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Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:05:00 +0300
Unique subjects that make some schools popular during selection
Film, karate, rugby and other co-curricular activities also popular among Form One students .

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:05:00 +0300
Revealed: List of 11 oil marketing companies summoned by DCI
Top executives from over ten oil marketing companies were questioned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Economic Crimes Unit.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0300
Party polls: Voters reject top Ruto allies in nominations shocker
Among the casualties was former Energy CS Charles Keter. Naivasha MP Jane Kihara, an ardent supporter and defender of DP Ruto lost to John Kihagi.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 09:55:00 +0300
Low key Easter as high cost of living, fuel shortage dampen spirit of celebration
Number of Kenyans travelling upcountry much lower compared to previous years. Hotel bookings in Coast region fall short of what was projected earlier in the year. 

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:46:00 +0300
Key Ruto men and women fall in UDA primaries: full list
Several big names in UDA fell in the April 14, 2022 primaries.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0300
UDA nominations: List of winners, losers and the votes they got
Some big names fell, others easily stormed to victory in what would be described as a night of mixed fortunes for the aspirants.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:20:00 +0300
Kenya Airways gets a Sh36.6b bailout as restructuring looms
Treasury has allocated cash-strapped Kenya Airways Sh36.6 billion to help with its reorganisation.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:47:00 +0300
Governor aspirants with one foot in the door after bagging direct nominations
A lucky bunch of politicians were sitting pretty having secured direct nomination tickets from their respective political parties.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:45:00 +0300
Why Justin Muturi dumped Uhuru for William Ruto
Muturi's confidants say he stands a better chance of getting the running mate position because he is from the Mt Kenya region.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:15:00 +0300
VIDEO: How I used to sneak out of Starehe Boys to go to Nairobi night clubs - Magoha
Education CS George Magoha narrated how he sneaked out of school to play the bass guitar in Nairobi's city clubs.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:07:00 +0300
President Uhuru becomes Azimio chairperson, Raila Party leader
The Azimio la Umoja Coalition Party has been gazetted by the Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:34:00 +0300
Ruto land row: Chaos as Babu Owino refuses to leave Parliament after being kicked out
Babu Owino allegedly made remarks that Speaker Justin Muturi said amounted to disorderly behaviour in the House.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:33:00 +0300
Why Government is accusing oil marketers of economic sabotage
The Government has accused oil marketers in Kenya of economic sabotage.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:43:00 +0300
Fuel crisis: Normalcy to resume in 72 hours, CS Monica Juma says
Acting Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS) Monica Juma projects that the fuel crisis in the country will be resolved within 72 hours from Thursday, April 14.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:10:00 +0300
Senator Langat, MP Sossion demand UDA primaries postponement
Ex-Petroleum CAS Mosonik, Nominated MP Sossion, Senator Langat and Women Rep Korir said there was no need for the exercise to continue as marked ballot papers had already been dispatched.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:10:00 +0300
Incumbent MPs win Siaya ODM nominations
MPs Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Sam Atandi (Alego Usoonga), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem) and Dr Christine Ombaka (Woman Representative) have been declared the winners ODM primaries.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:37:00 +0300
Court clears MP aspirants to vie without university degrees
The High Court has annulled a section of the Elections Act 2012 requiring those aspiring for election as MP to have university degrees.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:56:00 +0300
Fuel prices likely to rise by Sh40 a litre
The higher prices will add to the pain that Kenyans have grappled with at the pump following weeks of intermittent supply of fuel, with many having had to queue for hours to buy fuel.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:50:00 +0300
VIDEO: Lorry carrying UDA nomination material ransacked, ballot boxes burnt in Embu
A lorry transporting ballot material to Embu ahead of UDAs nationwide primaries on Thursday, April 14 was ransacked and the ballot boxes burnt.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +0300
Mbadi to Ruto: You're insincere in your fight for the people
Minority Leader in the National Assembly John Mbadi says Deputy President William Ruto is insincere in his fight for Kenyans welfare.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:09:00 +0300
UDA governor aspirant demands refund of Sh500,000 nomination fee
Zachariah Barasa, a governor aspirant in Bungoma County has told off Deputy President William Ruto for shortchanging him in favour of Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:45:00 +0300
MC Jessy out of South Imenti MP race
Comedian Jasper Muthomi, popularly known as MC Jessy, has dropped his South Imenti MP bid.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 22:03:00 +0300
Drama in parliament after Fatuma Gedi calls DP Ruto a 'land grabber'
Drama at the National Assembly after Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Gedi accused the Deputy President of land grabbing.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:58:00 +0300
'State not interfering with media' - Mucheru to Editor's Guild
ICT CS Joe Mucheru said the state was not planning to be involved in the appointment of moderators of the localised debates.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:39:00 +0300
Moment Anne Waiguru referred to Ruto as Azimio leader at Kenya Kwanza event
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru had a slip of the tongue when she referred to Deputy President William Ruto as the leader of Azimio la Umoja coalition.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:08:00 +0300
EPRA sanctions oil marketers selling most fuel outside Kenya
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has sanctioned oil marketing companies that increased fuel exports to foreign markets beyond the allowed capacity.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:43:00 +0300
Why 4,334 pupils who got KCPE results won't be placed in any secondary school
Some 4,334 pupils who sat the 2021 KCPE exam and received their results wont be placed in any secondary school, The Standard has learnt.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0300
My fuel hunting experience in Nairobi
Despite reassurance from the government that the fuel supply will normalise Kenyans are still forced to queue at petrol stations to access the now rare commodity.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:35:00 +0300
Recce Squad officer attached to DP Ruto dies by suicide - Police
A 35-year-old police officer attached to the elite presidential escort unit has died after shooting himself in the head inside GSU Recce Squads camp on Kenyatta Road, Kiambu County.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:11:00 +0300
Alfred Mutua rubbishes OKA statement
Mutua, in a statement Tuesday told off OKA for claiming to promote inclusivity but wanting to exclude over 20 political parties



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