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Tue, 03 May 2022 10:52:00 +0300
Video: Mwai Kibaki's missed Mandela moments and family drama
Editors' Take: Mwai Kibaki's missed Mandela moments and family drama

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Murathe warns Ruto of bruising battle as Kenya Kwanza leaders slam Uhuru
Murathe says it is being disrespectful for the DP to engage in war of words with the President. But Kenya Kwanza leaders exonerate Ruto from blame on the failures of the government.

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Red flags to be on the lookout for as triggers of election violence
Elections in Kenya often heighten inter-communal tensions. The risk of violence also depends on perceptions of vulnerability and state bias.

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Dollar shortage: Kenya has had it coming
The availability of dollars is affected by the laws of supply and demand, which, in turn, affect the exchange rate if the market is allowed to do its work.

Mon, 02 May 2022 20:04:00 +0300
Kukubo Nixon Jeremiah back: List of 46 people who want to be President on independent ticket
At least 46 people are seeking to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta as President in the August 9, 2022 General Election.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:40:00 +0300
The A to Z of Mwai Kibaki
Mwai Kibaki's legacy is a mixed bag of ups and downs.

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:31:00 +0300
Government bans importation of second-hand buses, trucks
The government has banned the importation of second-hand buses and trucks into the country, in a move that could be disruptive for dealers.

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:51:00 +0300
They poured liquid paraffin to peel off my skin easily
Drugs bought over the counter, like painkillers and antibiotics can result in detrimental health side-effects.

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:00:00 +0300
Young Kibaki wanted to marry, live in Uganda
He joined politics after writing a manifesto for Milton Obote that impressed Jaramogi. He had initially planned to marry and settle in Uganda until politics beckoned.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:17:00 +0300
How Muslims marked Eid-Ul-Fitr across the country Pictures
Ramadan is a special month which commemorates the first revelation given to the Prophet Muhammad. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and only begins when the new moon is sighted.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:35:00 +0300
You should've resigned, Uhuru tells Ruto
President accused the DP of inciting the people against the government instead of helping him solve challenges. But Ruto said the people Uhuru assigned his roles had let him down.

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:19:00 +0300
Alego Usonga MP Sam Atandi's ODM nomination nullified
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has nullified Alego Usonga MP Sam Atandis nomination in the April 13 primaries, and ordered fresh election on May 4.

Sun, 01 May 2022 21:29:00 +0300
David Murathe: It was Eugene Wamalwa for DP position, not Ruto
David Murathe now claims William Ruto was an afterthought-candidate for deputy president position in the run-up to the 2013 General Election.

Sun, 01 May 2022 19:20:00 +0300
The university that was built over the dead body of a racist
The supremacist, Johnston Rex Ronald Hope declared that the proposed institute could only be constructed on his land over ‘his dead body.'

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:54:00 +0300
Kibaki's battles: The commander-in-chief did what was necessary
Between 2002 and 2012, Mwai Kibaki, a man who never publicly donned a military uniform, went to war against terrorists, secessionists, and a gang of disillusioned youths.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:50:00 +0300
ODM directed to issue certificate to Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has directed the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party to issue nomination certificate to Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo.

Sun, 01 May 2022 14:28:00 +0300
'Where are you when I need you?' Uhuru, Ruto in fierce exchange
Moreover, the Head of State who leaves office on August 9 has defended his decision to work closely with his main political competitor in the last two elections.

Sun, 01 May 2022 13:38:00 +0300
Uhuru raises minimum wage
Cotu-Secretary General Francis Atwoli had earlier asked the government to increase the minimum wage by 23.4 per cent.

Sun, 01 May 2022 12:35:00 +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 12:30:00 +0300
How VP Mwai Kibaki once poured his heart out to press
Mwai Kibaki, then Minister for Health, knew that every political function would be invaded by security personnel from the dreaded Special Branch squad.

Sun, 01 May 2022 12:30:00 +0300
Mwai Kibaki: Final farewell 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 09:54:00 +0300
My lover is hitting on my daughter, which way forward?
I am 43 but my 37-year-old boyfriend is hitting on my 22-year-old daughter.

Sun, 01 May 2022 01:00:00 +0300
Facebook's misinformation headache in Kenya's elections
Despite efforts to identify sponsors of political content, some ads still slip through the gaps. Social media firm is also having disagreements with some third-party service providers.

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.



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