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Pricila Njeri, a 35-year-old woman from Nairobi, surprised many by carrying a sign on the street looking for a husband in public Pricila Njeri surprised many after she was seen on the road in Nairobi carrying a sign looking for a husband Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Njeri said she was looking for a man from the…
The High Court in Nairobi annulled the appointment of 21 advisers to President William Ruto, declaring the offices unconstitutional Judge Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the positions were created illegally, ignoring the Public Service Commission, ignoring financial protection, and preventing public participation The case, filed by the Constitutional Institute, resulted in all nominations being annulled, with…
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga urged President William Ruto to return public funds spent on presidential advisers Maraga expressed his support for Judge Bahati Mwamuye’s decision, which cited procedural violations, lack of public participation, and misuse of public funds. According to Maraga, the creation of presidential advisory positions often ignored the necessary constitutional procedures The…
19-year-old Edwin Gathigi was released after being sentenced to life imprisonment two years ago The boy was acquitted after his grandmother, who was a key witness in the case, later admitted that she had lied to the court, saying she had been pushed by her daughter to implicate Edwin in the crime. After being released,…
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Six relationships, zero weddings, and a lifetime on the farm: this is the peaceful life of 84-year-old Seu Neném The 80-year-old man has avoided women at all costs and lives alone because, for him, happiness is not about rings His days are quiet, followed by the beat of rural life, a solitude steeped in cultural…
Rigathi Gachagua accused the leaders of the North East of neglecting the citizens while living a comfortable life in Nairobi, causing journalists from the region to boycott the planned interview with him Journalists said they could not provide a platform for divisive remarks, saying his recent remarks risked promoting a harmful narrative. Gachagua dismissed their…
Rigathi Gachagua accused Junet Mohamed of betraying Raila Odinga during the 2022 presidential campaign The former vice president claimed that campaign funds meant for agents were misused, contributing to Raila’s defeat The allegations resurfaced a few days after ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna made such accusations Former vice president Rigathi Gachagua has raised controversy about…
The Wangui Ndirangu family is going through a very difficult period of their lives after losing three children at the same time in a road accident The three young men had traveled to Kenya for fun, and things were fine until January 4, when they tragically died in an accident near Naivasha While the family…
A young man surprised his mother and siblings with a house full of furniture, leaving them in awe Ogbuefi Nnanyelugo said his family had been living in a one-bedroom house for many years, which is why he planned to give them a better and bigger house. She captured the touching moment they drove up to…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that it will set the interest rate for fringe benefits and low-interest employee loans at 8 percent for the first half of 2026. The move provides clear guidance for employers on calculating taxable perks. In a directive issued on Thursday, January 22, the tax authority stated that under…
Popular Kenyan entertainer DJ Brownskin, born Michael Njiiri, has walked free after a court dismissed all charges connected to his wife Sharon Njeri’s death in July 2022. Milimani Magistrate’s Court delivered the acquittal on Thursday, with Magistrate Caroline Nyanguthi ruling that prosecutors failed to build a strong enough case against the DJ. “The court cannot…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula recalled the 2024 Finance Bill protest as one of his most dangerous moments During the unrest, a protester took the Speaker’s seat while carrying a dangerous weapon, almost putting Wetang’ula’s life in danger Wetang’ula urged the communities in Western Kenya to unite, respect their leaders, and cooperate for the development…
More than 100 Kenyans remain trapped in Cambodia after fraudulent job offers lured them to the Southeast Asian nation under false pretenses. Nancy Akinyi, 29, one of the victims, told media outlets that the stranded Kenyans are being held under strict restrictions and subjected to constant intimidation and threats. “We are not free to leave….