The realisation and protection of human rights in Kenya is a collective responsibility that cannot be left solely to the Judiciary, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Senator Hillary Sigei, has said. Speaking on Monday when he officially opened the 2025 High Court Human Rights Summit in Nairobi,…
The government has opened the floor for public submissions on its plan to sell part of its Safaricom stake, a move designed to raise billions of shillings to fund key national development projects. According to the proposal presented in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, the government intends to float 15 per cent of its…
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, over 99 per cent of Kenya Integrated Election Management System kits functioned seamlessly in last month’s by-elections, further boosting the credibility and integrity of the vote. Despite the strong performance, the Commission acknowledged persistent challenges, including voter apathy, misinformation and isolated security incidents, even as it intensifies…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has has rolled out a series of major legal and policy reforms designed to speed up Kenya’s fight against graft, including fast-tracking corruption cases and expanding investigative powers across financial platforms. The Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, outlines major proposals that would drastically shorten the timeline for corruption trials…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma suggested that President William Ruto will be re-elected in 2027 According to Kaluma, Ruto will get four million votes from former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s stronghold, Nyanza region. However, a large number of Kenyans tried to explain why Ruto could not get four million votes in Nyanza Nairobi –…
Patience Mumbe, a grade 7 student from Embakasi, was brutally murdered after she went missing on December 4 Mumbe’s body was found two days later, showing signs of a gruesome death, leaving his parents heartbroken and seeking justice. CCTV footage captured the last moments, alive, as he ran and walked briskly, towards the bus stop…
His mother Betty Bayo openly expressed her support for Reverend Victor Kanyari to take care of the children given to him by the late singer He explained that he intends to protect the children and their inheritance, even asking for legal help to ensure they benefit from them in the future His comments sparked mixed…
Parliament has launched investigations into a fast-growing fraud scheme that appears to be targeting retirees moments after they receive their lump-sum pension payments from the government. According to the Senate, the syndicate somehow gains access to pensioners’ confidential banking information, allowing criminals to monitor account activity and drain the funds under mysterious circumstances. Migori Senator…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says it saved the country Ksh16.5 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year by stepping up investigations, integrity tests and proactive operations. During Monday’s report launch, EACC announced that this amount represents the highest recovery or protection figure in recent years. CEO Abdi Mohamud revealed that the Commission processed 4,183 corruption…
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Erastus Ethekon has stated that stealing an election in Kenya is impossible. Speaking at the IEBC Stakeholder Engagement Forum on Monday, December 8, 2025, Ethekon observed that electoral officials, observers, and media scrutiny make manipulation virtually impossible. He reflected on the November 27 by-elections, urging politicians to focus…
Several Dar es Salaam residents flocked to supermarkets to buy essential goods ahead of the planned protest One activist explained to TUKO.co.ke why he would not participate in the protest as security is being strengthened in the country The Minister of Internal Affairs issued a warning to the organizers of the protest, while Prime Minister…
The Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding electricity connectivity across the country to spur economic growth. Speaking during the launch and commissioning of an electrification programme at Kamarinyang Centre and Amung’ura Village in Teso South Constituency, Wandayi said all Sub-counties in Busia County will benefit from…
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi. [File, Standard] A section of civil society groups has warned that some lawyers’ push to paint the Judiciary and other state officers as corrupt could erode Kenyans’ confidence in constitutional bodies. The more than 10 human rights groups, led by the Centre of Litigations Trust (CLT), said…
Sustainable farming is no longer a concept confined to research papers or government guidelines—it is rapidly becoming a practical necessity for farmers worldwide. As agricultural practices face increasing pressure from climate variability, soil degradation, and the global demand for higher yields, the role of smarter agricultural equipment has emerged as a crucial factor in bridging…
Nairobi County Chief Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Officer Geoffrey Mosiria condemned the return of illegal dumping in the city Mosiria made the statement after receiving a complaint about an illegal dumping site near a public school on Likoni Road The young senior official explained what could happen to private waste service providers involved in…