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I fooled Azimio, worked with Ruto  Mutuse reveals

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, who kept a low profile before initiating the impeachment motion against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has revealed how he played his political cards during the 2022 General Election with the blessings of President William Ruto.Addressing a meeting attended

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Captain Mohamed Salah scored after 124 minutes to clinch a 3-1 extra-time victory for Egypt over plucky minnows Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 thriller in Agadir on Monday.Marwan Attia put the Pharaohs ahead in the second half and Jodel Dossou equalised for the Cheetahs, taking the match

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Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United as one of Europe's brightest young coaching talents, but just 14 months on, he leaves the club as the latest man unable to revive the fortunes of the fallen English giants.The 40-year-old was sacked on Monday after overseeing just 25 wins in his 63 games in

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Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford, the club announced on Monday.United said in a statement that the Portuguese had left his role, with the club's leadership having "reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a chan

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Switzerland to freeze any Maduro assets 'with immediate effect'

The Swiss government said Monday that it had decided to freeze any assets held in Switzerland by the deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro or his associates "with immediate effect".Bern said it had reached its decision after Maduro was seized in Caracas in a shock US military operation, and br

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In pictures: Schools reopen as parents decry high expenses

As schools reopen across the country, theback-to-school rushhas exposed the deep strain Kenyan households face, with the high cost of living forcing parents to make difficult choices to keep their children in class.From crowded bookshops and slow-moving markets to chaotic bus parks, the start of the

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Why Starehe Girls is at center of admissions confusion

Starehe Girls Centre (SGC) has outlined its long-established and distinctiveadmissions process, following confusion over the placement of students into its senior school.According to the school’s Trustees and management, admissions are anchored on a rigorous and transparent application process that

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Museveni decries lost African dream after US captures Maduro

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged African countries to draw lessons on defence from Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces on Saturday, January 3.Museveni made the remarks during an informal engagement with press pool, where he discussed issues affecting U

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Madrassa teacher accused of defiling 13-year-old girl granted bond

A Muslim cleric accused of defiling a 13 year-old- girl has been granted Sh300,000 bond with a surety of a similar amount.Eldoret Senior Principal Magistrate Cheronoh Kesse gave Abdullahi Khalif the option of Sh150,000 cash bail after he pleaded not guilty to the defilement charges.On diverse dates

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Parents to pay Sh69m for Litein Boys riot damages, court rules

Parents of Litein Boys High School will have to pay Sh49,000 each to cover damages caused by students during last year's riots.Justice Joseph Sergon sitting in Kericho ruled that the levy was neither arbitrary nor unconstitutional, dealing a blow to the petitioners who had challenged it.The petition

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