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Obama shares fond memories of first visit to K'Ogelo

"Habari ... Erokamano ... It is good to be back."This was former US President Barack Obama kicking off his speech during the Monday launch of his half-sister...

'Luos aren't beggars': Auma Obama explains remarks at Sauti Kuu Launch

Sauti Kuu Foundation founder Auma Obama has defended her remarks on emancipating the Luo community from the culture of begging. Auma said the culture of “gonya...

Nairobi Huduma centres now open from 6.30 am to 7 pm

Kenyans seeking services at Huduma centres in Nairobi will from Monday enjoy extended hours at the GPO and City Square centres. State House said in a tweet...

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Finance Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich displays the budget briefcase upon arrival at parliament for the reading of 2018/19 estimates, June 14, 2018. /JACK OWUOR

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Kenya Power Managing Director Ken Tarus appears before the Senate Energy committee for grilling on the high cost of electricity, May 3, 2018. /JACK OWUOR

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Former US President Barack Obama with his half sister Auma at Sauti Kuu Foundation, which he helped to launch, in K'Ogelo, Siaya county, July 16, 2018. /LAMECK BARAZA

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"Vincent Ochieng was shot in the chest and arm, and Ndobi in his right wrist, by the criminals who stole their phones." /THE STAR

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A member of the public undergoes a security check ahead of former US President Barack Obama's arrival in K'Ogelo, Siaya county, July 16, 2018. /LAMECK BARAZA

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The aftermath of a fire at Lamu Boys' Secondary School, May 17, 2018. /CHETI PRAXIDES

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Politicians including Murang'a woman representative Sabina Chege, DP William Ruto, Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka and Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen at Njuguna's in Westlands, Nairobi, July 8, 2018. /COURTESY

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The motorcade of former US President Barack Obama drives from the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport during his visit to Nairobi, July 15, 2018. /REUTERS

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Edward Zakayo celebrates after winning the men’s 5,000m race

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Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hold hands during a concert at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia July 15, 2018. /REUTERS

Former US President Barack Obama with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House in Nairobi, July 15, 2018. /PSCU

Obama's emotional return to Kogelo

Police officers stand guard ahead of former US President Barack Obama's arrival in K'Ogelo, Siaya county, July 16, 2018. /LAMECK BARAZA

[VIDEO] Security tightened in Kisumu, Siaya for Obama visits

Deputy President William Ruto meets clergymen at African Independent Pentecostal Church in Kayole, Nairobi, July 15, 2018. /DPPS

Obama's emotional return, Ruto's comeback, Ndengu Revolution: Your Breakfast Briefing

$Deputy President William Ruto(left) consults Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Waititu(center) and Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja(right) during a church service at AIPCA Kayole, Nairobi County.PIC\Jonah Mwangi\DPPS$

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Kidero defends his tenure at Mumias

Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has hit out at the Capital Markets Authority for linking him to the loss of billions of shillings at Mumias Sugar Company...

Kenya Power and Lighting Company

Kenya Power has sunk -28.02% Year to data second only to ARM which is -65.76% Year to date. Jesse Livermore aka Edwin Lefevre said "Markets are never wrong,...

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Murang’a hospital staff face charges over HIV kits theft

Police are investigating eight people in connection with the theft of Sh5 million HIV testing kits from Murang’a County Referral Hospital. The suspects,...

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Mudavadi meets 32 Coast professionals

ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi on Friday evening held a secret meeting with 32 Coast professionals on election-related issues. The meeting that took place at a...

Dormitory burns in Nyahururu Boys High School, Nyandarua

Kagumo residents protest killing of two, want murderers nabbed

Waiguru in Italy to market coff ee, seek better prices

Kill kidnappers still trailing me, Kirinyaga’s Ndambiri tells state

Mokowe students sent home after school fire

Dormitory burnt in night fire at Lamu school, cops probe arson

Many exhibitors at Mombasa ASK show

Boni hunters urged to take up farming for food security

North Eastern

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Kitui youths enrolled in tailoring course to revive garment sector

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu on Saturday launched an empowerment programme in which 120 youths were dispatched to Nakuru for vocational training in tailoring....

Nyanza

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Obama visit private, Kogelo event strictly for invitees not the public

Former US President Barack Obama’s visit to Kogelo is a private event, not a public rally, residents have been told. Security has been stepped up in Kogelo,...

Staff want state to manage water firm

No immunity for you, Duale tells governors

Call for dialogue to resolve Isiolo-Garissa border row

Mutua’s election appeals to be heard together from Monday

Respect state officers, Matiang’i tells politicians

No health services as go-slow persists

Homa Bay county officer bans funeral discos to eradicate ‘myriad’ social ills

Five students to face arson charges over Oriwo school fire

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Parents oppose Sh3,000 fine after Chewoyet Boys dorm fire

Parents at Chewoyet Boys High School in West Pokot have protested hefty fees imposed on them to rebuild the dorm razed by fire. The school was closed last...

Western

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DP Ruto ‘lied’ hospital got scanner cash – Oparanya

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has hit out at Deputy President William Ruto for saying the national government has given the county Sh150 million for a CT...

Rift agribusiness expo to showcase innovation

Keter, Jubilee rebels to fight for rights of farmers in Rift

Elevate polytechnic to varsity to create jobs, says Wamalwa

Marakwet East MP Kangogo retains seat following appeal

Disband ‘incompetent’ Mumias Sugar board, says ex-minister

Cane poaching partly to blame for Nzoia miller woes — farmers

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County slams circumcison of street boys before time

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