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Trial yet to begin for 3 linked to Sh8 million heroin seizure

THREE people arrested with four kilograms of Heroin worth Sh8 million were yesterday remanded pending further investigations into the case. George Obi, Micheal Eze and Peris Ayuma were arrested on...

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LSK lands in trouble over new dress code

A lawyer has filed a case challenging the new dress code unveiled by the Law Society of Kenya saying it is against the values of an open democratic society. Andrew Khakula wants the new dress code,...

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Voter doubts Joho degrees, asks court to disqualify him

A voter in Mombasa has moved to court seeking to block Ali Hassan Joho from running for governor on grounds that his academic qualifications are questionable. Janet Ndago says Joho and his running mate...

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Tight security as presidential candidates present papers

Security was tight at the KICC in Nairobi on the first day for presidential candidates to submit their nomination papers to the electoral commission. Armed police joined the KICC security guards around...

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Nairobi police send pilot to Mombasa over defilement

POLICE at Parklands in Nairobi police have sent a pilot back to Mombasa after he presented himself to police to file a an assault complaint against the brother of a girl he is accused of defiling. The...

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IEBC to bag Sh50 million in nomination fees

The electoral commission will pocket at least Sh50 million in nomination fees. Provisional party nomination lists indicate there are eight presidential aspirants, seven of whom are male. The...

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Kaloki calls for unity in parties

Former Kibwezi MP Philip Kaloki has asked the primaries losers to support the winners. "The losers must work together with those who defeated them as this will build unity and brotherhood among...

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State to train medics on county leadership

HEALTH professionals will undergo training in leadership and management skills to enable them support the devolved system of governance. The move is aimed at strengthening and improving service...

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Opinion polls are democracy tools, says Infotrak

Opinion polls are meant to gauge the performance of national leaders not cause political anxiety, Infotrak CEO Angela Ambitho has said. She said opinion polls are tools for democracy as they give...

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Cord launches fresh campaign machine

A day after the launch of its 2013 campaign manifesto, Cord has unveiled its campaign initiative, promising a tough contest as the election date draws closer. The Cord Effect which focuses on issues...

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IEBC clears four aspirants for the State House race

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission yesterday cleared four presidential candidates for the March 4 general election. The IEBC cautioned the candidates to abide by the Electoral Code of...

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I will meet Waiganjo - PM

Prime Minister Raila Odinga has said he will meet with alleged police Imposter Joshua Waiganjo. The Prime minister made the announcement at Uhuru Park during the launch of his Presidential campaign. In...

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Eight candidates cleared for the presidency

Jubilee Allliance’s Uhuru Kenyatta, Mohammed Abduda Dida of Alliance for Real Change,Cord Coalition’s Raila Odinga and Safina’s Paul Muite have been cleared to run for the presidency in the March 4...

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Boy, 17 commits suicide over KCPE results

A candidate who sat for last year’s KCPE in Cherangany has taken his own life over poor results. Kelvin Gachuri, 17, committed suicide yesterday after learning his performance was dismal. The former...

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National Oil cuts diesel prices countrywide

The National Oil company today announced a price discount of Sh1 for diesel that came into effect yesterday across all its 102 service stations countrywide. The discounted price will apply to cash...

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Uhuru Kenyatta cleared to vie for presidency

Uhuru Kenyatta has been cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to run for for the presidency in the March 4 presidential elections. The Jubilee Alliance presidential flag bearer...

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UHURU, RUTO PLAN TO SEEK ICC EXTENSION

DEPUTY Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and Eldoret North MP William Ruto are considering a possible postponement of their trials at the ICC. Their trials are due to start on April 10 and 11, the very day...

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PM Raila, Kalonzo and Mudavadi off the hook

Prime Minister Raila Odinga, his deputy Musalia Mudavadi and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka have for the second time escaped the scrutiny of the Court. This is after their names were yesterday struck...

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Kenya 7s worried after late arrival

Kenya Sevens skipper Andrew Amonde is bullish about the country’s prospects at the IRB Sevens in Wellington despite the late arrival of the team in New Zealand The team arrived on Monday night after a...

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Search for Kenya's pool maestro starts

Kenya’s hunt for a top pool player to represent the country at the World pool Championship in London has begun with registrations across 830 bar outlets across the country. This follows the recent...

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