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  • Kenya Bill to end Kenya Power monopoly

    loss of property as a result of outages and surges. The MP, who gave a Notice of Motion at the National Assembly on Wednesday, further wants the Government to liberalise power distribution thereby breaking the monopoly ...

  • Lifestyle An energy efficient stove for Kenya

    The three stone fire is a commonly used in food preparation in Kenya, and many people can relate with the simple and accessible mode of cooking. For ...

  • Cop in Court for Trying to Kill His Senior

    A police officer who tried to shoot his senior was yesterday charged with attempted murder at a Murang'a court. Corporal Jonathan Kinyua denied the charges. He is accused of trying to shoot his senior inspector Sammy Mwangi at Gitige AP camp in Kahuro. A source said the two officers were caught up in a love triangle. He said Kinyua went out to drink on Saturday night despite being lined up ...

  • Police Mum On Where Githurai Shootout Baby Is

    Police will not disclose whereabouts of the eight-month-old baby rescued at Githurai Kimbo, Nairobii on Sunday after her parents were killed by police officers from the anti-terrorist unit. Kasarani police boss Augustine Nthumbi cited security reasons for keeping the girl's whereabouts a secret. Meanwhile, tenants have temporary moved out of the building, where the suspected terrorist had ...

  • Politician Denies Links to Bungoma Busia Attacks

    A politician who has been mentioned by sections of the media has denied being involved in the killings in Western. Speaking in his Mumias office yesterday, ODM youth league national chairman Rashid Mohammed distanced himself from the attacks in Western Kenya. "I am not the ring leader of the killings in Bungoma and Busia. Neither have I coordinated youth to engage in any criminal activity ...

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The Master [Blu-Ray]

The Master [Blu-Ray]

There is no questionnone at all, in my mind at leastthat Paul Thomas Andersons The Master is a magnificently ambitious film. The first feature production to be shot in 65mm since Kenneth Branaghs Hamlet in 1996, it mixes exquisite period recreation of the post-World War II Eisenh ... ...

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  • Gay Community Seeks Acceptance

    On Friday, the world marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. The day seeks to raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work. May 17 is also the day that homosexuality was removed from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organisation in 1990. While the debate on homosexuality in the Western ...

  • Kenya Ruto Private Jet Hire Cost U.S. $221000

    Deputy President William Ruto yesterday came out to defend the hiring of a luxury jet for his tour of African countries stating that it was competitively procured and cheapest on offer. Ruto's office released a statement saying it sought competitive quotations from three competent chartered aircraft service providers and picked the one that was charging the least to airlift the deputy ...

  • Sh500 Million for Kakamengas Education Sector

    Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya's government has expressed concern over the region's dwindling academic performance. Oparanya said despite introduction of the free primary and secondary school education, the county is lagging behind in enrolment and performance. "This trend must change because it means that in the long run, our human capital is not going to sustain us," ...

  • Ruto Beefs Up ICC Legal Team

    DEPUTY President William Ruto has beefed up his defence team at the International Criminal Court ahead of his trial which is now likely to start in November Shyamala Alagendra, a Malaysian who once worked for the the Office of the Prosecutor at the ICC, and her sister Venkateswari Alagendra have joined Ruto as associate counsels. Last week, the court's registry informed the trial judges ...

  • Counties in North Rift Set to Vet Cabinets

    Counties in the North Rift will this week vet names forwarded by governors to be members of the cabinets in the regions. However the vetting may fail to take place as members of the county assemblies insist that they will not resume work unless their pay is increased by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission. In Uasin Gishu, governor Jackson Mandago was preparing to release the names for his ...

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