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Develop Nyanza too - Lorupe

A United Nations peace ambassador has advised the Jubilee government not to neglect Nyanza. Former athlete Tecla Lorupe told the government of President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta to consider the region in...

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Youth root for develution

Two youth leaders in the Luhya community wants President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto to implementing devolution. Ben Ombima from Vihiga and Desterio Okumu from Mumias said the two...

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PDP defends Jubilee move

PDP chairman Stephen Nyarangi yesterday defended their pact with Jubilee. Nyarangi said their agreement with Cord was never formalised and the coalition mistreats them. “We were never even recognised...

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Senator, MP differ over flag

A senator and an MP have differed over the flying of flags by governors. While Kericho senator Charles Keter wants the governors discharge their duties first before raising the issue, Kiminini MP...

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Two residents drown in Migori

TWO people in Migori died over the weekend in two separate incidences after drowning in swollen rivers as heavy rain continue to pound the country. In the first incident a man died when he tried...

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Birth certificates frauds increase

PARENTS and people seeking birth papers for themselves and their children in Kisii were on Friday told not to be deceived by brokers who are out to mint money from them. They were told to seek advice...

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Nyamira reps call for balance

COUNTY representatives in Nyamira have warned governor John Nyagarama against awarding executive committee posts to supporters. “Executive positions should not go to chief campaigners of delegation...

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Bring the laptops, MP tells Uhuru

BUTERE MP Andrew Toboso is hopeful President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta will implement the Jubilee alliance manifesto. “As the opposition, we expect him to implement the manifesto with the same enthusiasm he...

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Advertise jobs reps tell Lusaka

A section of Bungoma ward representatives want all executive committee member jobs advertised to achieve transparency . Speaking in Bungoma town, the 20 representatives led by Khalaba's Majimbo Okumo...

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Sisters lynched in Kisii Village

TWO sisters were over the weekend lynched by villagers at Nyang’iti in Kisii over claims they were practicing witchcraft. The elderly sisters who were identified as Esther Nyankumeria and Linet...

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Do not spoil devolution - Akaranga

VIHIGA governor Moses Akaranga has accused the central government of planting County Commissioners to undermine the authority of elected governors. The conflict, he said, was the beginning of a wider...

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Boy killed in Kuria west

Police in Kuria West are looking for a trader who allegedly sodomised and killed a 12- year-old boy. The man called the boy and his friend but sent the second child to buy airtime credit. “The suspect...

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Kisumu town residents miss water over bills

Kisumu town is facing an acute water shortage following a dispute between the water supply company and Lake Victoria water services board over arrears. The board shut down the intake plant at the...

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Jubilee MPs dismiss calls over Cabinet positions

Jubilee MPS in the Rift Valley want the President-elect and his deputy to ignore some of their colleagues who want to resign in order to take up Cabinet posts. The Cabinet is set to be unveiled this...

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Roads in Marakwet blocked

Poor road network coupled with the ongoing heavy downpour has hampered efforts by farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet county to transport farm inputs to their farms for planting. Several lorries and pick-ups...

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Floods lock in Mara tourists

HUNDERDS of tourists visiting the Maasai Mara game reserve were on Saturday stranded for more than three hours after Ngoswani River burst its bank. Passengers traveling between Narok and Sekenani were...

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Bomet woman stripped over 'indecent dressing'

Business came to a standstill for more than one hour at Bomet Bus Park on Saturday after Matatu touts stripped a woman naked. The touts engaged the woman in running battles for more than 20 minutes...

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Kajiado county reps reject commissioner

KAJIADO county assembly members have reject- ed county commissioner Arthur Osiya. Speaking at the weekend, the leaders vowed not to “recognise” him saying his role is not in the constitution. Led by...

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Hotels closed over sewage

The department of public health in Naivasha has issued a closure notice to more than twenty food joints due to the burst sewer lines. The most affected are hotels and butcheries along the Moi, Kenyatta...

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Winds blow off school's roof

PUPILS of Ilkishamoruak Obama Primary School in Narok South may not sit their end of the term exam after the roofs of three classrooms were blown off by strong winds on Friday. The school headteacher...

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