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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0300
Court says house matrimonial property after man locked his estranged wife out
The judge declared the property was acquired through the couple's contributions.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Governor's wife joins five others in scramble for woman MP seat
The competition features seasoned politicians as well as a few greenhorns. The women say that despite their political leanings, they support Azimio-One Kenya candidate Raila Odinga.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Call for six-piece voting angers other candidates
Governor Hassan Joho said the Orange party will push for a six-piece vote even though there are candidates from other coalition partners.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:59:18 +0300
Suspects in Sh104 million house theft released on bond
They are accused of stealing the money alongside jewellery, a title deed and logbook from a businesswoman on April 29, 2022.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:54:31 +0300
Nakuru Town East MP Gikaria grilled over insecurity in county
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria currently being interrogated at Nakuru DCI offices over rising insecurity in the county, Investigation Officer Sunguti confirms.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:31:09 +0300
Stop misleading residents to eat bush meat, KWS tells politicians
The Jubilee party politician claimed the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 had allowed residents bordering national parks to consume bush meat in the wake of drought and hunger.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:54:28 +0300
Rival Azimio candidates turn North Kenya into battleground
Supporters of Garissa Governor Ali Korane and former Governor Nathif Jamaa clashed during an Azimio rally, forcing the meeting attended by presidential candidate Raila Odinga to end prematurely.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0300
Nakuru governor race: Candidates outline plans for city if elected
Health, water, revenue, prudence, resource utilisation, and security stood out as concerns. The candidates discussed terms of hiring health workers.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Chaos disrupts Raila Odinga's rally in Garissa
Korane and Jama have renewed political rivalry over the governorship race. Azimio brigade has been on a weeklong tour in the Northern region.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Court allows IEBC to gazette Cleophas Malala to vie for governor
Court says the petition by two voters questioning the senator's academic papers and seeking to have him disqualified from the race will continue on the sidelines of his gazettement.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Dry taps: Real cost of water scarcity in Western
Families lose sleep for hours to be at water points at dawn. Conflict and encounter with criminal gangs also occur.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:20:00 +0300
Gideon Mung'aro blames graft for poor development in Kilifi
Mung'aro who is ODM candidate said that the last 10 years of devolution have not made a difference in the lives of residents because of alleged runaway wastage of public funds.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:10:44 +0300
High Court declines to stop gazzettment of Jumwa over lack of degree
Two petitioners contend that Ms Jumwa did not produce academic papers for nomination and clearance to contest for the seat.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:25:00 +0300
Eyeing third term, Cheboi facing a tough battle vying as independent
Moses Cheboi blamed the UDA party for his loss at the nominations, which he described as shambolic and predetermined by people who wanted him out of the way.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:58:00 +0300
Two members of 'Confirm' gang set on fire by angry mob at bus stage
The pair were cornered yesterday evening while trying to snatch phones from unsuspecting women at the busy matatu terminus.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
We'll export dog and snake meat to settle debts, says Wajackoya
Prof Wajackoya told supporters in Kakamega yesterday that he was determined to fix the country's economic challenges if elected president.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 20:45:00 +0300
Fred Matiangi, James Ongwae clash over passage of Kisii county's Sh12 billion budget
Calls by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i for investigations into the passage of the Sh12 billion Kisii county budget have attracted criticism from Governor James Ongwae

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:35:52 +0300
Manifestos show Vihiga governor candidates betting on women, youth
Wilber Ottichilo is facing it off with former governor Moses Akaranga of PPoK, Senator George Khaniri (UDP), Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi ANC and former County Secretary Francis Ominde

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:19:12 +0300
Disquiet as police intensify disarmament drive
Locals expressed displeasure over the manner in which the operation is being conducted in parts of Marakwet East.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:28:29 +0300
One feared dead, scores injured in Nairobi Expressway pile-up
The road (Nairobi Expressway) is yet to be officially commissioned by President Uhuru Kenya. 

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0300
Couple gives account of 'miracle birth' that will see another Italian nun become a Saint
Sister Maria Carola Cecchin will be coronated in Meru on November 5 by the Catholic Church. Baby Kiama (miracle) allegedly came to back to life after a desperate prayer to Sister Carola.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0300
Luo elders council losing its voice in the wake of political endorsements
Their 'Oteku' (absolute power) penetrated the region with the potency of venom and their words played a key role in determining key issues in the community and fostering unity.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Mt Kenya elephant in the room: Is voter apathy the understated 2022 decider?
The region witnesses elaborate take-out-the-vote campaigns and this has been perfected from 2007 re-election of Kibaki, taken a notch higher by UhuRuto in 2013 and 2017.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 05:30:00 +0300
Why Nakuru county is seen as the bedrock of politics
Cosmopolitan in nature, the county has a population of over two million, and at least one million votes are up for grabs. Notable political pronouncements and deals have been made and sealed.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0300
What Nakuru residents expect from next governor
The Standard hosts the candidates for a governorship debate today. While the candidates are giving their own promises, the electorate have their own expectations from them.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Ruto faults Uhuru, Raila over high cost of living
Ruto said if elected he will reintroduce a subsidy to bring down cost of fertiliser to Sh2,500 to promote agriculture which will in term lower cost of food.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:40:18 +0300
Five die, four go blind after consuming illicit brew
This comes after five people died and four others lost sight after consuming the brew within the Karuku area of Mwea in Mbeere South Subcounty.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:45:32 +0300
Uhuru to launch legacy projects in Coast next month
The President will next month launch the Changamwe interchange and Mombasa Kwa Jomvu road built at a cost of Sh85 billion and the Makupa bridge which cost Sh4.5 billion.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:50:00 +0300
'We won't drop out': Azimio faces tough test as candidates defy calls to drop bid
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition is facing a Herculean test in its bid to convince some of its troops in Nyanza to drop their bids in favour of other candidates.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:40:00 +0300
Government spells out ambitious plans to upgrade Coast economy
State lays out new strategies to increase volume of cargo transported by rail. President Uhuru Kenyatta to open the Sh24b bridge connecting Mombasa West and South.



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