President William Ruto at Ngarachi Comprehensive School in Laikipia west during the beginning of his tour of the Mt. Kenya region on April 1,2025.[FILE,Standard] The idea of a National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) as the magic wand that will transform Kenya into a first world economy has been criticised by experts who have also questioned Cabinet’s…
Rahab Wanjiku couldn’t help but cry as she opened up about the last moments of her husband, a taxi driver who mysteriously disappeared Wanjiku recounted their last phone call, revealing the conversation she had with her 32-year-old husband and father of two before his disappearance Efforts to find the Nairobi taxi driver have so far…
A bride from Kakamega told TUKO.co.ke reporters about the last moments before her family lost their lives in a road accident in Kodada She explained how she and her husband felt a great shock after losing people who were heroes and their advice The bride asked for help from the government while revealing the burden…
The approval follows a cabinet session which proposed anchoring menstrual health support within the county’s HR policies. The Nairobi County Government has approved the introduction of two menstrual off days per month for women employees, formally adopting the policy into the county’s human resource framework in a move aimed at improving staff wellbeing and productivity. …
The Nigeria Football Federation has reignited the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes after lodging a petition at FIFA claiming DR Congo breached certain rules. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially challenged the eligibility of several Democratic Republic of Congo players, lodging a formal protest with FIFA that could potentially revive the Super Eagles’ chances…
A 14-year-old girl from Kiganjo Landmark, Thika, mysteriously disappeared on Thursday, December 11 Her mother, Esther Mueni, told TUKO.co.ke that Joyce was last seen in Runda Fort Jesus area, Thika He has asked the public to provide any information that will help find his daughter, urging people to contact the police or her family A…
Cyrus Jirongo, a politician who was known for being overly generous during his lifetime, continues to receive many praises from the people, the latest being his brother-in-law The middle-aged woman recounted their initial arrangements to live in the family compound before Jirongo intervened and changed their lives. Jirongo’s brother-in-law was deeply saddened that a prominent…
Paris Saint-Germain are set to fork out a large sum to former player Klylian Mbappe following a court ruling that went in favour of the Real Madrid forward. A French court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe £52.5 million in unpaid wages and bonuses, bringing a partial resolution to the high-profile legal battle…
A Kenya Airways plane at Heathrow Airport, London. [Mate Tongola, Standard] Kenya Airways has announced a major leadership transition, with Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka set to exit the national carrier after six years at the helm. In an internal communication dated December 16, 2025, the airline’s Board of Directors said…
CCTV footage from the Eagol Fuel Station showed Cyrus Jirongo’s last movements minutes before the accident At eight o’clock at night, his Mercedes-Benz collided head-on with a Climax Coaches bus carrying 65 passengers. The accident was horrific, with the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) confirming that Jirongo died on the spot, as officers collected evidence…
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a landmark National Transmission Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Africa50 and India’s PowerGrid Corporation. The signing ceremony was attended by Principal Secretaries Dr. Bonface Makokha (Economic Planning), Cyrell Odede (Public Investment and Asset Management), Alex Wachira (Energy), Director General Eng. Kepha Seda of the…
What began quietly in the rolling hills of Vihiga County has grown into one of the region’s most transformative agricultural success stories—a journey reshaping rural livelihoods, empowering youth, strengthening schools, and redefining local food systems. When 450 farmers joined the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)-funded Advancing Resilient Nutrition-Sensitive Aquaculture (ARNSA) Project, few imagined the…
A road accident that occurred in Chabera, Homa Bay County, on December 14, killed 10 family members and left six others injured Geoffrey Ochoke, one of the six survivors of the fatal accident, narrated the last moments he shared with his relatives who lost their lives while in a van He also recalled how the…
The Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting safe, orderly, and well-managed migration, recognising its central role in national development, cultural diversity, and social cohesion. Principal Secretary (PS) for Immigration and Citizen Services, Dr. Belio Kipsang, said migration should be viewed as a driver of development and cultural exchange, rather than solely the movement of…
UoE football players in action during day one of the National University Games in Eldoret yesterday. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] Defending champions Kenyatta University (KU) were frustrated to a barren draw by hosts University of Eldoret (UoE) in their opening football match of the 2025 National University Games. Despite firing blanks in the Kenya University Sports…