Activists Boniface Mwangi, Hanifa Adan, and Hussein Khalid have jointly been recognized as Human Rights Defenders of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Human Rights Awards, hosted by the Danish Embassy in Nairobi. The trio was celebrated for their brave efforts during the Gen Z-led protests against Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 and broader anti-government demonstrations….
Maxwell Ochieng was killed by a hippopotamus while bathing on the shores of Lake Victoria with his friends The 18-year-old boy had finished his KCSE examination at Osieko High School when tragedy struck. In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Yimbo West location chief Paul Olang' confirmed that the body was found a few meters from the…
The 2004 Olympic champion has criticized Netflix’s Sprint for excluding hurdlers and underrepresenting key athletes’ inspiring stories. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has weighed in on the glaring omission of hurdlers in the second season of the Netflix track docuseries Sprint. The series, released on November 13, 2024, has garnered attention for its in-depth portrayal…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied reports of the arrest of Rigathi Gachagua's partner, former Member of Parliament Peter Mwathi Kanja explained that Mwathi was not a person interested in the Limuru funeral riots that broke out during the funeral of the late Erastus Nduati The police also asked Kenyans who have information…
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has thrown his weight behind Benson Sande Ndeta, the owner of Savannah Clinker Company, following his arrest on charges of fraud and forgery involving Ksh700 million. The businessman was apprehended on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Speaking to the media on Friday, November 29, MP Salasya condemned the arrest,…
Miss Universe Kenya 2024 Irene Ng’endo Mukii on Friday, November 29, 2024, announced that she has resigned from the title. In her statement, Irene revealed that she had sent her termination notice to the Miss Universe Kenya Organization after careful consideration of her commitment to the impact of community service through her platform. The 26-year-old…
As the world observes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has convened a male engagement forum in Embu County to address rising cases of male GBV. The three-day forum that commenced on Thursday is meant to bring to…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has commenced investigations into the attack of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and his allies during a funeral service on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Limuru. A statement by the National Police Service stated that the investigators from DCI Limuru are conducting investigations to establish the cause of the…
Harambee Stars have dropped in the latest FIFA rankings after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers were completed Kenya won one match in the qualifiers, a surprising return given that the top two in each group went through The saddest thing is that Tanzania's neighbors rose above Kenya after Taifa Stars reached AFCON 2025…
COTU General Secretary Francis Atwoli told Okiya Omtatah that he should have consulted Western leaders before announcing his presidential bid. He also questioned whether Omtatah is financially ready to fund his political goals or whether he will rely on well-wishers Omtatah echoed Atwoli's sentiments, announcing his intention to show that leadership is defined by vision,…
The government of Kenya has adopted a new law. Now only those gambling companies with more than 30% of shares owned by Kenyan citizens can obtain a license. This practice allows for more effective regulation of the gambling industry. What is known about the innovations? The Gambling Control Act has been under consideration for several…
Former Limuru Member of Parliament Peter Mwathi attended the funeral that his friend Rigathi Gachagua had attended on Thursday, November 28, when chaos broke out While others managed to escape when thugs disrupted the funeral service, Mwathi was reportedly kidnapped Senators Karungo Thang'wa and John Methu claimed that Mwathi was allegedly taken by men in…
Acting ODM leader Peter Anyang Nyong’o addresses the Press at Kisumu International Airport after taking over leadership of the party.[File. Standard ] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed reports that its members were forced to vote by way of consensus during the grassroots elections held on Wednesday. ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) chairperson Emily…
Ethereum is attempting to consolidate its strength following the corrections that followed the rallies of March, during which price levels almost approached the previous all-time highs. This is no easy task, especially when considering the fact that the last few years haven’t been the greatest for the cryptocurrency environment. Binance data shows most investors are…
The former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua had to flee for his life after thugs disrupted the funeral service he was attending in Limuru Narrating the incident, Gachagua said the bandits were armed with stones and sticks which they used to attack the mourners Gachagua continued to say that the thugs followed him to his car…