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Kenya, East Africa’s leading transit and logistics hub, is increasingly grappling with organised transnational crime, an evolution that risks turning the country into a haven for wanted criminals and illicit networks capable of destabilising the economy. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free…
On Wednesday, December 31, a fatal accident on the Meru-Nanyuki Highway killed four people and left several others injured A police report showed how a speeding Toyota Hilux lost control before hitting Probox in Timau area While mourning the families of the victims, several Kenyans urged drivers to be careful during the festive season Meru…
Police IG Douglas Kanja during the official commissioning of boreholes at the National Police Service’s Embakasi on July 24, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Authorities have heightened security and safety measures across the country, ahead of New Year celebrations. The move follows past festive seasons marked by spikes in road crashes, injuries and crime. In a…
Various investigation reports show that many crashes stem from pilot error, and poor interpretation of instruments. More than 15 aircraft have crashed across the country since the start of 2025. Most of the incidents have been linked to technical failures, human error, and increasingly unpredictable weather. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed…
ODM’s internal conflict has become public after the Minority Leader in Parliament Junet Mohamed openly opposed the party’s Secretary General Edwin Sifuna The crisis was sparked by Sifuna’s public defense against former president Uhuru Kenyatta, where the Nairobi senator apologized for repeated attacks from senior ODM leaders. Sifuna’s speech, full of symbolism and historical references,…
A truck driver was abducted by criminals near the Emali Bridge in Makueni county, and left for dead in Tsavo National Park Sikika Road Safety, who were involved in his ordeal, told TUKO.co.ke that the driver was rescued by residents and appeared confused. The driver said that the suspects escaped with the truck and asked…
The Government is committed to completing the construction of 500,000 Affordable Housing Units by December 2026. Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary (CS), Alice Wahome, says significant progress has already been made, noting that approximately 320,000 Affordable Housing Units have so far been completed in various parts of the country. Simon Mwangi works at…
As the year draws to a close, a youth group in Thika has chosen to mark the year-end cleaning up several residential estates in a bid to promote environmental responsibility. Members of the Ziduka Foundation spent the final day of the year unclogging drainage systems and cleaning roadsides and public spaces in estates, including Makongeni…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro addressing the press at his Nairobi office on March 18th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has alleged that the government is planning to increase school fees for day scholars by Sh9,374 in 2026. Speaking during a press briefing at his Nairobi office, Nyoro claimed the proposal has already…
ODM’s internal conflict has escalated after Vihiga senator Godfrey Osotsi openly confronted Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, accusing him of threats Osotsi’s remarks followed Junet’s warning that ODM would act to prevent alleged internal plots to disrupt or “auction” the party. The ODM deputy leader said he and other leaders are rooted in the party and…
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former US president John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35 after a battle with leukemia The New York Times journalist and columnist had previously publicly shared his diagnosis in 2024, revealing that he felt healthy despite his illness. He is survived by his brother Jack, his sister Rose,…
Cyrus Jirongo’s widows could not hide their emotions near the grave as they watched his coffin being slowly lowered into the grave During the emotional funeral ceremony, questions continued to surround the death of the former MP, despite the DCI banning foul play Leaders at the funeral called for an official investigation, saying clarification is…
Former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati died without leaving a will. [File, Standard] By the time Wafula Chebukati left the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), he was either loved or loathed by those who won or lost the election. Back to his wife and children, the man whom the country trusted with the important yet…
Lancas Tubula, a police officer attached to the Presidential Escort Unit before Senior Resident Magistrate Emmanuel Soita at the Nakuru Law Courts on December 30, 2025. [Daniel Chege, Standard] An officer attached to the Presidential Escort Unit is under investigation for murder. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access…