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Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:41:03 +0300
Kenya loses Sh400 million in taxes daily to illicit trade, new Cofek survey reveals
Figures from the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) indicate that the illicit trade cost Kenya Sh153 billion annually.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:44:08 +0300
Hospice improves quality of life for cancer patients in great pain
It provides free medication to the patients, palliative care, counselling, pro bono legal services and home visits to those who cant make it.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 09:43:16 +0300
Billionaire Naushad Merali dies aged 70
Naushad Merali chaired Sameer Group, a Kenyan conglomerate active in agriculture, construction, information technology, property and finance.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0300
Ruto allies outline issues to raise with Uhuru as he tours Rift Valley
The visit is expected to trigger fireworks following the political fallout between the president and his deputy.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0300
Inside intricate multi-billion shilling trade in counterfeit alcoholic drinks
Intelligence report shows a well-coordinated syndicate comprising unscrupulous employees from tax, customs, investigative and judicial agencies.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0300
Lawyers want money spent on BBI refunded
Senior lawyer John Khaminwa, representing Kituo cha Sheria, stated that Uhuru had publicly criticised the court and openly defied its orders.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0300
Do not let the country slide back to anarchy, parties opposed to BBI plead with Court of Appeal
Ongoya submitted that the High Court applied the correct interpretation of the Constitution to declare BBI unconstitutional.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0300
We will give our verdict in 48 days, appeal judges say
Appellants had the last bite of the cherry, making a final impassioned plea to the seven-judge bench to clear the way for a national referendum.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0300
Father, son jailed over link to US embassy bombing now released
Lady Justice Adwera Onginjo questions how detectives collected DNA swabs from terror mastermind Fazuls wife, son and daughter.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0300
Raila recalls Kibaki road accident and 2002 election win
Raila also spoke about Kibakis accident that saw him injured ahead of the election, as they were traveling from Kitui to Nairobi.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:02:38 +0300
Junet, Waweru should have collected over 74 million signatures - Isaac Aluochier
Speaking during his submissions on Friday, Aluochier said the BBI Constitutional Amendment Bill (2020) is dead on arrival.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:55:45 +0300
Appeal hearing: Court to deliver ruling next month
Court of Appeal says ruling on #BBIAppealHearing case to be delivered on August 20, 2021 as four-day hearing ends today.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:15:05 +0300
IEBC sets tough financing rules for parties, candidates in 2022 General Election
Political parties and candidates contesting in the 2022 General Election are required to open campaign financing accounts, at least two months before

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:53:30 +0300
Inside 4-day legal showdown: The highlights
After a four-day legal showdown at the Court of Appeal in the BBI Constitutional reforms dispute, the seven judges now retreat to write their ruling.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:23:06 +0300
Sh3.7 billion lost to ghost schools
The alleged loss was also captured in the latest report by Auditor General Nancy Gathangu released on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:53:08 +0300
Dr Githinji appointed to African Covid-19 response commission
Kenya is among the countries represented in the African Covid-19 Response Commission following the appointment of Amref-Africa CEO, Dr Githinji Gitahi

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:38:09 +0300
Raila meets Gusii leaders in efforts to unify Nyanza region
ODM leader Raila Odinga today held talks with ODM and Jubilee Party leaders from the Gusii community and urged them to unite ahead of Elections

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:17:23 +0300
My 30-year battle with colon cancer
Eliud Kaburu from Nyeri County was diagnosed with colon cancer over 30 years ago.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:56:40 +0300
Covid-19: Expect more deaths, hospitalisations in fourth wave from July
The fourth wave of the coronavirus will be experienced mid this month mostly in Nairobi and the Coastal region, according to Kenyan scientists.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:25:00 +0300
Impeached Wajir Governor's official vehicles withdrawn
The withdrawal of his official vehicles dents his claim to the Wajir governorship.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:17:54 +0300
BBI hearing: Lawyers put up spirited fight for Wanjiku
He questioned if indeed the public was involved in the process, citing an instance where Siaya County Assembly passed the bill in a day.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:38:10 +0300
Uhuru can't be a President and mwananchi at the same time - Havi
One of the grounds that the BBI Constitutional change push was thrown out, was because of President Kenyattas involvement in initiating the reforms.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:09:44 +0300
Bill Cosby to walk free after court overturns sexual assault conviction
Bill Cosby has served more than two years of a three-to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:46:31 +0300
ODM waives membership fee in drive to enlist supporters
ODM supporters will not pay Sh100 ordinary membership fee on registration for the next three months.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:56:15 +0300
Okoth Obado announces 2022 presidential bid, says PDP not linked to Ruto
Obado defended his decamping from ODM to PDP, saying it is PDP that he first started with and people knew him through the same party.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:41:24 +0300
Junet and Waweru are sole promoters of BBI, Raila's lawyer tells court
In a bid to disengage BBI from the handshake principals, Amollo argued that Junet and Waweru were the face of the BBI team.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:04:13 +0300
Corruption still enemy of devolution eight years on
Danish Ambassador Ole Thonke has raised concern over rampant corruption in county governments.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0300
16 governors locked out of Nairobi offices
The counties are expected to clear their rent arrears and make arrangements with the landlord to vacate the premises.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:51:48 +0300
Mount Kenya does not need regional kingpins anymore
Instead of tribal kingpins, the Mt Kenya community should be looking for leaders who will respect foundational and inalienable human rights.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:18:46 +0300
7pm-4am curfew in 13 counties to remain until July 31: Uhuru
In other parts of the country, the curfew restriction would continue running from 10pm to 4am for another 60 days, starting June 29.



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