National Assembly’s Speaker Moses Wetangula, Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi and other leaders during the burial ceremony of the late Mwalimu James Mukhwana Wetangula at Tuuti I. kibabii ,Bungoma , County. The late was an elder brother to Speaker Wetangula on December 19, 2025. [SPU, Standard] Leaders from across the country have called on the people…
Julien Alfred opens up about the pressure and expectations she faced after her World Indoor and Olympic wins as she prepares for her Millrose Games return. Reigning Olympic 100m champion and World Indoor 60m gold medalist Julien Alfred is set to make her return to The Armory, headlining a star-studded women’s 60m field at the…
Benni McCarthy believes the current Bafana Bafana squad reflects major progress in South African football and is capable of competing at the highest level. South African football icon Benni McCarthy has expressed immense pride in the current Bafana Bafana squad, highlighting that its strength is built on a foundation of locally-based talent. The national team,…
A house is torched during inter-clan clashes at Eempash village in Transmara West in Narok County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Transmara South, Narok County, following violent clashes that have left at least seven people dead and 120 houses torched. The curfew is aimed at restoring security in the area. Deputy…
A family in Lugari, Kakamega County, is in a state of distress following the disappearance of teacher Linet Joyna on December 17 His car was later found abandoned at his parents’ house with his clothes and shoes inside, leading to suspicions of foul play. Relatives and neighbors have sued her husband, the last person seen…
An autopsy confirmed that former MP Cyrus Jirongo died from multiple injuries sustained in an accident in Naivasha. MP Jack Wamboka demanded an investigation amid the ongoing debate about the politician’s sudden death Caleb Amisi echoed his sentiments while assuring the public of ongoing efforts to investigate the death of the popular Luhya leader despite…
Leaders in the Coast region have urged youth to turn out in large numbers to register as voters during the ongoing mass voter registration exercise. They said this would strengthen the region’s bargaining power ahead of the 2027 General Election. The call was made following a 10-kilometre early-morning jog involving more than 1000 youth from…
Festus Amimo was buried at his home in Awasi while ODM Party politicians attended his funeral and participated in beautiful ceremonies to honor him ODM party leader Oburu Oginga also shared details about his relationship with Amimo and giving money to his wife While honoring him, Amimo’s mother also made a promise to her son-in-law…
President William Ruto visited Turkana county for the ninth edition of the Tobong’u Lore Festival in Lodwar The country’s leader mixed modern clothing with Maasai sheets, and adorned himself with beads and a feather crown A video of the president receiving a dance from one of the traditional dancers in Lodwar has created a sensation…
Paul Cheruiyot Rotich was on his way with friends to his late brother’s funeral home, when they were involved in a road accident Their car was completely destroyed in the collision, leaving one person dead and several others injured, one in critical condition. A neighbor and close friend of the family spoke to TUKO.co.ke, revealing…
Governor Anne Waiguru addressing residents of Baragwi after opening Kiandai dispensary. [File, Standard] Governor Anne Waiguru’s speech during Jamhuri Day celebrations in Kirinyaga has stirred a political storm and thrown a wrench into the Opposition’s strategy in Mt Kenya. The message was: “As the people of Mt Kenya, we want to stay in Government. I have listened to…
Mike Origi has clarified why his son Divock chose to represent Belgium instead of Kenya’s Harambee Stars. Divock Origi’s father, Mike Origi, has set the record straight on why his son chose to represent Belgium and not the Harambee Stars of Kenya. Born in Belgium to Harambee Stars legend Mike Origi, Divock Origi faced a…
The 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship has kicked off in the port city after a two-year break. Speaking to journalists at the Aga Khan Hall, Kenya Tong-il Moo-Do Federation President Master Clarence Mwakio expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Sports, saying that…
Voters queue at Mung’ala Primary School during Mumbuni North ward, Machakos town constituency by-elections on November 27, 2025. [John Muia, Standard] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted Thursday, February 26, 2026, as the date for by-elections in Isiolo South Constituency and three wards in Embu and Kakamega counties, following vacancies that arose…
Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogambo has urged universities to embrace industry-driven programmes as the government releases Sh 3.8 billion to public university lecturers. The amount is the first instalment of a total of Sh 7.9 billion owed to public university lecturers in accrued arrears under the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Speaking during the inauguration…