In a fiery exchange that has ignited debate on social media, former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi sharply rebuked nominated senator Gloria Orwoba over her assertion that patriarchy played a significant role in the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. The heated back-and-forth began when senator Orwoba, a vocal advocate for women’s…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is ready to face off with his competitors for the African Union Commission chairmanship to explain his agenda for the continent, according to the government of Kenya. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says the debate, dubbed “Mjadala Africa,” will give Raila a chance to outline his vision and how he…
A Kakamega family mourns the deaths of two people Lilian Alusa and her brother Paul who died in a bus accident in Migaa, Nakuru county Lilian and Paul were returning to Voi after attending their cousin's funeral in Kakamega at the weekend when they met their sudden deaths Allan, a relative, remembered his aunt Lilian…
Action between St Anthony’s and St Charles Lwanga during the East Africa hockey match played at Mbale School of Hygiene in Uganda on August 20, 2024. [Standard Sports] Former East Africa hockey champions St Anthony’s Boys High School Kitale bounced back from the 1-0 loss to holders Kakungulu Memorial from Uganda to beat compatriots St…
Internet star Bradley Marongo faces a challenge from Bungoma's Isaac Otesa, who claims to be the tallest The two young men from Western Kenya are gaining attention for their incredible height In a trending video, Otesa has called for a height competition to decide who is taller than the other Social media has been abuzz…
Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea of giving up your morning coffee, fear not. There’s lots of research out there to show that moderate coffee intake is linked with all…
Collins Jumaisi and 12 other Eritrean suspects were arrested at Gigiri police station on Tuesday, August 20 Acting Police IG Gilbert Masengeli said the action of Collins Jumaisi and his 12 colleagues to escape was a conspiracy by the police who were on duty The escape of the suspects led to the detention and arrest…
Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo feels the great reception he got back home after his Olympics gold has changed his life for the better and also inspired many more in Africa. Letsile Tebogo admits his life has changed a lot since his Paris Olympics heroics when he won gold in 200m. The sprinter stunned favourite Noah…
Photo by ELLA DON on Unsplash The global gaming industry is worth billions of dollars every year with everything from game development, retail, supply chains, hardware construction, and more all contributing. As well as being a fun and exciting recreational activity, it can also be a lucrative career for the top gamers. People have been…
By THE CONVERSATION The ambiguous and often tumultuous relations between Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have made headlines in recent months. In a July 2024 report, the UN Group of Experts on the DRC stated that Ugandan army and intelligence officials were providing active support to the M23 rebel group. The group, which…
Kenya Power has sent a warning to customers who have not updated their prepaid token metres. In a statement on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the utility company indicated that users who will not have complied with the directive will not be able to load tokens, thus leaving them in the blackout. The electricity transmitting company…
Robert Kirema told TUKO.co.ke that he worked as a sound engineer for the ousted governor Kawira Mwangaza during the 2022 elections He claimed that the governor deliberately avoided direct interaction with him, claiming that he was basically cooperating with his wife According to him, the prosecution of Mwangaza was a way to defend those he…
Five Machakos County Government workers have been charged with stealing assorted medicine from two separate public health facilities within Masinga Sub-County. A clinical Officer, Mathenge Ndungi and a nurse Pauline Kiura were arraigned in a Kithimani court for allegedly stealing assorted medicines valued at Ksh 14, 676 from Kaewa Health Centre. The offence is alleged…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched two programmes in the Coast region in a bid to eradicate Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the Coastal Counties. The initiatives include the, “USAID Sauti yako, Amani yako” programme which is geared towards strengthening locally driven resilience to Violent Extremism in the targeted communities….
Man City’s English midfielder Phil Foden. [AFP] Manchester City forward Phil Foden won the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award on Tuesday. Foden played a key role in City winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title last term. The 24-year-old scored 19 times and delivered eight assists for Pep Guardiola’s team as…