Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has expressed pride and excitement after an American voter credited him with influencing his decision to vote for Donald Trump, the victor of the November 5, 2024, US presidential election. Babu, known for his political boldness, publicly endorsed Trump in the lead-up to the election, a move…
The teenager led South Africa’s 4x100m relay team to silver in Paris. South African sprint teen sensation Bradly Nkaona is tipped to rule the world after his heroics in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games earned his nation a silver in the 4x100m relays team. Akani Simbine is South Africa’s de facto godfather in 100m but the 2018 Commonwealth…
Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang raised concerns over the rising number of schoolgirls taking national exams while pregnant or just after giving birth. Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Kipsang’ shared that many girls are now completing their exams in hospitals, with 27 girls giving birth on the first day of…
Rigathi Gachagua praised Donald Trump's resilience, celebrating his return to the top of US politics after a hard-fought campaign The former vice president described Trump's victory as one of the “greatest political reversals of our generation.” Gachagua highlighted Trump's “never-say-die” attitude, seeing it as the key to his success despite obstacles His message showed international…
Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenya, particularly the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), to draw lessons from the US elections. The Wiper Party leader highlighted that Americans held their elections on Tuesday, and within 24 hours, the votes were counted, tallied, and announced. He praised the swift, free, fair, and credible election process, encouraging the…
Kenya and Denmark are set to strengthen ties through targeted investments in infrastructure, agriculture, maritime operations, and tourism, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. In a statement on his X handle, Mudavadi said that the collaboration aims to boost economic growth by fostering partnerships with the private sector. Mudavadi, who also serves as the…
The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced 100 job openings for recent graduates to work as welders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These positions, facilitated through NYS’s outsourcing partner in Kenya, offer promising opportunities for fabricators. The welders will be employed under a two-year renewable contract, earning a basic salary of Kes.50,930 and a…
Kamala Harris has lost the race for the White House as Donald Trump has won the majority of votes in key states across the country In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, political analyst Mark Bichachi cited Harris' late entry into the presidential race as a major factor in his loss. Bichachi also pointed out several…
Kenyan police officers and security personnel take position to protect the Kenyan Parliament as protesters try to storm the building in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, on June 25. Senior police officers may soon be held accountable for the actions of their junior officers if Parliament approves proposed amendments to the National Police Service (NPS) Act. The…
Over 1,000 traders at Githurai 45 Market in Ruiru Sub- County, Kiambu County have finally occupied their spaces in the newly constructed Githurai Modern Market. The milestone was celebrated under the leadership of the Kiambu County Government, with County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Susan Gatwiri, and Chief Officer Simon Kiberenge overseeing the allocation process….
US Vice President Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves at supporters after delivering her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2024. [AFP] Donald Trump’s crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of uncertainty in the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession…
The Narok-based side are second on the log and boasts one of the meanest defenses in the league Mara Sugar technical director Boniface Ambani has backed the team to fight for the Kenya Premier League title after their impressive start to life in the top tier. The Narok-based side are already defying odds, winning four…
On Tuesday, November 5, police conducted an intelligence-led operation against two al-Shabaab camps in Garissa, recovering a range of bomb-making materials. The Special Operations Group (SOG), Kenya’s elite Counter-Terrorism unit, confirmed that the makeshift camps along the Kenya-Somalia border were used as Improvised Explosive Device (IED) assembly sites. The IEDs were intended to disrupt civil…
Ten teachers from Pala Masogo Secondary School have been released on a bond of Ksh2 million each, with a surety of the same amount, or an alternative cash bail of Ksh1 million. The teachers, who were arrested over alleged involvement in exam malpractice in the ongoing KCSE exams appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Christine Auka…
Miguna questioned why Kenyans are supporting Donald Trump, citing ethnic issues linked to his previous administration He compared Africans' support for Trump to Palestinians cheering for Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the contradictions The Canadian-based lawyer urged Kenyans to consider the impact of US foreign policy on Africa beyond party lines He warned that Republicans and Democrats…