was elected to the position on Tuesday, June 1 during the 149th session of the WHOs Executive Board held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:29:37 +0300
Livestock Bill to sting beekeepers
No person shall be allowed to keep bees for commercial purposes except in an apiary registered under the new Act.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:06:37 +0300
Court of Appeal sets BBI hearing date
BBI appeal hearing set for June 29 to July 2; appellants given seven days each to file written submissions.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:11:35 +0300
BBI: Court of Appeal President Daniel Musinga warns parties in the case
BBI appeal hearing scheduled for end of June to early July, Appellate Court President Daniel Musinga says as he warns parties against prosecuting case

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:40:28 +0300
Uhuru remarks in Kisumu brought to court's attention
A lawyer sought the courts intervention following President Kenyattas statement in Kisumu, which suggested his disgruntlement with the Judiciary.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Parallel economy: Illegal vendors make millions as residents dance with death
In Nairobis informal settlements, rogue civil servants in cahoots with unscrupulous traders hold ultimate power.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:40:00 +0300
I'm best suited to be Ruto's running mate, Kiunjuri says
Kiunjuri said his track record sets him apart from others angling to be Deputy President William Ruto's running mates in the 2022 General Elections.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:35:00 +0300
Uhuru and Raila atone for sins of their fathers
President Kenyatta thanked Raila for embracing national pain over personal comfort in the handshake.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Taxman loses Sh1.2 billion VAT bid against Tullow Oil
KRA has lost a case in which it was demanding Sh1.2 billion from Tullow Oil as VAT following the sale of an oil block in 2015.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:33:20 +0300
How different was this Madaraka Day celebration from last year
The two fetes though held in the same season, a season of new normal owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, have a sharp contrasts.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:32:00 +0300
Uhuru, Ruto differ on Judiciary
During their address at the 58th Madaraka Day Celebrations in Kisumu, the two leaders gave contradicting views on the Judiciary.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:02:02 +0300
BBI politics dominate Madaraka Day celebrations
Unbowed, Uhuru Kenyatta says every citizen ought to know that BBI is good for the country, even those afraid of it.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:14:20 +0300
'Achana naye aende': What was Uhuru talking about?
The youthful man had scaled a security barrier at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu, and was running towards the podium.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:40:53 +0300
Madaraka Day: President Uhuru apologises, breaches protocol
There was a protocol hitch when President Uhuru invited Raila to address Madaraka Day crown in Kisumu.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:13:53 +0300
Ruto attends Madaraka Day after missing out on projects tour
Moments before he arrived at the Stadium, Ruto was greeted with loud cheers at Kondele.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:57:19 +0300
Kondele crowd goes wild welcoming President Uhuru at Madaraka Day fete
But the police had to break the swelling crowd with teargas and clubs.

Mon, 31 May 2021 21:08:46 +0300
Stalled 56-year-old MV Uhuru finally roars back to life (photos)
MV Uhuru can transport 1180 tonnes of goods or 22 long rail wagons in four lanes

Mon, 31 May 2021 20:45:31 +0300
First ladies Margaret Kenyatta, Angeline Ndayubaha join nurses to mark their week
Both Margaret and Ndayubaha congratulated the nurses and other medical workers for providing support to hundreds of patients during the pandemic.

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:50:00 +0300
Kenya, Somali tiff escalates as ministry threatens to ban humanitarian flights
Ministry will now clear all humanitarian flights to Mogadishu before they can be allowed to leave

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:44:51 +0300
Pathetic state of a Urim Primary school with only three classrooms
So pathetic is the status of Urim Primary that only three classroom buildings are shared amongst all the classes.

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:13:00 +0300
E-Cigarette: Kenya's ban of oral nicotine increased smoking-survey
Most smokers considered pouches safer and a healthier alternative to cigarettes.



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