Senator Karen Nyamu joined ODM leaders and supporters at Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi's Thanksgiving event The young UDA politician wowed the orange crowd with his cute dance moves and stylish outfits Addressing the crowd, Nyamu praised Raila Odinga for prioritizing national unity over tribal politics Senator-elect Karen Nyamu joined ODM leaders on Sunday, December 1,…
Lebanese international Ater Majok struck a superb double-double when it mattered most, sinking in 17 points and topping that up with 10 rebounds as he helped Nairobi City Thunder make history, becoming the first ever Kenyan side to qualify for the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Thunder were in superb form, edging out Uganda’s City…
President William Ruto criticized Kenyans who celebrated the annulment of the controversial contract between Adani and JKIA He claimed that those expressing happiness have never visited the airport and are not ready to offer alternative solutions to improve JKIA Kenyans who heard Ruto's remarks took to social media noting that the head of state seemed…
The Kenyan national women’s team Harambee Starlets thrashed Morocco 5-0 in their second international friendly match that was played at Mohammed VI football complex in Morroco. Fasila Adhiambo opened the score for Starlets before Mwanalima Adam netted a brace just before halftime. Violet Nanjala and Elizabeth Mideva both scored in the second half to…
Prof. Olive Mugenda has resigned as the chairperson of the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) board. In a statement issued by the State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, President William Ruto received and accepted the resignation that takes effect immediately. Other changes that have been effected at the referral facility include the disbandment…
Kericho Senator Hon. Aaron Cheruiyot scored a brace for Bunge FC in their warm up match against Nation Media group but they narrowly lost the match 3-2 . Bunge fc are preparing for the upcoming East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games which are scheduled to kick off in Mombasa 6th-18th December at Mbaraki Sports…
Tusker FC’s November Player of The Month Ryan Ogam is eyeing a continued scoring streak in the first leg after smashing his target in seven matches. Ogam scored a brilliant hat-trick on Sunday against Murang’a Seal in a FKF Premier League match, taking his tally for the season to 10 goals after ten rounds…
The national rugby sevens team captain Tony Omondi has been recalled to the team ahead of the second leg of the World Rugby Sevens Circuit in Cape Town South Africa. The Cape Town leg is scheduled 7-8th December . The return of Omondi who replaces the injured Christant Ojwang is a big boost to…
Germany’ Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr. Robert Habeck, has commended Kenya for its leadership and investments in renewable energy sources such as geothermal, solar, and wind. He stated that the efforts are crucial in addressing climate change and global warming, particularly as Africa and other developing nations are…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi pointed out the substantial progress in reducing the gender gap in financial inclusion. [File, Standard] A new survey shows that Kenyans’ financial health remains a significant concern, even as the country continues to make strides in financial inclusion. The 2024 FinAccess Household Survey by FSD Kenya shows that 81.7 per…
Josephine Mutinda was rushed to the Machakos Level 5 hospital when she was eight months pregnant She gave birth by caesarean section, but her baby unfortunately died due to lack of oxygen after the umbilical cord was compressed. Josephine, who lives in Nairobi, told TUKO.co.ke that due to blood loss and surgical complications, her uterus…
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has said it has made its biggest ever seizure of assets, alleged to have been purchased with the proceeds of corruption. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced that it has taken possession of a large housing estate comprising of more than 750 properties in the capital, Abuja. The agency did…
At least 12 individuals have been killed, while some 3970 households have been displaced by the recent floods across the country, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo has announced. Dr. Omollo noted that the floods caused by the ongoing heavy rains in various parts of the country have…
Three more individuals have succumbed to injuries sustained from Monday’s collapsed perimeter wall in KCC in Miritini, Jomvu Constituency Mombasa County, bringing the death toll to eight. A six month old baby who was also in the accident remains in critical condition. According to the Village elder Nasib Mwinyifaki, three women passed away while they…
Some 561 service providers have graduated as Gender Based Violence counselors in Kilifi County. The officers, consisting of public servants and civil society organisations, graduated after a nine-month training under the Kenya-Finland Bilateral program steered by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action. Finland Ambassador to Kenya, Pirkka Tapiola, handing over a certificate to…