Moi Nyatike Boys is on the brink of collapse with only 10 students reporting for the new term Financial problems have resulted in unpaid wages, abandoned facilities, and mass displacement The school produced poor academic results in the 2024 KCSE National Examination, with the top student getting a C- Migori – Moi Nyatike Boys' High…
Allegations of political favoritism are stirring up backlash in the ongoing teacher recruitment process by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has stepped forward with serious accusations, claiming the recruitment of 20,000 teachers is skewed to favor constituencies aligned with the government. Kihara isn’t holding back. She’s called for the immediate suspension…
Kenneth Muguna has fired a warning to CHAN rivals insisting that Harambee Stars don’t fear opposition. Harambee Stars midfielder Kenneth Muguna has said the African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) will help bring out the best from local-based players. The Police player maintained that the Stars aren’t worried about the opposition despite being placed in the…
Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, Chairman of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has proposed new amendments aimed at combatting hate speech, recommending a fine of at least Ksh10 million or a prison sentence of up to 10 years for anyone found guilty of spreading harmful content. The amendments,…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has proposed new rules to enhance the safety of school children during transport, as outlined in the Draft Rules (School Transport) 2025 Vehicles transporting children will now be required to display special markings, use safety equipment and meet stricter licensing requirements Motorcycles carrying school children will also be…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has dismissed reports alleging it approved money laundering charges against Leslie Muturi, son of Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 16, the ODPP clarified that the circulating document purportedly from their office is fake. The falsified statement claimed the…
Bernard Kavuli, one of the five hostages released on January 6, has recounted his ordeal of 15 days in captivity Kavuli described being stripped, beaten, denied food, and transported between two locations, one believed to be in the forest. He received a hero's welcome in his village of Kalamba Muyo, Kitui county, where he urged…
Kenya will have their work cut out for them in this year's African Nations Championship after the draw was made on Wednesday Harambee Stars, who are participating for the first time, will play two-time champions of the tournament, the finalist and the bronze medalist TUKO.co.ke takes a look at each of the four teams that…
Starting February 2025, consumers in Kenya are likely to experience higher sugar prices due to the implementation of a new tax on both domestic and imported sugar. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially gazetted the Sugar Development Levy Order, 2025, imposing a 4% levy on sugar. This move follows the enactment of the Sugar…
Winnie Akusuha's father was enjoying being with his grandchildren while they were reading books when his wife called him from the kitchen saying there was a problem The 32-year-old man came to the kitchen and allegedly stabbed their daughter Winnie in the neck, back and blood was leaking When he reached the kitchen, the young…
Cabinet secretary nominees Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Industry), William Kabogo (ICT) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock). [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024. In its report tabled Thursday, the Committee on Appointments said Mutahi Kagwe…
On Friday, January 17, Kenyan newspapers revealed how 17,000 air workers in the public service were illegally stealing hard-earned Kenyans' taxes. Daily newspapers also reported how hundreds of university students were stranded due to the new funding crisis. Top newspaper headlines for Friday, Jan 17. Image/screen: DN, PD, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source:…
Beatrice Chebet prepares for the Lisbon 10K with confidence as she eyes victory while downplaying any record-breaking ambitions in Portugal. Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet has set her sights on Portugal, where she will compete in the Lisbon 10km road race on March 9. The 24-year-old, who is also the reigning women’s 10,000m world record…
Beginning July of this year, the government will bring all 47 counties under the Treasury Single Account (TSA) system to improve public funds management. The TSA is a unified structure that consolidates government bank accounts, optimizing the use of public cash resources. This initiative aims to streamline government finances and ensure transparency and efficiency in…
Jane Wanjiru Mutahi was leaving the church after attending the vigil service on Tuesday, December 31, when she suddenly disappeared His body was later found in a well in Mukurweini, Gikondi, Nyeri, on Thursday, January 16 Kenyans expressed their grief through heartfelt condolences while consoling the family of his comrade A young woman from Nyeri…