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"I dissociate myself," Ndemo withdraws from UON VC race

Ndemo, who is Kenya's current Ambassador to Belgium, further cited procedural irregularities in the appointment process.

1 month ago

Tension mounts over grazing land after ADC evicts herders

Controversy is mounting at the expansive Mutara Ranch in Laikipia County following orders issued last month for herders to remove their 14,000 animals from the

1 month ago

Gachagua's blessing, MPs faulted as court to decide on DCJ powers

Parliament shot itself in the foot by arguing that DCJ Philomena Mwilu had powers to empanel a three-judge bench that lifted orders freezing the removal of form

1 month ago

Motor industry registers drop as cash strapped businesses, households stay away

The number of newly registered vehicles dropped 21.4 per cent, the lowest since 2017. Motorcycles registered also continued a multi-year decline and hit a low i

1 month ago

It's a shoe in: Ruto's reign will be defined by the flying missile

The government has left no foot unturned as they sought to establish the circumstances under a shoe floated so close to President William Ruto's face

1 month ago

Police utilise forensic tools to nab suspects in MP Were's murder

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Thursday said a forensic analysis of the firearms collected directly links one to the shots that killed the MP.

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Dealing with the pressures of modern life

Though filled with opportunities and advancements, modern life has become a double-edged sword. Many can attest to the increasing levels of pressure that affect

1 month ago

Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes first US pope as Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the US on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of

1 month ago

CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes

Public participation on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2025 came to a close on Thursday, even as questions over the legitimacy of the process characterise

1 month ago