Geoffrey Kamworor has officially hanged his running spikes. Geoffrey Kamworor has announced a life-changing career milestone that he hopes will help him avoid more injuries in the coming seasons. The veteran athlete disclosed that his main focus will only be on road races and will not be wearing spikes with the belief that the two…
Babu has urged Mwamba fans to trust the process with the youngsters despite the side’s heavy thrashing to Kenya Harlequin in their opening Kenya Cup clash of the season last week. Mwamba Rugby Club’s coach Joseph Babu Odindi remains optimistic about his team’s prospects in the 2024/2025 Kenya Cup season, even after a heavy 55-22…
Court of Appeal judge Aggrey Muchelule sealed his union with Judy Kerich in a traditional wedding held late on Friday, November 29, 2024. The traditional wedding (Koito) held in Kesses Constituency, Uasin Gishu County was filled with pomp and colour as the two love birds solemnised their union. In most Kenyan cultures, traditional wedding ceremonies…
Hawkers have invaded footpaths ignoring warning from KURA along the Eastern Bypass. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) is in the crosshairs of Members of Parliament amid allegations that it misappropriated funds through the over-payment of a contractor for works not done. The National Assembly Public Investment Committee on Energy and Commercial Affairs…
Students from Sub-Saharan Africa gathered in Shenzhen, China, for the LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp, a week-long program designed to equip young learners with advanced digital skills and foster innovation. The program featured technical courses on 5G and 5.5G technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and included a leadership workshop. The event concluded with the Tech4Good…
Slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed and his wife Asma Abdalla Mohamed at the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa County. [File, Standard] The recent jailing of a Mombasa woman for 40 years in addition to a Sh826 million fine for trafficking heroin and cocaine worth Sh279 million marked the end of the heirs of the Akasha…
Charles Bukeko, who was known as Papa Shirandula, died in 2020 due to COVID-19, and his TV show daughter has explained how it affected her Daisy Odeko aka Naliaka saw how close they were and prayed fervently for him to wake up. Netizens noted how he grew up recalling Bukeko's legacy as one of Kenya's…
The Meteorological Department has predicted continued rainy weather in most parts of the country running from Friday, November 29, 2024, to Tuesday, December 3, 2024. In their latest report, the weatherman indicates that the rainfall witnessed in most parts of the country will be a normal occurrence in the regions of Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori,…
A 10 per cent Electric Fence Plan erected in a household within the wildlife friendly zone that helps deter crop raids from elephants. [Courtesy, Tsavo Trust] In Kamungi Conservancy, Makueni County, human-wildlife conflict has long been challenging, especially with elephants venturing into neighbouring farms, causing damage and threatening livelihoods. However, thanks to a new…
Trevor Ombija is undoubtedly thinking of running for the Nyakach parliamentary seat in the next general election The renowned journalist has been using his base to push back and build political support Ombija hinted at political aspirations during the funeral of Kisumu senator Tom Ojienda's mother Citizen TV presenter Trevor Ombija is gearing up for…
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….
Discover how Burundian coach Etienne Ndayiragije aims to transform Kenya Police FC’s fortunes in the FKF Premier League. FKF Premier League moneybags Kenya Police FC have appointed Burundian tactician Etienne Ndayiragije as their new head coach marking a significant step in their quest for stability and success in the league. With a rich resume spanning…
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…
Daniel Wanyeki Gachoka, who was recently released after 17 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, has been re-arrested and is being held at Ruiru Police Station Wanyeki was originally convicted in 2007 of allegedly assaulting his daughters, but their recent testimony showed they were coerced by their grandmother into falsely accusing…
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…