President William Ruto on Thursday, January 29, unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at empowering 90,000 Kenyan youths who did not complete their formal education. Speaking during the Nyota Capital Disbursement event in Kisii, Ruto said the government will provide each beneficiary with Ksh36,000 to acquire practical skills that can help them earn an income….
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw thanked fans for their support but asked them to stop fundraising for him and focus on more important causes. Senegal’s head coach, Pape Thiaw, has publicly requested that fans stop organising fundraisers in his name and instead channel the funds toward more pressing causes. The call comes after supporters launched an…
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has defended Nyanza leaders’ decision to collaborate with President William Ruto, highlighting the tangible development gains the partnership is bringing to the region. The National Assembly minority leader made the remarks on Thursday, January 29, 2026, shortly after the launch of the NYOTA programme and other development projects…
John Wanderi spoke to TUKO.co.ke about why he took on the challenge of hugging trees for 105 hours on an unguarded highway in Timboroa Wanderi explained his personal experience that could not stop him from taking the challenge despite being injured The community gathered around Wanderi for his dedication, hoping to celebrate after his record…
President William Ruto has announced ambitious plans to upgrade Gusii Stadium to international standards and renovate Kisii Airport, projects designed to spur economic growth and create jobs in Kisii County. Speaking on Thursday during the NYOTA capital disbursement in Nyanza, Ruto said the government is prioritizing infrastructure improvements to attract investment and strengthen regional connectivity….
Defending champion Sabastian Sawe is preparing for the 2026 London Marathon and hinted at challenging the existing course record. Defending champion Sabastian Sawe is gearing up for the 2026 TCS London Marathon, suggesting that a new course record might be necessary to secure victory for a second consecutive year. The course record stands at 2:01:25…
Controversial prophet David Owuor has fired back at Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale after the CS claimed Owuor was abroad for knee surgery, despite reportedly performing healing miracles. In a strongly-worded statement on his social media platforms on Thursday, January 29, Owuor dismissed Duale’s comments as “false, unverified, and misleading.” “The ministry of repentance and…
Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida for excessive speeding and could face legal penalties under state law. Olympic 100m silver medallist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida on Thursday, accused of driving more than 100 mph, according to jail records. The 25-year-old track star was booked into Orange County Jail on a charge of dangerous…
A university student charged over an alleged fake social media post suggesting that President William Ruto was dead has told the court that the prosecution failed to prove its case, arguing that claims of reputational harm to the Head of State lack any supporting evidence. David Mokaya raised the objections during a hearing in which…
The deal proposed was the purchase of 150 kilogrammes of gold, with an initial transaction of 50 kilogrammes. [Courtesy] When US commodities trader Dave White landed in Nairobi in early December 2025, he believed he was stepping into a legitimate gold deal that would open doors to mineral trade in the country. Instead, within weeks,…
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya plans to establish a high-performance training centre at Kenyatta University. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) has announced plans to establish a high-performance training centre at Kenyatta University, a move aimed at strengthening athlete preparation and modernising coaching systems across the country. The facility will serve as a…
Handicap 0.5 Mike Mwirigi after a recent tournament..[File, Standard] After scoring crucial goals in the Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup and the Soldier’s Salute Championships, Mike Mwirigi hopes to replicate a similar performance at the Chairman’s Cup tomorrow at the Nairobi Polo Club. This is the final competition in the Nairobi Polo Club January events before…
Fomer president Uhuru Kenyatta hand over Kenyan flag to captains of Kenya Olympic teams to Rio Olympics at State House, Nairobi on Friday 22/07/16. [File, Standard] World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is happy with the progress made in strengthening anti-doping systems, following the implementation of corrective measures after the 2024/25 audit, which had threatened to take…
NOC-K male athlete’s representative and two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge during the Road to LA28 seminar in Machakos on November 14, 2025.[NOC-K Media] Plans are underway for the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) to set up a high-performance training centre at Kenyatta University. Speaking during the launch of a high-performance training for coaches and…
Former World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s Super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika [SportPesa] Former World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s Super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika is glad to ‘revive’ her boxing career, after a brief lull, after leading gaming firm SportPesa unveiled a multi-million dollar sports sponsorship investment in Nairobi yesterday. Kenya’s boxing queen now hopes to…