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Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:57:32 GMT
Covid-19 Robs Kenya of Top Medical Brains
[Nation] The Covid-19 scourge has robbed Kenya of big medical brains, with reports indicating several top specialists are currently battling for their lives at various health facilities.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:17:46 GMT
Yes, I Instigated Governor Sonko's Removal From Office - Kenyatta
[Nairobi News] President Uhuru Kenyatta has, for the first time, publicly addressed the fallout between him and impeached Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:14:51 GMT
Anne Kananu Takes Over Running of Nairobi County From Mutura
[Nairobi News] Acting Nairobi Governor Benson Mutura has today vacated the office of the governor of Nairobi, paving the way for Deputy Governor Anne Mwenda to take over.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:41:46 GMT
Eyes On Djibouti in Somalia and Kenya Peace Deal
[East African] A Djibouti-led mission to resolve accusations of territorial violations between Kenya and Somalia has concluded a fact-finding mission in both countries.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:53:05 GMT
Good Stock Prices Lure Investors to NSE
[Nation] The Covid-19 battering of Nairobi bourse-listed firm's share prices has presented an attractive opportunity for investors with a long-term view to accumulate stocks and hope for a sustained recovery as companies start turning the corner on t...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:27:01 GMT
More Boys Than Girls Missing From Schools
[Nation] As the government focuses on tracing girls who got pregnant during the pandemic, with the aim of taking them back to school, it is now emerging that more boys than girls could be missing from classrooms.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:56:18 GMT
NCPB Sets Sh2,700 Maize Price to Attract Farmers
[Nation] The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has set the stage for competition for maize in the market with a price review that has pushed the cost of a 90-kilogramme bag from Sh2,500 to Sh2,700.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:53:59 GMT
Kenya, Uganda, Tz Ready for Kabaddi Tourney
[Daily News] EAST African Community (EAC) countries Kenya, Uganda and hosts Tanzania are among nine countries that have so far confirmed their participation at the forth-coming Africa Kabaddi Championship.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:17:35 GMT
'Homeless' Mwamba Zero in On New Place
[Nation] Mwamba Rugby Club will have a new home in three weeks' time, but without a sponsor.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:07:58 GMT
Risky Boat Rides to School for Baringo Learners As Lake Water Floods Roads
[Nation] For learners at Loruk Primary and Loruk Secondary schools in Baringo County, it is a gamble between risking lives to get education or missing school altogether.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:06:18 GMT
We've No 'Idle' Cash to Spend, Say Governors
[Nation] Governors have termed as dishonest a proposal by the National Treasury that counties turn to idle cash in their accounts to run services in the devolved units, saying there are no such funds.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:01:53 GMT
I'm Running for President Next Year, Declares Wa Iria
[Nation] Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has said he will not abandon his quest to vie for president next year.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:56:53 GMT
2 Police Officers and a Cashier Arrested Over Daring Robbery at Prime Bank
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two police officers and a Cashier have been arrested over Monday's daring robbery at Prime Bank's Mombasa Road branch.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:20:28 GMT
KQ Goes for More Cargo Planes as Passenger Numbers Remain Low
[Nation] National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has continued to repurpose some of its wide body passenger aircraft into cargo planes to fill the gap caused by passenger shortfalls.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:19:35 GMT
ODM Demands City Slot As Court Halts Anne Mwenda Swearing-in
[Nation] Even before Nairobi Deputy Governor Anne Kananu Mwenda takes over as Nairobi's third governor, a fresh political storm is brewing, with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) demanding the deputy governor slot.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:08:31 GMT
Bandari Board Seeks Return to Glory Days
[Nation] The newly appointed Bandari Football Club board of trustee has its work cut out as they seek to return the team to continental football.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:03:04 GMT
Uganda Election Neither Free Nor Fair, Says Kenyan Lobby
[Nation] The just-concluded general election in Uganda was not free, fair and accountable "by any stretch of the imagination", a Kenyan civil society group has said.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:00:45 GMT
Kalonzo, DP William Ruto in Ugly Mudslinging Duel
[Nation] The political tension between Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Deputy President William Ruto has escalated, with the former challenging the DP to undertake a lifestyle audit to trace the source of his wealth.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:51:26 GMT
Super Sub Okello Hits a Brace as Gor Switch Off Stima
[Nation] A brace by Gor Mahia forward Tito Okello ensured reigning champions Gor Mahia moved to the eighth position in Football Kenya Premier League standings after beating Western Stima 3-1 in a Betking Premier League match on Monday.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:48:52 GMT
Revealed - Culture to Blame for Women's Financial Exclusion
[Nation] The gender gap in financial inclusion has been stubborn for decades with women worldwide mostly suffering the brunt of its effects.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:41:44 GMT
Mathare Hit Zoo to Secure First Win of the Season
[Nation] Hosts Mathare United on Monday beat Zoo Kericho 2-0 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani to register their first win of the 2020/21 Betking Premier League (BPL).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:34:17 GMT
Kenya's Co-Op Bank Gets U.S.$75 Million for Lending to MSMEs
[East African] The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has secured $75 million long-term funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for onward lending to the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:33:40 GMT
Bensouda Discloses More Evidence Against Kenyan Lawyer Paul Gicheru
[Nation] The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, has disclosed a batch of 161 confidential items of evidence she holds against Kenyan lawyer Paul Gicheru in his witness tampering case.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:27:25 GMT
Nyandarua Clergy Bans Politicians From Addressing Churches
[Nation] Nyandarua churches have banned politicians from addressing their congregations or speaking at any forums officiated by them until leadership wrangles at the Nyandarua County Assembly are addressed.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:25:15 GMT
Sonko Hits Back at Kenyatta in Fight Over Nairobi County
[Nation] Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has hit back at President Uhuru Kenyatta for criticising him, terming him "a failed President with nothing to show for eight years in power".

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:18:19 GMT
What You Need to Know About Kenya's Quest for Covid-19 Vaccines
[Nation] When will Kenya get a vaccine?

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:08:51 GMT
Five Elite Athletes Handed Scholarships as NOC-K Boss Tergat Visits Training Camps
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Five elite athletes led by world 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot on Monday received scholarship cheques from the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:04:40 GMT
Gor, Mathare Pick Wins in Premier League Catch-Up Fixtures
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tito Okello found the back of the net twice to inspire champions Gor Mahia spank Western Stima 3-1 while Mathare United chalked its first win of the season after whipping Zoo FC 2-0 in Betking Premier League catch-up fixtures ...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:35:23 GMT
Court Halts Planned Installation of Nairobi DG Ann Kananu as Governor
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court on Monday temporarily stopped the planned installation of Nairobi Deputy Governor Ann Kananu as Governor, until an application by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Human Rights Commission(KHRC) is hea...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:22:49 GMT
Grade 4 Pupil Arrested After Failed Attempt to Poison Her Dad
[Capital FM] Kisii -- A Grade 4 pupil was arrested on Monday by police officers in Kisii after a failed attempt to poison his father.



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