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Sat, 18 Dec 2021 08:30:00 +0300
From Uhuru aide to Ruto wingman, will Rigathi deliver votes or be running mate?
Gachagua has hosted the president several times in his home but things appear to have gone wrong between them.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 08:30:00 +0300
TSC tightens the noose on sex pests as Siaya, Murang'a top list
Students lured into sexual activities by teachers they are close to, and those who offer small favours.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0300
I bled for three months after unsafe abortion using herbs
Women and girls opt to use traditional herbs rather than going to clinics because of stigma.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Uhuru praises Kabarak, says its holistic training key in graft fight
The president said instilling moral values among the youth will go a long way in addressing challenges facing the modern world.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:43:47 +0300
KEMRI denies influenza outbreak report
'This information attributed to our research is not only incorrect but also taken out of context and has only succeeded in causing undue panic.'

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:35:00 +0300
Senators recalled from recess to discuss key bills
Speaker Lusaka calls Senators from recess on Dec 21-22, the 2022/23 budget policy statement among key issues for debate; House thereafter adjourns unt

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:09:39 +0300
Maiden Nairobi-Kisumu passenger train arrives in the lakeside city
Maiden intercity train that left Nairobi for Kisumu at 6am today arrives after 12-hour journey; made 18 stop-overs.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:18:04 +0300
Covid-19 positivity rate spikes to 22.4pc as 1,609 test positive
Out of the 1,609 new Covid-19 cases, 1,512 were confirmed among Kenyan nationals, while 97 were confirmed among foreigners.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 05:40:00 +0300
Erskine: The General who came to stop colonial abuse of Kenyans
General George Watkin Erskine arrived in the country in June 1953 to take charge of the military.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 05:10:00 +0300
Teachers fined Sh4.2m for caning pupil
Parents of minor, code-named EJK, moved to the constitutional court after he was beaten up by two teachers.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:19:05 +0300
Fact check: Ngugi wa Thiong'o not dead
"Just got off the phone with pops, and he is doing well," he said.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:24:03 +0300
Treating Omicron includes 'steaming with Eucalyptus'
If you are wondering whether you have contracted the Omicron variant of Covid-19, just know that the Flu doing rounds might be one indicator

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0300
Ex-Moi Girls High School student found guilty of manslaughter
Court finds former Moi Girls High School student guilty of manslaughter following a tragic fire that claimed the lives of 10 of her colleagues.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:14:17 +0300
KEMRI confirms Influenza outbreak in Kenya
KEMRI confirms outbreak of Influenza in the country with four out of 36 samples testing positive for Influenza A; urges observation of Covid-19 protoc

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:50:46 +0300
Heaven-sent woman saves baby's life in Kisumu-bound matatu
The baby accidentally choked, and breathed fluid into her airway and the lungs, a serious risk to her life.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:26:50 +0300
Edwin Sifuna to run for Nairobi Senator in 2022
Sifuna will be seeking to replace Johnson Sakaja, who has expressed interest in the Governor seat next year.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:10:00 +0300
Be more careful, Kagwe warns as Omicron lands
Kagwe said the risk posed by Omicron was its fast spread and that it was becoming the dominant variant globally.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:37:58 +0300
Gamblers cut weekly betting budget to Sh939
The proportion of the population that perceives betting as a source of income has also declined from 22.7 per cent in 2019

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:10:00 +0300
Meet Boyz, the abandoned teen who has called Kiambu Hospital home for 13 years
According to Cyrus Mumbura, Boyz was offered residency thanks to the then-hospital superintendent, Director of Medical Services Patrick Amoth.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:00:11 +0300
Does law allow termination of serious crimes when parties strike deal?
Those found guilty of attempted murder, as per the Kenyan law, risk spending the rest of their lives in jail.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:06:09 +0300
Omicron: No curfews, lockdowns for now
Kagwe maintained that Kenyans will not be forced to undergo vaccination, but globally, vaccination is a must.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:33:49 +0300
Just like Felista Njoroge, her friend also found with Sh102m in account
The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) told the court that Kagos account at Equity Bank had Sh102.8m ($909,900) in it.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:43:58 +0300
DJ Evolve shooting: Attempted murder charge against Babu Owino dropped
Babu Owino will now face disorderly behaviour offence.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:16:40 +0300
Governor Amason Kingi's party to enter pact with Raila Odinga's Azimio la Umoja
He insisted that the party had settled for Raila Odinga as its preferred presidential candidate in the 2022 general election.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:32:45 +0300
Kenyan becomes first black woman to get Oxford Uni full professorship in 925-year history
Patricia Kingori is also the youngest black female professor at Oxford or Cambridge universities in the United Kingdom.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:03:59 +0300
Did Kenya celebrate 57 or 58 years as a republic?
On Sunday Kenya celebrated 57 years after becoming. Here is the historical journey.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0300
Why 71-year-old former magistrate chose to go back to private practice
Omenta believes in justice before mercy. 'I have locked people in prisons who later looked for me to thank me.'

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:01:28 +0300
Court stops government from denying unvaccinated Kenyans services
High Court judge Antony Mrima suspends order blocking unvaccinated Kenyans from getting Govt. services starting Dec. 21

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:54:24 +0300
2022 election: Is there a need for manifestoes?
Do we need new manifestoes when In less than 400 words Vision 2030 promises to create a globally competitive and prosperous country?

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:20:00 +0300
Making of epic contest between Raila, Ruto
Uhuru is believed to be rooting for a Raila presidency and has made attempts to unite opposition leaders to craft a formidable force.



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