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Locust invasion: It will increase cost of dating, dancing and dying in Kenya!

A revolution marches on its stomach and a locust invasion can trigger the ‘Unga Revolution’    By Undercover Reporter @Undercover KE Those tiny winged sumbua things called desert locusts will shortly see Kenyans spending more on dates, dancing and even dying. A locust invasion also has the potential to trigger a political revolution. See, the ongoing […]

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The Minister’s Daughter: I want my Sh 1 billion inheritance now- Wanja Michuki

Daughter of the late John Michuki is also demanding Sh 300, 000 in monthly stipend ‘to make ends meet’ By Pascal MJ Owade Contributing Editor/Investigations Yvonne Wanja Michuki, the last born daughter of the late Cabinet Minister John Michuki, is still seeking inheritance to the tune of Sh1 billion through the courts. The estate of […]

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They gulped energy drinks, smoked cigarettes: How toilet paper sold out Willie Kimani killers

After calling lawyer’s wife, boda boda rider threw away the toilet paper and his wife ignored the message assuming someone was conning her By Pascal MJ Owade Contributing Editor/Investigations The killers of lawyer Willie Kimani consumed energy drinks while smoking cigarettes before executing him, his client and taxi driver. The lead investigator, Robert Owino, told the […]

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Raila family versus Fidel Odinga’s widow: The story ‘Baba’ did not want Kenyans to read

At the centre of court battle are Fidel’s Sh 75 million Karen home, twins born with another woman six months after his death, and properties running into millions By Pascal MJ Owade Contributing Editor/Investigations A vicious feud in the Raila Odinga family is brewing in court where it pits his wife Ida Odinga, daughter Winnie […]

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Fight for Fidel Odinga’s millions: Why those who marry into wealth ‘endure agony’

The Raila family seems to have  issues with widow Lwam Bekele inheriting  hundreds of millions after three year marriage By Shifa Mwihaki Feature Writer/Essayist It might appear like drawing the winning card at a lottery when a commoner marries into a wealthy, prominent family. But more often than not, the outsider ends up crying in […]

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The Screaming Room: ‘Umekuja kuzaa na underwear?’… and other choice maternity insults

Cruelty in Kenyan delivery wards includes vaginal examination in public and being left naked after giving birth By Camy Achieng’- Gecaga Contributing Editor Kenyan mothers-especially first time maternity screamers-go through hell at the hands of midwives during deliveries in public hospitals. Besides poor quality  services, lack of medical supplies, high costs, thin staffing, long distance […]