Moses Kuria unopposed as challenger pulls out

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 1 – Kiarie Kamere of the New Democrats Party on Friday quit the race for Gatundu South parliamentary by-election leaving The National Alliance’s (TNA) Moses Kuria unopposed. The by-election which was occasioned by the death of former MP Joseph Ngugi Nyumu is slated for Thursday. Kamere, who was declared third in the […]

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Tobiko opposes Governors flying national flag

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 1 – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko has opposed an application by governors to continue flying the national flag on their official cars. The DPP who was responding to a case in which the governors are seeking orders to allow them fly the national flags on their official cars, […]

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Britam’s bond becomes first corporate to trade at NSE this year

NAIROBI, Kenya June 1 – British American Investment Company’s (Britam) Sh6 billion bond started trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on Friday, making it the first corporate bond to be listed at the bourse. Britam Chief Executive Officer Benson Wairegi said the proceeds will fund local and regional expansion, property development and increase investment […]

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News24.co.ke | Van Nistelrooy named Dutch assistant coach

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been named as one of the Netherlands national team assistant coaches, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said.

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News24.co.ke | KRA coach Kenyatta expecting results

KRA coach Ken Kenyatta is hoping his side can start turning possession into results, starting today when they face Western Stima.

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Uganda constitutional court annuls new anti-gay law

KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug 1 – Uganda’s constitutional court on Friday overturned tough new anti-gay laws that had been branded draconian by rights groups, saying they had been wrongly passed by parliament. The law is “null and void,” the presiding judge told the court, saying the process had contravened the constitution, as it has been passed […]

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Let’s work together for Kenyans interest, Uhuru tells NGOs

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 1 – President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the country to change tact and partner with the Government for the common good of Kenyans. The President said the NGOs need to embrace a new era of cooperation devoid of unnecessary confrontational associated with the past. “NGOs must radically […]

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Politicians behind the massive Lamu land grab

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 1 – It has now emerged that owners of the 22 companies which allegedly grabbed 500,000 acres of land in Lamu are influential politicians and businessmen both in Nairobi and Mombasa. Most of them are however, not listed as directors of the companies having used their close relatives or associates to be […]

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South Sudan peace talks to restart August 4

ADDIS ABABA, Aug 1 – South Sudan’s warring leaders will resume peace talks next week, mediators said Friday, amid warnings of famine within weeks if fighting continues. Much delayed talks, which were initially due to start this week, will resume on Monday, mediators from the East African IGAD bloc said in statement. Aid agencies have […]

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Vinegar and its health benefits

-Vinegar is effective in clearing chest congestion. Add a few spoons of it to a large bowl of hot water and inhale the vapor. This is a great home remedy for relieving respiratory congestion....

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