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Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:29:00 +0300
Little-known 'hustler' floors bigwigs to clinch Senate nomination
Before he contested for the seat, he worked as the personal assistant to the Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker Ndegwa Wahome. 

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:17:00 +0300
Phone app helps students track their viral suppression, share information
The app was developed in 2019 by the Centre for Health Solutions. Currently, 3,900 adolescents are enrolled, where they talk about HIV/Aids, and adherence to achieving viral suppression.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:46:00 +0300
Police investigate murder of Emma Jalamo manager
Clemo has been Emma Jalamo'o aide for years. He died after being stabbed several times with unknown people in Kisumu.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0300
Intrigues behind the terror links, executions at the Coast
Security agents, clerics, tycoons and suspected terrorists have not been spared in this new wave of killings that began in 2012. Reports indicate that 22 clerics have been killed since 2012.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0300
How Uhuru and Raila convinced Suleiman Shahbal to quit Mombasa governor race
Raila chaired the talks in Nairobi but it became clear that Shahbal would not budge. Shahbal alluded to Uhuru's intervention saying he consulted him before deciding to quit.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:25:00 +0300
ODM primaries losers protest over results
An aspirant said they had reported to the party's tribunal that voting kits were manipulated. In Homa Bay, aspirants and voters are complaining over the conduct of ODM's elections board.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:20:00 +0300
Raila Odinga pledges to bring down cost of farm inputs
He says his administration will ensure farm inputs such as fertilizer and seeds are available. Raila also promised interest-free loans for youth and single mothers.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:41:00 +0300
Siaya pastor confesses to killing minor
Police in Siaya County are holding a pastor over the disappearance of a nine-year-old girl he allegedly confessed to have killed.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:23:00 +0300
Tabitha Karanja wins Nakuru UDA Senate race
Keroche Breweries CEO Tabitha Karanja declared winner of the Nakuru Senate UDA race after getting 98,439 votes.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:51:00 +0300
Sickle cell anaemia warriors fighting silent killer, stigma
In some communities, the condition is associated with witchcraft. Medics say the cost of treating the disease is quite high and sometimes drugs are hard to come by.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:45:00 +0300
Toto, 24, shocks old politicians in UDA primaries for Woman Rep
When Chepkorir declared interest for the post, many dismissed her as a joyrider. Youth in the county are associating with her success and have vowed to emulate her.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:54:00 +0300
Did Vanita Senghani die by suicide or was she killed?
Disturbing images on social media showed Vanita's neck tied to window grills, with her feet touching the floor.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:44:00 +0300
Suleiman Shahbal steps down for Mvita MP Nassir in Mombasa Governor race
Mvita MP Abdullswamad Nassir to run for Mombasa Governor on ODM ticket after businessman Suleiman Shahbal steps down; Mohamed Faki to go for Senate.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:03:00 +0300
'Shocked' Ruto Karen guards treated me suspiciously, Bomet's surprise candidate Toto
Linet Chepkorir, alias Toto, who is on the verge of victory in Bomet UDA primaries. [File, Standard]

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +0300
Farmers counting losses as armyworm invasion spreads
Desperate farmers have resorted to sprinkling ash on their farms to control the pests as they do not have money to buy pesticides.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:15:00 +0300
Women volunteers join hands to clean up plastic litter in beaches
Dwindling quantities of fish harvests have been directly linked to pollution. Regular beach clean-up will help to sustain livelihoods and promote tourism.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:46:00 +0300
Policeman 'chased away' for offering boss Sh20,000 for transfer to traffic dept.
A high-ranking police officer has written to all sub-county police commanders to warn their juniors against indiscipline, particularly bribery.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:19:00 +0300
One woman's quest to rescue Kilifi women from harsh chains of poverty
She has taught over 51 women in tailoring and dressmaking and being awarded certificates from Jilore Polytechnic.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:04:00 +0300
UDA: Teargas at Emgwen tallying centre, returning officer leaves for Easter Church service
Chaos rocked the Emgwen tallying centre in Nandi County on Friday, April 15 after UDA aspirants accused each other of rigging the polls.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Murang'a residents in calls for a second Level Four hospital
Murang'a residents are up demanding for establishment of a Level Four health facility to serve them after years of neglect.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Group seeks Nyeri County government aid to get 2,500 acres from Catholic Church
A group that has been seeking to repossess over 2,500 acres from the Catholic Church is seeking the help of Nyeri County government for their case.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
UDA nominations: Voting delayed as ballot papers arrive late in polling stations
It was a chaotic start to the UDA nominations, marred by low voter turn out.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Man from the UK on a mission to feed poor during holy month
For Jamal Hassan, offering charity is something that gives him a special personal fulfillment.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Migori Referral Hospital in sorry state as workers down tools over salaries
Casual workers at the Migori Referral Hospital yesterday downed their tools demanding nine months' of unpaid wages.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Kisumu County orders CBD buildings painted blue and white
The County Government of Kisumu has ordered the painting of buildings in the CBD and surrounding areas with one colour in the next 14 days.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Relief for border residents connected on mobile network
Masol residents in West Pokot County can now access a mobile network courtesy of the Universal Service Fund (USF).

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
USAid donates health kits to 200 workers after nutritional health training
More than 200 Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) have received health kits donated by USAid Nawiri to improve health care.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Woman seeks court's help in row over cows subjected to DNA test
A woman has defended her possession of two Friesian cows that were subjected to a DNA test in August 2020 to prove ownership.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Sh100 million Lugari water project to serve over 28,000 locals
Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya wants his successor to complete projects he had started, on top of starting new ones.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:06:00 +0300
Aspirants protest as UDA fails to conduct nominations in Taita Taveta
Police were deployed at the UDA party headquarters in Mwatate town to avert chaos.



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