Kenya's Parliament building. PHOTO/ HEZRON NJOROGE

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Divided MPs begin debate on draft laws

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Kenyans face the prospect of another contested referendum as MPs started debate on the draft constitution without consensus....

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Pupils in a library. The UK has said it is likely to resume funding of free primary education programmes through government agencies once systems of financial accountability are in place. An official also said the UK would continue to work closely with the government. Photo/FILE

UK softens stand on school funds

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Britain’s aid to Kenyan schools may start flowing again once cash safety measures are in place....

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Even with the current rainfall, the city is still experiencing water rationing. These residents of Kiang'ombe line up to draw water from a tap in Embakasi, Nairobi. Photo/FILE

Water rationing in the middle of plenty

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Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed by flood waters on Tuesday as the long rains season set in. ...

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Mr Robert Kiprop (left) and others queue to register afresh at Simotwet Primary School in Eldoret East constituency on Monday. The 45-day countrywide exercise by the electoral commission is in readiness for the upcoming constitution referendum. Photo/ JARED NYATAYA

Voters give terms for listing

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It was long queues in some areas as voters sought to register, while in others, apathy prevailed....

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