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Wambui says High Court lacks authority in case against her

Businesswoman Mary Wambui wants a case challenging her bid to vie for the Othaya parliamentary seat dismissed. Wambui says she has not been found guilty of any allegations in relation to the 2007-2008...

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AG says MPs’ case against new traffic rules is a sham

AG Githu Muigai yesterday asked the High Court to dismiss a case challenging the constitutionality of the Traffic amendments Act 2012. The AG says the case by Embakasi MP Ferdinand Waititu, his...

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Corridors of Power

Civil servants are supposed to steer clear of politics as long as they are in the service, However, quite a number of them including at least one permanent secretaries were deeply involved in crafting...

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Non-degree holders get the green light to run for MP

ASPIRANTS without post-secondary training have the green light to contest any elective office except that of president, governor and their deputies in the general election. Yesterday, MPs amended...

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Parties coalition pacts face legitimacy test

PARTIES which deposited coalition agreements before subjecting them to approval of relevant party organs may be null and void. The party organs will merely rubber stamp the political pacts once they...

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Coalitions may bring bad leaders, DP warns

DP has expressed concern over the euphoria surrounding the formation of coalitions by different political parties. DP vice chair Rishad Amana yesterday said the excitement may result in citizens...

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Raila to tour Mudavadi’s backyard

PRIME Minister Raila Odinga takes his vote hunt to Western province this weekend. Raila is expected to be endorsed as ODM flag bearer today at the party's national delegates conference in Nairobi. He...

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ODM–Wiper pact thought to have upstaged Uhuru’s camp in Nairobi

The coalition pact between ODM and Wiper has shaken Uhuru Kenyatta’s TNA dominance in city politics. Until last weekend, sources in TNA had intimated that they had plans in top gear to sweep 15 out of...

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Baragoi 7 out on Sh2 million bail

Seven men accused of the murder of 12 police officers at Baragoi in Samburu have been released on a Sh2 million bond with two similar sureties each. The councillor, four chiefs, a police reservists and...

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Police chief falls short in academic documents

Deputy Police Commissioner Francis Okonya yesterday failed to produce certificates to prove he has the academic qualifications required to be appointed as the CID director. Okonya only produced a...

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Eugene warms up to CORD

JUSTICE minister Eugene Wamalwa yesterday seemed to be shifting ground and emerged from talks with Raila Odinga to say that his Pambazuka Alliance which was registered on Tuesday, was ready to hold...

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TNA MPs REJECT MUDAVADI

CRACKS were already emerging yesterday in the Jubilee Coalition formed on Tuesday night by Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, Eldoret North MP William Ruto and Deputy Prime Minister Musalia...

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Nairobi nurses to join strike

Nurses in public hospitals in the city have reportedly officially joined their counterparts in the strike. Others in medical training colleges are also expected to withdraw their services over the...

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Kalonzo attends ODM national delegates conference

The ODM national delegates conference is underway at the Moi Sports Center Kasarani. Over 6000 delegates and invited guests are expected to attend the convention that has been convened to endorse the...

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Thousands flock into Kampala

Thousands of fans travelled to Uganda last night to cheer on the Harambee stars when they face hosts Uganda cranes in the finals of the Cecafa Senior challenge cup this evening...Read more about...

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Final Showdown

Kenya and old rivals Uganda clash in championship decider No matter what happens today at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Namboole, James Nandwa and his group of players have proved with the right...

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Kidman Bowl race promises great fun

Tomorrow’s Ngong race meeting featuring the Jim Kidman Bowl, is one of the two set for the festive season as race goers await the start of the classics at the beginning of the year. The big cup of the...

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David Rudisha proves the star attraction at the SOYA awards

World 800m record holder David Rudisha was the star attraction as the country honoured their best sportsmen and women during the ninth edition of the Safaricom Sports Personality of the year on...

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Keep the peace

SOYA winner calls on Kenyans and politicians to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship World 800m record holder David Rudisha has called on Kenyans to embrace the spirit of sports during this...

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Showdown today when Kenya meet Uganda

The day is finally here. Kenya and Uganda play the East and Central African Football Associations Challenge Cup final at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Namboole. After years of mediocre performances...

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