For the past few days, social media has been full of claims that Jesus of Tongaren was struggling with hunger and hardship The reports claimed that the self-proclaimed spiritual leader was begging for food, financial support, and school fees In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, the Bungoma preacher denied the claims, insisting that the bloggers were…
Irene Jepchirchir Masai, a Kenyan nurse living in the US and a former US Army medic, saved a passenger who crashed on a United Airlines flight to Boston Masai quickly administered first aid to the resources available on board, and calmed down the passenger, who was said to have suffered a cardiac arrest. United Airlines…
Eric Wekesa left his home at 6am to vote at Busakala Primary School, not knowing what was waiting for him on the way. Later he was arrested by people with knives asking him to shed blood; his bodyguard was repeatedly beaten and slashed with knives, sustaining life-threatening injuries Outside the polling station where he was…
President William Ruto has lambasted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for urging young Kenyans to escort and protect him during public appearances, saying the comments are reckless and demean the role of the youth. Speaking in Samburu, Ruto questioned why a former senior government official would ask civilians to take up security roles, warning that…
President William Ruto in Laikipia west during his tour of the Mt Kenya region on April 1,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] This time, four years ago, President William Ruto was a darling of the Mt Kenya region; he never needed to mobilise in order to get an audience, but things seem to have changed. His allies…
Millicent Awinja makes school uniforms at Uhuru market Nairobi on January 13, 2026. Many parents are forced to buy school uniforms at respective schools during admissions which is a bit expensive as opposed to buying them directly from the shops. [Collins Oduor, Standard] For thousands of parents, enrolling a child in Grade 10 has turned…
Joachim Mmeng’oru was taking care of his father when he received a distressing call about his two young children He immediately left his sick father and headed home to witness the shocking event, hoping the outcome would be different The father opened his heart with sadness about the tragedy that befell his children while people…
Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga. [File, Standard] A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the immediate suspension of Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning following the deadly collapse of a 14-storey building in South C Estate that claimed two lives. Patrick Analo…
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson has shed light on a controversial young player’s exit, explaining the circumstances that led to the departure. Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson has shed light on the controversial departure of Puso Dithejane, claiming the club was unfairly pressured into a decision after the player refused to act as…
Flora Onyango from Tongareni in Bungoma County is currently hugging a tree and hopes to stay there until the 74 hours are up. His purpose is that he fights against corruption in the county in his unique way Onyango is now the latest person to hug a tree for this purpose, as there have been…
Two boys from Kirinyaga county died after drowning in the Sagana River while swimming, a situation that caused great sadness in Kinji village The heartbroken parents of John Gachiani mourned, recalling the tragic deaths of their other two children The bodies were taken to the Kibugi mortuary in Kutus for preservation while the families prepare…
Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga. [File, Standard] A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the immediate suspension of Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning following the deadly collapse of a 14-storey building in South C Estate that claimed two lives. Patrick Analo…
Gabby Thomas has announced her plans to move forward with her next project, stepping away from the Grand Slam Track league. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has confirmed that she would not return to compete in the Grand Slam Track league, even if the organisers were to restructure and relaunch the competition. Grand Slam Track,…
Tuesday’s peace in Vihiga County was disrupted after two bodies were discovered in a toilet tank in Mbale town What left many with unanswered questions was how the incident happened near the police station and the county morgue This discovery comes at a time when the area has witnessed many unexplained killings since the year…
Real Madrid’s new coach Alvaro Arbeloa [Oscar Pozo/AFP] New Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has insisted he would be himself at the helm of the Spanish giants rather than trying to imitate Jose Mourinho. Arbeloa, who in his playing days at Madrid was an ally of his then coach Mourinho, has drawn comparisons to the…