The High Court has temporarily halted construction of the Ksh11 billion Riruta–Ngong commuter railway line after Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah moved to court to challenge the project’s legality and constitutionality. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued interim conservatory orders against Kenya Railways Corporation and several state agencies, stopping all ongoing and planned works on the rail line until…
A police officer in Sossiot, Kericho, hugged a tree to protest the growing insecurity in his area He had started only a few minutes before his fellow officers picked him up in the area The act of hugging trees for various reasons has been increasing, with some people successfully reaching the end of their challenges,…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, as detectives try to answer some of the lingering hard questions. Jirongo’s sudden death on December 13, 2025,…
There was drama on Tuesday, January 20, at Sossiot Police Station in Kericho after the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Kennedy Wanjala, stunned colleagues and residents by attempting the now-viral tree-hugging challenge within the station compound. A police report filed the same day shows that officers alerted the Operations Control and Communications Department (OCPD) and the…
A mother from Kisumu found herself in an emotional turmoil when her ex and current boyfriend unexpectedly attended her daughter’s graduation She told TUKO.co.ke that every man believed that he was the sole guardian of the child, thus causing him a difficult and difficult time Looking back, the young mother says that day taught her…
A new Bill before Parliament proposes that foreign companies operating in Kenya source at least 60 per cent of their goods and services locally. The legislation aims to strengthen domestic industries, support Kenyan farmers, and create more employment opportunities for local citizens. The Local Content Bill 2025, sponsored by Laikipia County MP Jane Kagiri, seeks…
CCTV footage has shown in detail how a now suspended police constable shot a Karatina businessman at a petrol station The incident showed a violent situation despite the efforts of a citizen to try to intervene during the violent confrontation Bodaboda operators and local residents gathered at the scene after the tragic incident and after…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned school principals against imposing illegal levies during student admissions, stressing that offenders will face legal and administrative consequences. Speaking on Tuesday, January 20, the CS noted that the government has intentionally digitalized the school admission process to close avenues for corruption. “We are using KEMIS to admit students…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has dismissed claims that some Kenyan patients receive preferential treatment when accessing health services, insisting that differences in approval levels stem from varying clinical needs rather than influence or connections. The authority issued the clarification following a Daily Nation report published on Tuesday, which suggested that patients without access to…
Kenyans have been invited to participate in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO), which officially opened for trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on Monday, January 19, 2026. In a statement, the NSE described the IPO as a rare opportunity for ordinary citizens to own a stake in one of Kenya’s…
Harambee Stars playmaker Mohammed Bajaber faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering another injury while playing for Simba last weekend. Harambee Stars forward Mohammed Bajaber’s hope of nailing down a place at Tanzanian giants Simba has suffered a setback. Bajaber linked up with Simba last July but had to wait until December to…
Construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) has reached about 40 per cent completion, Bomas acting CEO Jimmy Okidiang has confirmed, signaling steady progress on the ambitious infrastructure project. Okidiang revealed that the facility has already secured bookings for major global events, including the Africa–France Summit scheduled for May, even as construction continues. Designed…
The investigation into the Body by Design (Omnicare Medical Limited) wellness clinic unearthed heartbreaking details, as Francis Nganga Mundia, widower of the late Lucy Wambui Nganga, recounted a harrowing account of the events that led to his wife’s death following a cosmetic procedure. Lucy reportedly sought abdominal fat reduction services at Body by Design after…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, as detectives try to answer some of the lingering hard questions. Jirongo’s sudden death on December 13, 2025…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, as detectives try to answer some of the lingering hard questions. Jirongo’s sudden death on December 13, 2025…