As we grieve the loss of a pet, we may not be the only ones feeling the pain. Research is showing that cats who are left behind when another animal in their home dies could be mourning along with us. Grief is a well-documented human response to loss – but its roots may be far…
Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) show that Kenya's economy grew by 5% in the first quarter of 2024 The new Finance Minister (CS) John Mbadi vowed to increase the rate in the next financial year Speaking in Homa Bay, Thursday, August 29, Mbadi urged Kenyans to give him one year to revive…
Botswana’s Olympics 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has identified his track rival as the face of track and field amid debate on who has changed the sport for the better. Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has weighed on the ongoing debate on whether American sprinter Noah Lyles is the face of track and field. US sprinter Rai…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga stands to receive a substantial salary and a range of benefits if elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Kenya, through President William Ruto, officially launched Odinga’s campaign at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday. The event was attended by various presidents and former heads of state. If Odinga…
Vincent Mucheru left their compound on Tuesday, August 27, after a disagreement with his mother over phone transactions His father, Peter Marika, told TUKO.co.ke that the second form student did not show any previous misconduct or gambling addiction Teachers at Igikiro Boys High School in Murang'a also expressed concern about his disappearance when schools were…
By NELSON NATURINDA Joy Ruth Acheng, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Canada, was flamboyant. On August 7, 2024, she appeared in a video clip wearing a yellow dress and dark glasses, interacting with some protesters in Toronto, Canada. The video, which was shared by the National Unity Platform (NUP) party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, went viral. Within…
The Retirements Benefits Authority (RBA) is seeking to strengthen legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure all employers in Kenya remit their employees’ pension deductions in a timely manner. This comes on the backdrop of a rise in unremitted pension savings which has risen to Ksh 50 billion by the close of the 2023/24 financial year…
When Kenya is mentioned in sports conversations, it is most likely to rest on athletics. Over the years, Kenya has been a global athletic household, winning medals in high-stakes global championships and competitions. But the challenge that Kenya faces in its sports development and maintaining its position in the world map is in the process…
Police Bullets Head Coach Beldine Odemba and Kenya Police FC Board Of Trustees Vice Chair Carol Kiambi leave the Abebe Bikila Stadium on Tuesday, 27th August 2024, after a training session.[ Courtesy] Kenya Police Bullets are confident of qualifying for the 2024-2025 CAF Champions League ahead of the ultimate showdown in this year’s Cecafa finals….
The Olympics champion, who set a new world record at the weekend, had to endure a long grilling exercise by Norwegian authorities in a case where his father is accused of abuse. Newly-crowned world 3,000m record holder Jakob Ingebrigtsen was interrogated by police in Norway over a case where his father Gjert Ingebrigtsen has been…
Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal has been found guilty of corruptly receiving Kes.84 million for supplying petroleum products to the county government during his term in office. Trial Magistrate Thomas Nzioki declared that the evidence presented by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) clearly demonstrated that Lenolkulal and his proxy, Hesbon Ndathi,…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has listed persons who are at high risk of getting infected with Mpox. In the alert post, MOH revealed that healthcare workers, persons in close contact with confirmed cases and those with multiple romantic partners have higher chances of getting infected. The Ministry of Health urged members of the public…
On Wednesday, August 29, Thirdway Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot claimed ODM leader Raila Odinga will not win the chair of the African Union Commission According to Aukot, President William Ruto is not sincere in supporting the ambition of the former prime minister The former presidential candidate argued that Ruto was only using Raila to…
Josphat Kipkirui easily qualifies for the 1500m final with 3:44.62. Kenyans will be seeking to extend their dominance in the 3,000msc women as Sharon Chepkomoi and Diana Chepkemoi compete in tonight’s final in day 3 of the 20th World Athletics under-20 championships in Lima, Peru. Since the event’s debut at the Under 20 age group…
Kirinyaga County female journalists and Kenya Red Cross society officials have raised concern over the many cases of early pregnancies among street children in Mwea town. The Chairperson of the Kirinyaga Media Queens Association, Bancy Lole, said it is disturbing that many street girls under the age of 18 are expectant. Chairperson Kirinyaga Media Queens…