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Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:47:41 +0300
Governor Hillary Barchok put to task over hiring staff from the same community
Governor challenged for being accompanied by men only, all from the same tribe. He asked committee to tell him what ‘dominance is.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0300
Something happened in Kisumu in 1908
The health protocols left more dhows in deep waters, with crews being ordered to remain on board and not have contact with the infected area.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:55:00 +0300
Kenya at risk of defaulting on loans, warns Central Bank boss
Governor Njoroge wants MPs to ensure the government does not take on new debt even as past obligations fall due.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Mt Kenya leaders lay out unity plans, plot to lock out DP William Ruto
Karua, Kuria and Kiunjuri meet with Uhuru allies and promise to bring all Central leaders together. Say they will use their parties to push for region

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Raila makes light of 'mganga' remarks by rivals, says it means he's a medic
Raila embraced the tag, saying it does not, after all, mean what his rivals, especially Deputy President William Ruto and his allies, intend.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Justin Muturi: Central leaders' demands to presidential candidates are unrealistic
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has accused some Mt Kenya leaders of making unrealistic demands to presidential candidates.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:51:04 +0300
ICC banks on 12 witnesses to determine Paul Gicheru's fate
At the same time, Justice Miatta Maria Samba will also hear testimonies from three investigators who will narrate how they investigated the case.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:07:24 +0300
Orie Rogo Manduli to be buried on October 2
Orie Rogo Manduli's family has announced her burial date set for October 2

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:45:27 +0300
Ex-Kemri boss Davy Koech fined Sh19m for fraud
Former Kemri MD Davy Koech has been fined Sh19.6 million and risks serving a six-year jail term if he does not pay

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:53:18 +0300
Ex-Sports CS Wario guilty of misuse of Sh54m Rio Olympics funds
The money had been earmarked to buy air tickets for team members, but was instead taken by unidentified ministry officials.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:16:40 +0300
Juliana Cherera elected IEBC Vice-Chairperson
Juliana Whonge Cherera unanimously elected IEBC Vice-Chairperson in plenary meeting, chairperson Wafula Chebukati announces.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:55:00 +0300
The DP must come from Mt Kenya region, Central Kenya leaders demand
Top politicians Mt Kenya politicians demand a guaranteed Deputy President slot from presidential candidates, say matter non-negotiable.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:30:13 +0300
Motorists to pay more at the pump in new EPRA review
A litre of petrol will go up by Sh 7.58, diesel had an increase of Sh 7.94 as Kerosene went up by Sh 12.97 per litre in Nairobi

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:42:37 +0300
'Dry spell' and depression: Kenyans' reactions to viral report
Medical experts interviewed by 'The Standard' observed that couples without regular sex are less connected.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:45:00 +0300
Battle between Nairobi city authorities and hawkers dates back to the 40s
Competition between established tax and licence-paying shopkeepers and hawkers has been a major cause of the conflict.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:40:00 +0300
'Broke' Sonko wants court to give him back Sh15m paid as cash bail
Mike Sonko says he is unable to meet his basic needs since his accounts were frozen.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:04:37 +0300
Don't fall for false promises ahead of elections, youth told
Joe Mucheru equated the leaders with colonialists who used the Bible and the gun to take away Africans wealth.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:19:19 +0300
Covid-19: 17 die, 984 recover as 204 people test positive
138 patients are in the ICU, 91 of whom are on ventilatory support and 33 on supplemental oxygen

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:05:00 +0300
Didmus Barasa to be tried over Kabuchai chaos as colleagues walk free
Didmus Barasa faces an alternate count of refusing to present his fingerprints after his arrest at the Bungoma police station.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:10 +0300
Musalia Mudavadi tells IEBC to come clean on Huduma Namba claims
The ANC leader urged IEBC to engage stakeholders in deliberations to ensure free and fair elections.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Is school homework really necessary?
Some of the work given to learners is too complex hence parents have to do it for them, rendering the whole process a zero-sum game.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
NHIF loses Sh10 billion through fake claims from health facilities
NHIF has stepped up investigations which have unearthed rising cases of impersonation of card holders.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:25:03 +0300
History as first woman bishop, Rose Okeno, takes the reins
The elaborate ritual of consecration and enthronement of Bishop Rose Okeno lasted about two hours including reciting four different oaths.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:31:09 +0300
Covid-19: 960 recover as 269 test positive in last 24 hours
Kenyas Covid-19 toll reached 4,906 after four patients succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:46:01 +0300
Justin Muturi warns state agencies against intimidation of leaders
Muturi said that efforts to harass, intimidate and alienate his supporters would fail miserably since the voters have powers to choose their leaders.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:35:59 +0300
Ramp from Waiyaki Way to Forest Road to remain closed
The closure extension will pave way for the ongoing construction of the Nairobi Expressway along Waiyaki Way.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:06:56 +0300
Kuppet wants boarding schools banned as they burden teachers
Kuppet says boarding schools are a burden to teachers and ought to be banned

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:56:06 +0300
More intellectuals from Coast eye political seats
They will square it out with charismatic politicians with strong grassroots networks.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:11:07 +0300
Wafula Chebukati asks court to dismiss case seeking to bar him from office
Elijah wants Chebukati stopped from heading the commission until the case is heard and determined.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 16:52:00 +0300
Covid-19: 511 test positive, 148 in ICU
The new infections are from 6,434 samples conducted in the last 24 hours, which now puts Kenyas positivity rate at 7.9 per cent.



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