Explainers

Explainer: Understanding the U.S. Electoral College

The Electoral College is a unique system for electing the President and Vice President of the United States, established by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution.

By Anthony Makokha 3w ago

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Explainer: What if the US election ends in a Trump-Harris tie?

So what exactly happens if neither Kamala Harris or Donald Trump achieves the Electoral College majority required to win the US election?

By AFP 3w ago

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US election Tuesday: The history behind weekday's choice

By Standard Digital 3w ago

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All you need to know about the IMEI number

By Sharon Wanga 3w ago

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Expert: What hinders forensic investigations in Kenya

By Sharon Wanga 4w ago

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Explainer: What happens after a DP nominee's name is tabled in Parliament?

By Sharon Wanga 1mo ago

Expert: What hinders forensic investigations in Kenya

The country remains behind in forensic capacity amid a surge in femicide cases and other deaths, according to forensic specialist Myrna Kalsi.

By Sharon Wanga 4w ago

Explainer: What happens after a DP nominee's name is tabled in Parliament?

Constitutional lawyer Shardack Wambui notes that if the Senate finalises the impeachment, the National Assembly will need to follow constitutional procedures outlined in Article 149.

By Sharon Wanga 1mo ago

Explainer: What is Marburg Virus?

Early symptoms of Marburg disease include high fever, severe headache, and body weakness, often accompanied by muscle pain.

By Sharon Wanga 1mo ago

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Explainer: As DP Gachagua takes the stand, what will happen?

All eyes are on the National Assembly this afternoon as DP Rigathi Gachagua appears before the House to respond to allegations outlined in an impeachment Motion against him.

By Patrick Vidija 1mo ago

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Explainer: The difference between SHIF and NHIF

Under SHA, members can access primary health services and emergency treatment simply by registering as a member.

By Sharon Wanga 1mo ago

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Explained: How to impeach a Deputy President

By Esther Nyambura 2mos ago

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Explainer: What happens when a State officer ignores court summons?

Lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo explains that the law does not differentiate between citizens regarding compliance with court rulings.

By Esther Nyambura 2mos ago

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Explainer: Why you need your husband's consent to reclaim your maiden name

The difficulty of reverting to their original name later is the potential need for a husband's consent.

By Esther Nyambura 2mos ago

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Here's why the new identity cards will have an expiry date

The need to meet International Standards is one of the reasons your national identity card will have an expiry date, PS for Immigration and Citizen services, Julius Bitok, has revealed.

By Emmanuel Too 2mos ago