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Month: June 2017

Jubilee takes re-election campaigns to Kitui,promise to continue their development agenda
Local News

Jubilee takes re-election campaigns to Kitui,promise to continue their development agenda

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,CORRESPONDENT,KITUI,30TH JUNE,2017-President Uhuru  Kenyatta on Friday took Jubilee campaigns to the back yard of  NASA deputy presidential candidate  Kalonzo Musyoka of Kitui  promising

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NASA takes campaigns in Migori  county promises to deliver the kenyan dream
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NASA takes campaigns in Migori county promises to deliver the kenyan dream

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,CORRESPONDENT,30TH JUNE,2017-The National Super Alliance NASA on Friday took their election campaign to Migori county asking the residents to come out in large

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president Kenyatta still popular among presidential candidates-Infotrak
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president Kenyatta still popular among presidential candidates-Infotrak

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,30TH JUNE,2017-President Kenya is still leading in popularity among the 8 presidential candidates a head of August 8 polls.This is according to the 

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Lebanon refugee camps hit by five suicide bombers
International News

Lebanon refugee camps hit by five suicide bombers

June 30, 2017

BY BBC NEWS/NAMULONGO PETER,30TH JUNE,2017-Five militants have blown themselves up during a raid by Lebanese troops on refugee camps near the Syrian border, Lebanon’s army

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The Machachari star Sophia is  the new celebrity mother in Town
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The Machachari star Sophia is the new celebrity mother in Town

June 30, 2017

 BY UPESINEWS REPORTER,NAIROBI,30TH JUNE,2017-No any other time in the life of celebrated TV actor Sophia of Machachari TV show can bring much refreshing memories like

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Learning in public universities could be grounded from Saturday after University staff threatened  to  down tools
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Learning in public universities could be grounded from Saturday after University staff threatened to down tools

June 30, 2017

BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI, 30TH JUNE,2017-The Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) and the Kenya Universities Staff Union (Kusu) on Friday  30th June  gave the government until

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Victory for Doctors at last as  union, govt finally signs  CBA
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Victory for Doctors at last as union, govt finally signs CBA

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,30TH JUNE,2017-Doctors in the country can breath easy   after their union and government signed the match  fought  for  Collective Bargaining Agreement  on

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Transition:Laikipia senator GG Kariuki passes on  in Nairobi
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Transition:Laikipia senator GG Kariuki passes on in Nairobi

June 30, 2017

BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI ,30TH  JUNE,2017-The long serving  politician and Laikipia Senator Godffrey Gitahi Kariuki popularly known as G.G Kariuki is dead at 79. Veteran politician

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A  high school Student dies, ten others  critically ill  after drinking methanol in  Baringo
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A high school Student dies, ten others critically ill after drinking methanol in Baringo

June 29, 2017

BY CORRESPONDENT/BARINGO, 29TH JUNE,2017-One student of   Kolowa Secondary School in Tiaty Sub County  has  died while ten others are in critical condition in various 

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Sakata ball  returns back after  five years  under new name
Sports

Sakata ball returns back after five years under new name

June 29, 2017

BY SAMSON MBII,NAIROBI,29TH JUNE,2017-Sakata ball soccer tournament which  has been  on break for the last five years  has returned  after  its re-launch on Thursday 29th

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Reprieve for Oparanya as Court quashes Criminal  charges against him
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Reprieve for Oparanya as Court quashes Criminal charges against him

June 29, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH JUNE,2017-The High Court  on Thursday 29th June  quashed criminal charges against Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya over his f failure to appear before

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safaricom M-PESA to undergo upgrading
Business

safaricom M-PESA to undergo upgrading

June 29, 2017

BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH JUNE,2017-The safaricom  money transfer platform  M-PESA Safaricom  is undergoing a system upgrade  aimed at ensuring customers are served better.The upgrading   will take

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Cardinal Pell: Vatican treasurer denies Australia sex offences
International News

Cardinal Pell: Vatican treasurer denies Australia sex offences

June 29, 2017

BY BBC NEWS/JOHN WERU,29TH JUNE,2017-The Vatican treasurer, Cardinal George Pell, has vehemently denied any wrongdoing after being charged with sex offences in his native Australia.

