Exclusive: President Uhuru on why he is not taking his rivals lightly
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Exclusive: President Uhuru on why he is not taking his rivals lightly
He described the remaining time before the General Election as nine weeks of hard work as he seeks to convince voters to give him a second term, with a promise of better days ahead.
Sugar politics: NASA leaders ask Western Kenya residents to vote out Jubilee
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Sugar politics: NASA leaders ask Western Kenya residents to vote out Jubilee
The National Super Alliance (NASA) leaders have asked residents of Western Kenya to vote out Jubilee for failing to revive Mumias Sugar Company.
Queries as Uhuru, Ruto offices get Sh1.3 billion additional budget https://goo.gl/i3XNk8
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Queries as Uhuru, Ruto offices get Sh1.3 billion additional budget
The Presidency has been allocated Sh1.3 billion in the supplementary budget.
Hoarding? Ministry of Agriculture demands audit on maize millers as shortage bites https://goo.gl/edkzqM
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State demands an audit on maize millers as shortage bites
?Millers have been asked to account for the affordable maize given to them, amid concerns that the unga subsidy programme had failed to offer the intended relief to poor households.
One million households to be connected to electricity in three weeks, CS Rotich says https://goo.gl/mDd6fw
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State to connect one million households with electricity in three weeks
Treasury had set a target of one million households by the end of the financial year under the connectivity subsidy programme, but with more money to spend, the CS has allocated additional funds to have the programme expanded to cover two million households…
Woman arraigned in court for selling subsidised maize flour at Sh140 https://goo.gl/EiytS7
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Woman arraigned in court for selling subsidised maize flour at Sh140
A business woman in Makueni County was Tuesday arraigned in Makindu law courts and charged with swindling customers by hiking the price of maize flour and selling a 2kg packet at Sh140
Three people killed after vehicle hit explosives along Dadaab –Kulan road in Garissa https://goo.gl/vtWxrh
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Three people killed after vehicle hit explosives along Dadaab –Kulan road in Garissa
At least three people were Tuesday killed after car they were traveling in hit a land mine along Dadaab- Kulan road in Garissa County.
Presidential vote case:State and NASA draw the line
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Presidential vote case:State and NASA draw the line
They presented their arguments as a hearing began of the case on whether the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman is the only one mandated to declare final results of the presidential vote at the national tallying centre, as argued…
What it means to implement free secondary education in Kenya
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What it means to implement free secondary education in Kenya
An audit on secondary school education in 2014 pegged the maximum cost of free day school education at Sh51.1 billion. However, enrolment then was 2.1 million.
Doctor, police differ on Mumias manager’s killing
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Doctor, police differ on Mumias manager’s killing
Expert insists there are no bullet wounds on Mumias man’s body, as indicated by police.
CS Nkaissery taken to task over Sh2b IDP funds
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CS Nkaissery taken to task over Sh2b IDP funds
CS says he has not been briefed on specific IDPs to benefit from the allocations.
16 year old suspected cattle rustler lynched, two injured
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16 year old suspected cattle rustler lynched, two injured
?A 16-year-old boy was lynched and his 18-year-old friend injured after they were accused of stealing cattle at Kampi ya Moto in Eldama Ravine.
Subsidised maize flour still selling at Sh175 in Turkana
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Subsidised maize flour still selling at Sh175 in Turkana
Residents of Turkana County are still buying a packet of 2kg maize flour at Sh175 despite a State subsidy to cushion consumers.
Uhuru issues Sh470 million to 9,000 IDPs in Nyamira
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Uhuru issues Sh470 million to 9,000 IDPs in Nyamira
President Uhuru has issued Sh470 million cheque to 9,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nyamira County.
Infighting hits nurses' union as patients are left to suffer
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Infighting hits nurses' union as patients are left to suffer
The national chairman of the Kenya National Union of Nurses, John Bii, termed the strike illegal and accused the secretary-general, Seth Panyako, of impeding the negotiations between the health workers and the Council of Governors (COG).
Murang’a government turns to app to curb drug theft https://goo.gl/usXWIU
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County government app to curb drug theft
The new technology will track all drugs dispensed and services offered in public hospitals.
Raila warns IEBC on ballot paper tender https://goo.gl/V3NVmT
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NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga warns IEBC on ballot paper tender
National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate Raila Odinga has warned the electoral body over awarding the Sh2.5 billion ballot paper tender to a Dubai based firm.