Joyce Akinyi at the Milimani Law Courts on November 6, 2014. [File, Standard] A series of text messages, audio and photos formed part of what the state used to convince the court to jail drug queen Joyce Akinyi for 25 years for trafficking heroin worth Sh5 million. Akinyi’s partner, Paulin Kalala from the Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Kenya battled with ten men in a thrilling Mapinduzi Cup clash and the host now will now face Burkina Faso in the final. Harambee Stars have been eliminated from the Mapinduzi Cup after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Zanzibar in a fiercely contested match played at Gombani Stadium. Francis Kimanzi’s charges went into…
Evance Otieno sat his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams 24 years after taking his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams As fate would have it, this decision led him to sit the KCSE 2024 exams with his 17-year-old son, Fabjames Omondi In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, Otieno explained that he repeatedly…
American Olympian McKenzie Long has delved into why she opted against Grand Slam Track and her plans for 2025. American Olympian and sprinter McKenzie Long has shed light on her decision to forego the Grand Slam Track series in its inaugural year and provided insights into her plans for the upcoming track and field season….
A Cessna 172 operated by the Kenya Aeronautical College crashed and caught fire in Kwa Chocha, Malindi, killing three people on the ground The victims include two boda boda drivers and a pillion passenger, while one motorcyclist was burned beyond recognition trying to save his motorcycle The captain, trainer and instructor of the plane survived…
Four months ago, a shocking incident during Julien Alfred’s gold medal celebration in St Lucia sparked outrage and lingering questions. Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred’s historic triumph in August 2024 was met with a less-than-expected moment that sparked widespread outrage. During a jubilant homecoming celebration in Saint Lucia, a man’s decision to bite Alfred’s gold…
Uganda's Chief of Army Staff, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, closed his X account, marking the end of a decade-long presence on the platform Kainerugaba attributed his departure to instructions from his faith and reconsidering his military duties with the Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF). He promised to return to social media in the future after fulfilling…
A young man was brought to court after he was arrested wearing full military uniform The prosecution proved that he committed the crime, and the judge blocked his attempts to defend his actions Many social media users called for leniency, saying he did it out of love for a woman A man has been sentenced…
Former Arsenal player Carlos Vela has lost his Malibu mansion in the devastating Los Angeles Fire At least 5,000 structures have been destroyed in what is expected to be the deadliest fire in US history Ben Affleck, Paris Hilton and Adam Brody are among other celebrities who have been affected by the fire Carlos Vela…
On Thursday, January 9, a Tahmeed Bus Company vehicle overturned at Nyanchabo station in Migori county When the accident happened, the bus was transporting passengers from Kehancha to Mombasa county One person believed to be an employee of the bus company died on the spot, while several passengers were injured Migori – One person has…
Anxiety has spread at Lugulu Girls High School after KNEC canceled the KCSE 2024 results leaving students and parents in the dark The principal of the school, Dinah Cheruiyot, assured the stakeholders in a letter, revealing that the institution is handling the matter through a formal appeal process. Western Regional Director of Education Jared Obiero…
On Thursday, January 9, a Tahmeed Bus Company vehicle overturned at Nyanchabo station in Migori county When the accident happened, the bus was transporting passengers from Kehancha to Mombasa county One person believed to be an employee of the bus company died on the spot, while several passengers were injured Migori – One person has…
St Peter’s Abwao Secondary School in Suna West Sub- County in Migori has had all its results withheld, after it emerged as the number one Nyanza school in previous Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education (KCSE) 2023 results. A somber mood engulfed the school when the KNA team visited, with…
American sprint icon Justin Gatlin has expressed opitimism for a potential quartet of Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Twanisha Terry and McKenzie Long for Team USA women’s 4x100m relay. American sprinting legend Justin Gatlin has expressed excitement about a hypothetical Team USA 4x100m relay team featuring an all-star cast: reigning 100m World Champion Sha’Carri Richardson, 200m…
Kishane Thompson has revealed the impact both Stephen ‘Frano’ Francis and his brother Paul Francis have had on his growth as a sprinter since joining MVP Track Club in 2019. Reigning Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson has opened up about his journey at the MVP Track Club, where he credits the Francis brothers—Paul and…