Ian Mwangi of Kahawa Boxing club and Johnathan Aroko (left) of Kasarani Youth boxing club during The 2025 Nairobi Intermediate Boxing Championship at Githurai new market. Saturday March 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With the conclusion of Counties Novices Boxing Championships, branches are eager to have their boxers get promoted to the next level after…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a requiem mass at Holy Family Minor Basilica, Nairobi. [File, Standard] Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday chaired a rare Azimio Council meeting and announced drastic leadership changes in the Coalition party, which points to a retired president who is warming up to another duel,…
The Chief Executive Officer who is also the secretary of the IEBC commission, Marjan Hussein Marjan, has resigned after reaching an agreement on both sides The commission said the acting CEO will be nominated as a presidential candidate The IEBC stressed that the change of leadership will not affect the preparations for the by-elections or…
Arsenal released seven players during the just ended January transfer window, led by Oleksandr Zinchenko Mikel Arteta’s side did not sign any key new players despite being linked with Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali The Gunners will begin work tonight at the Emirates Stadium when they face Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup…
James Karanja allegedly killed his wife, Marget Wamuyu, before committing suicide in Kuresoi North on Saturday, January 31 The tragic discovery made by their 10-year-old daughter sparked outrage and grief in the community about domestic abuse Initial investigations indicated a history of domestic disputes, while a post-mortem examination is awaited for further investigation Nakuru –…
Umoja Resolution has appointed Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the new leader of his party following a high level NEC meeting Former President Uhuru Kenyatta chaired the meeting which also saw Suba North Member of Parliament, Caroli Omondi appointed as secretary general The Registrar of Political Parties confirmed the changes and ordered the Declaration to…
Marjan Hussein Marjan resigns as IEBC CEO. [File, Standard] Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan has resigned following a crisis meeting with commissioners that questioned his integrity, procurement decisions and continued stay in office. The resignation followed opposition pressure last week Friday and a plenary decision by the commission…
Angry residents in Homa Bay set fire to the houses of a head teacher accused of killing his neighbor and his wife over a land dispute The couple died from injuries following a violent confrontation with the suspect shortly after returning from church Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Father Joshua Mege wanted education about emotional intelligence to…
Morocco have announced plans to challenge CAF’s disciplinary decision following the chaotic AFCON final against Senegal. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has officially announced its intention to appeal the penalties handed down by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Committee following the tumultuous events of the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal. In a…
On Tuesday, February 3, a woman was found brutally murdered at the Brooke Business Center hotel in Kericho county Witnesses said that the woman had entered the hotel with three men shortly before she was found dead The woman’s body is at the Kericho County Referral Hospital for post-mortem as police continue investigations Kericho –…
The CEO tendered his resignation on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 3.
The ongoing severe drought in most parts of Tana River County has affected the livelihoods of hundreds of residents, especially livestock keepers. The region, where animals are a measure of wealth, has experienced acute crop and fodder failure following prolonged periods of dry spells for two consecutive seasons, leaving agriculture- and livestock-dependent households destitute. Water…
Ruth Odinga criticized the slow implementation of Raila Odinga’s ten-point agenda by the Kenya First administration He opposes the administration’s promise to pay compensation to the victims of anti-government protests and electoral rights Odinga urges politicians to focus on fulfilling the ten-point agenda amid allegations of misinformation Nairobi – Kisumu women’s representative Ruth Odinga has…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro at his offices at the KICC, Nairobi on January 6, 2026. He is among the biggest beneficiaries of KPLC dividends. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Thousands of retail investors in Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) led by Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, are set for a windfall after the utility posted…
Magdaline Wangeci, a 49-year-old Kenyan woman living in the UK, was caught on CCTV trying to set fire to her neighbour’s house The video showed him lighting and throwing lit matches towards the front door of Jennifer Young’s home, in what prosecutors described as a “revenge attack”. The details show that Wangeci’s action was the…