The News Brief: Uhuru returns to Sagana

Here is your summary of stories making headlines in the Star.

8h ago STAR TEAM

State refutes claims it duped Githunguri innovators

Wrangles on ownership of firm claiming be behind the beds complicated the matter.

6h ago PATRICK VIDIJA News

Sonko says he is ready to table evidence on chaos claims

Sonko said he was the main mobilizer in Nairobi for the so-called system.

7h ago PATRICK VIDIJA News

Only 39% of deaths reported last year, government says

Number is too low as tens of deaths from Covid-19 last year could have gone unrecorded.

9h ago GEORGE MURAGE News

Kenya commited to global climate change adaptation - Uhuru

Says like the current Covid-19, climate change is a reality that the world must confront ...

8h ago PATRICK VIDIJA News

Biden overturns ban on transgender people serving in ...

Obama in 2016 allowed trans people to serve openly and receive medical care to transition ...

7h ago Reuters World

Olunga strikes hat-trick

Olunga joined Qatar’s Al-Duhail SC two weeks ago.

7h ago STAR REPORTER Sports
CORONAVIRUS WATCH

Covid-19 cases cross 100,000 mark
13h ago News

Kenya virus cases near 100k mark as 85 more ...
1d ago Coronavirus

No death as 129 more test positive for virus
2d ago Coronavirus

27 in ICU as Kenya records 139 new Covid-19 ...
3d ago News

NEWS

MCAs demand details on payments to legal firms
8h ago Nairobi

Kibicho takes on Sonko over stage-managed chaos claims
12h ago News

Security guard charged with defiling patient
8h ago News

Firm in Anglo Leasing 'incorporated in BV Islands'
10h ago News

ODM demands inquiry into 'stage-managed poll chaos' claims
13h ago News

Suspect in lawyer Koki's murder locked up for more days
10h ago News

Cofek calls for arrest of politicians behind Kapedo unrest
9h ago News

THE STAR PODCASTS

Muga's Podcast: Uhuru, Raila have never lost a referendum

Who has the greater track record in winning this kind of political contest?

3d ago WYCLIFFE MUGA News

Wycliffe Muga's Podcast: Why Ruto is no push over

He is in an automatic position of strategic advantage.

5d ago WYCLIFFE MUGA News

opinion

Remove restrictions on solar energy

The monopoly by Kenya Power must end. An open power market will make power shortages a thing of the past

23m ago MACHEL WAIKENDA

opinion

Lessons from America’s winter of peril

Let us debate with honesty, passion and respect, the competing visions for our beloved ...

23m ago Columnists DR. ALEX AWITI

Kenya should invest more in scientific research

We need to start amplifying the role of scientific research in our nation’s prosperity as ...

23m ago Columnists JASON NYANTINO

Guide youth accordingly on internet usage to save their ...

WE should focus on usage of the internet and innovation platforms to create additional ...

23m ago Star Blogs RONALD KOSKEI

star voices

Guide youth accordingly on internet usage to save their ...

WE should focus on usage of the internet and innovation platforms to create additional ...

23m ago Star Blogs RONALD KOSKEI

Lower entry grade for ASAL tutor trainees

Article 55 (a) of the provides affirmative action as the best tool to shield those who ...

1d ago Star Blogs ZACK KINUTHIA

BBI to transform police into public-spirited service

BBI goes beyond basic welfare like housing by also prioritizing mental health, wellness

5d ago Star Blogs PETER WAFULA MURUMBA

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Witnessing parental fights in court traumatises kids

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Counties

Bomet forms task force to look into waste menace

County grappling with waste management as garbage is strewn all over the town

7h ago FELIX KIPKEMOI Rift Valley

10,000 Kapedo attack victims need food, water, drugs
7h ago Rift Valley

BBI not about stopping Ruto presidential bid, says Tolgos
7h ago Rift Valley

Nairobi Deputy Governor Anne Kananu is set to chair her ...
7h ago Nairobi

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We’ve set the standard for Mugithi — Gukena's Kajim

The station is going 'bigger and better' this year, he says

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Mugithi star Mighty Salim is dead
15h ago Word Is

business

Yatani unveils Sh2.9 trillion budget plan for 2021/22

This is up from the current financial year's Sh2.8 trillion budget.

1h ago MARTIN MWITA

Low revenue relegates buyers to cheaper houses - Knight ...

Although most buyers wish to change homes, the majority of them want to remain in the ...

1mo ago VICTOR AMADALA Business

Pula raises Sh650 million to help derisk farmers in Africa

Currently, Pula has impacted over 4.3 million farmers on the continent

12h ago VICTOR AMADALA Kenya

Foreign inflows to Africa drops 18% on corona menace

FDI to the continent dropped to $38 billion from $46 billion in 2019.

12h ago VICTOR AMADALA Kenya

business

The six months collection stood at Sh673.6 ...
1d ago Kenya

Faulu Bank boosts corona fight in schools ...
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World Expo Dubai 2020 to position Kenya ...
1d ago Kenya

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markets

Stocks climb, bonds fall after Democrats win Senate

U.S. Treasuries extended their steepest selloff in months.

2w ago Markets /REUTERS

Visa and Mastercard accused of charging 'excessive' fees

British retail groups say the scheme fees charged by payment firms have almost doubled in ...

3mo ago Markets /BBC

Importers scramble for dollars as business and movement ...

Importers are scrambling for the dollar after Kenya reopened economy after three months ...

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KRA's voluntary tax disclosure a positive move

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11mo ago Living Spaces

Affordable housing project attracts Sh3 trillion investment

Project expected to deliver one million housing units in next five years.

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The youngster Meja could offer solutions to Tusker's woes

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Former Gor Mahia coach, Kerr leaves Black Leopards

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Bidco Utd striker Mutamba jets out to chase professional ...

Mutamba who joined the Thika based club at the start of the season after being on the ...

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Machine set sights on Kenya Cup return

Machine have lost the services of star  back rower Aron Adhanja who joined Enterprise cup ...

23m ago WILLIAM NJUGUNA Rugby

Nyairera targets better fortunes in 200m races after ...
23m ago Athletics

Bitok positive ahead of Malkia Strikers' return to training
23m ago Sports

Owino expects beach volleyball team back in training after ...
23m ago Sports

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Mburu, Omondi part ways with Mathare United
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Nuttal hails Olunga for shaking off criticism towards ...
23m ago Football

Don’t worry about us, says Liverpool boss Klopp
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Garcia set for Man City exit, says Guardiola
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Ozil completes move from Arsenal to Fenerbahce
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Joao Felix, Suarez fire relentless Atletico to victory over ...
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