A Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu to 12 years in prison or a fine of Ksh53.5 million after finding him guilty of multiple corruption charges. Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki also ordered Waititu’s wife, Susan Wangare, to pay a Ksh500,000 fine or serve a one-year prison sentence. However, he ruled that…
Discover three key facts about Sara Arfaoui—her career in modeling and TV, her marriage to Ilkay Gundogan and her outspoken opinions. Sara Arfaoui is more than just the wife of football star Ilkay Gundogan as she is a well-known model, TV personality and actress with an outspoken nature that has sparked conversations. The French-born star…
Usain Bolt has finally opined the reason Kishane Thompson lost the 100m Olympic title to Noah Lyles. Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has weighed in on the reason behind Kishane Thompson’s agonizingly close loss to Noah Lyles in the 100m final at the Paris Olympics last August. Thompson, training under Stephen Francis at MVP Track Club—just…
Sam Ruthe has recently made headlines shattering Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s world age-15 best over 1500m, but who is the New Zealand teenager. Sam Ruthe has broken Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s world age-15 best in the 1500m, shaving over a second off the record at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland on February 9. The New Zealand teenager…
World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum’s family has been divided since his death one year ago and it has now emerged that the division has led to a freezing of his millions. Kelvin Kiptum’s family has been in the news this week as the world marked one year since the marathoner’s death. Kiptum passed away…
One hospital in Nakuru is seeking financial assistance to help a baby born with disability undergoing immediate surgery The baby who was abandoned by her mother immediately after birth has no nose, and the skull is not yet fully formed Benson Kimani, a doctor at Itarc Hospital, told TUKO.co.ke that the mother refused to breastfeed…
Nacada Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa. [File, Standard] A report by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) reveals that friends are the primary source of drugs in universities, accounting for 66.4 percent of cases. Canteens, bars, and nearby premises follow at 59.3 percent, while fellow students within the institutions…
Gabby Thomas’ dedication to punctuation is as enthusiastic as her dedication on the track. Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas is known for her speed on the track, but she’s also making a strong stance on grammar—specifically, the Oxford comma. In a recent video, Thomas passionately argued for the necessity of the often-debated punctuation mark. “I do…
The family of the late Agostino Odongo has been required to pay KSh 1.5 million for the damage that occurred during their father's funeral Shan Events accused the family of failing to keep the environment safe during the event as they agreed on their terms According to the organizers of the event, the chaos resulted…
The Cure Cervical Cancer Organization in collaboration with the Bristol Myers Squib Foundation Africa, have launched a home-based cervical cancer screening in Vihiga County. The organization’s founder and Managing Director (MD) Dr. Patricia Gordon said they are targeting women aged 25-49 and testing them for the Human Papilloma…
Tensions flared as James Tarkowski’s late equaliser denied Liverpool all three points against Everton. A section of fans have unleashed their fury on English Premier League referee Michael Oliver following his controversial performance in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Everton. The match, marked by high tensions and dramatic moments, saw Oliver dominate the headlines, particularly after…
The two-time Grammy Award winner has made a major investment move after purchasing a stake in the MLS club, joining former Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata. Nigerian singer Tems has made a major investment move by joining the ownership group of MLS club San Diego FC. The Afrobeats singer is the latest high-profile name to…
Sha’Carri Richardson reflects on her career revealing her favorite accomplishment while setting her sights on even greater achievements ahead. Olympic silver medalist Sha’Carri Richardson is embracing every step of her journey but she already has her eyes set on the next big stage—the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Fresh off her Olympic debut in Paris,…
Enos Kibet Kalya was heading for Litein to watch the football match when he was involved The 24 -year -old student at the University of Kenya Highlands was rushed to a hospital where he met his fate Goddy, his friend told TUKO.co.ke about family funeral arrangements following the death of Kibet Kericho A frustrated family…
At just 15, Divine Iheme is shattering sprint records and drawing comparisons with legends like Usain Bolt and Noah Lyles. Dive in to see how the youngster stacks up! Divine Iheme, a 15-year-old British sprinting phenom, has hit the spotlight and is rapidly capturing the attention of the global athletics community. Following his record-breaking performances,…