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Assembly defers Obado ouster motion yet again
Impeachment agenda failed to take off for a second time after House business was called off by Speaker
By Ashford Kimani 5 years ago
Assembly defers Obado ouster motion yet again
Obado impeachment motion flops again, speaker claims life is in danger
The County Assembly Speaker Boaz Okoth surprised members who were calmly seated when he adjourned the session, claiming his life was in danger.
By Ashford Kimani 5 years ago
Obado impeachment motion flops again, speaker claims life is in danger
Fishermen protest as Tanzanian authorities seize boats
Sources said the fishermen were apprehended for allegedly trespassing into Tanzania water but they were released after protesting.
By Ashford Kimani 6 years ago
Fishermen protest as Tanzanian authorities seize boats
Sugarcane farmers’ unions, millers differ over zoning plan
Taskforce has grouped producers into five regions to address poaching conflict.
By Ashford Kimani 6 years ago
Sugarcane farmers’ unions, millers differ over zoning plan
Sony Sugar workers strike demanding salary arrears
They camped outside the offices and the gate leading to the MD’s office for hours chanting "No cash! No pay! No work!"
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
Sony Sugar workers strike demanding salary arrears
MPs: We'll ensure DP Ruto does not win poll
The leaders said Raila was the best suited to take over from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
MPs: We'll ensure DP Ruto does not win poll
Migori Senate candidates warned against poll chaos
Authorities have warned candidates in the Migori senatorial by-election of dire consequences as incidents of violence mar the campaigns.
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
Migori Senate candidates warned against poll chaos
Police to hoist Kenyan flag in Migingo
Last week's claims that the Kenyan flag had been brought down were blamed for stoking the conflict.
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
Police to hoist Kenyan flag in Migingo
We'll sue over Raila name use, rivals told
Party officials threatened to sue candidates from other parties who have used Raila on their campaign materials.
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
We'll sue over Raila name use, rivals told
Raila rallies party MPs to secure win in Migori
Legislators to conduct funds drive and mount formidable campaign to upstage rivals in Senate by-election
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
Raila rallies party MPs to secure win in Migori
Inside ODM's Migori campaign machine against Obado
Orange party has lined up more than 30 MPs, 20 governors and senators to lead campaigns against rival candidates.
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
Inside ODM's Migori campaign machine against Obado
Split in Raila party over choice for Migori seat
The electoral board has rejected the nomination of a former Cabinet minister by branch delegates.
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
Split in Raila party over choice for Migori seat
County losing Sh90 million a year on ghost workers
Migori County has been paying up to Sh90m to workers who died or retired years ago.
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
County losing Sh90 million a year on ghost workers
Raila’s hand in Obado, Ayacko ceasefire
ODM leader Raila Odinga reconciles political foes Migori Governor Okoth Obado (right) and Ochillo Ayacko during the burial of Migori Senator the late
By Ashford Kimani 7 years ago
Raila’s hand in Obado, Ayacko ceasefire
Why KCSE candidate killed herself
A KCSE candidate committed suicide after her parents allegedly scolded her for scoring a C-
By Ashford Kimani 8 years ago
Why KCSE candidate killed herself
Fishermen decry arrests in Lake
Fishermen in Sori, Muhuru Bay, Tagache and Lwanda Konyango beaches have complained of harassment by Ugandan police.
By Ashford Kimani 8 years ago
Fishermen decry arrests in Lake
This is why we are still stuck in the 80s
Now that we are months into the general elections, shall we result into the same old and do things the same way, or shall we...
By Ashford Kimani 9 years ago
This is why we are still stuck in the 80s
This is why campus students are in a big mess
Attaining a university degree is considered to be the epitome of a successful life. The modern day university student, however, seems to be changing the script for which these institutions are best known for.
By Ashford Kimani 9 years ago
This is why campus students are in a big mess
This is the price you will pay for not filing your tax
Taxpayers who fail to file their returns will  accrue charges of 1, 000 shillings  for every day that counts. However, the charges will stop accruing at 50,000 shillings...
By Ashford Kimani 9 years ago
This is the price you will pay for not filing your tax
Is this the only way to court publicity in Kenyan politics?
Being the talk of town in the political arena is not an easy feat. Even after meeting the threshold for the entry into national politics (a university degree), remaining relevant in the game is somewhat of a code to crack...
By Ashford Kimani 9 years ago
Is this the only way to court publicity in  Kenyan politics?
Meet the "microcomrades"
Sources from two renowned public universities indicate that students who reside in university hostels have come to accept bedbugs or “microcomrades” as they are popularly referred to in the academic arena, as fellow roommates
By Ashford Kimani 9 years ago
Meet the "microcomrades"
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By Ashford Kimani
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By Ashford Kimani
19 mins ago
What is the right age for teens to date?
Parenting
By Ashford Kimani
1 hr ago