ODM leaders during the celebration of the late former party leader Raila Odinga’s 81st birthday, in Kilifi, on January 7, 2026. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] The flowery and nostalgic birthday messages and videos posted by ODM leaders to celebrate party leader Raila Odinga’s birthday stand in stark contrast to what is happening in his…
Joel Kabari, the father of catechist James Njoroge Kabari, who died in a fatal accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru Road, has narrated the last words of his son He failed to accept the painful truth that not only his son died, but his son-in-law and two grandsons also lost their lives in the same accident. A…
On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, Harrison Nyamu was abducted from his home and taken to an unknown location Despite his wife’s desperate efforts to save him, he had to rely on the police after reporting the incident Nine days after he went missing, the Mombasa man finally returned home with a heartbreaking story about…
Mother Ida Odinga lovingly hugged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during Raila Odinga’s birthday celebration at the family’s Karen home Sifuna’s presence came under pressure from some ODM members who were pushing to give him a chance due to his opposition to William Ruto’s administration. The hug, compared to the hands offered to other leaders, sparked…
Kenyan filmmaker Nick Wambugu has died after a heroic battle with a rare bone marrow disease, a source has confirmed to TUKO.co.ke The young filmmaker, his family and friends had recently requested KSh 9 million for a transplant in India Wambugu was previously associated with the controversial article ‘Blood Parliament’ Kenyan filmmaker Nicholas (Nick) Wambugu,…
Robert Alai strongly criticized Senator Moses Kajwang’ for allegedly mobilizing members to support Kalonzo Musyoka Alai questioned Kajwang’s credibility, saying he has never won an election without Raila Odinga Kajwang’ responded to Alai with a personal statement as tension increased within ODM At the heart of the latest controversy is Kajwang’s defense against former president…
President William Ruto has announced a plan to recruit 24,000 new teachers who are expected to report to classes later in January President Ruto said the government has allocated KSh 44 billion for primary, primary and secondary schools before the new semester, while the remaining balance will be paid in the next two semesters. However,…
The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has officially announced that the position is vacant following the death of the elected Member of Parliament Denar Joseph Hamisi The declaration triggers a constitutional process, although filling a nominated seat follows a different path than a regular by-election Hamisi, who served under the Amani National Congress…
ODM leader, Oburu Oginga, and General Secretary Edwin Sifuna met privately to discuss the unity and growth of the party amid the internal crisis The ODM Board of Trustees, appointed by the late Raila Odinga, intervened to prevent attempts to remove Sifuna, explaining that the move could divide the party Party insiders say removing Sifuna…
President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, was seen enjoying biryani in a local restaurant, which caused a lot of excitement. He looked relaxed as he chatted with his followers and later commented on the food, admitting that it was delicious The president’s youngest son has been active on social media since his 27th birthday, gaining…
AFC Leopards SC players celebrate Kelly Madada’s goal against Nairobi United FC during their Kenyan Premier League match at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on January 7, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards moved top of the SportPesa Premier League table on Wednesday after seeing off Nairobi United 2-0 in a rescheduled midweek…
Rescuers after recovering the second body from the collapsed building in South C, Nairobi, on January 7, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The second body has been recovered from the rubble of the collapsed building in South C, Nairobi, six days after the search and rescue operation began. The first body was recovered on…
Harambee Stars defender Abud Omar has shared the impact of Gen Z protests in Kenya, disclosing that he missed out on a lucrative deal because of the tensions. As Kenyan youth went to the streets to protest against a number of issues in President William Ruto’s government in mid-2024, the impact was felt heavily by…
Bishop Muthee Kiengei had a year 2025 full of ups and downs that earned him praise and criticism in equal measure Many asked him to focus on preaching and helping the underprivileged, while others wanted him to resign after being involved in the controversy with Dama wa Spares However, he has shared photos of people…
Gideon Kirui married his German fiancée, Tabea Jasmin Schumann, after two years of dating and overcoming family opposition Kirui told TUKO.co.ke that he met Tabea in 2024 when he was studying for a Master’s degree at Tel Aviv University in Israel Both families initially expressed concern due to cultural and racial differences, but later accepted…