The year 2025 has been a difficult year for Kenyans, with the deaths of several people, including former prime minister Raila Odinga Raila died on October 15 while receiving treatment in India, and was later given a state funeral TUKO.co.ke has paid tribute to seven fallen heroes, including gospel musician Betty Bayo, late journalist Nick…
Mashirima Kapombe was among the Kenyans who were happy with the return of Jeff Koinange, sharing photos of their happy meeting The atmosphere in the studio was electrifying as Jeff’s return came at the end of months of uncertainty and speculation On social media, many Kenyans admitted that they were happy to see him, as…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko in his private Nairobi. [File, Standard] Gideon Kioko Mbuvi, popularly known as ‘Mike Sonko’, is plotting a comeback in the political scene following the registration of the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), of which he is going to serve as the Party Leader. Sonko has been in the political cold…
Parliament has demanded the urgent legal clarification of the Defence Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and the United Kingdom, warning against a foreign force conducting operations in the country sans proper legal backing. The National Assembly has adopted a report by the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee on the inquiry into the conduct of the…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has flagged a fraudulent website duping unsuspecting Kenyans out of money. Through its official X handle, the authority warned the public that the platform operating under the name Mverified does not belong to NTSA. “Alert: Mverified website does not belong to NTSA,” the authority posted, cautioning motorists and…
A total of 15 people left Nairobi to bury their grandmother in Lugari, Kakamega County, but unfortunately, they met with an accident in Naivasha Harun’s daughter was taken to hospital for treatment, but sadly died in the intensive care unit, raising the death toll from eight to nine. The family buried their relatives on December…
After months of speculation about his whereabouts, popular TV journalist Jeff Koinange made a sudden return to Citizen TV His absence left fans wondering if he had left the station, with Jeff Koinange Live continuing to air under different anchors. Jeff returned whole and mentioned being faked to death, with fans admitting that it was…
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen advised police officers to invest wisely, avoid gambling and bad behavior Murkomen praised the recovery officers for their discipline and respect for those who lost their lives during the mission in Haiti The Minister emphasized the regulatory authority available from the service and explained the benefits of participating in meaningful investment…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.00 percent, down from 9.25 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced the decision during its meeting on December 9, 2025, saying the move is meant to stimulate economic activity and encourage banks to lend more to…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has strongly defended the government’s privatisation agenda, urging Kenyans to embrace the private sector as a key engine of national development. Speaking on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, during the launch of the Kenya Diaspora Investment Strategy 2025–2030 in Nairobi, Mudavadi said Kenya’s economy has historically benefited whenever citizens supported bold…
The mother of late gospel singer Betty Bayo is calling on authorities to launch an official inquest into her daughter’s untimely death. Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital, where she had been receiving medical treatment. A family spokesperson, joined by the singer’s husband Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she succumbed to…
Nairobi police officers in plain clothes gunned down two suspected robbers on Tuesday afternoon after they attacked and robbed a man of an unknown amount of money along Moi Avenue, Nairobi. According to witnesses and police reports, a gang of five targeted a customer shortly after he withdrew an undisclosed sum of money from a…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is eyeing a return to active politics after successfully registering his party, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP). Despite being impeached in 2020, Sonko is confident he can return to elective politics. He plans to take his case back to the Supreme Court, challenging the decision that upheld his impeachment….
Oyugi Magwanga missed a crucial Homa Bay County Executive Committee meeting, exposing widening cracks in the county’s leadership Governor Gladys Wanga presided over the session, but the deputy’s empty seat attracted an unresolved dispute The result was based on the Kasipul by-election, although its full cost to the county leadership is still ongoing Claims of…
Rigathi Gachagua insists that the increasing power of Mount Kenya will be a major obstacle to President Ruto’s bid to be re-elected in 2027 He compares Ruto’s current political “crisis” to Daniel Moi’s 1992 strategy, where dividing the hill vote gave him victory Gachagua vows to stop Ruto’s attempts to divide Mount Kenya, warning that…