President William Ruto has shared a sweet but moving message to First Lady Rachel Ruto who is celebrating her birthday on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. In a statement, Ruto showered his wife with words of love and affirmation for their union. “Happy birthday my love Mama Rachel Ruto,” the message read in part. The Head…
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship candidate, convened a pivotal meeting with elected leaders from Western Kenya under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) banner, aiming to solidify the party’s presence in the region ahead of upcoming grassroots elections. Raila hosted a dinner with ODM Members of Parliament and governors representing the Mulembe nation…
Tabitha Gatwiri was found dead on October 31 by her brother, Brian, at her home in Nairobi The content producer was to marry her longtime boyfriend, Dave, a week before their traditional wedding Those close to him Gatwiri, who spoke to TUKO.co.ke on condition of anonymity, narrated how his family was trying to come to…
President William Ruto has pledged Ksh 100 million to the Safe Homes, Safe Spaces campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the alarming rise in femicide cases in Kenya. Speaking after a meeting with women leaders at State House, the President emphasized the urgent need for collective action to protect women and girls from violence,…
President William Ruto has revealed that women leaders have agreed to spearhead the nationwide awareness campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Speaking during a live press briefing at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Ruto said that his administration has committed Ksh100 million towards the 16 days of activism against GBV. In addition, Ruto…
Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru Governor Anne Waiguru says Kirinyaga is the new frontier for investment due to the conducive environment her administration has created for businesses to thrive. Waiguru said apart from investing in good infrastructure, modernization of towns and creating business friendly policies, availability of raw material for production is drawing investors to…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) noted that changes were made to different currencies, including KSh 50, KSh 100, KSh 200, KSh 500 and KSh 1,000 notes. CBK clarified that all notes currently in circulation remain legal tender and will circulate alongside the launched notes The new notes will bear the signatures of the governor…
Botswana, Mozambique, and Tanzania are the last three teams to qualify for the 35th edition of the African Cup of Nations, penciled in for next year in Morocco. The Zebras of Botswana forced a 1-1 draw against the 7-time African Champions, Egypt, in the final Group C match played on Wednesday evening at the Cairo…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) noted that changes were made to different currencies, including KSh 50, KSh 100, KSh 200, KSh 500 and KSh 1,000 notes. CBK clarified that all notes currently in circulation remain legal tender and will circulate alongside the launched notes The new notes will bear the signatures of the governor…
Olympics champion Gabby Thomas has shed light on how she is coping with post-season blues which made her first day back in training difficult to deal with. Multiple Olympics champion Gabby Thomas has given fans an insight into her first day of training as she bids to get back in shape for the 2025 season….
The debuting quartet of Sebastian Sawe, Daniel Mateiko, Mathew Kimeli, and Hillary Kipkoech will attempt to challenge the Ethiopian dominance at the Valencia Marathon The Kenyan athletics scene will once again be in the spotlight as four formidable runners Sebastian Sawe, Daniel Mateiko, Mathew Kimeli, and Hillary Kipkoech gear up to challenge Ethiopia’s dominance at…
23 teams have managed to reach the finals of the African Cup of Nations next year after six qualifying games. Big names in the country like NigeriaSenegal and defending champions Ivory Coast have qualified TUKO.co.ke highlights every country that has qualified for the tournament that will be held in Morocco The qualifying period for the…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has embarked on plans to release new banknotes into circulation to replace the 2019 series. The regulator says the new release will affect the Ksh 50, Ksh 100, Ksh 200, Ksh 500 and Ksh 1000 banknotes. According to CBK, the new notes will bear the signature of CBK Dr….
Professor Isaac Kosgei at EACC offices Moi University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Kosgei Wednesday morning appeared before Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) investigators at the Commission’s North Rift Regional Offices in Eldoret. Kosgei was summoned over the alleged embezzlement of public funds and procurement irregularities involving multiple infrastructural projects worth Ksh2.2 billion…
Bomet Women's Representative Linet Toto knelt in front of Sotik Member of Parliament Francis Sigei when he was speaking to him in Parliament The action sparked a fierce debate among the MPs, while his female colleagues criticized Toto's action Member of Parliament for Suna East Junet Mohamed defended Toto saying that he does not see…