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Ngunyi keeps MPs waiting for three hours and fails to turn up

Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi failed to appear before MPs yesterday over Sh90 million he received from the National Youth Service.He was expected before the National Assembly Public Accounts...

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Bicycles solution to teenage pregnancy

*Irene Wafula’s life took a sharp detour two years ago when she fell pregnant at only 17 years and while still a Form three student at Mahanga ‘K’ Secondary School in Mahanga village, Kakamega County...

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Joho to lead Raila 2017 election team

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho will lead an eight-member team to manage ODM leader Raila Odinga's fourth presidential campaign.Although several other teams will be created, Joho's squad will be the main...

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Uhuru to visit all counties to popularise new JP outfi t

President Uhuru Kenyatta will visit all the counties to popularise his 2017 reelection vehicle — the Jubilee Party.This will happen towards the end of the year and early next year as JP seeks to...

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PAC orders Ngunyi to refund Sh12.5m plus interest to NYS

A parliamentary committee has ordered the National Youth Service to make sure Sh12.5 million irregularly paid to controversial political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi (pictured) is refunded together with...

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DCI goes for Uchumi bosses as probe ends

Ex-Uchumi managers' date with the court looms after former chief finance officer Chadwick Okumu was quizzed by the DCI detectives yesterday over alleged fraud at the company and embezzlement of...

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Veiled Muslim women to undergo security check

Women who cover their faces will have to undergo a security check when accessing public facilities.Mombasa county commissioner Evans Achoki said this will improve security. He said this is not a form...

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Uhuru reaction during Ntimama burial strange-Raila

Raila Odinga has termed as strange, President Uhuru Kenyatta's utterances during William Ntimama's funeral.The ODM leader said Jubilee Party has two hands: one that makes Kenyans suffer and another...

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Kenya in talks to lend South Sudan Sh6bn

Kenya is negotiating a loan for Sh6.077 billion humanitarian and economic aid to struggling South Sudan, whose leaders lead lavish lifestyles and own property in Kenya.President Salva Kiir and former...

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Elephant tramples tourist to death at Tsavo National Park

An Italian tourist was trampled to death by an elephant on Sunday while taking pictures of the animal at Swara Camp, Kulalu ranch within Tsavo National Park.Police said Fernando Mocclola, 66, spotted...

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JSC retreats to Hague to pick new CJ

THE Judicial Service Commission is meeting in The Hague to decide on the next Chief Justice of Kenya.According to sources that did not want to be named, all members of the JSC travelled to The Hague...

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Three-month old talking baby shocks Bungoma villagers

A talking three-month old baby has sent shock waves through Bilaa B village in Tongaren constituency, Bungoma county.Residents flocked to Patrick Wasike and his wife Salome Wangila's home to see the...

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ICC judge refers Kenya to body overseeing court for non-cooperation in...

Kenya has failed to comply with its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court in the case of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, a judge ruled, referring the country for...

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Uncertified pilot crashed police helicopter

The latest crash of a police helicopter was caused by an unqualified pilot who failed to respond appropriately when a marabou stork flew dangerously close, investigators say.He pushed the wrong lever,...

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Investigating infertility in men

Kimberley and her husband Lionel have been married for five years. Soon after marriage, Lionel secured a scholarship to study for a Masters Degree in a prestigious American University. He flew off to...

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[VIDEO] Cops accused of killing three 'innocent' girls at Mombasa Central...

A human rights body has questioned the manner in which three women were killed at Mombasa Central police station, in what officers say was a foiled terror attack.Muhuri has challenged police reports...

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[AUDIO] Two governors, MPs storm Moi University over new 'outsider' VC Ayiro

Two governors and several MPs stormed Moi University on Tuesday to stop newly appointed acting VC Laban Ayiro from taking over.Education CS Fred Matiang'i appointed Ayiro to replace outgoing vice...

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ODM wants by-elections for defectors

ODM wants rebels who defected to the Jubilee Party to walk the talk of their new heart-felt allegiance and resign — or get kicked out of the opposition.They should lose their seats and by-elections...

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Shock for banks as CBK cuts rates further

Banks were yesterday handed another shocker after Central Bank's policy marking organs cut lending rates further, a week after the interest capping law became effective.The CBK's Monetary Policy...

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[VIDEO] Raila to register Cord Party for 2017

Cord plans to register as a single 'corporate' Cord Party, allowing affiliates to field candidates on their tickets in some areas and under Cord tickets in others.The umbrella strategy aims to improve...

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