A fatal prison accident has left a 25-year-old inmate with serious injuries at the Migori County Referral Hospital It is said that the prisoner, who was nearing the end of his six-year prison sentence, fell into the hot porridge while he was preparing to serve his colleagues However, his family accused Kendege Prison officials of…
Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo responded to reports that he will contest for the Siaya governorship seat in the 2027 election There have been rumors in the county after Governor James Orengo clashed with senior leaders of the ODM party Amollo urged ODM leaders to strengthen the party before the next election and advocate…
A young girl, Claire Wairimu, who survived the tragic Karai accident, paid emotional tribute to her parents and siblings during their funerals The accident resulted in the deaths of his father, Catechist James Njoroge Kabari, his mother Teresia, and his two brothers, Mike and John Claire’s written tribute was read at the funeral, touching mourners…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) presents US President Donald Trump a FIFA world Cup ticket for the final match in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 22, 2025. [ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP] Football’s global governing body FIFA said Wednesday it had received more than 500 million requests for tickets…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and his Embakasi East counterpart Babu Owino. [File, Standard] Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and his Embakasi East counterpart Babu Owino have criticised the leadership of their own parties, saying the parties have lost direction ahead of the 2027 general election. Nyoro, once a key figure in the ruling United Democratic Alliance…
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has declared Mondo Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levorne as the two biggest track and field stars in the world currently. Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has dismissed the assertion that track and field has lost its allure since top stars like him Justin Gatlin and Yohan Blake left the scene. Bolt,…
YouTube is frequently blocked on school networks, office Wi-Fi, and public systems. These restrictions often interrupt access to tutorials, lectures, and work-related content without warning. In most cases, YouTube blocks are applied at the network level, not at the account level. This means the network administrator has told the router to block any traffic requesting…
The government has empowered chiefs and assistant chiefs to serve as primary identifiers in a nationwide identity registration drive. The initiative is aimed at ensuring all Kenyans acquire national documents without unnecessary delays or bureaucratic hurdles. Speaking during a sensitisation forum for chiefs and assistant chiefs at the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa, Principal Secretary (PS)…
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior reacts during the EFL Cup semi-final first leg vs Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, in London on January 14, 2026. [Ben STANSALL/ AFP] Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side’s blunders to win 3-2 in the League Cup semi-final first leg…
Nigerian music stars continued to make an impact in 2025. Nigeria’s music stars made a mark in Afrobeats, R&B, and in Hip-Hop. These Nigerian musicians continued to show their skills through extensive collaborations. 2025 saw Nigeria’s music industry continue to boast of its most musicians to chart on both local and international charts. This article…
Nyoro, Babu accuses own parties of losing direction ahead of 2027. [File, Standard] Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and his Embakasi East counterpart Babu Owino have criticised the leadership of their own parties, saying the parties have lost direction ahead of the 2027 general election. Nyoro, once a key figure in the ruling United Democratic Alliance…
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has welcomed a High Court ruling that temporarily blocks government entities from hiring private advocates and law firms, calling it a crucial step toward safeguarding public resources and strengthening in-house legal capacity. The conservatory order, issued on Monday, halts the engagement, procurement, and payment of external legal services…
Jet Bet lets football fans make the most of the AFCON semi-finals by turning every thrilling moment into smart, exciting, and potentially rewarding bets. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is reaching its most exciting stage the semi-finals. With only four teams left battling for continental glory, every goal, tackle, and decision matters. This is…
Members of the Rastafari Society of Kenya appeared before Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as they pursue a landmark case seeking the legalisation of Marijuana. The society is challenging sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act that criminalise the cultivation, possession, and use of cannabis, arguing that the laws…
A police officer has faced public outrage after a video showed him brutally abusing his nine-year-old daughter While in a special interview with TUKO.co.ke, Brenda Naftal, the child’s mother, claimed a history of domestic violence and the challenges of seeking help The officer involved admitted to injuring his daughter, but said it was an incorrect…