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Sun, 15 May 2022 08:51:00 +0300
Teenager kills 10 in live-streamed racial attack on supermarket
A document circulating online that appeared to have been written by the killer sketched out a to-do list for the attack, including cleaning the gun and testing the livestream.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:35:00 +0300
Rigathi Gachagua: DP Ruto's top ally shaking up the Kenya Kwanza camp
A vocal politician with deep pockets, the Mathira MP is loved and hated in equal measure. His political dalliance with Uhuru faded after the famous March 2018 handshake.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:30:00 +0300
12-hour crisis talks put Ruto allies on edge
Top Ruto allies split amid horse-trading from two contestants jostling for the position. As minutes turned into hours, politicians and their supporters became restless

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:25:00 +0300
Alfred Mutua finds Ruto hands soft but there's a red flag
People change. Feelings change. So Alfie, who thought Hustler pressed too hard when shaking hands, suddenly found the DP's handshake more relaxing than the best massage money can buy.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0300
Tough times ahead as fuel prices go up by Sh5.50 in new EPRA review
Super petrol will now retail at Sh150.12 per litre in Nairobi, up from Sh144.62. Price hikes attributed to global rise in cost of crude oil against a weak shilling.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0300
When comrades Wetang'ula and Speaker Muturi risked lynching
It isnt the first time fate has them in the same alliance for better or for worse. On May 16, 1981, the two narrowly escaped lynching by fellow students who accused them of being traitors.

Sat, 14 May 2022 19:05:00 +0300
Fuel prices go up in EPRA monthly review
Fuel prices in Kenya have increased by Sh5.50 in the latest EPRA review.

Sat, 14 May 2022 18:17:00 +0300
How the wily and witty Wetangula has stood the test of time
The experienced lawyer has maintained relevance and stayed close to the centre of power on both sides of the political divide for decades.

Sat, 14 May 2022 18:05:00 +0300
Kindiki's parents: We're praying that Ruto picks our son as running mate
Their only wish is that Ruto remembers his history with Kindiki which dates back to 2013, during The International Criminal Court (ICC) trials.

Sat, 14 May 2022 18:00:00 +0300
Gachagua or Kindiki: Ruto to unveil running mate
The Tharaka Nithi senator was about to win the race but intense lobbying saw Gachagua's name included. Mt Kenya region has 5.85 million voters, which will boost DP's chances on August 9.

Sat, 14 May 2022 17:18:00 +0300
Ruto running mate: Here are the Karen intrigues as country kept waiting
The Standard understands that dissatisfactions rocked Rutos boat as word got louder that Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki was the chosen one.

Sat, 14 May 2022 16:37:00 +0300
Expressway opens as Sh9b set aside to reclaim defaced Mombasa road
Mombasa road to be repaired at a cost of Sh9 billion as govt opens up expressway to public.

Sat, 14 May 2022 16:11:00 +0300
Sonko arrival at Raila rally causes chaos, forced to leave
Mike Sonkos attempt to be part of the leaders lined up to address a gathering at Mkomani Showgrounds in Mombasa ended chaotically on Saturday afternoon.

Sat, 14 May 2022 08:10:00 +0300
Watch your steps: Why you are likely to die from staircase fall
In severe cases, stairwell accidents can cause organ damage and bone lacerations. Most buildings dont apply the required safety standards and the right stairwell dimensions.

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:48:00 +0300
Jimmy Kibaki: Twitter accounts claiming I'm supporting Ruto are fake
Twitter accounts claiming Im supporting Ruto are fake; Jimmy Kibaki

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:32:00 +0300
Why Government has been ordered to make SGR contract public
President Uhuru Kenyatta launching the SGR on May 31, 20217. [Courtesy, Reuters]

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:20:00 +0300
Sonko's political storm descends on Mombasa
Sonko has the uncanny ability to show up at the most opportune time and though he may have come into the race late, he has proven from history that he has the legs to last the race.

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:01:00 +0300
FKF Caretaker body out but same team reappointed in new committee
CS Amina Mohamed appoints 12-member FKF Transition Committee chaired by Aaron Ringera and 6-member Secretariat led by Lindah Oguttu; teams term is 5 weeks.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:50:00 +0300
Cabinet Secretaries take on DP Ruto during Cabinet meeting
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto yesterday came face to face in a full cabinet meeting held for the first time in over a year.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:02:00 +0300
Search for running mate hots up as loyalty queries take centre stage
Raila Odinga is expected to announce his vice presidential pick within days after receiving a shortlist of three candidates.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:00:00 +0300
Absence of secretary to Cabinet might affect transition of power
The transition of power could be in jeopardy, owing to the absence of a Secretary to the Cabinet.

Thu, 12 May 2022 19:52:00 +0300
Kenyan nurse Anna Duba wins global nursing award
Kenyan nurse Anna Duba wins Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award in Dubai, bags Sh29m

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:29:00 +0300
Kabogo: What Ruto submitted to parties registrar isn't what we'd agreed on
Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has threatened to ditch Kenya Kwanza coalition.

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:43:00 +0300
Inside Muthama, Mutua 9-year feud that could boil over
Its no secret that Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua and former Machakos Senator (now UDA Chairman) Johnson Muthama do not see eye to eye.

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:28:00 +0300
Ruto attends Cabinet meeting, but why the interest in him? Here's your answer
Deputy President William Ruto, who for a while now has been seen to be antagonising President Uhuru Kenyatta, attended a Cabinet meeting on today, sparking talk and excitement in equal measure.

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:52:00 +0300
Raila Odinga: I knew Kingi was on his way out
Raila Odinga says Governor Amason Kingis exit from Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition did not come as a surprise to him.

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:15:00 +0300
Kenya Kwanza deal: Ruto will appoint Mudavadi as 'prime cabinet secretary'
Deputy President Dr William Ruto will share his government and power with his deputy president and a prime cabinet secretary, should he be elected in the August 9 General Election.

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:00:00 +0300
When Kenyans could not dream of university education
Parents' school admission today are pale in comparison with the miseries Kenyans went through as the first republic was midwifed 66 years ago.

Wed, 11 May 2022 20:23:00 +0300
Why I will not associate myself with Governor Alfred Mutua, Senator Muthama says
In the August polls, Muthama is running for Machakos Governor on a UDA ticket and is one of the key supporters of DP Rutos presidential bid.

Wed, 11 May 2022 20:10:00 +0300
Kalonzo Musyoka's political cards keep leaders guessing ahead of polls
What is the Wiper party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka up to? Is he master tactician, tough negotiator, steely ruthless politician or an indecisive leader.



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