Oketch Salah addressed the accusations after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, defending his role and intentions Salah promised to reveal all the truth about Raila’s last wishes while rejecting online criticism and rumours He reiterated his devotion to Raila, recounting the painful moments he spent by his side throughout his illness The…
A sad video of a Nakuru business woman crying after investing everything she had in a hotel that was not visited by customers touched the hearts of many online Kenyans responded by turning out in large numbers at the hotel, with some traveling from as far away as Nairobi and others sending financial aid What…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has strongly condemned the planned demolitions in Mukuru kwa Njenga informal settlement, terming the evictions illegal and unauthorised amid a standoff over disputed land earmarked for the construction of the Catherine Ndereba Road. Tension flared early Tuesday morning after a heavy police presence descended on the area before dawn, triggering protests…
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,…
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…
Larry Madowo exchanged strong messages with his son Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, General Muhoozi Kaineruga The online confrontation started after Larry quoted Muhoozi’s message threatening to “completely shut down” Bobi Wine’s party following Museveni’s victory in the election The debate sparked mixed reactions among people on the internet, with many commenting on Larry’s work and…
Dancan Chege was informed by his friends that a local agency was hiring Kenyans willing to work as drivers in Russia He was promised KSh 3 million when he arrived in Moscow, and believed the deal was too good to pass up Upon arrival, he was forced to join the Russian army along with 10…
On Tuesday, January 20, a 56-year-old man, Joel Kipyegon Kosgei, was killed by his son following a land dispute in Bomet The police issued a statement to confirm that the investigation was ongoing; the suspect Hillary Yegon was attacked by the villagers after the incident The Bomet County Police Commander, Edward Imbwaga, disclosed that detectives…