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Fraud case involving Jennifer Wambua postponed
Makueni MP Daniel Maanzo, a relative of the deceased, said Wambua’s body was found by a herdsman
By Jael Musumba 4 years ago
Fraud case involving Jennifer Wambua postponed
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Unbearable suffering: Buffalo broke his spinal cord
Manja can neither walk nor sit for long periods before relapsing to pain triggered by the fractured spinal cord.
By Jael Musumba 4 years ago
Unbearable suffering: Buffalo broke his spinal cord
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I was in custody for two months after my baby dropped into pit latrine
Dorcus Mosoni was born here 18 years ago. She was determined to succeed in life but poverty pinned down her dreams.
By Jael Musumba 4 years ago
 I was in custody for two months after my baby dropped into pit latrine
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VIDEO: Woman narrates why she chose to become a prostitute
She says she would like to quit commercial sex work but knows what she does has already ruined her reputation
By Jael Musumba 4 years ago
VIDEO: Woman narrates why she chose to become a prostitute
Skylla Entertainment overcomes disability to spin gospel music
Robert Kimotho, Winfred Muchiri and Joseph Wanjiru christened DJ Skylla, are disabled DJs working together to make a difference in the deejaying scene
By Jael Musumba 5 years ago
Skylla Entertainment overcomes disability to spin gospel music
My sister’s tragedy decided my fate
One of my sisters was born mentally challenged and this caused us a lot of social stigma
By Jael Musumba 5 years ago
My sister’s tragedy decided my fate
Tosha: No more painful search for water
Tosheka-rolling spring is a simple machine which eases the transportation of water.
By Jael Musumba 6 years ago
Tosha: No more painful search for water
My dad disowned me for refusing to shed blood
Mwangi’s gang members were later all gunned down by cops and he changed his life after surviving six attempts by police to kill him.
By Jael Musumba 6 years ago
My dad disowned me for refusing to shed blood
What to do in December to avoid crying in January
Financial expert Steve Biko explains to Jael Musumba why everyone is broke, what to invest in next year and how to avoid going nuts after Christmas.
By Jael Musumba 6 years ago
What to do in December to avoid crying in January
Insignificant parts of fish that can make you a millionaire
Any time you visit the lake, the first business that comes to mind is fish mongering.
By Jael Musumba 7 years ago
Insignificant parts of fish that can make you a millionaire
Winnie: How I ended up in massage business
When Winnie Awino suddenly lost her sight as an adult, her dream of becoming a pilot hit a snag.
By Jael Musumba 7 years ago
Winnie: How I ended up in massage business
Auma's confession: Traditional vegetable pays my bills
When Rose Auma started selling traditional vegetables 43 years ago, she never thought it would attract any clients let alone competition.
By Jael Musumba 7 years ago
Auma's confession: Traditional vegetable pays my bills
Corruption has become a way of life in Kenya
Every day I look at the newspapers and these days, there is a headline screaming corruption. It seems corruption has become a way of life in our beloved Kenya. The vice has penetrated every echelon of society and it stinks from earth to high heavens. It’s so bad that people are willing to engage in corruption as long as they are not caught.
By Esther Kahinga 9 years ago
Corruption has become a way of life in Kenya
How Tuk-tuk ride inspired Egyptian bank's foray into Kenya
Enterprise
By Julius Mokaya
45 mins ago
History might repeat itself as many candidates line up for 2027 contest
Leonard Khafafa
By Leonard Khafafa
5 hrs ago
SHA faces collapse over Sh76b hospital debt, lawmakers warn
National
By Okumu Modachi
5 hrs ago
Students stuck as dons, State clash over Sh7.9b dues
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
5 hrs ago
Agony for families after losing newborns amid doctors' strike
National
By Okumu Modachi
5 hrs ago
Week of agony as families wait for word on abducted activists
National
By Emmanuel Kipchumba
5 hrs ago