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KRA official allegedly pocketed Sh130,000 to release contaminated sugar

The money is believed to have been an inducement to allow access to a warehouse in Thika where the sugar was stored.

By Ronald Kipruto and Brian Otieno 1 year ago

KRA official allegedly pocketed Sh130,000 to release contaminated sugar

Student jailed for five years for spending Sh8m erroneously sent to her account

Student jailed for five years for spending Sh8m erroneously sent to her account

By Too Jared 2 years ago

‘Basic Structure’ a hot name for new babies – Justice William Ouko

‘Basic Structure’ a hot name for new babies – Justice William Ouko

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Justice William Ouko: Here’s his judgement on BBI

Justice William Ouko: Here’s his judgement on BBI

By Too Jared 2 years ago

I accept Azimio nomination, says Raila as Kalonzo formally joins movement

Raila Odinga accepted Azimio endorsement at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

By Too Jared 2 years ago

I accept Azimio nomination, says Raila as Kalonzo formally joins movement

Ruto: Uhuru is running a mongrel government

DP Ruto said President Uhuru told him in no uncertain terms that their "shared aspect" of the presidency, UhuRuto, was over.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Ruto: Uhuru is running a mongrel government

What you need to know about Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

What you need to know about Yellow Fever

Ministry of Health confirms Yellow Fever outbreak

The virus is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Ministry of Health confirms Yellow Fever outbreak

Don’t suit up: Fashion-forward politicians do appeal to voters

Subconscious biases play a role in election campaigns, and politicians running for office must look the part to win over Generation Z.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Don’t suit up: Fashion-forward politicians do appeal to voters

OKA postpones signing of coalition agreement

The postponement comes hours after Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria expressed willingness to work with OKA only if they do not join forces with Raila.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

OKA postpones signing of coalition agreement

We are barely surviving, says Kenyan stranded in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces are battling Russian invaders on three sides. Russia invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

We are barely surviving, says Kenyan stranded in Ukraine

How Ojode’s men protected me during 2005 protest – Gideon Moi

Gideon said a demonstration during the quest for a new constitution turned chaotic after it was broken up by police along Uhuru Highway.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

How Ojode’s men protected me during 2005 protest – Gideon Moi

Uhuru’s plea to Raila after Tuju exits as Jubilee Sec-General

Raphael Tuju has been replaced with Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Uhuru’s plea to Raila after Tuju exits as Jubilee Sec-General

PHOTOS: Day of conventions

ODM and Jubilee parties are on Saturday holding their National Delegates Conventions at Kasarani and KICC, respectively.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

PHOTOS: Day of conventions

PHOTOS: Wilfred Machage's body arrives from Nigeria

Machage collapsed on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at his home in Abuja and died when he was being rushed to hospital.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

PHOTOS: Wilfred Machage's body arrives from Nigeria

PHOTOS: Jubilee NGC currently underway at KICC

Over 3,000 delegates are expected to review the party’s policies, ratify proposed changes to the party’s Constitution.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

PHOTOS: Jubilee NGC currently underway at KICC

How celebrities splash money on their lovers for Valentine’s

Couples have a tough choice in the cherished day of romance to turn on the charm and display affection.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

How celebrities splash money on their lovers for Valentine’s

Battle heads to Nakuru, Laikipia and Nyandarua as Classic Rally enters day 2

Baldev Chager came third yesterday after clocking 2:38:52.0 to emerge best among local drivers who are taking part in the gruelling nine-day rally.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Battle heads to Nakuru, Laikipia and Nyandarua as Classic Rally enters day 2

First leg: East African Safari Classic Rally start list

East African Safari Classic Rally drivers will cruise over 5,000 kilometres traversing 13 counties in the hunt for glory and the top spot.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

First leg: East African Safari Classic Rally start list

Political deal in the offing? Kuria invites Ruto to Thika after Dubai visit

MP Moses Kuria is in Dubai, UAE, where he is recuperating after undergoing stem cell surgery.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Political deal in the offing? Kuria invites Ruto to Thika after Dubai visit

UDA will work with Ford Kenya and ANC – Ruto

Ruto said time was of the essence and that the parties presented a unity of purpose to protect and consolidate democracy.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

UDA will work with Ford Kenya and ANC – Ruto

Mudavadi calls labor movement leadership 'clownish'

Mudavadi: “It is tragic that the robust labour movement that played a big role in securing Kenya’s independence has been vandalized."

