Boyd Were won the by-election of the constituency through the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket. Boyd was declared the Member of Parliament Elected after defeating his fierce opponent, Philip Aroko by a wide margin His mother, who has been by his side throughout the campaign, was caught on video celebrating his victory Boyd Were, the…
Kiprono Chemitei of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has won by a landslide in the Baringo senatorial by-election, defeating his opponents. Chemitei expressed confidence in his victory, citing the competitiveness of the UDA in the previous elections and the confidence of his supporters. The UDA party hailed the victory of the young senator as a…
Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Wisley Rotich (left) welcome foreigners during Iten International Marathon at Iten grounds in Elgey Marakwet County on November 24, 2024. [FILE/Standard] Athletics stars are set to conquer Iten International Marathon’s Chororget-Iten course on Sunday. On Thursday, as the clock ticked towards the battle for honours, athletes who have registered for the…
A family in Kenya mourns the death of Agnes Chirao, who died from injuries sustained in an attack allegedly carried out by fellow Kenyans in Beirut Despite being seriously injured, Agnes was not taken to the hospital until her condition worsened, leading to her death The incident has sparked outrage among Kenyans living abroad with…
A man who left the country less than 40 days ago, following a job promise in Russia, has become the first known fatality on the frontlines of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading…
Boyd Were has won the Kasipul Parliamentary by-election, beating the likes of Philip Aroko and Money Bior, among others. The 27-year-old young politician will succeed his late father, Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was shot dead in his car in Nairobi in April A video has gone viral showing the man who sent Millie Odhiambo to…
K’Ogalo derby preparations rocked as four first-team stars are involved in a frightening morning road accident. Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have been hit by a wave of shock this Friday morning, November 28, 2025, after four of their first-team players were involved in a frightening road accident. The incident occurred along the…
Boyd Were has won by a landslide in Kasipul, leaving his nearest rival, Philip Aroko, far behind The announcement made at Agoro Sare High School sparked a celebration, attended by important political leaders despite the tension that existed on the day of the vote. Boyd thanked the residents for believing in his leadership, saying that…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has pushed back against claims that the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve is obstructing the iconic wildebeest migration. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 27, the agency dismissed the allegations as misleading and inaccurate. KWS clarified that the Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp, which has drawn…
In a hotly contested by-election, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Leonard Muthende won the Mbeere North parliamentary seat. Muthende, defeated Democratic Party (DP) candidate Newton Kariuki, popularly known as Karish with a landslide victory. The results, officially announced at the Vote Tallying Center in Mbeere North constituency by election manager John Kinyua, revealed that Muthende…
The brutal murder of David and Florence Mutaaga in Entebbe has left their family searching for a way to close the page months after the death. The couple’s children have decided to return their parents’ remains to Switzerland for burial, amid many questions about the investigation and possible family conflict. TUKO.co.ke investigates the main reasons…
Dozens of families in Tanzania are still seeking answers from the government regarding the whereabouts of their relatives who disappeared after the October 29 election. The administration of President Samia Suluhu remained silent on the matter, prompting scrutiny from the international media Following CNN’s revelations last week, a woman has come forward to confirm that…
Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] All medallists in the recent Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships have been included into the squad that’s headed for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13. …
Pastor Kanyari and Tash allegedly argued about the upbringing of their children a few days after the death of Betty Bayo In a video circulating online, Kanyari revealed the conversation she had with Bayo’s husband, Tash in the mortuary He also boasted about how they made history while explaining the three deaths that have happened…
Voters queue during Mumbuni North ward by-elections at Mung’ala Primary School in Machakos. [John Muia, Standard] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expressed deep concern over incidents of violence, intimidation, and disruption reported in parts of the country during Thursday’s by-elections. In a statement, the Commission strongly condemned acts of hooliganism and lawlessness…