Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno, sadly died in a helicopter crash on February 28 and is expected to be buried on March 6 in Narok County The member of parliament who was serving his third term has left behind a young widow and two daughters. TUKO.co.ke published some things that many did not…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment in enhanced fire surveillance, early warning systems and community-based fire management. Speaking Tuesday at the opening of the 1st Ministerial Meeting and Third All-Member Gathering of the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP), held at a Nairobi Hotel, Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Deborah Barasa noted that…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) lawmakers have backed the move to strip Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna of his secretary general position, openly defying a ruling by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT). The decision follows a high-stakes Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting held at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Suna East MP Junet Mohamed announced…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has introduced a state-of-the-art high-definition bomb disposal robot, marking a major leap in Kenya’s counter-terrorism efforts. The advanced technology made its debut at the Eldoret International Show 2026 in Uasin Gishu County on March 3. Officers from the DCI’s specialized units showcased a wide range of security services to…
President William Ruto has lauded the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno for his unwavering courage and dedication in guiding the government’s Affordable Housing Programme through intense political and public scrutiny. Paying tribute to Ngeno, Ruto said the lawmaker deserves special recognition for leading the Housing Committee and ensuring the project’s progress. He added that…
John Mbadi addresses a joint parliamentary energy committee on benefits from the South Lokichar oil project ahead of planned commercial drilling in Turkana County, February 16, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s admission in an affidavit yesterday that he lied to Kenyans over the controversial Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is not surprising,…
Rita Jeptoo lifts her arms in celebration after crossing the finish line at the 2014 Chicago Marathon. Photograph: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Kenya’s battle against doping hit a new flashpoint on Monday as the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) announced provisional suspensions for 27 athletes. The list includes high-profile marathoner Rita Jeptoo and national 400m hurdles…
Audio By Vocalize Daniel Macharia. [Courtesy] Senior police officer, Daniel Macharia, accused of killing his wife, has surrendered to police in Naivasha. Macharia, who is attached to DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road, is said to have stabbed his wife four times at their home along Lumumba Drive in Roysambu, Nairobi. He is…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Karan Patel navigated by Tauseef Khan driving a Skoda Fabia cruises at the Sleeping Warrior 5KM Shakedown stage in Naivasha during the WRC Safari Rally on March 19, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyan drivers are determined to make a big difference in this year’s WRC Safari Rally compared to last year. …
John Mbadi addresses a joint parliamentary energy committee on benefits from the South Lokichar oil project ahead of planned commercial drilling in Turkana County, February 16, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s admission in an affidavit yesterday that he lied to Kenyans over the controversial Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is not surprising,…
ODM has placed two strong demands on UDA; retain all current parliamentary seats and pay compensation to victims of police brutality under the 10-point agenda Junet Mohamed stressed that ODM’s seats in the Senate and National Assembly are “non-negotiable” and must remain the same The party also announced a joint meeting of PG and UDA…
President William Ruto and Governor Sakaja announce the new Mutuini Hospital with 400 beds scheduled to open in April KSh 400 million have been allocated for modern medical equipment to improve hospital operations from day one The Nairobi partnership agreement aims to strengthen health services, education, and infrastructure through an additional KSh 80 billion Nairobi…
Some locals in Meru county expressed their dissatisfaction with the performance of the current administration regarding development projects Residents of the area accused their MPs of lying to President William Ruto about the state of development in the county They complained that the county was full of stalled projects, while warning their legislators before the…
John Wakabiu got out of the white car with a calm smile after returning home after two decades in prison The man was warmly welcomed by his family members, who had missed him a lot during the 20 years he was serving in prison He shared his side of the story, maintaining his innocence as…
A fire broke out at Yare Plaza in Eastleigh, Nairobi, prompting panic and emergency rescue efforts as residents scrambled to escape the smoke-filled building Exciting footage showed people being rescued and a man bravely descending from the top floor, much to the delight of onlookers Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of…