The National Treasury under Minister John Mbadi will hold new talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding a new loan program This comes after the international lender terminated the agreement reached in 2021 after Kenya failed to meet several conditions During the last visit to Nairobi, IMF officials assessed the state of the country’s…
Githunguri Member of Parliament, Gathoni Wamuchomba, has promised to support President William Ruto in his bid for re-election, a step that officially confirms his withdrawal from the camp of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Wamuchomba described Gachagua as a person unsuitable for national leadership, while praising Ruto for his patience Sarcastically, he told his critics…
Senegal and Morocco have been handed heavy sanctions after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final that was marred by violence on January 18 The Teranga Lions team will pay more than KSh 70 million in fines, while their coach, Pape Thiaw, will be banned for five games Morocco has also been punished, with two…
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League phase, teams are looking forward to the knockout round but who could play who? Five English clubs have booked their places in the Champions League last 16 after securing top-eight finishes in the new league phase, while Newcastle United must navigate a tricky play-off round. Arsenal, Liverpool,…
After 10 years of struggling to find a job, the 36-year-old University of Nairobi graduate finally got a place at ICS Technical College. In desperation, Moses Motwaro sought help from Nairobi county official Geoffrey Mosiria, asking to be connected with potential employers. He told TUKO.co.ke that the job has brought him a sense of calm…
Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris has responded after drawing criticism for a photo she shared with Mumias East MP Peter Salasya during the five-day parliamentary retreat at a luxury resort in Naivasha this week. The initial post, which appeared to show the two MPs together in a celebratory moment at the retreat, sparked sharp online…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at the Members of Parliament retreat in Naivasha. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused hospitals of masterminding the loss of billions from the Social Health Authority (SHA), revealing that Ksh11 billion went missing due to fraudulent claims by health facilities. Speaking on Wednesday, January 28, during the Members of…
Public service vehicle operators have announced a nationwide strike set to begin on Monday, warning that escalating attacks on matatus and other vehicles have pushed them to the brink. The Matatu Owners Association (MOA), led by chairperson Albert Karakacha, accused the government of failing to act against boda boda riders allegedly involved in torching public…
Clinical officers have officially ended their 36-day strike after signing a return-to-work agreement with the Council of Governors (CoG), paving the way for normal healthcare services to resume across Kenya. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) Secretary General George Gibore confirmed that all members would immediately resume their duties….
Newspapers on Tuesday, January 29, reported on various topics, including the pain faced by families whose relatives died on the battlefield of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers. Photo: Daily Nation and The Standard.Source: UGC Elsewhere, the newspapers analyzed the politics of the day,…
Leaders of the United Opposition have pledged to remain united and rally behind whichever candidate emerges to challenge President William Ruto in the next presidential election, insisting that national interests outweigh individual ambitions. The leaders spoke during the Democratic Party’s National Delegates Congress (NDC) held at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, where they presented a united…
Three children, Adrian Ochieng (4), Kyla Ann (1) and Keilah Kerubo (1), were allegedly poisoned by their mother, Linet Munala, in Mlolongo area Alex Oyieyo, the father of the children, looked confused as he struggled to speak to the media The incident left the family and neighbors in shock, wondering why a mother would do…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah in deep discussion with Education Committee chair Julius Meli during the MPs’ retreat held in Naivasha on January 28. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Ministry of Education, accusing it of weak leadership, political posturing, and failure to address deep-seated inefficiencies…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba came under fire from Members of Parliament after he publicly admitted that the government lacks clear data on how much it costs to educate a child in Kenya from Grade One through university. Ogamba made the startling disclosure on Wednesday during an intense parliamentary session held at Lake Naivasha Resort…
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by survivors and families affected by the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast, dealing a fresh blow to victims who had hoped for compensation and accountability more than two decades after the attack. In the petition, the victims sought compensation from the government, arguing that the state failed in…