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In The Pink Corner: It is a wonder people are even dating anymore

So the other day I witnessed a classic staple of dating behaviour. A man strolls out to his vehicle, gets in and starts the engine. Following about 50 metres behind is his ‘date’. She opens her door...

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Suspected rustler killed in Kuria raid

A suspected cattle rustler was killed at the border between Kuria East and Trans-Mara on Thursday. The rustler was shot as the locals pursued their stolen cattle. Residents said at least 20 cows stolen...

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Ruto playing politics with Mau Forest , says Ntimama

HERITAGE minister William ole Ntimama has denied claims by Eldoret North MP William Ruto that he is responsible for the degradation of Mau Forest complex. Ntimama said Ruto is now using the Mau issue...

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Politicians warned over hate speech in campaigns

Politicians have been warned against engaging in hate speech during the election campaigns to avoid a repeat of 2007/08 post election violence. “We will not tolerate this anymore. Any verbally or...

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Court takes pity on senior citizens in assult case

An Embu court yesterday spared an elderly couple a stay in remand for lack of cash bail following an assault charge brought against them by their 20 year old son. Senior Resident Magistrate Robinson...

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No arrests made yet in Garissa shootings

Police in Garissa are yet to make any arrest in relation to Thursday night killings. Garissa OCPD George Losku said that police “were still following up on crucial leads that would assit arrest the...

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Curious to meet the new me

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was going to start therapy. Well, it took a little bit of shopping but I found a therapist I like and I have had a few sessions. So what is it like? Hmmm… I thought...

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The locksmith and the family business

"I’m told you are the only ones who can help me," I waste no time with greetings. My arm is outstretched holding the object. She reaches out her hand over the counter and wordlessly takes it from me....

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Trending with Nana G: Comfort food

Burger heaven I've been looking for a place with the best burger in town and I think I've found it. I popped into Village Market and as I went past Prime Cuts Restaurant, a sign caught my eye. '...

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Happy - Xmas for 65 orphans

A city-based taxi company has put a smile on the faces of 65 orphaned children at 208 Children's Home in Ruiru. Harmonie Cabs CEO Harrison Mugwe and his wife Juliet and their employees donated food,...

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Sh5,000 for car damage

A man who damaged a car's window screen s has been fined Sh5,000 by a Thika court on his own plea of guilty. Daniel Kung’u Wamae 23, was convicted and fined by resident magistrate Wesley Cheruiyot. If...

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Heat rises on Jubilee over pact

The Kikuyu Council of Elders has said the Jubilee Alliance does not represent Kenya. They singled out the deal between Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and his counterpart Musalia Mudavadi saying it is...

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Venue Review

Venue review: Soaring Eagle Spur, Eka Hotel, Mombasa Road The Manchester derby was the biggest thing on my mind that Sunday. I needed to see who would be crowned football king of Manchester. That was...

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Taxman seizes Sh2m ivory bound for China

Kenya Revenue Authority officials in Mombasa netted 108kg of ivory worth Sh2million at the Mombasa port on Thursday evening. The consignment, consisting of 11 tusks hidden amongst eucalyptus logs in a...

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Campaigns in Mombasa race go hi-tech

CAMPAIGNS for the Mombasa govenors race have seen aspirants dotting the island and its environs with regular and electronic billboards carrying their campaign messages. Transport assistant minister...

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Harambee House security and policing system are hopelessly outdated

The pattern and high incidence of criminality in Kenya over the recent past has sparked profound concern at the local and international levels. Current trends in violent crime reflect deep-rooted...

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Two ships with 1,000 UK tourists due in Mombasa

Two cruise ships with an estimated 1,000 tourists on board are expected in Mombasa between December 24 and January 26 next year. MV Nautica, with about 654 tourists from Britain, and 401 crew members,...

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Mayor Mohdhar roots for Coast peace

MOMBASA mayor Ahmed Mohdhar has called on residents to continue living together ahead of the general elections irrespective of their regional or ethnic affiliations. Mohdhar said the residents need to...

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World heroes are ordinary people

I met my hero, Nelson Mandela, nearly a decade ago. A living legend, Mandela is the man responsible for fighting the injustices of racial segregation in his country and a world hero for putting peace...

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Corridors of Power

An MP from the South Rift who is a close ally of Eldoret North MP William Ruto is said to have acquired a chopper in readiness for the anticipated “tough” campaigns ahead of the March 4 2013 general...

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