Kenya, East Africa’s leading transit and logistics hub, is increasingly grappling with organised transnational crime, an evolution that risks turning the country into a haven for wanted criminals and illicit networks capable of destabilising the economy. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free…
Fourteen-year-old FIDE Master (FM) Jadon Simiyu and Women Candidate Master (WCM) Mutisya Jully have been crowned champions of the 2025 Kenya National Chess Championship (KNCC) in the Open and Ladies sections, respectively. The two prodigies conquered a field of 11 of Kenya’s top players in a gruelling round-robin tournament held at Westwood Hotel in Westlands…
On Wednesday, December 31, a fatal accident on the Meru-Nanyuki Highway killed four people and left several others injured A police report showed how a speeding Toyota Hilux lost control before hitting Probox in Timau area While mourning the families of the victims, several Kenyans urged drivers to be careful during the festive season Meru…
President William Ruto has declared alcohol and drug abuse a national emergency, warning that no one, including government officials, will be spared in the fight against addiction and illicit networks. Speaking at Eldoret State Lodge during his New Year’s address, he described the crisis as a “silent but deadly” threat to Kenya’s health, security,…
President Xi Jinping said China fulfilled the 14th Five-Year Plan, with the national income estimated at 140 trillion yuan He noted innovation achievements, including the development of artificial intelligence (AI), microchips, space exploration and large-scale energy projects. The government took steps to improve the lives of citizens, including protecting the rights of online workers, helping…
Angola exited AFCON 2025 at the group stage and their elimination is stinging harder after they shelled out Ksh1.5 billion for a high-profile friendly before the tournament. As Tanzania are celebrating their first-ever qualification to the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, Angola are in pain after watching in agony as their…
Police IG Douglas Kanja during the official commissioning of boreholes at the National Police Service’s Embakasi on July 24, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Authorities have heightened security and safety measures across the country, ahead of New Year celebrations. The move follows past festive seasons marked by spikes in road crashes, injuries and crime. In a…
Ferdinand Omanyala’s mother has opened up about the initial struggles of the sprinter that nearly forced him to quit running. Ferdinand Omanyala has worked his way to become one of the world’s top sprinters but according to his mother, that dream might never have been realised. Omanyala, Africa’s fastest man, whose personal best of 9.77…
It is almost 20 years since the government of Kenya promised to establish a slaughterhouse-cum-meat-processing factory in the Kuria, Migori county. The Ministry of Agriculture then had availed some statistics that indicated such an abattoir could do better in the area, where a huge raw material is readily available. The multi-faceted meat factory was to…
The County Government of Vihiga continues to champion the preservation of indigenous culture and promote unity by supporting cultural activities across the region. This commitment has been demonstrated through targeted initiatives aimed at safeguarding cultural heritage sites and supporting community-led cultural events. Among these efforts is the fencing of several forests, including Kibiri Forest, which…
Various investigation reports show that many crashes stem from pilot error, and poor interpretation of instruments. More than 15 aircraft have crashed across the country since the start of 2025. Most of the incidents have been linked to technical failures, human error, and increasingly unpredictable weather. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed…
ODM’s internal conflict has become public after the Minority Leader in Parliament Junet Mohamed openly opposed the party’s Secretary General Edwin Sifuna The crisis was sparked by Sifuna’s public defense against former president Uhuru Kenyatta, where the Nairobi senator apologized for repeated attacks from senior ODM leaders. Sifuna’s speech, full of symbolism and historical references,…
A truck driver was abducted by criminals near the Emali Bridge in Makueni county, and left for dead in Tsavo National Park Sikika Road Safety, who were involved in his ordeal, told TUKO.co.ke that the driver was rescued by residents and appeared confused. The driver said that the suspects escaped with the truck and asked…
The Government is committed to completing the construction of 500,000 Affordable Housing Units by December 2026. Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary (CS), Alice Wahome, says significant progress has already been made, noting that approximately 320,000 Affordable Housing Units have so far been completed in various parts of the country. Simon Mwangi works at…
As the year draws to a close, a youth group in Thika has chosen to mark the year-end cleaning up several residential estates in a bid to promote environmental responsibility. Members of the Ziduka Foundation spent the final day of the year unclogging drainage systems and cleaning roadsides and public spaces in estates, including Makongeni…