A family in Vihiga county is mourning the death of their 9-year-old daughter, Nancy Ahono, who was suspected of food poisoning. Her mother, Margaret Amakove, tearfully recalled their last conversation, where Nancy promised to come home for Christmas Several relatives, including Nancy's older brother, were hospitalized after eating suspected food poisoning at a church event….
Vincent Nyambunde and his girlfriend, Angela Moraa, were found dead in their home on Friday, November 29 His colleagues who were saddened by his death, noted that Nyambunde was not his usual self a few days before his death They also said that at that time, Nyambunde's lover, Moraa, visited her frequently at the Kisii…
Daniel Manyeki when he was arraigned at Thika law courts on November 9, seven days after Kiambu high court overturned his life Imprisonment. [Gitau Wanyoike, Standard] For the last 17 years, Daniel Wanyeki has celebrated his Christmas behind bars at Kamiti Maximum Prison. But this year, he will celebrate with other members of his family…
Jackson was bashed after ‘arrogantly’ jogging during the 200m heats at the Tokyo Olympics, which led to her elimination, something she now says left her mentally broken. Jamaican sprinting star Shericka Jackson, one of the fastest women in history, has candidly addressed the immense pressure that comes with representing her nation on the global stage. …
Ken Wamakobe, popularly known as Mtembezi Wamacups shared an unexpected incident at a Butere hotel where locals mocked him in Luhya. Ken befriended the two-year-old son of the woman sitting next to him, leading locals to believe he was her husband. He told TUKO.co.ke that he kept quiet, listened to their remarks, and then fluently…
Sylvia Gathoni Wahome, better known as Queen Arrow, has cemented her legacy in African esports by securing second place at the Mzansi Esports Champions 2024. The competition, held during the rAge Expo in Johannesburg from November 30 to December 1, brought together top female esports talent from across the continent. Widely regarded as the “godmother”…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has raised an alarm over the increase in road accidents in the country over the last 12 months. Speaking on Thursday, December 5, 2024, Kanja noted that fatal accidents increased by six per cent this year, pointing an accusing finger at some motorists. Kanja noted that the country recorded…
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan (11 – 22 November) – and Africa again faces a dilemma that goes beyond climate financing. This dilemma, a reflection of global climate inequalities, highlights the lack of financial choices available to African countries. The constraints weighing on the continent’s policy options have never been more visible. Traditional funding models…
In a move to empower young learners to showcase their potential in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) continues to provide students with opportunities to develop their own STEM projects. Speaking during the second day of the 6th CEMASTEA STEM Boot Camp at the…
Mutimba, who is currently attached to the US-based SPIRE academy, will be hoping to make the final cut for the U-17 qualifiers which will take place in Kampala, Uganda later this month. Kenya’s U-17 squad is buzzing with anticipation as they prepare for the CECAFA AFCON U-17 qualifiers, set to take place later this month…
Jamaican reggae sensation Etana has expressed her desire to collaborate with a Kenyan female artiste. Etana is in Kenya for her much-anticipated Good Vibes Festival, set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the A.S.K Dome, Jamhuri Park Showground, Nairobi. The event is proudly sponsored by Mediamax Network Limited. Speaking at a press…
Inhabitants of 11 informal settlements in Kirinyaga County have a reason to smile following the commencement of beaconing and topographical survey of their land for tenure regularization. The inhabitants who have been living as squatters in the select villages which were previously designated as colonial villages will be issued with tittle deeds once the exercise…
The Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 will be the first to include the participation of a Youth Refugee Olympic Team. The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games will see African-based refugee athletes participate for the first time ever in the event. The International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said a team will be selected to shine a light…
Stakeholders in Thika’s Kiandutu slums have raised concern over the alarming rise in gender-based violence (GBV) cases in the area, where more than 50 cases are reported monthly. The cases, they say, involve defilement, sodomy, rape and physical assault. According to Peter Muchunu, a medic at the Kiandutu Level 2 Hospital, they receive a minimum The medic said most of the…
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has blamed Kenyan’ steeplechase woes on a lack of morals among athletes who he claims have questionable characters that are affecting their performance. Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge feels Kenya’s steeplechase woes are down to indiscipline among athletes and not lack of talent or even training equipment. Steeplechase was christened a ‘Kenyan…