A family from Chambiti village in Vihiga county is appealing for help after a fire razed down their 92-year-old grandmother’s house. Speaking to the press at their home, one of the relatives Damary Ayesa Ndolo confirmed that the inferno burned down the house of their 92-year-old matriarch destroying…
Police in Kwale County have launched an investigation following a shooting incident involving KPS and KWS officers A police report described how a KWS officer opened fire after an argument with a KPS officer over a Christmas present According to witnesses, two injured officers were rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment Kwale – Police…
Member of Parliament for Embakasi East, Babu Owino, has attacked Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, questioning his ability to lead the capital Babu linked the challenges of garbage and corruption in Nairobi to what he called poor leadership at City Hall under Sakaja Using the image of the Bible, the MP likened Sakaja’s leadership to an…
A Grade 10 student prepares for admission at Moi Girls High School in Kakamega on January 14,2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] With just 24 hours left before the close of admission for the first cohort of Grade 10 learners, the government’s 100 per cent transition policy is facing its biggest challenge yet as it first takes…
The relationship between gospel singer Rose Muhando and pastor Robert Lumbasi has attracted the attention of social media users Recently, Lumbasi revealed that he paid Rose’s dowry, a move that was described as a milestone in their private union A video captured in the church showed Lumbasi introducing Rose with words of love, which made…
A 17-year-old boy from Nakuru was suddenly transferred from the school he had wanted to join despite getting a chance to join it successfully Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, his parents recounted how the incident left their son shocked and saddened after a week of joy Disability rights advocate, Michael Makarina, intervened after the national school reportedly…
Police in Kwale County have launched investigations into a shocking shooting incident in which a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) ranger killed a Kenya Police Service (KPS) officer, seriously injured two others, and then turned the gun on himself. According to a police report released on Wednesday, the deadly encounter unfolded as two police officers, Stanley…
Truphena Muthoni hugged a tree for 72 hours to protest against the destruction of the environment in the country and caused activities in Nyeri town to stop Pastor James Irungu followed the example, but he chose to spread awareness about the increasing cases of cancer in the country, although he passed out after the 79th…
The government has announced plans to implement stricter penalties, including asset seizure, for individuals involved in the illegal alcohol trade as the country confronts a growing addiction crisis affecting millions of citizens. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen revealed the shift in strategy from routine arrests to targeting the financial operations of illicit…
As Kenya gears up for the 2027 general election, young people are being urged to exercise caution and responsibility on social media, with authorities warning that online insults, hate speech, and inflammatory posts could spark tension and deepen divisions among communities. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has highlighted the growing risk of digital…
Kenyan motorists and households will enjoy slight relief at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices in its latest monthly review. EPRA said it has lowered the price of super petrol by Ksh2 per litre, while diesel and kerosene have each dropped by Ksh1 per litre,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a strong public alert warning Kenyans to stay away from fraudulent job advertisements circulating on social media as preparations for the upcoming February 26, 2026 by-elections gather momentum. In a statement posted on X on January 15, 2026, the electoral body said scammers have flooded online platforms with fake recruitment notices designed to…
The handsome Seth Nyakio was a student at Zetech University. He was lured to Thika by a man he believed to be his friend, and sadly, he was attacked and killed Hon. Lucy Njeri, from Kirinyaga County, did not sleep at all knowing that the suspected killer of her beloved daughter, Seth Nyakio, was out…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the driving license of a matatu driver following a shocking incident in Riruta, Nairobi County, where a tout was caught on camera pushing a young girl along the roadside, nearly causing her to fall into a drainage channel. In a statement released on Thursday, January 15,…
Police are looking for a Dandora resident, Nelson Omeno, who is accused of beating his 15-year-old daughter, Charlene Nyangwes, after visiting her biological mother Charlene’s mother, Pamela Sande, revealed that her daughter called her after the attack, asking for help, a call that now haunts her Omeno is alleged to have taken the injured boy…