For the past few days, social media has been full of claims that Jesus of Tongaren was struggling with hunger and hardship The reports claimed that the self-proclaimed spiritual leader was begging for food, financial support, and school fees In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, the Bungoma preacher denied the claims, insisting that the bloggers were…
Irene Jepchirchir Masai, a Kenyan nurse living in the US and a former US Army medic, saved a passenger who crashed on a United Airlines flight to Boston Masai quickly administered first aid to the resources available on board, and calmed down the passenger, who was said to have suffered a cardiac arrest. United Airlines…
Eric Wekesa left his home at 6am to vote at Busakala Primary School, not knowing what was waiting for him on the way. Later he was arrested by people with knives asking him to shed blood; his bodyguard was repeatedly beaten and slashed with knives, sustaining life-threatening injuries Outside the polling station where he was…
Millicent Awinja makes school uniforms at Uhuru market Nairobi on January 13, 2026. Many parents are forced to buy school uniforms at respective schools during admissions which is a bit expensive as opposed to buying them directly from the shops. [Collins Oduor, Standard] For thousands of parents, enrolling a child in Grade 10 has turned…
Joachim Mmeng’oru was taking care of his father when he received a distressing call about his two young children He immediately left his sick father and headed home to witness the shocking event, hoping the outcome would be different The father opened his heart with sadness about the tragedy that befell his children while people…
Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga. [File, Standard] A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the immediate suspension of Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning following the deadly collapse of a 14-storey building in South C Estate that claimed two lives. Patrick Analo…
Flora Onyango from Tongareni in Bungoma County is currently hugging a tree and hopes to stay there until the 74 hours are up. His purpose is that he fights against corruption in the county in his unique way Onyango is now the latest person to hug a tree for this purpose, as there have been…
Two boys from Kirinyaga county died after drowning in the Sagana River while swimming, a situation that caused great sadness in Kinji village The heartbroken parents of John Gachiani mourned, recalling the tragic deaths of their other two children The bodies were taken to the Kibugi mortuary in Kutus for preservation while the families prepare…
Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga. [File, Standard] A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the immediate suspension of Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning following the deadly collapse of a 14-storey building in South C Estate that claimed two lives. Patrick Analo…
Miriam Chemutai was only a few days away from going back to school when her life was tragically cut short at home The family revealed the sad last words spoken by the deceased as he breathed his last Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the family shared the funeral arrangements for 22-year-old Chemutai and gave more details about…
On Tuesday, January 12, Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro launched the annual Masomo Bora programme, which will benefit 12,000 students The Member of Parliament announced that KSh 50 million has been allocated for the development of infrastructure, with a focus on laboratories Nyoro revealed that the best principals in the state will be given…
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo and Vice President Mwaura Kabata address the press at their Gitanga Road offices on January 13, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has taken up a fight with judges, accusing the officers of abusing their judicial authority after the Nakuru High Court issued…
Dangote’s mother publicly defended Diamond Platnumz after allegations emerged that he neglected his former manager Mkubwa Fella during a serious illness He explained that Diamond helped Fella financially, including funding hospital care and a medical trip to India when he fell ill. Mama Dangote urged Fella and his wife to recognize the help they received,…
President William Ruto was received with great joy in Nyeri during his youth empowerment and development visit Residents turned out to welcome the president, which caused Ruto to interact with them cheerfully and give warm greetings despite the security challenges The President announced the provision of KSh 173.2 million as business start-up capital for young…
Rose Muhando in an interview she did earlier said that she has never been married and was waiting for a man who will love her as described in the Bible She also took pride in raising her children fully to college level without the presence of their father and shared the qualities she wants in…