President William Ruto inspects section 1 of the 257 km Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road (LAPSSET corridor) with the road set to connect with Isiolo and eventually reach Ethiopia on February 07, 2025. [PCS] President William Ruto’s decision to scrap a 60-year-old vetting requirement for people in North Eastern Kenya will have far-reaching effects on the politics of the country and…
Sputnik Africa continues the extension of its broadcasting network in Africa. From now on, Sputnik Africa programs in English are available throughout Botswana on GABZ FM, one of the country’s most popular radio stations. Sputnik hosts and correspondents from different African countries offer listeners balanced, first-hand information; exclusive interviews with high-ranking African politicians, influencers, and…
Jessica Hull, who pushed Faith Kipyegon to the limit last season, has warned her rival ahead of a major 2025 season for the Australian. Reigning Olympic 1500m silver medalist Jessica Hull has fired a warning shot to Faith Kipyegon, Georgia Bell, and the rest of the elite middle-distance field as she sets her sights on…
Takamoto Katsuta aims for redemption at Rally Sweden after a strong but frustrating Monte Carlo. Toyota driver Takamoto Katsuta has set his sights on a strong comeback at next week’s Rally Sweden after a promising yet ultimately frustrating outing at Rallye Monte-Carlo. Despite an impressive performance on Saturday, a minor off-road incident on the final…
How has Noah Lyles evolved into the best sprinters, taking over the mantle from Usain Bolt? Usain Bolt remains the greatest sprinter of all time, and his records will require quite a bit of effort to eventually break. The Jamaican, won eight Olympic gold medals across his three Olympic appearances, and his more than a…
Donald Mbotela, the younger brother of the late veteran journalist Leonard Mambo Mbotela, has shared heartfelt memories about his brother following his passing on the morning of Friday, February 7, 2025, at the age of 85. In an interview with a local media station on the same day, Donald talked about Leonard’s final days and…
Kenyans plunged into sadness following the death of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela Mbotela died in hospital after two weeks of hospitalization, and Kenyans remembered well in her period was this A complex gospel singer Chris Emperole released a song an hour later, praising Mbotela's contribution to journalism Gospel songwriter surrounded by controversy Chris Emorazani…
Quincy Wilson has been making headlines for his record-breaking speed and rising career, while his relationship with Masai Russell’s younger sister adding intrigue to his journey. At just 17 years old, Quincy Wilson has already made waves in the track and field world and is widely regarded as one of the most promising talents of…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has attributed the stagnation of developing nations like Kenya to a deeply entrenched culture of excessive talk and minimal action, arguing that this habit has significantly hindered progress in critical areas. The DP made these remarks on Friday, January 7, 2025, while in Kisumu as the chief guest at the Nyanza…
A painful man is left in tears after his wife and baby died at Owerri Hospital, IMO State The man claimed that the doctor who served his pregnant wife was using YouTube videos to perform surgery for her The man's traumatic story has spread across the internet as they are in a veteran of the…
The American sprinter has displayed a rare soft side to her larger than life persona while asking for direction, wisdom and inspiration. American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson is truly living the dream as at the age of 24, she has achieved more than what many twice her age can only dream of. Richardson is already…
Vivian Apondi Ochieng 'Nusura plunged into stress after marrying SDA pasta who ruined her name including claiming she was a prostitute However, Apondi later found out that her husband was pointing his finger after finding adultery with another woman in the church Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the Siaya woman said she tried to follow the woman…
The former sprinters have doubled down on their criticism of the Miami Dolphins wide receiver who has been trash talking Olympics champion Noah Lyles. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin and former Bahamas sprinter Rodney Green have maintained their onslaught on NFL star Tyreek Hill regarding his beef with Noah Lyles. Olympic champion Lyles stoked up…
One family mourns the death of 25 -year -old Jackson Justin, who died in an accident on February 1, 2025 Justin had recently graduated and had been looking for work since then and also engaging in small business to make a living He finally got a job and signed his contract on January 30, 2025,…
The late veteran journalist Leonard Mambo Mbotela. [File, Standard] “There is nothing as good as freedom. And there is nothing as bad as being colonized,” these were the words of Leonard Mambo Mbotela, a veteran journalist and presenter, who, in the last five decades, saw it all before and after independence. The 84-year-old was…