Women’s rights NGO launches petition to block Chris Brown’s performance in South Africa BBC 14th October, 2024 11:38 AM Chris Brown during a past performance. PHOTO/@chrisbrownofficial/Instagram Chris Brown’s forthcoming concert in South Africa has led to a renewed focus on the country’s shocking levels of violence against women, with campaigners saying it sends…
Harambee Stars goalkeeper Ian Otieno has opened up on why he thinks it is nearly impossible to lure captain Michael Olunga away from Qatar. Harambee Stars goalkeeper Ian Otieno does not believe Michael Olunga will leave Qatar any time soon due to the financial incentives in the Gulf. Olunga has been the subject of interest…
Justin Gatlin has explained how watching Usain Bolt break the 100m world record in 2008 made him quit his NFL dream to return to track and field after serving his doping ban. Justin Gatlin has revealed how watching Usain Bolt break the 100m world record at the 2008 Olympic Games made him ditch his NFL…
DPP Renson Mulele Ingonga. [File, Standard] The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has instructed the Inspector General of Police and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to expedite investigations into the reported abductions and forced disappearances of citizens. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 29, DPP Renson Ingonga directed the two institutions to provide…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles who depicts himself as a brash showman, did not sparkle in the Tokyo Olympic Games because of the absence of fans. Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has opened about how demoralizing it was running in an empty stadium at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Covid-19 pandemic saw the quadrennial Games managed under…
Eric Wekesa left his home at 6am to vote at Busakala Primary School, not knowing what was waiting for him on the way. Later he was arrested by people with knives asking him to shed blood; his bodyguard was repeatedly beaten and slashed with knives, sustaining life-threatening injuries Outside the polling station where he was…
Esther Tukway was left heartbroken after her husband, Daniel Ama, was found dead a day after he was reported missing. Tukway painfully recounted her husband’s last words, which had worried her at the time, although she did not think it would lead to tragedy The widow also opened up about their marriage, noting that it…
NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga at a past function. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1S1LjNLhPA/National Police Service (NPS) Spokesperson Michael Muchiri has warned business owners against hiring youths to guard their premises during protests, saying the move is unlawful and amounts to vigilantism. Speaking during an interview on a local radio station on Monday, June 23, 2025, Muchiri stressed that security…
President William Ruto had visited Narok County. At that time, he caught the attention of people online and offline when he introduced his children Ruto, who is a 60-year-old father, introduced his two eldest and middle children, George, and also touched on their careers While introducing them, he said that sometimes they are seen walking…
Two influential youth leaders associated with the Democracy Party for citizens have been barred following a severe operation The national police service confirmed the arrest of the people but is silent about the specific charges facing them The incidents have raised concerns across the country amid escalating political tensions and increasing public unrest Kiambu: Peter…
Busia Senator says he was opposed to Rigathi Gachagua’s removal from the beginning, saying it was based on a constitutional aspect Omtatah claimed that the Constitution allows only the removal of the President, stating that the amendment was to be made with a clause to handle the removal of the Deputy President He claimed that…
The police have increased their search efforts against Johnson Sakaja after he failed to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) Nairobi Regional Police Commander, Issa Mohamud, said the governor’s whereabouts are still unknown, warning that the operation will continue The tension stems from audit questions about Nairobi County’s finances, including concerns about…
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior during a past function. PHOTO/@konzatech/X Makueni County Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has criticised the new bill seeking to prohibit public gatherings near parliament and all protected areas. Sponsored by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, the Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes changes to the Public Order Act (Cap. 56) to…
A man accused of claiming he could get jobs in the National Police Service (NPS) has been released on KSh 500,000 cash bail. Court documents that TUKO.co.ke had a look at showed that he allegedly received millions from job seekers after promising them NPS employment opportunities His lawyer told the court that the accused is…
Baringo Women’s Representative, Florence Jematiah, criticized free education, claiming to be the source of the decline in academic standards The Minister of the National Treasury, John Mbadi, announced a reduction in funding for schools and examinations, citing budget challenges The advertisement led to strong opposition from the public and fears about the future of cheap…