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Ateker community endorse former Ethiopia PM as their patron
Ateker community members living in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia have formally endorsed former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as their patron.
By Nzau Musau 4 months ago
Ateker community endorse former Ethiopia PM as their patron
Five Injured in renewed clashes along KenyaEthiopia border
At least four Ethiopian Dassanech militiamen and one Turkana herder were critically injured in fresh ethnic clashes on the Kenya–Ethiopia border on Monday.
By Nzau Musau 5 months ago
Five Injured in renewed clashes along KenyaEthiopia border
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How rising waters are fueling deadly crocodile attacks in Turkana
Residents claim that more than ten fishermen have been mauled by crocodiles in recent months.
By Nzau Musau 5 months ago
How rising waters are fueling deadly crocodile attacks in Turkana
38 million trees planted as Meru races to restore degraded forests
Ndaka said the tree cover in Meru stands at 29 per cent, and the forest cover is 13 per cent, better than the national average.
By Nzau Musau 5 months ago
38 million trees planted as Meru races to restore degraded forests
Tension high along KenyaEthiopia border after fresh militia attacks
These incidents resulted in one herdsman dead and several others injured.
By Nzau Musau 6 months ago
Tension high along KenyaEthiopia border after fresh militia attacks
Turkana on high alert as cases of Kala-azar infections, deaths surge
Turkana County has declared a public health emergency in the wake of significant rise in cases of Kala-azar infections.
By Nzau Musau 6 months ago
Turkana on high alert as cases of Kala-azar  infections, deaths surge
Ethiopia's 'peace bridge' brings hope at border
For decades, families in the Ateker border region have struggled with isolation, insecurity and seasonal floods of River Nakuwa that cut them off from their neighbours across the border.
By Nzau Musau 6 months ago
Ethiopia's 'peace bridge' brings hope at border
Ateker community endorse former Ethiopia PM as their patron
Ateker community members living in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia have formally endorsed former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as their patron.
By Nzau Musau 4 months ago
Ateker community endorse former Ethiopia PM as their patron
Five Injured in renewed clashes along KenyaEthiopia border
At least four Ethiopian Dassanech militiamen and one Turkana herder were critically injured in fresh ethnic clashes on the Kenya–Ethiopia border on Monday.
By Nzau Musau 5 months ago
Five Injured in renewed clashes along KenyaEthiopia border
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How rising waters are fueling deadly crocodile attacks in Turkana
Residents claim that more than ten fishermen have been mauled by crocodiles in recent months.
By Nzau Musau 5 months ago
How rising waters are fueling deadly crocodile attacks in Turkana
38 million trees planted as Meru races to restore degraded forests
Ndaka said the tree cover in Meru stands at 29 per cent, and the forest cover is 13 per cent, better than the national average.
By Nzau Musau 5 months ago
38 million trees planted as Meru races to restore degraded forests
Tension high along KenyaEthiopia border after fresh militia attacks
These incidents resulted in one herdsman dead and several others injured.
By Nzau Musau 6 months ago
Tension high along KenyaEthiopia border after fresh militia attacks
Turkana on high alert as cases of Kala-azar infections, deaths surge
Turkana County has declared a public health emergency in the wake of significant rise in cases of Kala-azar infections.
By Nzau Musau 6 months ago
Turkana on high alert as cases of Kala-azar  infections, deaths surge
Ethiopia's 'peace bridge' brings hope at border
For decades, families in the Ateker border region have struggled with isolation, insecurity and seasonal floods of River Nakuwa that cut them off from their neighbours across the border.
By Nzau Musau 6 months ago
Ethiopia's 'peace bridge' brings hope at border
Ateker community endorse former Ethiopia PM as their patron
Ateker community members living in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia have formally endorsed former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as their patron.
By Nzau Musau 4 months ago
Ateker community endorse former Ethiopia PM as their patron
Five Injured in renewed clashes along KenyaEthiopia border
At least four Ethiopian Dassanech militiamen and one Turkana herder were critically injured in fresh ethnic clashes on the Kenya–Ethiopia border on Monday.
By Nzau Musau 5 months ago
Five Injured in renewed clashes along KenyaEthiopia border
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How rising waters are fueling deadly crocodile attacks in Turkana
Residents claim that more than ten fishermen have been mauled by crocodiles in recent months.
By Nzau Musau 5 months ago
How rising waters are fueling deadly crocodile attacks in Turkana
38 million trees planted as Meru races to restore degraded forests
Ndaka said the tree cover in Meru stands at 29 per cent, and the forest cover is 13 per cent, better than the national average.
By Nzau Musau 5 months ago
38 million trees planted as Meru races to restore degraded forests
Tension high along KenyaEthiopia border after fresh militia attacks
These incidents resulted in one herdsman dead and several others injured.
By Nzau Musau 6 months ago
Tension high along KenyaEthiopia border after fresh militia attacks
Turkana on high alert as cases of Kala-azar infections, deaths surge
Turkana County has declared a public health emergency in the wake of significant rise in cases of Kala-azar infections.
By Nzau Musau 6 months ago
Turkana on high alert as cases of Kala-azar  infections, deaths surge
Ethiopia's 'peace bridge' brings hope at border
For decades, families in the Ateker border region have struggled with isolation, insecurity and seasonal floods of River Nakuwa that cut them off from their neighbours across the border.
