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Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:45:49 +0300
Why lawyer Paul Gicheru wants ICC judge Samba disqualified from case
He argued that Judge Samba cannot be fair in handling the case, given her previous involvement in the Kenyan situation as Field Operations Officer.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:42:21 +0300
Nakuru doctor kills his two children aged 3 and 5, attempts suicide
Police are investigating case in which a doctor in Nakuru killed his two children and attempted suicide

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Cash-strapped Kenyans getting nutritious relief from matumbo
Dish is favoured for its low price and as a healthier alternative to red meat. Official data show it is the food item whose price has risen highest.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Gideon: I won't be distracted by chest-thumping loud minority
Kanu chairman says he will work with silent majority to achieve his agenda, promises to make a major political announcement next month.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Order! Kaparo on Raila's fifth stab at presidency, the big Laikipia lie and dancing politicians
In 1998 when Kenya was without a vice president for several months, Kaparo was a heartbeat away from the presidency.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:39:54 +0300
Tame fuel price spike - Baringo Senator Gideon Moi
Senator Gideon Moi said high fuel prices negatively impact Kenyans purchasing power as inflation tends to rise.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:09:48 +0300
I'm ready to shelve presidential ambition - Governor Joho
In February, Hassan Joho surprised ODM diehards when he indicated he would challenge Odinga to the partys ticket in the 2022 presidential election.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:13:07 +0300
Uhuru, Raila have teamed up to lock me out - Ruto
Deputy President William Ruto has accused both President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga of betraying him.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0300
CBC is on the right path, Magoha now tells critics
The CS said there should be no heroes in the process, and that it was only aimed at transforming the education system.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:15:00 +0300
Ruto opposes bid to create powerful PM and two DP positions
Ruto asked Kenyans to ignore leaders propagating tribal politics to ascend to power, and instead upraise leaders based on their agenda.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:09:45 +0300
Unions ask CS Magoha not to reappoint former UoN council members
Uasu chair Dr Richard Bosire claims the appointment of personnel at UoN was based on nepotism, friendship and tribalism.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:55:00 +0300
Kenya receives 200,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China
Kenya receives 200,000 doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine from China; to be taken in two shots 28 days apart.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:10:00 +0300
President Uhuru mourns Archbishop Zachariah Kimani of Akurinu Church
Until his death, Archbishop Kimani was the National Priest-Patron and Archbishop of the Akurinu Church in Kenya.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:51:05 +0300
Kenya off UK Covid-19 red-list
Kenya, Egypt and Bangladesh among countries removed from the Covid-19 red list by the UK Government; directive takes effect on Wednesday next week.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:11:13 +0300
This man Stephen Soi: His long journey to Sh114m fine or 15-yr jail term
Some say Stephen Soi was a lion in a herd of antelopes. He roared, and every ear noticed his presence.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:49:09 +0300
I am not fighting Uhuru, Muturi says
Speaker Muturi says parties including Jubilee and ODM followed due process in the removal of MPs on the recommendation of their respective parties.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:30:00 +0300
Uhuru's Jubilee Party broke a year to next elections
Jubilee Party's total revenues dipped by Sh250.6 million to Sh611.7 million from Sh862.3 million in 2020.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:44:53 +0300
Happy ending for brave Form Two student begging for school fees on city streets
A day after sharing her plight, the student received assistance that will see her pursue her dreams.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:40:00 +0300
Magoha must apply better methods to keep all learners in class
There are over 6.3 million multi-dimensionally poor households where children are likely to be deprived of education.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:35:00 +0300
Two-thirds gender rule needs a referendum, says Muturi
Muturi absolved Parliament from blame for failing to enact the gender rule as provided for in Article 27 of the Constitution.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:40:00 +0300
Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco
Wario escaped with the least sentence of a fine of Sh3.6 million. Soi was fined a total of Sh115.8 million failure to which he serves 15 years in jail

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:26:12 +0300
Former Sports CS Wario freed after paying Sh3.6m fine
Ex-Sports CS Hassan Wario released after paying Sh3.6 million fine in Rio Olympics case

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:09:05 +0300
Mary Njeri: University student by day, security guard by night
She says her college-mates look down upon her because of the nature of work that shes doing

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:40:00 +0300
Gicheru's trial at ICC set for March 2022
Deputy prosecutor James Stewart says Kenyan authorities are still holding on to some crucial evidence required to prosecute.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:23:51 +0300
Video story: Estonia President recalls life under Soviet occupation
Standard Digital interviewed Estonia President Kersti Kaljulaid during her three-day State visit of Kenya.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:30:38 +0300
Rio Olympics scandal: Hassan Wario gets six years in prison, Stephen Soi 10
Former Sports CS Hassan Wario sentenced to six years in prison over the embezzlement of Sh55 million for Rio Olympics funds.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:47:41 +0300
Governor Hillary Barchok taken to task over hiring staff from the same community
Governor challenged for being accompanied by men only, all from the same tribe. He asked committee to tell him what ‘dominance is.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Raila makes light of 'mganga' remarks by rivals, says it means he's a medic
Raila embraced the tag, saying it does not, after all, mean what his rivals, especially Deputy President William Ruto and his allies, intend.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:51:04 +0300
ICC banks on 12 witnesses to determine Paul Gicheru's fate
At the same time, Justice Miatta Maria Samba will also hear testimonies from three investigators who will narrate how they investigated the case.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:07:24 +0300
Orie Rogo Manduli to be buried on October 2
Orie Rogo Manduli's family has announced her burial date set for October 2



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