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Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0300
Stagnant salaries and food loans make for gloomy Labour Day
Central Bank survey shows livelihoods of 73.6 per cent of households worsened in 2021. The situation pushed households skip meals, sell their assets and forgo medical care.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0300
Ali to Karangi: Generals in the Kibaki reign
Major General Ali was plucked from his position as Second Commander, Western Brigade. General Kibwana changed the system concerning retirement of Chiefs of General Staff.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0300
Final farewell to a gentleman whose goal in life was to see others prosper
They watched a father, a grandfather, lowered into the ground at a site that only they and a few close friends could access.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0300
Running mate choice must meet need for diversity
Even in vibrant liberal democracies, manifesto, vision and choice of the running mate is a make or break affair because it envisions what the coalition ticket will stand for.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0300
Makerere University: School of handicraft that became beacon of higher education
Former Uganda Technical College had its courses expanded to include arts and medicine. In it, technocrats and political leaders were tendered before being released to the world.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:56:00 +0300
19-gun salute for Kibaki as he is buried next to wife Lucy
Only sitting presidents are accorded the 21-gun salute. Kibaki, being a former Head of State received a 19-gun salute.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:33:00 +0300
Super-agent Mino Raiola who represents Pogba, Ibrahimovic dies
Super-agent Mino Raiola of Italy, who has represented football stars such as Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Matthijs de Ligt, MarcoVerratti among others, has died.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:05:00 +0300
The day a senior police officer wept profusely in front of Jomo Kenyatta
Henderson will be remembered as the officer who led the manhunt for freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, earning himself the King George medal for bravery.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:20:00 +0300
Kibaki death not end of my relationship with you, Uhuru tells ex-president's family
President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured Mwai Kibakis family of his unending support.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:15:00 +0300
Kibaki used to defend me during Cabinet meetings - Raila
Raila described how he had to make the difficult decision of demolishing structures that had been built on road reserves to pave way for the mega infrastructural projects.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 15:55:00 +0300
Kibaki children Judy and Jimmy recount growing up under his parenting
He had plenty of time for us; he blocked his diary to attend our birthday parties.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 13:35:00 +0300
The question should not be what Kibaki did, but what he left
Kibaki will be remembered for introducing the "bigger picture" economics to Kenya. That's his legacy.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 12:16:00 +0300
Kibaki funeral security lapse: Class act archbishop, Anthony Muheria, speaks
Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria says it was the Holy Spirits intervention that enabled him handle a man who broke protocol during Mwai Kibakis State Funeral.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0300
Mwai Kibaki: The final bow (Photos)
The hearse escorted by the military travelled by road traversing Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga and Nyeri Counties to the Othaya Approved School Grounds

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:55:00 +0300
Mwai Kibaki was a patient I would have paid to treat - Dr Gikonyo
Kibaki loved his tipple but after the accident in 2002 and when he was sworn in 'the president never drank alcohol again. State House cleaned out any form of alcohol,' says Dr Gikonyo.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:25:00 +0300
Uhuru: Kibaki had a rare gift
President Uhuru Kenyatta has described his predecessor Mwai Kibaki as a man who believed in modesty and solving issues with grace.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:09:00 +0300
Kibaki funeral: President Kiir voice challenge sees minister read his speech
President Salva Kiir eulogised Mwai Kibaki as a capable leader who played an important role in the establishment of South Sudan as an independent nation.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:37:00 +0300
State Funeral: Raila Odinga's tribute to former President Mwai Kibaki
Raila Odinga has eulogised Mwai Kibaki as a gentleman and a man of conviction.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:56:00 +0300
DP Ruto calls Kibaki Kenya's 'greatest President' in speech at Nyayo Stadium
Deputy President William Ruto described Mwai Kibaki as Kenyas greatest President during his (Rutos) address at the Nyayo National Stadium on Friday.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:06:00 +0300
Scuffle as Raila Odinga's bodyguard blocked from Nyayo VIP lounge
There was a mild scuffle at the Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, April 29, when Raila Odingas bodyguard was blocked from accessing the VIP holding area.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:50:00 +0300
Why Kibaki and Moi differed
While President Mwai Kibaki and his predecessor Daniel arap Moi took different political paths after Kenya attained its independence, their relationship began quite early.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:39:00 +0300
Kibaki Funeral: Tanzania declares two days of national mourning, flags to fly at half-mast
Tanzanias President Samia Suluhu has declared two days of national mourning in honour of Kenyas third President Mwai Kibaki.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:20:00 +0300
Mwai Kibaki's final lap of honour in the city he called home
Emilio Mwai Kibaki, Kenyas avowed economic redeemer and gentle giant of politics takes a final bow before the city where he started his political career.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:18:00 +0300
200 more Kenyans join dollar millionaires club
Two hundred Kenyans have been added to the list of dollar millionaires in the last one year, with the country's private wealth ranked fifth in Africa.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:09:00 +0300
Government to release 4,600 petty offenders
More than 4,600 petty offenders are set to be released from prison in the coming months, Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiangi has said.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:59:00 +0300
KAM boss Phyllis Wakiaga exits
Kenya Assoc. of Manufacturers CEO Phyllis Wakiaga departs after 9yrs; her last working day is June 30; chairperson Mucai Kunyiha says successor search underway.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:06:00 +0300
List of Presidents, other senior Govt officials who will attend Kibaki Funeral
At least three sitting presidents have confirmed they will attend Mwai Kibakis State Funeral service at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi tomorrow.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:16:00 +0300
Nelson Havi: Tim Wanyonyi's return to Westlands doesn't scare me
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Nelson Havi is seeking to wrest the parliamentary seat from Wanyonyi. Havi will run on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party ticket.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:24:00 +0300
Nairobi's Hilton Hotel to shut down after 53 years
The iconic Hilton Hotel located in the Nairobi central business district (CBD) will shut down after 53 years of operation.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:20:00 +0300
CS Monica Juma: Relax, there's enough fuel for everybody
Acting Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma says Kenya has enough fuel to last customers at least 12 days.



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