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Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:40:32 +0300
Meru records 635 new HIV infections every year, says PS
Susan Mochache made the revelation during a community sensitisation forum at Kaaga Primary school in Meru.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:34:04 +0300
Ambitious man turns garbage into source of hope for jobless youths
Mwangi began his garbage collection venture in 2004 and in 2009, he registered a company, Keens Cleaners.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:27:16 +0300
Igathe's manifesto: My pledge to Nairobi residents in first 100 days
Polycarp Igathe has pledged to deliver essential services to the five million city dwellers.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:20:21 +0300
Man allegedly killed by wife over text message in Homa Bay
An irate mob attempted to lynch the woman before she was rescued.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:13:53 +0300
Macharia issues over 1,000 title deeds as Uhuru fulfils promise
In nine years, President Kenyatta has issued 77,919 title deeds in Murang'a.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:07:28 +0300
MCAs approve Sh10b budget for next fiscal year
The report indicated that the estimates put into consideration the recovering Kenyan economy after the effects of Covid-19 pandemic that hit the globe in 2020.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0300
Hospital, urban roads authority on collision path over footbridge
Kura said it engaged multi-national security and environmental agencies on the matter. Hospital says footbridge exposes its power and oxygen plants to criminal attacks.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:31:05 +0300
Three tourists, Kenyan driver die in Kwale road crash
Three Belgian tourists and a Kenyan national die after container truck crushes their van at Samburu, Kwale County, Kinango police boss Fredrick Ombaka confirms.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:55:00 +0300
Court drama as Sonko in spirited battle to overturn impeachment
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's lawyers treated the court to a back and forth while seeking an adjournment.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:48:44 +0300
Two suspected thugs killed in Embu as three escape with gunshot wounds
Police recovered at least six gas cylinders in the car that the suspects were using. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:09:32 +0300
Six burnt to death after matatu collides with saloon car in Yatta
Six people have died after a 14-seater matatu collided head-on with a saloon car and burst into flames at Kwa Majini area in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:51:25 +0300
Four suspected 'Nyuki Squad' gang members shot dead in Nakuru
The four suspects were gunned down at Barut area in Nakuru Town West on Friday morning, July 15.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Court freezes company accounts over Sh185 million theft in Turkana
EACC yesterday filed a suit to have the funds allegedly siphoned by Amailo Investments Ltd and five county officials forfeited to the state for being proceeds of corruption.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Gideon urges Baringo residents to vote wisely
Gideon, who is seeking to defend his seat for the third time, said a win for him is a win for the people of Baringo and the Tugen community.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:12:31 +0300
Brothers dead after row over alcohol bill
The two aged 31 and 29 years old were drinking in a local bar when they differed over the bill leading to a confrontation.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:41:25 +0300
Poll show Arati leads in Kisii governor race
Arati, who is vying on an ODM ticket, would get more than two-thirds of the total vote.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:55:42 +0300
I was paid Sh1,500 to fake medical report for Obado aide, says medic
Obado, Oyamo and former Migori County clerk Caspal Obiero are facing trial over the murder of Sharon Otieno and her seven-month unborn baby on September 3, 2018.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:48:55 +0300
Woman kills two stepdaughters, dumps bodies in a dam
The woman allegedly confessed to killing her two stepdaughters and dumping their bodies into a nearby dam.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:24:03 +0300
Mwai Kibaki's only surviving sibling, Esther Waitherero, dies
Esther Waithero at her home in Gatuyaini Village, Nyeri County on April 28, 2022. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:03:48 +0300
Eldoret bishop calls for an end to UhuRuto wars
Eldoret Dominic Kimengich has called on politicians not to divide Kenyans even as the country heads into next month's elections.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:53:45 +0300
Traffic diverted after fuel tanker overturns on Thika Road
Police in Nairobi on Thursday mid-morning cordoned off Thika Road stretch between Roysambu and Githurai after a fuel tanker reportedly hit a lorry and overturned at Carwash area.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:47:30 +0300
Raila Odinga is selfless leader and mentor, says Uhuru
President says despite age, Azimio candidate can "hold on the steering wheel correctly". Uhuru cites tarmacked roads, new dam and Sh1.3b water project in Samburu.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:41:28 +0300
Homa Bay woman kills husband in bar
A youthful woman from Homa Bay County has been arrested on suspicion of killing her husband.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:56:49 +0300
Form 2 twins go missing on day of school resumption
Leon Macharia and Ryan Mwenda, 15, went missing from their home in Rupingazi, Embu West Sub-County on Tuesday, July 12.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:27:53 +0300
After hustling for 28 years, Kericho's 'mama mboga' nominated to assembly
Lily Sirma, a mother of five has her groceries spot outside old Kericho market. Sirma who leads over 1,000 open air traders promises to uplift their lot.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0300
What Igathe wants for Nairobi residents
Polycarp Igathe assured city traders that they will not be chased away from streets, but shall continue as they look for stalls for them.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:20:00 +0300
Expectant woman, daughter found dead in apparent murder-suicide
The body of the woman and that of her daughter were found dangling from the roof of their rented house.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:17:54 +0300
Malava Girls student dies by suicide after transfer request rejected
A Form Two student of Malava Girls' Secondary School has allegedly committed suicide after her request for transfer was rejected.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:35:00 +0300
Most governor aspirants plan to get rid of NMS, if elected
Igathe defended NMS saying it has transformed the city since taking over key county functions.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:32:45 +0300
Revealed: Last moments of man killed in Langata Road crash
Kimulwon Chesaina trusted the capabilities of his car, a Mercedes-Benz W124.



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