FIVE DEFEATS, ONE ENDURING BOND: THE PARADOX OF RAILA ODINGA’S POLITICAL INFLUENCE
He never won State House, but Raila Odinga shaped Kenya’s politics for decades. A look at the paradox of Baba and whether his bond with supporters can outlast him.
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FIVE DEFEATS, ONE ENDURING BOND: THE PARADOX OF RAILA ODINGA’S POLITICAL INFLUENCE
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KRG THE DON THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET TO WINNIE ODINGA IN NAIROBI SENATE RACE
KRG THE DON THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET TO WINNIE ODINGA IN NAIROBI SENATE RACE
KRG The Don has declared his readiness to face Winnie Odinga in the race for the Nairobi Senate seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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KEROSENE PRICE HIKE DEALS BLOW TO FUEL ADULTERATION PROFITS
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WHEN THE EXECUTIVE OVERREACHES, THE COURTS STILL SAY NO: RUTO’S FOUR-YEAR COLLISION WITH THE JUDICIARY
KEROSENE PRICE HIKE DEALS BLOW TO FUEL ADULTERATION PROFITS
Kenya’s withdrawal of the kerosene subsidy has narrowed the price gap between kerosene and diesel, reducing the incentive for illegal fuel adulteration as households face higher fuel costs.
WHEN THE EXECUTIVE OVERREACHES, THE COURTS STILL SAY NO: RUTO’S FOUR-YEAR COLLISION WITH THE JUDICIARY
From the Cabinet to Safaricom, courts have repeatedly checked Ruto’s government. This opinion piece asks what the pushback against the Judiciary means for constitutional limits.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND STRIPED TOOTHPASTE (AND WHY THE COLOR-CODE MYTH IS FALSE)
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THE ARK NEARS COMPLETION: WINNERS' CHAPEL'S 109,000-SEAT AUDITORIUM SET TO OPEN IN NIGERIA
THE SCIENCE BEHIND STRIPED TOOTHPASTE (AND WHY THE COLOR-CODE MYTH IS FALSE)
Toothpaste's neat stripes come from precise formulation and controlled viscosity, not magic — and the viral claim that stripe colors reveal "natural" vs "chemical" ingredients is a myth debunked here.
THE ARK NEARS COMPLETION: WINNERS' CHAPEL'S 109,000-SEAT AUDITORIUM SET TO OPEN IN NIGERIA
Winners' Chapel's 109,000-seat auditorium, The Ark, nears completion in Ota, Nigeria — featuring 126 escalators and 29 elevators, and poised to become one of the world's largest purpose-built worship venues.
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAMA: PSG STUN CITY AS REAL MADRID ESCAPE AND LIVERPOOL HIT SIX
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RONALDO PROVISIONALLY SUSPENDED BY PORTUGAL AFTER WALKOUT OVER JORGE JESUS RIFT
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAMA: PSG STUN CITY AS REAL MADRID ESCAPE AND LIVERPOOL HIT SIX
PSG stunned Manchester City, Real Madrid edged Roma in a seven-goal thriller, and Liverpool hit six as the Champions League delivered shocking upsets, dramatic comebacks and thrilling action.
RONALDO PROVISIONALLY SUSPENDED BY PORTUGAL AFTER WALKOUT OVER JORGE JESUS RIFT
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo faces disciplinary proceedings after leaving the national team camp following a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus over his playing time.
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JUNIOR STARS ELIMINATED FROM CECAFA U-17 AFCON QUALIFIERS AFTER 2-0 LOSS TO SOMALIA
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KIPCHOGE'S 1:59:40 STILL HAS THE WORLD BREATHLESS, SEVEN YEARS ON
JUNIOR STARS ELIMINATED FROM CECAFA U-17 AFCON QUALIFIERS AFTER 2-0 LOSS TO SOMALIA
Kenya’s Junior Stars are out of the CECAFA U-17 AFCON qualifiers after a 2-0 loss to Somalia in Kigali.
KIPCHOGE'S 1:59:40 STILL HAS THE WORLD BREATHLESS, SEVEN YEARS ON
Seven years after Eliud Kipchoge ran 1:59:40 at the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna on October 12, 2019, the first marathon under two hours still stands as one of sport’s great “what is even possible?” moments.
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WHY THE ABAGUSII SEEM TO BE EVERYWHERE: INSIDE THE KISII DIASPORA STORY
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8-YEAR-OLD GIRL RESCUED AFTER ALLEGED FGM AT HOME IN DANDORA; MOTHER ARRESTED
WHY THE ABAGUSII SEEM TO BE EVERYWHERE: INSIDE THE KISII DIASPORA STORY
Why do the Abagusii seem to be everywhere? Land pressure, a strong focus on education and tight community networks explain a diaspora that punches above its weight.
8-YEAR-OLD GIRL RESCUED AFTER ALLEGED FGM AT HOME IN DANDORA; MOTHER ARRESTED
An 8-year-old girl has been rescued after allegedly undergoing FGM at her home in Dandora, with her mother arrested.
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