IEBC chairperson Erustus Ekedong. [File, Standard] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned candidates in the Kasipul by-election over alleged acts of violence. In a press conference on Friday, November 14, chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the hearings are set to start Monday, November 17. Ethekon said candidates who breach the electoral code of…
Police officers stand outside the homestead of the late Kasipul MP, Ong’odo Were, in Kachien Village, Central Kasipul Ward, on November 12, 2025, following a violent arrest operation. Three DCI officers sustained serious injuries while arresting suspects linked to the murder of two youths in Opondo, Kasipul Constituency last week, ahead of the parliamentary by-election….
Betty Bayo’s close friends, including her Oh Sister colleagues, have yet to accept her sudden death A friend of the gospel singer recalled their last moments with Bayo, describing how they spent time with him hours before he was declared dead. The 11th Hour gospel singer’s family released details of his funeral and where he…
French embassy in Nairobi Kenyan students now have an exciting opportunity to work in France through the French Embassy’s Language Teaching Assistant Program for the 2026–2027 academic year. The program offers 170 positions for Kenyans to teach English in public schools across France, including its overseas departments, for a seven-month period. Participants will help French…
Julius Kamau Kimani, Raila Amolo Odinga’s barber, recounted fond memories of the late political leader The 47-year-old man, with 25 years of experience, served as Baba’s faithful barber for 17 years without fail. The Nairobi man remembered the fallen politician’s promise, which he did not fulfill due to his sudden death It has been several…
There was an uproar in Parliament when Embakasi South Member of Parliament Musili Mawathe was expelled for allegedly being drunk Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa accused him of disrupting activities, prompting the Speaker of Parliament, Gladys Shollei, to order his removal Kenyans answered questions online, with many criticizing the chaos, while others questioned whether the MP…
National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) chairman Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia. [File, Standard] Three communities have the lion’s share of employment in the country’s parastatals, the latest report by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has revealed. The report launched yesterday says Kikuyu, Kalenjin and Luo have 29,352, 25,729 and 20,656 of their kinsmen…
A new psychiatric report has thrown into uncertainty the Kenyatta National Hospital murder case, finding that the main suspect, Kennedy Kalombotole, is mentally unfit to stand trial or instruct a lawyer. The latest report contradicts the earlier one from Mbagathi Hospital, issued just two months ago, which had declared him fit to face trial. Presiding…
Kenyans have raised questions about the high-level visit of the Ugandan army to Nairobi for a comparative exercise A UPDF delegation met with KDF officials to obtain information on welfare, veterans’ assistance, cooperatives, and income-generating projects. The team visited DEFWES facilities in Embakasi and held meetings with senior commanders However, the public focused their attention…
The High Court has deferred the plea taking of Kithuka Musyimi, the prime suspect in the murder of a General Service Unit (GSU) officer attached to State House, after the prosecution revealed that his mental assessment report was not yet ready. When the matter came before Justice Diana Kavedza on Thursday, November 13, 2025, prosecutors…
The government finally broke its silence after President Yoweri Museveni warned of a possible war between Kenya and Uganda over the Indian Ocean Museveni’s threats have raised questions among Kenyans about whether Uganda is capable of fighting the Kenyan army Speaking during a special interview with TUKO.co.ke, political analysts Mark Bichachi and Philip Mwangale discussed…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has announced a major digital shift in customs operations, stating that all bank guarantees for customs activities will be executed and managed exclusively through the Integrated Customs Management System from December 1, 2025. In a public notice issued by the Commissioner for Customs and Border Control, KRA said the move is…
A row erupted during a funeral in Luanda when a man demanded that reggae music be played in honor of his late son His request caused tension with church officials, but despite their opposition, the DJ played a reggae gospel song The incident caused mixed reactions on social media, with many supporting the father’s right…
South Sudan’s former vice president of the Economic Community, Benjamin Bol Mel, was placed under house arrest in Juba on November 12, hours after he was sacked by President Salva Kiir. Security forces reportedly raided his residence, blocked entrances, seized personal belongings, and replaced his guards with new guards. Bol was also stripped of his…
Albert Ojwang’s son, G, has grown up, and his latest photos showing his transformation touched hearts Nevnina Onyango, the wife of a slain teacher turned blogger, wrote a touching message to their son Kenyans congratulated the mother of one for being strong for her son and taking good care of him several months after losing…