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Vincent Kejitan

Sultana actress Winnie Bwire dies of cancer

Sultana actress Winnie Bwire Ndubi, popularly known as Dida, dies while undergoing cancer treatment in Turkey, family confirms.

By 2 months ago

Sultana actress Winnie Bwire dies of cancer

Bishop Allan Kiuna dies after long battle with cancer

Bishop Allan Kiuna dies after long battle with cancer

By 4 months ago

Why there was network outage during protests, Safaricom CEO explains

Why there was network outage during protests, Safaricom CEO explains

By 4 months ago

Comedian Fred Omondi dies in road accident

Comedian Fred Omondi dies in road accident

By 5 months ago

Brian Chira is dead

According to a police report filed at Karuri Traffic Base, Chira was a victim of a hit-and-run accident that occurred along the Ndenderu-Ruaka road at Gacharage area early Saturday morning.

By Vincent Kejitan 8 months ago

Brian Chira is dead

Star Lupita reveals heartbreak in sudden break-up with boyfriend

Through a lengthy post on Instagram, Lupita said she was publicly dissociating herself from Masekela as she could no longer trust him.

By Vincent Kejitan 1 year ago

Star Lupita reveals heartbreak in sudden break-up with boyfriend

DP Gachagua: I was not lying about tigers in Kenya

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has clarified his recent sentiments in Colombia that there are tigers in Kenya.

By Vincent Kejitan 1 year ago

DP Gachagua: I was not lying about tigers in Kenya

Film board wants TikTok to disable live feature, erase sexual content

KFCB has asked TikTok to disable the live feature in the country until they can ascertain that no community guidelines have been violated.

By Vincent Kejitan 1 year ago

Film board wants TikTok to disable live feature, erase sexual content

Sauti Sol announces indefinite hiatus

Kenyan boy band Sauti Sol has announced an indefinite hiatus. The band will embark on a world tour before their planned break.

By Vincent Kejitan 1 year ago

Sauti Sol announces indefinite hiatus

DJ Brownskin's father-in-law speaks

Albert Mwangi: I was not aware that they (DJ Brownskin and Sharon) had issues. I was at work when I was told that Sharon had taken some drugs. No one ever told me what exactly happened.

By Vincent Kejitan 1 year ago

DJ Brownskin's father-in-law speaks

Beyonce might pocket Sh34 billion with her 'Renaissance' world tour

Tour will begin in May in Stockholm, Sweden, and conclude in September in New Orleans. Singer's current estimated net worth is Sh62.3 billion

By Vincent Kejitan 1 year ago

Beyonce might pocket Sh34 billion with her 'Renaissance' world tour

Catherine Kasavuli: I am a strong woman, I will fight this

Veteran journalist Catherine Kasavuli has assured the public that she is doing well and getting ready for a second medical procedure as she battles cervical cancer.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Catherine Kasavuli: I am a strong woman, I will fight this

Why 2022 poll is a game-changer in Kenyan politics

Yet after a slow start on election day, the result transmission system worked smoothly for the all-important presidential election. The IEBC's radical transparency on this front is commendable.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Why 2022 poll is a game-changer in Kenyan politics

Governor Anne Waiguru successfully defends her seat

Waiguru, who ran on a UDA ticket, received 113, 088 votes against independent candidate Purity Ngirici's 105,677.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Governor Anne Waiguru successfully defends her seat

Kalonzo gifts Raila a million votes

Kalonzo Musyoka secures a million votes for Raila Odinga from Ukambani where a quarter million people voted for William Ruto.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Kalonzo gifts Raila a million votes

Ballot papers mix up in Rongai as voting kicks off in South and Central Rift region

Rongai MP election in Nakuru suspended indefinitely after it emerges ballot papers had been mixed up with those of Kuresoi North; voting for other seats ongoing

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Ballot papers mix up in Rongai as voting kicks off in South and Central Rift region

Vote wisely, your choice will be with you for the next five years

Who will equitably and fairly share the national cake including opportunities for appointments and ensure fair and equitable geographical representation?

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Vote wisely, your choice will be with you for the next five years

Murang'a Seal, Wazito to clash in FKF-PL Playoff on Thursday

The delayed Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League promotion and relegation playoffs will be played on Thursday

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Murang'a Seal, Wazito to clash in FKF-PL Playoff on Thursday

Politician calls for state security after Sh1m robbery

Omburo Odaje says that the main objective of the gangsters was not to get the money because they were quarrelling with each other on how to share it.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Politician calls for state security after Sh1m robbery

Kenyans react to Magoha's new half-term directive

Some have termed the move as 'disoriented' while others, the majority were happy for the school fees relief.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Kenyans react to Magoha's new half-term directive

Kamais wins KPA Golf Day in Nakuru

Kamais, who played off the scratch to beat a field of 170 golfers drawn from all over the country to win the overall title in the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) -Golf Day

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Kamais wins KPA Golf Day in Nakuru

Budding filmmakers get stage to showcase talent at ongoing festival

Film students from the Multimedia University of Kenya, Egerton University, and Kenyatta University are among the attendees spanning the entertainment industry.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Budding filmmakers get stage to showcase talent at ongoing festival

Security teams hold crisis talks over foreigners

The police confiscated a bag containing 17 rolls of stickers for at least 10,000 polling stations in 10 counties.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Security teams hold crisis talks over foreigners