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The latest plan  by Nelson Marwa for Bonni forest will  surprise you
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The latest plan by Nelson Marwa for Bonni forest will surprise you

June 29, 2017

BY UPESINEWS CORRESPONDENT,29TH JUNE,2017-Coast Regional Coordinator Nelson Marwa  on Thursday called  for the bombing of the expansive Boni Forest in Lamu to flash  out Al-Shabaab

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Police launch investigations into mysterious murder of MKU student in Nairobi
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Police launch investigations into mysterious murder of MKU student in Nairobi

June 29, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,29TH JUNE,2017-Police have launched investigation into  circumstances  in which a MT Kenya university student was stabbed  to death  and his body left on

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Chile beats Portugal 3-0 to sail through to the  finals of Confederations cup
Sports

Chile beats Portugal 3-0 to sail through to the finals of Confederations cup

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

BY SAMSON MBII,28TH JUNE,2017-Chile beat Portugal 3-0 on penalties in the Fifa Confederations Cup semifinal after the match ended goalless on Wednesday.   The results

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Most effective  HIV drug  with less side effects launched
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Most effective HIV drug with less side effects launched

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

BY AFP The generic version of the most advanced drug against HIV has been introduced in Kenya, a first in Africa where more than 25

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NASA takes campaign to Narok ,promises to implement Manifesto
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NASA takes campaign to Narok ,promises to implement Manifesto

June 28, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,28TH JUNE,2017-The national Super Alliance NASA  took its elections campaign to Narok county Wednesday promising to implement fully their manifesto launched on Tuesday.Speaking

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President Kenyatta takes Jubilee campaigns to Kirinyaga county,urges voters to protect Jubilee gains
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President Kenyatta takes Jubilee campaigns to Kirinyaga county,urges voters to protect Jubilee gains

June 28, 2017

By PSCU/JOHN WERU,28TH JUNE,2017- President Uhuru Kenyatta  has urged voters to stand together to protect gains made under his administration, which he said were starting

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Chile out to check Ronaldo  as they meet  Portugal in  Confederations Cup semifinal tonight
Sports

Chile out to check Ronaldo as they meet Portugal in Confederations Cup semifinal tonight

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

BY SAMSON MBII,28TH JUNE,2017– Chile will try to curb Portugal’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo tonight as  the two clubs meet in  Confederations Cup semifinal with the

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How can we bury our heads in the sand and ignore the nurses strike?
Opinion

How can we bury our heads in the sand and ignore the nurses strike?

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

BY EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT,28TH JUNE,2017-It is now close to two months since the nurses strike commenced across the country.It has been like a night full of

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Kenyatta announces the opening of a brewery in Kisumu in an effort aimed at boosting investments
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Kenyatta announces the opening of a brewery in Kisumu in an effort aimed at boosting investments

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH JUNE,2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday 28th June announced the official opening of a multi-billion beer brewery in Kisumu  county a move aimed

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A ruling on Journalist Walter Menya’s  bribery case to be  delivered Monday
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A ruling on Journalist Walter Menya’s bribery case to be delivered Monday

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,28TH JUNE,2017-The high court in Nairobi  will on Monday  next week deliver a ruling on a bribery case against Nation journalist Walter Menya.

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NASA Manifesto highlights  measures to revitalize economy,create an equal  society for all
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NASA Manifesto highlights measures to revitalize economy,create an equal society for all

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

BY NAMULONGO PETER/KORIR JUMA,27TH JUNE,2017-The National Super Alliance NASA  on  the evening of Tuesday 27th  June unveiled its 7 pillar manifesto promising to transform the

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We will implement our Manifesto fully,President Kenyatta  assures as he tours Tharaka Nithi county
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We will implement our Manifesto fully,President Kenyatta assures as he tours Tharaka Nithi county

June 27, 2017

By PSCU/JOHN WERU,27TH JUNE,2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta  has reaffirmed that Jubilee will implement in totality its Manifesto launched on Monday 26th June in Nairobi. The President 

