Hip-hop star Hubert “Nonini” Nakitare has fired a fresh legal warning shot, accusing luxury car dealer Carstore Hub Limited of lifting his 2009 hit Kadhaa for an online advert fronted by TikTok sensation “Goliath wa Bungoma”. In a 10 June demand letter, his advocate James T. Makori says the dealership synchronized the track with a…
Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri at a past address. PHOTO/@ronald.karauri/InstagramKasarani Member of Parliament Ronald Karauri has called for the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Ojwang, who had been arrested over social media posts linking Lagat to corruption, died at Central Police…
FC Talanta’s Emmanuel Osoro celebrate his goal during FKF Premier League match against AFC Leopards at Dandora Stadium. Jan 18, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] FKF Premier League golden boot hopeful Emmanuel Osoro has promised to work even harder and fight for the Kenyan flag after helping Harambee Stars edge Chad 2-1 in an international friendly…
Safaricom has publicly denied any role in the arrest of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang, whose death in police custody – now ruled a murder – has ignited a nationwide outcry over police brutality and data-privacy abuse. Chief Executive Peter Ndegwa says the telco discovered Ojwang’s detention from news reports and insists the firm never shared…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has vehemently denied claims by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen that he was his student, dismissing the CS’s assertion as a mere political ploy to deflect accountability. The fiery exchange erupted in the Senate when CS Murkomen appeared before the House on Wednesday to address questions surrounding the arrest and subsequent…
Harambee Stars fans during Gabon match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] While Benni McCarthy was celebrating his first win as Harambee Stars coach in Morocco, former Afcon champions Senegal were proving to be the kings of the jungle against England after the Teranga Lions hammered the Three Lions 3-1 in their backyard. Senegal became the first African…
South African forward Percy Tau has named his price for any club back home willing to sign him as he explores his options after leaving Qatar. South African forward Percy Tau has named his price for any top team looking to sign him back home. Tau is a free agent after leaving Qatari side Qatar…
Jubilee party leader and former President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past event. PHOTO/@4thPresidentKE/XFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has clinched a significant legal victory in the protracted battle for control of the Jubilee Party, dealing a crushing blow to a rebel faction that had sought to wrest the outfit from his leadership. In a ruling delivered on…
Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi. PHOTO/@KeTreasury/XTreasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has shared his long-term vision for the country and what he hopes his legacy will be once he leaves office. Speaking during a televised interview on Thursday, June 12, 2025, ahead of presenting the 2025/2026 national budget to the National…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Kipkoech Langat has been the center of public anger following the controversial death of blogger Albert Ojwang In addition to the headlines, Langat is a multi -decisive official officer, with a unique profession and a significant contribution to the security system in Kenya TUKO.co.ke brings you seven things about this…
The Kenyan national flag under blue sky. Image is used for illustration. PHOTO/PexelsThe European Commission has added Kenya to a list of high-risk jurisdictions with glaring deficiencies in countering money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In their updated list, Kenya is fourth among the 10 new countries that have been added to the European…
Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat during a press briefing following Albert Omondi Ojwang’s death in police custody at Central Police station, Nairobi. June 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Disturbing details have emerged linking Albert Ojwang’s brutal murder to a highly unusual police visit to the Standard Group offices in Nairobi, sparked by a fake newspaper front page headline wrongly attributed to the media house…
Ex-Tottenham midfielder faces a cyber setback as a major youth-focused project continues to progress steadily in western Kenya. Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has suffered a major digital setback after his foundation’s official Instagram account was hacked on Thursday morning. The compromised account, which boasts over 4,189 followers, alarmed fans and supporters after it…
Jadon Sancho’s future is uncertain as three top Premier League clubs circle, with Manchester United open to offers. Three Premier League clubs are in a heated race to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho after his return from a loan spell at Chelsea. The England international is back at Old Trafford, but with no place…
President William Ruto appointed Mohammed Ibrahim Amin in October 2022 to lead the Criminal Investigation Department (DCI) Amin replaced former DCI chief, George Kinoti, who resigned shortly after Ruto’s inauguration The DCI chief works under the National Police Service (NPS), which is headed by the Inspector General of Police (IG), Douglas Kanja The head of…