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How Raila Odinga’s campaign anthems became songs of grief

A year after his death, some of those hits are finding a new audience, rekindling memories of Agwambo. Among them is the late Lady Maureen’s “Raila duogie dala”, whose resurgence has led many to mistake it for a posthumous tribute.

Tob Cohen murder trial: Former MP recounts businessman's final phone call, says he feared for his life

Testifying in the ongoing murder trial against Wairimu, Muiruri recounted a 15-to-20-minute phone conversation with Cohen on the day the businessman is believed to have been killed, saying his longtime friend sounded terrified.

MP Kawaya questions Uhuru’s role in opposition after Azimio exit

Uhuru on Wednesday announced that he had stepped down from the coalition’s leadership but would remain a committed member of the Azimio family and continue supporting it from the ranks.Speaking during a women’s economic empowerment event in Kinyui, Matungulu Constituency, Kawaya questioned what had...

Five isolation centres designated as Gov’t steps up Ebola preparedness

The Ministry of Health says the country remains on high alert and is ready to respond should more cases of the deadly virus emerge, even as 10 people are in quarantine facilities while contact tracing has led to 57 contacts.

University lecturers begin nationwide strike over CBA deal

The strike by members of the Universities' Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU) follows the collapse of talks between the unions and the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF).

Tob Cohen's murder trial: Bartenders recount his final moments before disappearance

Three prosecution witnesses who worked at entertainment joints frequented by Cohen told the High Court that he spent the evening enjoying his favourite whiskey before leaving shortly after midnight.

‘I could write a book’: Former Tob Cohen, Sarah Wairimu employee recounts their troubled marriage

Shishemi told the court during cross-examination that the couple had a troubled marriage marked by insults, frequent quarrels and physical altercations.He offered the court and the public a rare glimpse into the private life of the late businessman and his wife, lifti...

Ruto promised Ksh.700B in Nyanza, where will the money come from? Controller of Budget explains

Controller of Budget Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o stated that the pronouncements must first be translated into funded projects, a process that could require budgetary shifts where possible or emergency funding where justified.

Natembeya’s party asks Registrar to revoke Kalonzo’s Ukombozi Alliance name

The Ukombozi People’s Party, associated with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, claims it secured reservation of the name in March last year before writing to the Registrar of Political Parties to discontinue the party’s registration process.

DCP rubbishes endorsement of Kindiki as Mt Kenya kingpin