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6.6 Million new voters to take part in August 8 Elections
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6.6 Million new voters to take part in August 8 Elections

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,27TH JUNE,2017-It is now official  that a total of 6.6 million  new voters  will  participate in August 8 elections.This is after the independent

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KCB to train in South Africa
Sports

KCB to train in South Africa

June 27, 2017

BY SAMSON MBII,NAIROBI,27TH JUNE,2017-Kenya cup and Enterprise cup champions KCB RFC  are expected to  leave the country on Thursday  29TH June for  a training session

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Investigations into the cause of fire  at Kilgoris girls commence
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Investigations into the cause of fire at Kilgoris girls commence

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

BY UPESINEWS CORRESPONDENT,NAROK,27TH JUNE,2017-Property of unknown value has been destroyed after  fire gutted down a dormitory at Kilgoris girls high schools  Monday night.The incident  happened

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NASA set to launch Manifesto
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NASA set to launch Manifesto

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,27TH JUNE,2017-All is set for the official  launch of the National Super Alliance NASA Manifesto at the Jamhuri show grounds on Ngong racecourse

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Queen to receive £6m pay increase
International News

Queen to receive £6m pay increase

June 27, 2017

BY BBC NEWS/JOHN WERU,27TH JUNE,2017-The Queen is to receive an 8% increase in income from public funds, after the Crown Estate’s profits rose by £24m.

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Police  shoot dead 4 suspected criminals   in Karen Nairobi
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Police shoot dead 4 suspected criminals in Karen Nairobi

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,27TH JUNE,2017-Police have killed four  suspected criminals  in Karen Nairobi. The four were killed Monday night after they turned down an order to

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2017-2022 Jubilee Manifesto to  concentrate on job creation,transform the economy
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2017-2022 Jubilee Manifesto to concentrate on job creation,transform the economy

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

BY NAMULONGO PETER/JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,2017-The  along waited  day finally came on Monday 26th June  with the Jubilee  party unveiling its  manifesto   for the next five year.

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Nicolas Gumbo supporters disrupt Odinga Rally In Rarieda
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Nicolas Gumbo supporters disrupt Odinga Rally In Rarieda

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

BY UPESINEWS CORRESPONDENT,SIAYA COUNTY,26TH– Anti-riot police were forced to intervene and restore order at a NASA rally in Rarieda constituency Siaya county Monday afternoon after

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The Sigiri Bridge in Budalangi in Busia County collapses(photos)
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The Sigiri Bridge in Budalangi in Busia County collapses(photos)

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA/CORRESPONDENT,BUSIA,26TH JUNE,2017– The  kshs 1.2 Billion Sigiri  Bridge in Budalangi constituency Busia county has collapsed  mysteriously putting the contractor who was working on

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Basic facts  about Cholera  and how to  stay safe!
Lifestyle

Basic facts about Cholera and how to stay safe!

June 26, 2017

BY UPESINEWS REPORTER,NAIROBI,26TH JUNE,2017-The risk for cholera is very low for people visiting areas with epidemic cholera. When simple precautions are observed, contracting the disease

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Fire razes down a dormitory at Vitale School in Makueni county
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Fire razes down a dormitory at Vitale School in Makueni county

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

BY CORRESPONDENT,MAKUENI,26TH JUNE,2017-Students and management of Vitale school,in Makueni county  are counting losses amounting to million of shillings after fire razed down a dormitory in

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Raila Odinga takes NASA campaign  to  his backyard of Siaya county
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Raila Odinga takes NASA campaign to his backyard of Siaya county

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH JUNE,2017-The National Super Alliance  NASA presidential  candidate Raila Odinga   on Monday 26 June takes the Coalition campaigns to his back yard of

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Colombia boat sinking: Six killed and 16 missing
International News

Colombia boat sinking: Six killed and 16 missing

June 26, 2017

BY BBC NEWS/KORIR JUMA,26TH JUNE,2017-At least six people died when a passenger boat sank on a reservoir in north-western Colombia, officials say. They say that

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It is all systems go as Jubilee launches manifesto
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It is all systems go as Jubilee launches manifesto

