A woman has been handed a four-year jail sentence after a fake pregnancy claim on Tottenham legend Son Heung-min that saw her extort Ksh26 million from him. A woman in South Korea has been sentenced to four years in prison for extorting money from football star Son Heung-min by falsely claiming she was pregnant with…
Most Australian punters recognise PayID as the simplest way to move money between banks. What many don’t see is that platforms using PayID pokies rely on a far more complex set of fintech standards sitting underneath the surface. PayID is built on the New Payments Platform (NPP), and this system delivers the real-time messaging, verification…
Real Madrid have reportedly decided to sack coach Xabi Alonso just months after hiring him amid a rift with key players and the team’s indifferent form. According to sources close to the club, Real Madrid’s leadership has decided to part ways with manager Xabi Alonso. The only remaining question is who will take his place,…
In Kenya, football has always been more than just a game. Thanks to the partnership between 1xBet and the Waziri 1xCup, it has become a powerful driver of social change – transforming dreams into businesses and empowering entire communities. Small Business Success: The Rising Stars Car Wash (2023) The story begins in Bungoma County, where…
Several Dar es Salaam residents flocked to supermarkets to buy essential goods ahead of the planned protest One activist explained to TUKO.co.ke why he would not participate in the protest as security is being strengthened in the country The Minister of Internal Affairs issued a warning to the organizers of the protest, while Prime Minister…
The Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding electricity connectivity across the country to spur economic growth. Speaking during the launch and commissioning of an electrification programme at Kamarinyang Centre and Amung’ura Village in Teso South Constituency, Wandayi said all Sub-counties in Busia County will benefit from…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua continued to attack President William Ruto while campaigning in Nairobi Gachagua listed some of the government assets that Ruto is allegedly selling before cattle entered the crowd, disrupting his speech Some Kenyans reacted to the incident, with many blaming Gachagua for only focusing on his agenda to oust Ruto Leader…
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi. [File, Standard] A section of civil society groups has warned that some lawyers’ push to paint the Judiciary and other state officers as corrupt could erode Kenyans’ confidence in constitutional bodies. The more than 10 human rights groups, led by the Centre of Litigations Trust (CLT), said…
A man accused of claiming he could get jobs in the National Police Service (NPS) has been released on KSh 500,000 cash bail. Court documents that TUKO.co.ke had a look at showed that he allegedly received millions from job seekers after promising them NPS employment opportunities His lawyer told the court that the accused is…
Liverpool have reportedly decided to leave Mohamed Salah out of the squad to play Inter Milan following his outburst at the weekend. Mohamed Salah is expected to be left out of Liverpool’s squad for their Champions League match against Inter on Tuesday, though a final decision is still pending. The decision will reportedly be made…
Sustainable farming is no longer a concept confined to research papers or government guidelines—it is rapidly becoming a practical necessity for farmers worldwide. As agricultural practices face increasing pressure from climate variability, soil degradation, and the global demand for higher yields, the role of smarter agricultural equipment has emerged as a crucial factor in bridging…
Nairobi County Chief Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Officer Geoffrey Mosiria condemned the return of illegal dumping in the city Mosiria made the statement after receiving a complaint about an illegal dumping site near a public school on Likoni Road The young senior official explained what could happen to private waste service providers involved in…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering free, fair and transparent grassroots elections as it intensifies preparations for the January 10, 2026 polls across 20 counties. The party leadership said the exercise will be conducted under strict accountability measures, signaling a renewed effort to strengthen internal democracy ahead of the party’s…
Abutwalib Wesonga of Menengai Oilers battles with Kabras Sugar RFC players during the Enterprise Cup finals at Nakuru ASK showground on April 26, 2025. [ Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Defending champions Kabras Sugar are sitting comfortably at the top of the Kenya Cup table heading into the festive season break after three rounds despite arch rivals…
Justice Millicent Odeny of the Environment and Land Court during the War Memorial Hospital case on January 23, 2024.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The Environment and Land Court has reversed a decision by the magistrate court that saw NCBA Bank lose over Sh2.4 million to a private developer in a defamation and land case. Principal Magistrate Ruth…