I have no corruption record- David Mwaure on why he is best choice for president

I have no corruption record- David Mwaure on why he is best choice for president

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

I have no corruption record- David Mwaure on why he is best choice for president

Alarm over hooliganism, violence in Nyanza as campaigns enter last lap

During the ODM nominations, 12 suspects were arrested after they were allegedly found with crude weapons which included clubs, machetes and knives.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Alarm over hooliganism, violence in Nyanza as campaigns enter last lap

Samuel Atandi's epic fight to break one-term jinx since birth of constituency

Since the constituency was established in 1963, no MP has served two consecutive terms. Siaya County's largest constituency has a total of 122,002 registered voters.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Samuel Atandi's epic fight to break one-term jinx since birth of constituency

Ailing veteran TV actor thanks Uhuru, Kenyans for over Sh6m donations

The veteran actor, who is battling diabetes and kidney complications, is set to undergo a kidney transplant at the Mediheal Hospital next month.

By Vincent Kejitan 2 years ago

Ailing veteran TV actor thanks Uhuru, Kenyans for over Sh6m donations

PHOTOS: Raila Odinga visits in-laws in Murang’a

The former Prime Minister’s in-law, Daniel, 93, is the founder of Riara Group of Schools and the Riara University.

By The Standard 2 years ago

PHOTOS: Raila Odinga visits in-laws in Murang’a

Increasing crime wave in many parts of Kenya cause for great concern

Of late, mental health issues have gained currency and there is need for deeper interrogation to ascertain the causes.

By The Standard 3 years ago

Increasing crime wave in many parts of Kenya cause for great concern

BBI impact and why it's difficult to postpone polls

It is a no-brainer that the biggest upset in the May 13 court decision was its implications for an expanded Executive.

By The Standard 3 years ago

BBI impact and why it's difficult to postpone polls

Don’t burden motorists with costly tolling

Tolling has been tried in Kenya in the past and did not register success. Instead, it was phased out and reintroduced at the pump.

By The Standard 3 years ago

Don’t burden motorists with costly tolling

Indian Army organises COVID-19 awareness programme in J-K's Baramulla

The army's initiative is aimed at creating awareness among the people in remote regions regarding the COVID-19 symptoms.

By The Standard 3 years ago

Indian Army organises COVID-19 awareness programme in J-K's Baramulla

'Quad should morph into economic NATO to counter China coercion'

China's rulers are intent on ensuring that the Quad is not expanded to include countries in Central Asia, Southeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula.

By The Standard 3 years ago

'Quad should morph into economic NATO to counter China coercion'

India, UK deepen work to combat climate change by 2030

India and UK agreed on a joint roadmap including plans to combat climate change by 2030.

By The Standard 3 years ago

India, UK deepen work to combat climate change by 2030

European Commission allocates 2.2 million euros to respond to Covid-19 surge in India

Member states of the European Union (EU) have already mobilised supplies to India over the last week through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

By The Standard 3 years ago

European Commission allocates 2.2 million euros to respond to Covid-19 surge in India

India-UK to boost work visas for Indian nationals, enhance migration cooperation

The agreement includes special Young Professionals scheme to allow young Indian and British professionals to work and live in each other's country.

By The Standard 3 years ago

India-UK to boost work visas for Indian nationals, enhance migration cooperation

India, EU call for 'immediate, permanent and comprehensive' ceasefire in Afghanistan

Jaishankar and Borrell reaffirmed that any political settlement in Afghanistan must protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Afghans.

By The Standard 3 years ago

India, EU call for 'immediate, permanent and comprehensive' ceasefire in Afghanistan

As new term begins, ensure all learners go back to class, are safe

Covid-19 safety regulations imposed on schools, which have largely been effective, should be observed and improved upon.

By The Standard 3 years ago

As new term begins, ensure all learners go back to class, are safe

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

Healthwise children out of school are less active, spend too much time on television and less favourable diet resulting in weight gain.

By The Standard 3 years ago

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

Kenya and Tanzania appear to have always had frosty relations

Unfortunately, the erosion of trust that ebbs and flows has sometimes degenerated into economic cold war where movement of goods, people is restricted

By The Standard 3 years ago

Kenya and Tanzania appear to have always had frosty relations

Is it time to stop Kenyans from seeking jobs in the Gulf?

Those who are lucky to escape from the hands of their cruel employers end up on the streets or being taken in by fellow Kenyans

By The Standard 3 years ago

Is it time to stop Kenyans from seeking jobs in the Gulf?

US assures delivery of raw materials for vaccines and oxygen concentrators

The United States is deploying an expert team of public health advisors from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and USAID.

By The Standard 3 years ago

US assures delivery of raw materials for vaccines and oxygen concentrators

Strengthen public health facilities to ease pain of poor, suffering Kenyans

The truth is, most private hospitals have taken the trouble to purchase state–of–the–art machinery and hire specialists.

By The Standard 3 years ago

Strengthen public health facilities to ease pain of poor, suffering Kenyans

Why counties should borrow a leaf from Nairobi

There is evidence that many citizens do not take the threat of Covid-19 seriously enough to religiously follow health protocols.

By The Standard 3 years ago

Why counties should borrow a leaf from Nairobi

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