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Experts blame policy failures as Kenya's maternal deaths rise
Nearly 5,000 women die in Kenya each year from pregnancy and childbirth complications as experts warn poor women are locked out of life-saving care under the social health system.
By 5 days ago
Experts blame policy failures as Kenya's maternal deaths rise
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Opposition vows to weather the storm, keep winning unity
Kalonzo accuses Ruto’s administration of overtaxing Kenyans without tangible development.He described Ruto’s Bottom-Up agenda as bottomless corruption and top-down greed.
By 6 days ago
Opposition vows to weather the storm, keep winning unity
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Why Kalonzo Musyoka could decide 2027 presidency
Kalonzo Musyoka, once dismissed as indecisive, is now the most courted politician in Kenya. Both government and opposition know he could be the kingmaker in the 2027 elections.
By 8 days ago
Why Kalonzo Musyoka could decide 2027 presidency
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Questions linger over integrity of nominees listed for State awards
The list of those to be honoured is populated by lawmakers, some who have had run-ins with the law.
By 9 days ago
Questions linger over integrity of nominees listed for State awards
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Uhuru is the past; I'm the present and future, Gachagua declares
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has laughed off claims that his popularity is under threat following former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s return to politics.
By 10 days ago
Uhuru is the past; I'm the present and future, Gachagua declares
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No mercy: Jobless youth scammed, kidnapped, charged with terrorism
Police reports revealed that parents paid between Sh300,000 and Sh1.3 million to overseas job agents to secure work abroad for their children.
By 12 days ago
No mercy: Jobless youth scammed, kidnapped, charged with terrorism
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Rogue SGs: Thin line between loose tongues and party positions
Several secretaries general of political parties have usurped the powers of their institutions and become a power unto themselves.
By 16 days ago
Rogue SGs: Thin line between loose tongues and party positions
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Leading blindly? Uhuru accuses Ruto of 'untested experiments'
Uhuru said he had warned Kenyans, but his message fell on deaf ears and was lost in the noise of insults, character assassinations, myths and stories of hustlers versus dynasties
By 20 days ago
Leading blindly? Uhuru accuses Ruto of 'untested experiments'
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Jubilee's defining moment as Uhuru leads delagates conference
The party will also welcome former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, who has reportedly joined Jubilee.
By 21 days ago
Jubilee's defining moment as Uhuru leads delagates conference
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How Matiang'i-Gachagua rift exposes deep opposition divisions
Matiang’i’s meeting with rivals raises eyebrows, leaving DCP insiders concerned about his shifting loyalties.
By 22 days ago
How Matiang'i-Gachagua rift exposes deep opposition divisions
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Why Raila could be playing Ruto
Raila’s recent remarks that Orange Party may have a candidate in 2027 has thrown politics into a spin.
By 23 days ago
Why Raila could be playing Ruto
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Banisa elders' pick ignites row over negotiated democracy
Clan councils, once custodians of peace and cultural order, now stand accused of auctioning leadership to the highest bidder.
By 26 days ago
Banisa elders' pick ignites row over negotiated democracy
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Kioni dismisses 'wantam' slogan, says opposition losing focus
Kioni says the Opposition has forgotten to hold President William Ruto to account for his failures in the three years he has served as the President.
By 28 days ago
Kioni dismisses 'wantam' slogan, says opposition losing focus
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Long knives drawn as parties prepare for by-elections showdown
Political parties have until today to submit the names of party primaries' contestants. Campaign fever is already high as Kenya Kwanza, ODM and Opposition plot onslaught.
By 1 month ago
Long knives drawn as parties prepare for by-elections showdown
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Leadership wars rock Jubilee ahead of key delegates conference
The former ruling Jubilee Party is embroiled in fresh leadership wrangles over whether to field a candidate in Mbeere North, a move that has compromised its standing within the United Opposition.
By 1 month ago
Leadership wars rock Jubilee ahead of key delegates conference
Calls grow for faster title deed processing to boost real estate growth
The government is facing renewed pressure to speed up the issuance of title deeds, as real estate stakeholders warn that delays are slowing investment and stifling development.
By 1 month ago
Calls grow for faster title deed processing to boost real estate growth
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The big scramble: Ruto, Gachagua, Uhuru face off over Kiambu in fight for Mt Kenya
Following his fallout with his former deputy, Ruto is driving a divide-and-rule agenda in the politically weighty region.
By 1 month ago
The big scramble: Ruto, Gachagua, Uhuru face off over Kiambu in fight for Mt Kenya
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End corruption at Health Ministry or resign, Kenyans tell Duale
The CS brands his critics as cartels and brushes off media for raising concerns.
By 1 month ago
End corruption at Health Ministry or resign, Kenyans tell Duale
How Ruto fought the reforms that gave him its biggest beneficiary
As Cabinet minister, Ruto was among leaders who opposed the draft during referendum.
By 1 month ago
How Ruto fought the reforms that gave him its biggest beneficiary
Marsabit unveils digital learning centres for secondary schools
The programme introduces students to digital tools such as coding, animation and problem-solving applications.
