It is alleged that James Muraga Maina and Daniel Nudhu Njoki died after being beaten and forced to eat raw maize and green peppers in Kahawa West Detectives have named a senior officer of the Administrative Police, a sergeant, and a farm owner as prime suspects Activists and family members condemned the killings, warning that…
The Judiciary has rolled out new enforcement units aimed at tackling harassment and discrimination in the workplace, marking a decisive shift from policy promises to institutional accountability. The newly established Employee Protection Unit (EPU) and the Gender Inclusion and Diversity (GID) Unit signal a renewed drive to entrench gender mainstreaming, diversity and affirmative action across…
Vicky Ajok, a woman from Uganda, allegedly confessed to killing Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi after working for her for two months Shaarawi, aged 87, was found dead at his home in Damascus, leaving his family devastated by the sudden tragedy. The actor’s son-in-law shared a shocking scene when one of his children discovered the body…
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has taken aim at the Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE), warning the employers’ body to stop what it described as “meddling” in matters related to workers’ social security. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli accused the FKE of spreading misinformation and attempting…
Magdaline Wangeci, a 49-year-old Kenyan woman living in the UK, was caught on CCTV trying to set fire to her neighbour’s house The video showed him lighting and throwing lit matches towards the front door of Jennifer Young’s home, in what prosecutors described as a “revenge attack”. The details show that Wangeci’s action was the…
An autopsy has confirmed that a blood clot in the lungs caused the death of Umoja gym trainer Alphy Migasha, weeks after he suffered severe injuries during a violent assault at a club in Nairobi. Government pathologists believe the fatal clot developed from a leg fracture Migasha sustained on December 22, 2025, during an altercation…
The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to gender mainstreaming and the implementation of diversity and affirmative action initiatives across all levels of the institution. This underscores its obligation to foster a workplace where every individual is protected, valued, and enabled to serve with honour and dignity. The institution has pledged to safeguard employee welfare, address…
The Ministry of Health has reassured Kenyans following reports of a Nipah Virus outbreak in India, confirming that no cases have been reported in the country. In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, the ministry said two confirmed cases of the rare but serious viral disease have been reported in India’s West Bengal region. Despite…
A Nairobi resident has moved to the High Court seeking urgent orders to curb what he says is growing lawlessness, violence, and loss of life linked to poorly regulated boda boda operations in the capital. In a petition filed before the court, Rogers Monda argues that the State has failed to meet its constitutional obligation…
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A former Kenyan nurse has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting to attempting to set fire to her neighbour’s home in Kent, England, following a long-standing dispute. Magdaline Wangeci, 49, was captured on Ring doorbell footage trying to ignite her neighbour’s front door in the early hours of October last year while the family…
Kenyans will soon buy brand-new vehicles at prices comparable to, or even lower than, the cost of importing eight-year-old used cars, as the government accelerates reforms aimed at transforming the country’s automotive industry. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui announced that the shift is already underway, citing Isuzu’s decision to assemble the…
Arsenal released seven players during the just ended January transfer window, led by Oleksandr Zinchenko Mikel Arteta’s side did not sign any key new players despite being linked with Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali The Gunners will begin work tonight at the Emirates Stadium when they face Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup…
Marjan Hussein Marjan resigns as IEBC CEO. [File, Standard] Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan has resigned following a crisis meeting with commissioners that questioned his integrity, procurement decisions and continued stay in office. The resignation followed opposition pressure last week Friday and a plenary decision by the commission…
Angry residents in Homa Bay set fire to the houses of a head teacher accused of killing his neighbor and his wife over a land dispute The couple died from injuries following a violent confrontation with the suspect shortly after returning from church Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Father Joshua Mege wanted education about emotional intelligence to…