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,26TH JUNE,2017-Preparations  ahead of the official a launch of the Jubilee party manifesto at the Kasarani National Stadium are complete  with the launch

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Confederations cup:Germany thrashes Cameroon 3-1
Sports

Confederations cup:Germany thrashes Cameroon 3-1

June 25, 2017

 BY SAMSON MBII,25TH JUNE,2017-Germany thrashed Cameroon by 3 goals to 1 in a controversial game staged on Sunday 25th June.The Indomitable Lions started the game

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President Kenyatta launches  the refurbished Jumuia Friends Hospital in Vihiga County
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President Kenyatta launches the refurbished Jumuia Friends Hospital in Vihiga County

June 25, 2017

BY PSCU/JOHN WERU,25TH JUNE,2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday 25th June presided over the official opening of a privately funded Jumuia Friends Hospital Kaimosi refurbished at

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Ballot papers printing begins at Dubai based Al Ghurair firm-IEBC
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Ballot papers printing begins at Dubai based Al Ghurair firm-IEBC

June 25, 2017June 25, 2017

BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH JUNE,2017-The independent Electoral and boundaries Commission has confirmed that the ballot papers printing has already begun  at the Dubai based Al Ghurair 

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Confusion mar end of holly Month of Ramadhan as a section of Muslims celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr
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Confusion mar end of holly Month of Ramadhan as a section of Muslims celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr

June 25, 2017

BY UPESINEWS REPORTER,NAIROBI,25TH JUNE,2017-Confusion marked the end of Holy Month of Ramadhan Sunday 25th June after a section of Muslims  joined their colleagues  world wide

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You have ruined the country’s economy,Odinga tells Jubilee as he takes NASA campaigns to Busia
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You have ruined the country’s economy,Odinga tells Jubilee as he takes NASA campaigns to Busia

June 25, 2017

BY NAMULONGO PETER,25TH JUNE,2017-The National Super Alliance( NASA )presidential candidate Raila  Odinga has once again accused the Jubilee government of running down the economy o

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DP Ruto  takes Jubilee campaigns to  Nyandarua county,asks residents to  pray for them ahead of polls
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DP Ruto takes Jubilee campaigns to Nyandarua county,asks residents to pray for them ahead of polls

June 25, 2017June 25, 2017

BY KORIR JUMA,CORRESPONDENT,25TH JUNE,2017-Deputy president William Ruto has asked residents of Nyandarua county to support the Jubilee candidates in the August 8 elections.Speaking on Sunday

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Pakistan oil tanker inferno kills at least 140
International News

Pakistan oil tanker inferno kills at least 140

June 25, 2017June 25, 2017

BY BBC NEWS/KORIR JUMA,25TH JUNE 2017-At least 140 people were killed when a lorry transporting oil burst into flames near the Pakistani city of Ahmedpur

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President Kenyatta promises  a boom for miraa farmers as he takes Jubilee campaigns in Meru
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President Kenyatta promises a boom for miraa farmers as he takes Jubilee campaigns in Meru

June 24, 2017June 24, 2017

BY PSCU/JOHN WERU,24TH JUNE,2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta has promised that the government will set aside kshs 2 billion  to help strengthen  miraa farming in Meru county.The

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You must commit to free,fair polls,NASA challenges President Kenyatta
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You must commit to free,fair polls,NASA challenges President Kenyatta

June 24, 2017

BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,24TH JUNE,2017-The National Super Alliance  NASA  presidential candidate Raila Odinga has challenged  President Uhuru Kenyatta to commit to a free and fair election.

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We  won’t contest Court of Appeal ruling-IEBC
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We won’t contest Court of Appeal ruling-IEBC

June 24, 2017

BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,24TH JUNE,2017-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it  will not contest the Court of Appeal ruling on the declaration of presidential

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Want to get over a break up?,This is how.
Lifestyle

Want to get over a break up?,This is how.

June 24, 2017

BY UPESINEWS LIFESTYLE TEAM,NAIROBI,24TH JUNE,2017-Every successful marriages in today’s    world  have their genesis in relationships. However it  is never easy for a relationship to

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