Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has promised to attend court sessions to answer abduction queries when ready. Speaking in Kwale County on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, where he opened the annual Administration Police Service Senior Commanders’ conference, IG Kanja told a section of the press that he was committed to giving a full report…
A win in Lievin will take Grant Holloway to five consecutive victories in the meet. World champion hurdler Grant Holloway is set to make his much-anticipated return to the Meeting in Lievin on February 13, as part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold series, marking his season debut. The event has been a familiar…
SRC Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony during vetting before the National Assembly Labour Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi. on November 22, 2024. [File, Standard] Newly appointed Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony and six commissioners, have assumed office. Speaking after being sworn in, Mr Chepkwony reaffirmed SRC’s commitment to fostering fair and sustainable wage policies…
Noah Lyles explains how he fired up the crowd at the Stade de France and used them as the triumph-card in winning the hotly-contested 100m finals. Paris Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has shared how hyping the crowd before the 100m finals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games proved a masterstroke. The Olympic 200m bronze…
The education system in the country is one of the biggest and most crucial sectors that aims to empower the next generation and contribute to the socio-economic aspect through the employment rate. However, the sector has its own challenges, ranging from infrastructure shortages to delayed capitations and teacher shortages. Despite this, the government has been working…
Police in Nairobi, Huruma estate have apprehended a person of interest and recovered human body parts stashed in a bag he was carrying on his back. In a statement from the National Police Service (NPS) on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the 29-year-old man was ordered to stop at 5:00 am by the police who were…
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was arraigned in court on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to answer charges of taking part in demonstrations in 2022. Besigye, who is currently in remand, entered the Buganda Road Magistrate court while handcuffed and was charged with incitement to violence over a high cost of living demonstration held in 2022….
US President Donald Trump throws pens to the crowd after signing executive orders during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. [Photo, AFP] President Donald Trump’s executive orders initiating the United States’ withdrawal process from the World Health Organisation (WHO) are expected to significantly impact global health and…
Elaine Thompson-Herah has been a victim of injuries and at one point in her career, she felt like there was no need to keep trying. Elaine Thompson-Herah has been a victim of a series of injuries and at some point, she thought about quitting her track career following the frustrations she was forced to go…
Matthew Nyamlori's family is seeking public support to clear the KSh 165,000 hospital bill to collect his body for funeral preparations Nyamlori's total hospital bill was KSh 1,539,435, and after various payments and forgiveness, he was left with a balance of KSh 165,000 Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Blasio Oking Nyamlori, the brother of the deceased revealed…
Sifan Hassan has explained why she will need hefty appearance fee and prize money before committing to Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track. Reigning Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan has given her major condition before giving Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track league a chance. The track league will debut in Kingston, Jamaica in April 4 to…
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss. [File, Standard] National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has been dragged into a long-standing court case pitting two families over ownership of Sh100 million prime land in Uasin Gishu County. One of the parties in the 37-acre land dispute, Abraham Chebii, told Eldoret High Court Judge Robert Wananda that…
The CHAN 2024 LOC chairman has explained why he fears the tournament might suffer greatly unless Harambee Stars make their way past the ‘Group of Death.’ Nicholas Musonye, chairman of the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) Local Organising Committee, is keen to ensure Harambee Stars make it past their group. Kenya were pooled in…
Loice Chemnung is eying a ticket to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships in key events dominated by Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet. Tokyo Half Marathon champion Loice Chemnung has set her sights on earning a coveted spot in Team Kenya for 2025 Tokyo World Championships after her strong showing at the Kenya Prisons Cross…
A church in Nyanjukini area of Gichugu Sub-County, Kirinyaga County is counting losses after thieves broke in and stole items valued at Ksh300,000. Rev Susan Wambui of the ACK Kithara-Ini Church recounted that the unknown thieves broke into the main door and left with musical instruments, including speakers, microphones, and an amplifier. She also noted…