Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa inspects road construction in Shirere ward. County governments and the National Assembly are fighting over control of the multi-billion-shilling Roads Maintenance Levy Fund. [File, Standard] President William Ruto’s recent call to governors and MPs to “stop fighting over the roads levy money and give me the money to put to prudent…
Robert Kiprop Koech and Cintia Chepngeno emerged the winners of the 10km senior men and women, respectively, during the 3rd Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championship held on Saturday in Iten. Kiprop from Kenya Police crossed the finish line in 30 minutes, 38.7 seconds, ahead of Noth Rift’s Asbel Kiprono in 30:47.7 minutes, while Vincent Kiptoo…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has commenced issuance of bursaries to needy students with the first batch in day schools Ngariama Ward receiving full funding. Waiguru said all needy student in secondary schools, tertiary institutions and universities who had applied for bursaries within the ward will get Ksh.10,000. This means school fees for day students will…
Anna Hall has reflected on her 2024 season, sharing mixed emotions about growth, challenges and missing the Olympic podium. American heptathlete Anna Hall has taken to social media to share her reflections on a year filled with highs, lows and personal growth after falling short of a podium finish at the Paris Olympics. The 2024…
Maurice Greene has finally recounted about the story of his famous fire extingisher celebration from back in 2004. American sprinting legend Maurice Greene has finally opened up about the inspiration behind his famous fire extinguisher celebration. Greene, a former world record holder in the 100 meters with a time of 9.79 seconds, dominated the track…
The High Court orders Inspector General Douglas Kanja and DCI Mohamed Amin to release the missing businessman Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim Failing to extradite him, the court said they must submit affidavits within 24 hours detailing his arrest, detention, or whereabouts. Ahmed, a 25-year-old fishmonger, was reportedly forcibly removed from a bus in Korinda on January…
IEBC Chairperson nominee Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi, on March 25, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The President, in a statement issued by Chief of Staff and Head of Public…
Stranded passengers sleep at the Zanzibar International Airport on October 30, 2025. [AFP] At least 25 Tanzanian nationals have been treated in hospitals in Migori County. A police brief from Isebania Police Station says the individuals crossed into Kenya through porous border routes to seek medical attention for injuries suspected to have been sustained during…
American Grant Holloway has been one of the most consistent 110m hurdlers for the past few seasons but achieved a new feat this year after his glory in Paris. Grant Holloway’s credentials were missing just one gold medal until 2024. The US hurdle king claimed his first Olympic gold medal in Paris, the only man…
Boda boda operators have vowed to stage nationwide protests if Parliament fails to reject the controversial Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulations) Bill. Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi on Tuesday, March 4, Boda Boda Association of Kenya (BAK) Chairperson Kevin Mubadi accused Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, the bill’s sponsor, of attempting to cripple the boda…
Two senior suspects linked to the murder of Kasipul MP Ong’ongo Were were arrested on Saturday, May 3, Nairobi, to mark success in the investigation Investigating officers found a vehicle used by suspects and allies during the escape, which was seen in several areas including Were DCI director Mohamed Amin confirmed that they are investigating…
A mother has expressed her concern about her only son, who she has not seen or heard from for a long time Jane Wangari Kibocho said her son was promised a job opportunity abroad, but later found out that he had been deceived Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the heartbroken single mother of five from Bahati, Nakuru…
The World Bank Group logo. PHOTO/@theisland_lk/XA recent study by the World Bank has shown high inflation in many low- and lower middle-income countries, with inflation higher than 5% in 76.5% of low-income countries (a decrease of 11.0 percentage points since the last update on May 16, 2025), 54.5% of lower-middle-income countries (4.5 percentage points higher),…
Betting Control and Licensing Board targets illegal gambling websites in Kenya as crackdown intensifies.[File, Standard] The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has identified numerous betting websites operating illegally in Kenya. These platforms, lacking the proper authorisation, exploit users and violate gaming regulations. The Betting and Licensing Board has ordered the shutdown of these platforms…
On Wednesday, President William Ruto signed three significant Bills into law at a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi. The President approved the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the National Rating Bill, 2022, and the Water (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Act, 2024 allocates KSh387 billion to counties for the 2024/2025…