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Mon, 02 May 2022 11:49:00 +0300
Five vehicles damaged, one injured after tree crashes in Naivasha camp
A weekend outing for a group of families in a Naivasha hotel ended on a sour note after an Acacia tree crashed, extensively damaging their cars.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Brokers and multinational firms are holding us hostage: fishermen
The state estimates that in 10 years, the fishing sector will generate 60,000 jobs. Sh1.8 billion has been set aside for building of Liwatoni Fish Complex landing site.

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
'Standard' reader offers to educate minors affected by Nyando floods
The children have been living with their grandmother in a tent, with no bed and basics. Families moved to the camp in 2019 after they were displaced by floods.

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Vihiga County unveils climate change committees
Each of the 25 wards has a committee that will develop proper governance structures and coordinate activities, including afforestation to enable building of resilience against climate change.

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:21:00 +0300
150 ODM nomination losers in Homa Bay pledge to support winners
The resolve came after the intervention of governor aspirant Gladys Wanga and her running mate Oyugi Magwanga.

Sun, 01 May 2022 19:33:00 +0300
Nine people hospitalised after gunmen spray their matatu with bullets
Eight passengers and a matatu driver have been hospitalised after gunmen sprayed their vehicle with bullets at Kainuk, Turkana South on the Kapenguria-Lodwar Road.

Sun, 01 May 2022 19:07:00 +0300
Wajir governor launches re-election campaign
Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi launched his re-election campaign yesterday. This comes a week after he declared his bid to defend the seat as an independent candidate.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:00:00 +0300
UDA told to obey tribunal orders on primaries
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has been challenged to obey a court order and repeat party primaries in Naivasha Constituency.

Sun, 01 May 2022 12:00:00 +0300
Dini ya Msambwa leader's widows pray for help to end life of misery
Sect leader Elijah Masinde was a mythical figure to many including his surviving wives. Sect followers, widows lament government neglect.

Sun, 01 May 2022 06:30:00 +0300
John Munyes, rivals unveil line-up to face UDA in poll
Munyes, Turkana South MP James Lomenen and County Assembly Speaker Erastus Lokaale, who were seeking to succeed Governor Josphat Nanok belong to Azimio la Umoja.

Sun, 01 May 2022 05:30:00 +0300
Big money campaigns rock Kisii as five candidates eye governor's seat
Aspirants have been splashing money in the campaigns, including erecting billboards. Handsome cash handouts have seen most farmers abandon their farms in the last one month.

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Kibaki sendoff: Colourful final drive to Mt Kenya through roads, highways he built
National Youth Service (NYS) officers were deployed for crowd control within the grounds and outside, body was removed from the hearse and placed on the military gun carrier.

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Bishop calls out politicians over use of toxic and abusive language
Archbishop Muheria asks the political class to emulate fallen President Kibaki. Prelate accuses politicians of hijacking the brotherhood and sisterhood of the nation.

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Munene Kairu's son recalls Kibaki's loyalty to 'Nyeri Six'
Kairu, who was close to Kibaki and five other friends were arrested during the one-party era after they had fought in a bar after a tiff over the political fate of the vice president.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Youth waste away as drug dealers rule Vihiga
Boys some as young as 14 abuse drugs in broad daylight in Luanda. Locals blame police officers over the flourishing sale of illicit liquor in town.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:50:00 +0300
Othaya waits to bid farewell to its most famous son and leader
Former president to be buried next to his wife Lucy in his Othaya home. Burial service to take place at Othaya Approved School grounds where more than 15,000 are expected.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Conservationists decry environment practices
Environmentalists call for concerted efforts to save wetlands from encroachment amid concerns over poor handling of waste across the country.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:07:00 +0300
Kenyatta National Hospital Othaya Annex changes names to Mwai Kibaki Hospital
The Sh1 billion hospital's naming proposals have evolved from the Othaya Hospital, to Mwai Kibaki Teaching and Referral Hospital and later KNH Othaya Annex.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Man charged for being in possession of a military dagger
A man was on Wednesday charged before a Nairobi court with being in possession of a military dagger.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Nairobi Hilton Hotel closes doors after 53 years
After 53 years of operations in Kenya, Hilton Hotel will close its doors on December 31, 2022.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Suspect in tutor murder to face trial, court rules
A man accused of killing a Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology lecturer in 2018 has a case to answer, a court has ruled.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:08:00 +0300
Chiefs fallen in cattle rustlers attack, MCA among those missing
Two senior administrators were among five people confirmed killed this afternoon by cattle raiders in Laisamis Constituency, in Marsabit County.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:52:00 +0300
Petitioner pulls out of case seeking to prevent Sonko from governor race
One of the two petitioners in the case seeking to block former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko from contesting the governorship in Mombasa is seeking to withdraw the matter from the court.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:43:00 +0300
Village where Kibaki and Lucy's love was brewed mourns
The late President Mwai Kibaki met his wife, the late Lucy Muthoni, shortly before he left for studies at the London School of Economics.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Approve proposed law to control gold mining, 14 counties tell MPs
The Lake Region Economic Bloc has called on Parliament to pass a law to streamline the gold mining sector to improve the fortunes of those engaged in the trade.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Armyworms wreak havoc in 33 counties
A record 33 counties have been affected by the fall armyworm invasion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker Wahome sues Kuria's party over poll certificate
Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker Ndegwa Wahome has moved to court to challenge the revocation of his nomination certificate.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Four children burnt to death in Nyandarua after wooden house catches fire
Four children died in a fire incident at Matwiku Bosnia village in Rurii ward Nyandarua County.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Experts detonate colonial-era rocket-propelled grenade in Kiambu
Residents of a village in Kiambu County stumbled on a live rocket-propelled grenade.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Karigithu selection a boost to maritime, say stakeholders
Stakeholders in the maritime sector are upbeat that the appointment of Shipping and Maritime Affairs Principal Secretary Nancy Karigithu.



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