By 1 month ago
Marsabit unveils digital learning centres for secondary schools
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Ruto allies whose cases were dropped
Immediately after assuming office, the DPP, an independent body, started filing applications to withdraw court cases associating Ruto’s allies with corruption charges.
By 1 month ago
Ruto allies whose cases were dropped
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Experts deployed to boost Ruto Mt Kenya popularity
Ruto's administration has formed a caucus bringing together PSs, Chairpersons, Directors and CEOs of State Corporations to drum up support for his government.
By 1 month ago
Experts deployed to boost Ruto Mt Kenya popularity
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Thorn in the flesh: Why Gachagua has become Ruto's loudest foe
The former DP is expected to continue with his ‘wantam’ tirade against government. The upcoming by-elections will test their mettle and government is leaving nothing to chance
By 1 month ago
Thorn in the flesh: Why Gachagua has become Ruto's loudest foe
McCarthy going for victory against Zambia
Benni McCarthy has urged Harambee Stars to end their group stage campaign in style when they face Zambia in their final Group A clash of CHAN 2024 today.
By 2 months ago
McCarthy going for victory against Zambia
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Why Gachagua risks arrest upon return from the US
The former DP intends to cut short his US trip to help in campaigning for his DCP party in the upcoming by-elections.
By 2 months ago
Why Gachagua risks arrest upon return from the US
Ruto-Raila committee launches consultations
The committee established by President Ruto to oversee the implementation of the UDA-ODM agreement and the Nadco report will start public engagements in October this year. 
By 2 months ago
Ruto-Raila committee launches consultations
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Gachagua: Lethal home and away
Despite his impeachment and removal from the leadership of UDA Gachagua has completely refused to fade away from the political arena.
By 2 months ago
Gachagua: Lethal home and away
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November by-elections set stage for Ruto, Gachagua, Raila showdown
Cleophas Malala, the DCP Deputy party leader claims the battle in Malava is between Gachagua and Ruto, and hence other Opposition parties should keep off.
By 2 months ago
November by-elections set stage for Ruto, Gachagua, Raila showdown
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Two term? William Ruto's plan to split opposition and retain power in 2027
President Ruto is accused of sowing division within the Opposition by wooing key leaders and exploiting internal party wrangles for political gain.
By 2 months ago
Two term? William Ruto's plan to split opposition and retain power in 2027
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Why Ruto, Kindiki are the new handout masters
Government claims it is an empowerment programme but amounts given are as little as Sh64.Critics have said the move is misplaced as Treasury is running on empty money.
By 2 months ago
Why Ruto, Kindiki are the new handout masters
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Why Nyoro is accusing Ruto of gambling country's future
Former budget committee boss says government is engaging in shadowy loans deals. He claims the commitments being made will return to bite taxpayers in a few years
By 2 months ago
Why Nyoro is accusing Ruto of gambling country's future
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A third force forming away from Ruto and Gachagua ahead of 2027
Youthful elected leaders across the political divide, present alternative voice. They claim now is the time to liberate Kenya from ethnic politics.
By 2 months ago
A third force forming away from Ruto and Gachagua ahead of 2027
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Ruto-Gachagua feud escalates, echoes past fallout with Uhuru
President William Ruto’s political fallout with his former Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, has escalated into a personal feud,
By 2 months ago
Ruto-Gachagua feud escalates, echoes past fallout with Uhuru
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How politicians are using the tribal card to divide Kenyans
President Ruto last week questioned the opposition leaders' aggressive quest to oust him and their constant attacks on his administration
By 3 months ago
How politicians are using the tribal card to divide Kenyans
Kenya's crisis is spiritual, not just political, warn clerics
Over recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed an unprecedented wave of youth-led protests against controversial government proposals, including increased taxation and public debt.
By 3 months ago
Kenya's crisis is spiritual, not just political, warn clerics
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The lies haunting William Ruto
For Ruto, reassurance has morphed into anger. Instead of keeping the promises, the president is openly angry at anyone and everyone.
By 3 months ago
The lies haunting William Ruto
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Why William Ruto is angry with Kenyans
President William Ruto appears increasingly frustrated by mounting public pressure to fulfil the promises he made during the campaign period.
By 3 months ago
Why William Ruto is angry with Kenyans
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William Ruto: Father who goes missing when needed most
Ruto has instead chosen a combative tone and even ordered police not to relent hen dealing with protesters
By 3 months ago
William Ruto: Father who goes missing when needed most
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Gachagua claims Ruto using terror charges, militia to muzzle dissent
Former DP alleges Mt Kenya targeted with violence to force political submission. DCP leader urges President to stop housing levy, brutality, profiling and illegal detentions.
By 3 months ago
Gachagua claims Ruto using terror charges, militia to muzzle dissent
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Government of spin doctors as senior officers clash on state position
Several government officials have been acting as defenders of the administration at times contradicting the position of the government Spokesperson.
By 3 months ago
Government of spin doctors as senior officers clash on state position
'Rero ni Rero' star mourns Raila who lifted him to fame
Western
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza
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Raila, the father every man should emulate
National
By Herman Kamariki
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