By Nzau Musau 6 months ago
Ethiopia's 'peace bridge' brings hope at border
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Farouk Kibet, the man behind the mask
Deputy President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet trended on Twitter for the better part of Tuesday during the UDA NDC at Kasaranii.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Farouk Kibet, the man behind the mask
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Nelson Havi: Disruptor, villain, hero or revolutionary?
Riding on the blossoming social media space, however, Havi built for himself an enviable image of a saviour, fighting established judiciary cartels.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Nelson Havi: Disruptor, villain, hero or revolutionary?
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Kalonzo-Raila MOU died with NASA, says Kibwana, Makau
The two trustees of Raila-Kalonzo 2017 deal trashed the former’s claims on its validity, saying it was predicated on survival of defunct NASA.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Kalonzo-Raila MOU died with NASA, says Kibwana, Makau
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Moses Kuria: My journey to full recovery, key life lessons and running mate offers
Kuria claims he has been approached by one of the two leading coalitions with a running mate offer, but he's not keen on it.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Moses Kuria: My journey to full recovery, key life lessons and running mate offers
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Isaac Aluochier: The man who smoked out President Uhuru
'My name is Isaac Aluochier, a petitioner. In profession, I am many things but for today I will call myself an arbitrator ...'
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Isaac Aluochier: The man who smoked out President Uhuru
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Kuria: Raila can't climb even an anthill without help of OKA principals
Away from the presidential contest, he is convinced it will be a two horse race between UDA his Chama Cha Kazi in Mt Kenya.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Kuria: Raila can't climb even an anthill without help of OKA principals
Communications Authority to repossess unused licences
Chiloba said CA had firmed up its decision to repossess all unused broadcast licences and to redistribute them to new investors.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Communications Authority to repossess unused licences
Mutua pledges low taxes and 1.5m new jobs
In the ‘Chap Chap’ manifesto under the slogan “Widening the base approach”, Dr Mutua said his government would reduce income tax.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Mutua pledges low taxes and 1.5m new jobs
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BBC worker Kate Mitchell flees war in Ethiopia only to be killed in Nairobi
The BBC journalist who was killed at a hotel in Nairobi on Friday was part of the corporation’s staff that had fled the chaos in neighbouring Ethiopia
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
BBC worker Kate Mitchell flees war in Ethiopia only to be killed in Nairobi
Murdered BBC staffer had kept off Addis on safety fears
She was found dead at a Westlands hotel, in her room. A man believed to have killed her also lay dead a few floors, after jumping through her hotel wi
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Murdered BBC staffer had kept off Addis on safety fears
US official calls for steps to speed up sexual assault cases
Kenya has been urged to re-consider its policy disallowing plea bargaining for sexual offences, in the best interests of victims.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
US official calls for steps to speed up sexual assault cases
No plea bargain for sexual offenders? Think about it again
Kenya may wish to re-consider its policy disallowing plea bargaining for sexual offences crimes, in the best interests of its victims.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
No plea bargain for sexual offenders? Think about it again
Mukurweini worst, Starehe tops in fresh voter listing record
But it was Nyaribari Chache constituency that pulled a surprise by emerging the fourth-best after registering 10,788 new voters.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Mukurweini worst, Starehe tops in fresh voter listing record
Timothy Mwandi Muumbo was a big fish in the police force
A burly figure, Muumbo bestrode the country's police units like a colossus.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
 Timothy Mwandi Muumbo was a big fish in the police force
Georgie, Bob Marley’s character in ‘No woman No cry’ passes on
'We lost our Georgie who kept the fire burning all through the night. Rest well Georgie. Fly away home'.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Georgie, Bob Marley’s character in ‘No woman No cry’ passes on
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How Aden Duale forced 8 per cent VAT pill down MPs’ throats
Aden Duale staged a spirited bid to force through President Uhuru Kenyatta proposal to impose 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
How Aden Duale forced 8 per cent VAT pill down MPs’ throats
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Order! Kaparo on Raila's fifth stab at presidency, the big Laikipia lie and dancing politicians
In 1998 when Kenya was without a vice president for several months, Kaparo was a heartbeat away from the presidency.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Order! Kaparo on Raila's fifth stab at presidency, the big Laikipia lie and dancing politicians
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Coming of age of Moses Kuria and what he sees in Uhuru, Ruto and Raila
Says he will not play second fiddle to UDA, and won’t vie for any seat next year to focus 100 percent on building a movement through Chama Cha Kazi.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
Coming of age of Moses Kuria and what he sees in Uhuru, Ruto and Raila
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How Kenya’s politics risks being overrun by big money
Even with the very best of intentions, study shows it is unlikely that one can compete for elections without a significant financial war-chest.
By Nzau Musau 4 years ago
How Kenya’s politics risks being overrun by big money
Maina named Vision 2030 acting director
Business
By James Wanzala
13 mins ago
Of Sh171m gold scandal, deported Zambian and battle for lover's child
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
1 hr ago
I will not resign!
Cartoons
By Gammz
1 hr ago
Cornered: Ruto caught between a rock and hard place over fuel VAT rollback
National
By Graham Kajilwa and Brian Ngugi
1 hr ago
Congo's maiden trip leaves truck driver dead
Western
By Benard Lusigi
1 hr ago
Why EPRA's pricing formula is under scrutiny
National
By Macharia Kamau
1 hr ago