The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has embarked on plans to release new banknotes into circulation to replace the 2019 series. The regulator says the new release will affect the Ksh 50, Ksh 100, Ksh 200, Ksh 500 and Ksh 1000 banknotes. According to CBK, the new notes will bear the signature of CBK Dr….
Professor Isaac Kosgei at EACC offices Moi University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Kosgei Wednesday morning appeared before Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) investigators at the Commission’s North Rift Regional Offices in Eldoret. Kosgei was summoned over the alleged embezzlement of public funds and procurement irregularities involving multiple infrastructural projects worth Ksh2.2 billion…
Bomet Women's Representative Linet Toto knelt in front of Sotik Member of Parliament Francis Sigei when he was speaking to him in Parliament The action sparked a fierce debate among the MPs, while his female colleagues criticized Toto's action Member of Parliament for Suna East Junet Mohamed defended Toto saying that he does not see…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has opened up on potentially partnering with IShowSpeed after the viral YouTuber declared interest to take part in the 2028 Olympic Games. Olympic champion Noah Lyles has opened the door to a potential training partnership with YouTube sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, ahead of…
Young farmers being trained on improved farming in Taita Taveta County In a demographic pattern that is uniform across Africa and other developing regions of the world, Kenya’s population constitutes over 70 per cent of young people, below the age of 35, according to the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD). The youth population…
Harambee Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a draw with Zimbabwe Head coach Engin Firat has been heavily criticized after Kenya's fate was sealed last Friday Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech has suggested a coach who he thinks should replace the Turkish coach The coach of Harambee Stars Engin…
25 security officers were injured by protestors A total of 26 people have been missing since June 18, when the anti-finance bill protests began. This was revealed Wednesday during a briefing on the State of Human Rights in Kenya for the period from June to November, where the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)…
Nairobi Thunder have cast their their sights on sealing a first-ever Basketball Africa League ticket but uncertainity over dates for qualifiers is hampering their preparations. Kenya’s Nairobi City Thunder only have eyes for the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) with the local league second on their list of priorities. Thunder are preparing for the qualification…
The families and friends of the victims who perished in the collapsed building in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, were filled with grief looking at the bodies of their loved ones In a video shared online, the coffins of the deceased were lined up in a row, and crowds of people were passing by to look…
A source revealed to TUKO.co.ke that the building fire that affected 50 households, caused the death of six people including four children Nairobi City County Fire Department, RCATs, Community Disaster Response Teams, and local residents brought the fire under control He said the fire is believed to be caused by an electrical fault in one…
Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika has confirmed her relationship status month after hinting at a budding romance following her viral divorce from singer Brown Mauzo. Taking to her Instagram page, the mother of two said she unapologetically wears a sexy lingerie to bed despite being single. “Single as a dollar bill but still rocking my sexy…
Lawyer Jackson Awele told TUKO.co.ke that the wing led by Kanini Kega had asked for conservative instructions regarding the leadership of the Jubilee Party The three expressed their disappointment following the Supreme Court's reinstatement of Jubilee's high-level leadership Justices Jamila Mohammed, Mumbi Ngugi, and Fred Ochieng dismissed the application pending the decision of the case…
The cause of the fire is unknown At least six people were killed in a fire incident on Tuesday night in Kitui Village, located in Majengo slums in Nairobi’s Pumwani area. According to reports, 19 others sustained injuries in the fire that destroyed more than 50 houses, displacing many families. The cause of the fire…
Five things learnt from Kenya’s inspirited 0-0 draw with Namibia in their dead-rubber AFCON 2025 qualifier. Kenya’s Harambee Stars closed their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign with a lackluster 0-0 draw against Namibia at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. With both teams already eliminated, the match reflected the struggles…
Silvano Kiprasi Tubei disappeared in 2012 under mysterious circumstances His remains were discovered this year, ending a 12-year wait filled with anxiety Tubei's family will finally end his tragedy when they bury him at his home Silvano Kipraisi Tubei, former Director General of Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA), disappeared in 2012. His case remained a…