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Mudavadi calls labor movement leadership 'clownish'

Covid-19: Kenya records 3,286 cases, four deaths in last 24 hours

Out of the new patients, 1,648 are female, whereas 1,638 are male, with the youngest carrier being an eight-month-old child and the oldest aged 103.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 3,286 cases, four deaths in last 24 hours

Kenya’s future safe in OKA, Mt Kenya Forum’s hands – Gideon Moi

According to Gideon Moi, the alliance validates their trust in a leadership matrix that holds a common goal of improving the lives of Kenyans.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Kenya’s future safe in OKA, Mt Kenya Forum’s hands – Gideon Moi

Nigerian polygamist, Satanist buried in car

According to his son Uchenna Odo, the priest - said to have had 57 wives and ‘countless’ children and grandchildren - requested to be buried in a car.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Nigerian polygamist, Satanist buried in car

Raila Odinga reflects on his torturous political journey, teary left eye

When Raila was released in June 1991 from Kamiti Maximum Prison, he fled to Norway.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Raila Odinga reflects on his torturous political journey, teary left eye

Jah Cure denied bail, faces 15-year jail term for attempted murder

The entertainer whose real name is Siccature Alcock was arrested in Utrecht, Netherlands, on October 2.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Jah Cure denied bail, faces 15-year jail term for attempted murder

Reginald Mengi’s widow gets reprieve at Court of Appeal

Jacqueline Ntuyabaliwe won a reprieve after successfully challenging a decision that quashed a Will that was allegedly written by Mengi.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Reginald Mengi’s widow gets reprieve at Court of Appeal

Kenya Power declared a special government project

Kenya Power has been directed to immediately suspend ongoing and pending negotiations with independent power producers.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Kenya Power declared a special government project

Shock as Malawi’s ex-deputy speaker shoots himself dead in parliament

Alerts from metal detectors at a security checkpoint were reportedly disregarded as they were deemed to be from the his wheelchair.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Shock as Malawi’s ex-deputy speaker shoots himself dead in parliament

Photos: Pomp as Kanu endorses Gideon Moi to run for president

Gideon Moi, who was installed to take over from his late father - President Daniel arap Moi – will be making his first stab at the presidency.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Photos: Pomp as Kanu endorses Gideon Moi to run for president

Bobi Wine, Kizza Besigye condemn re-arrest of opposition MP

The MP was re-arrested moments after he was released on bail on September 23 outside Kigo Prison by heavily armed black-clad commandos.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Bobi Wine, Kizza Besigye condemn re-arrest of opposition MP

Missing Ugandan woman found in septic tank

She documented torture at the hands of unnamed family members, opened up about her struggles to be safe and spoke of living without love at home.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Missing Ugandan woman found in septic tank

Former Senator Paul Njoroge wants 2022 polls postponed

Former Senator Paul Njoroge avers that at the time IEBC announced the election date when it was not properly constituted.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Former Senator Paul Njoroge wants 2022 polls postponed

US issues alert after shooting near French embassy, Dar es Salaam

The unidentified shooter was gunned down by security agents outside the French embassy gate.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

US issues alert after shooting near French embassy, Dar es Salaam

Remembering the 1998 US embassy bombings [PHOTOS]

On this day 23 years ago, Al-Qaeda operatives detonated truck laden explosives at the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Remembering the 1998 US embassy bombings [PHOTOS]

Photos: Tears and pain as Siaya tanker explosion victims are buried

The 19 are among 22 people who died in the fuel tanker fire incident. The bodies were released from Yala and Siaya hospital morgues on Friday morning.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Photos: Tears and pain as Siaya tanker explosion victims are buried

Video: 3am fire destroys section of Gikomba market

The 3am fire razed stalls and buildings, destroyed business premises and wares before it was put off.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Video: 3am fire destroys section of Gikomba market

Raila leads tributes for Kajwang family patriarch

Mzee Ajwang Nyakwamba; the father to the late Otieno Kajwang, Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang and Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, died on Wednesday evening.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Raila leads tributes for Kajwang family patriarch

Enforce Covid-19 protocols, IG Mutyambai orders police

Mutyambai reiterated that as Kenya tries to curb the transmission of Delta variant, public gatherings – including political rallies, remain prohibited

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Enforce Covid-19 protocols, IG Mutyambai orders police

Full list: President Uhuru Kenyatta's military changes

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday, July 23, made several key changes in the Ministry of Defence, promoting key members and shuffling the leadership.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Full list: President Uhuru Kenyatta's military changes

Hand over fuel siphoned from Siaya tanker, PIEA tells residents

The explosion from Malanga tanker after it was involved in a crash with a lorry carrying milk late Saturday left 15 people dead and dozens wounded.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

Hand over fuel siphoned from Siaya tanker, PIEA tells residents

IEBC chairperson should have the final word, says Koki Muli

Koki stressed on the importance of clear separation of powers between the chairperson and Chief Executive officer (CEO).

By Too Jared 3 years ago

IEBC chairperson should have the final word, says Koki Muli

We believe in God and the hustler nation, says UDA's Njuguna Wanjiku

Njuguna Wanjiku beat Jubilee’s Kariri Njama by garnering 21,773 votes to Kariri’s 21,263 in Kiambaa.

By Too Jared 3 years ago

We believe in God and the hustler nation, says UDA's Njuguna Wanjiku

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