Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has raised concerns about the sale of government shares in the telecommunications company Safaricom The MP, who has been a strong critic of President William Ruto’s administration, claimed that the shares are being sold at a low value Finance Minister John Mbadi responded to the MP and described his…
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The Raila Odinga International Stadium is nearing completion as Kenya ramps up preparations for AFCON, following Morocco’s standards. The government has announced that the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium is now over 80 per cent complete, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s largest sports infrastructure project since independence. Speaking after a high-level joint inspection of…
President William Ruto’s son, George Kimutai, is a multifaceted entrepreneur who has invested in various sectors With financial support from his family, George has started businesses that align with his personal interests and professional goals Some of its notable businesses are those related to travel, sports, and clothing, each leaving a mark in its respective…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has challenged the High Court’s ruling that the dissolution of the Amani National Congress (ANC) was illegal, insisting that the matter has already been resolved. The deputy leader of the party, Issa Timamy, noted that the dissolution of the ANC was voluntary, confirmed by its members and the Registrar of…
KRA Deputy Commissioner Taxpayers Services, Patience Njau. [Ronald Kipruto, Standard] The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will reinstate nil tax filings after completing a data review aimed at expanding the tax base by converting nil filers, non-filers and zero filers into taxpayers. Earlier this month, KRA suspended nil return filings until the end…
Shericka Jackson, Kishane Thompson, and other Jamaican track stars face a setback after a major meet was abruptly cancelled. The Queen’s/Grace Jackson Development Meet, a key fixture on Jamaica’s track and field calendar, has been abruptly cancelled, organisers announced on Thursday. The event was originally scheduled for January 31, and was a stepping stone for…
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Victor Wanyama has shown support for Harambee Stars utility man Manzur Okwaro as the young talent prepares to begin his European journey. Harambee Stars legend Victor Wanyama has praised Manzur Okwaro on his high-profile move to French club Stade de Reims, calling it a significant milestone in the young player’s career. The 19-year-old utility player…
Pricila Njeri, a 35-year-old woman from Nairobi, surprised many by carrying a sign on the street looking for a husband in public Pricila Njeri surprised many after she was seen on the road in Nairobi carrying a sign looking for a husband Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Njeri said she was looking for a man from the…
The High Court in Nairobi annulled the appointment of 21 advisers to President William Ruto, declaring the offices unconstitutional Judge Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the positions were created illegally, ignoring the Public Service Commission, ignoring financial protection, and preventing public participation The case, filed by the Constitutional Institute, resulted in all nominations being annulled, with…
The reigning Olympic 200m champion has reflected on a challenging 2025 season while expressing confidence that Botswana can continue asserting themselves against the USA. Letsile Tebogo has gone down memory lane on his tough 2025 season as he pointed out Botswana’s ambitions to remain at the top in the 4x400m relay. The reigning Olympic 200m…
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga urged President William Ruto to return public funds spent on presidential advisers Maraga expressed his support for Judge Bahati Mwamuye’s decision, which cited procedural violations, lack of public participation, and misuse of public funds. According to Maraga, the creation of presidential advisory positions often ignored the necessary constitutional procedures The…
19-year-old Edwin Gathigi was released after being sentenced to life imprisonment two years ago The boy was acquitted after his grandmother, who was a key witness in the case, later admitted that she had lied to the court, saying she had been pushed by her daughter to implicate Edwin in the crime. After being released,…
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