Police in plain clothes and on top of unmarked vehicle patrol Nairobi’s Kenyatta avenue during the anti-government protests on August 08, 2024. [Collins Kweyu,Standard] Tabitha Mwaniki, 37, says she feels more unsafe walking in her own country today than she did two years ago before the current administration took power. Tabitha is the mother of…
Salim Babu’s Junior Stars have been placed in Pool A of the CECAFA U-20 AFCON qualifiers which will take place in Tanzania in October Kenya’s U-20 national football team faces a challenging road ahead after being drawn against hosts Tanzania in the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 CECAFA qualifiers. The draw,…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has ordered an immediate inspection of all schools following the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, which resulted in the deaths of 21 students. In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the Ministry will conduct inspections of both public and private basic learning…
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto has launched a pilot program of the National Kitchen Gardens project at State House Nairobi. This is part of a national food-growing initiative that will be championed by women across all counties. The initiative known as “Mama Kitchen Gardens,” aims to inspire every woman to cultivate a thriving kitchen…
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. [AFP] Martin Odegaard looks likely to miss Arsenal’s Premier League matches against Tottenham and Manchester City as well as the start of the Champions League after injuring his ankle, according to Norway’s team doctor. The Gunners captain had an MRI scan after sustaining the injury in a challenge by Austria’s Christoph…
Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo is opposed to any comparisons between the current generation of sprinters and Jamaican legend Usain Bolt as they haven’t reached his level yet. Letsile Tebogo feels comparisons between him or the current generation of sprinters and Jamaican legend Usain Bolt are premature. Tebogo is among sprinters who have been tipped to…
Bradley Marongo's mother, during an interview, opened up about the relationship she has had with her son since he became famous A distraught mother, Monica Marongo, revealed that her son has not been answering his calls, claiming that his managers were misleading him. Monica called on her beloved son not to forget his family, especially…
A Nairobi-based Forex bureau trader is counting losses after armed robbers attacked him in broad daylight on Tuesday, September 10. The businessman, identified as Hirsi Ali Shire, was reportedly robbed of a bag containing USD 100,000 (Kes. 12.9 million). The robbery occurred at around 12:50 p.m. after Shire boarded a motorbike from his office on…
By REUTERS Guinea Bissau’s President Umaro Cissoko Embalo said on Thursday he would not run for a second term in elections in November. Embalo, 51, was elected in January 2020 to succeed outgoing president Jose Mario Vaz. He defeated runner-up Domingos Simoes Pereira with 54 percent of the vote and would have been eligible for another term in…
Tamar Jebet Kipkore was reported missing on Tuesday, September 3 as posters circulated on social media about her disappearance. The mentally challenged young woman was found safe four days later in downtown Eldoret Circles informed TUKO.co.ke, that it was not the first time that Jebet disappeared for a while Eldoret – After enduring several days…
President William Ruto has announced 20,000 opportunities for young péople under the Climate WorX Mtaani initiative. Speaking in Korogocho on Thursday, September 12, 2024, President Ruto noted that the young péople will be engaged in environmental sustainability projects, focusing on enhancing climate resilience. However, Ruto faced a rowdy crowd who boldly told him that they…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has responded to the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who appeared on social media to denounce the eviction of traders from Wakulima Market. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja asked the deputy president to contact him by phone. Photo: Johnson Sakaja.Source: Facebook The deputy president was saddened by the eviction of the businessmen who…
Cooperative movement in the country have been challenged to optimize their potentials by tapping into new and lucrative avenues to double their resources in the sector Despite controlling close to Ksh 1 trillion worth of assets, the movement is yet to fully exploit endowed new economic avenues such as real estate, retail and wholesale ventures…
Kabi wa Jesus was interviewed by Oga Obinna, where he said he knows his wife can never cheat on him Milly, for her part, admitted that nothing can make her leave her man, as divorce is not an option People on social media asked Kabi to stop boasting about his wife's loyalty, while others said…
When millions of people tuned in to watch the US presidential debate on September 10, a lot was hanging in the balance. Since becoming the Democratic nominee in August, Kamala Harris has ridden a wave of excitement and energy that moved the Democrats from four to five points behind Donald Trump in the polls, to…