Pastoralist communities in northern Kenya struggle with drought as water sources dry up and livestock weaken, raising fears of a growing humanitarian crisis.[File,Standard] The government is now seeking to raise Sh2 billion to rescue over 3 million Kenyans at risk of starvation. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday said the government will spend Sh4 billion…
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited (NCWSC) has intensified revenue recovery efforts through a water disconnection exercise targeting customers with longstanding unpaid bills, in a bid to enhance sustainable service delivery across Nairobi City County. The exercise, scheduled to commence on February 11, 2026, will target all categories of consumers, including domestic households,…
Residents of West Pokot County are enjoying significantly reduced prices of tomatoes and mangoes following a bumper supply that has flooded local markets, bringing relief to consumers but losses to traders. Tomatoes, a staple kitchen ingredient that previously sold at high prices in Kapenguria Town, are now readily available and going for throwaway prices. The…
Four brothers drowned in an abandoned quarry in Kisumu Central on February 8 Residents informed the local authorities responding to the drowning incident Police have launched an investigation and warned against swimming in unsafe water areas Kisumu – Sadness and grief engulfed the Kanyakwar region following the tragic death of four brothers. Tragedy, Four Brothers…
Duncan Kibet endured a 200km walk from Bomet to Nairobi to raise his university fees Despite finishing KCSE in 2015, Kibet failed to continue his studies due to financial problems but he did not give up More than a decade later, he finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel when MKU stepped…
Reliable road infrastructure is the backbone of rural development, enabling farmers to take their produce to market on time, enabling children to easily access schools, and residents to reach health facilities with ease. In Kinale Ward, Lari sub-county, this vital lifeline is steadily improving as the county Government rolls out an ambitious rural access roads…
Millicent Omanga addresses a past event. [File, Standard] At the height of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) campaign season, when rallies thrived on vibes, volume and viral moments, one figure never waited for the Master of Ceremonies invitation to take the stage. Millicent Nyaboke Omanga needed no cue. The music would swell and there she…
A Kenyatta University student who tried to pass an exam allegedly conducted by ChatGPT as his was stunned after a sharp-eyed lecturer gave him 0 out of 40 marks Although many institutions don’t mind their students using AI as a research tool, they frown upon allowing the tool to do the work and pass it…
Five Kenyan families are counting down the days and repeating old messages after their loved ones disappeared in the Russian war Many left months ago, kept in touch for a few weeks, then fell silent, leaving loved ones wondering if their sons were alive or dead. TUKO.co.ke shares five cases of wives, mothers and their…
KMTC student Sheryl Achieng’ was allegedly shot in the head by a police officer in Huruma Estate, Nairobi, on February 8 Achieng’s mother tearfully explained her daughter’s innocence and shared the dreams they had for the future, while wanting justice to be done Residents of Huruma denounced the killings, blocking roads, setting fires, and destroying…
DCI investigators found two stolen trucks in Mombasa linked to Gatanga robbery suspects Five suspects were arrested, including a former member of parliament, during an investigation into car theft Governor Kang’ata confirmed one truck belongs to Murang’a County for waste collection Murang’a – Detectives from the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have recovered two stolen…
A serving police officer has been arrested in connection with a series of theft cases in Bondo and surrounding areas CCTV footage linked the suspect to multiple attacks involving a machete and an AK-47 rifle Bondo residents say the poor lighting and lack of patrol cars have exposed them to frequent attacks A police officer…
What should have been a normal day on the highway ended in irreparable loss when a road collision resulted in a fatality Joseph Nyandwaro, a Kenyan truck driver living in Texas, will be sentenced to six years in prison for the accident that killed 40-year-old Osman Aden The case surprised many after the CCTV footage…
Newspapers on Monday, February 9, widely report President William Ruto’s views on the plans to revive the Umoja One Kenya Coalition. Newspapers: Chaos After KMTC Student Killed by Shooting.Source: Facebook These newspapers also report on the murder of Cheryl Adhiambo in Huruma Estate, Nairobi county. 1. Daily Nation On Sunday, February 8, protest broke out…
Four people, including gospel singer Matthew Ogundele, were found dead in a music studio in Ajah, Lagos, sending shockwaves through the gospel music community. Police confirmed that the bodies did not show any signs of trauma, while an investigation was launched to determine the cause of the deaths. The owner of the studio, identified as…