The prime suspect in the murder of three women abducted from Eastleigh, Nairobi, will remain in police custody as detectives work to complete their investigation. On Monday, Makadara Senior Principal Magistrate Mary Njagi ordered Hashim Dagane Muhumed’s detention at Ruaraka Police Station until December 2, 2024, when police will present him in court for further…
King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Donald J. Trump, following his election as President of the United States of America for a new term. In this message, the Sovereign expresses to Mr. Trump His sincere congratulations and His best wishes for every success in his presidential duties and endeavors to serve the…
The Government has introduced several reforms aimed at enhancing the protection and preparedness of Kenyans seeking employment abroad. These reforms are designed to streamline the recruitment and deployment process, and they are based on consultations with local and international stakeholders. According to the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Labour Alfred Mutua, the new employment agencies will…
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…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art media center within Parliament Square, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of parliamentary reporting. He made this announcement through a statement shared on his Twitter(X) account on July 17, 2024. Under Wetang’ula’s leadership, the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) will lead this initiative,…
Noah Lyles’ fiancé Junelle Bromfield was left in awe of yet another act of generosity from him after he sought to make her life easy by purchasing a new gadget for her. Junelle Bromfield’s best efforts to tell and show fans what is going on in her life and that of fiancé Noah Lyles just…
Pastor Ng'ang'a shared how many parents were destroying generations by allowing their children to have children while still living under their roofs He explained that he warned his daughters against giving birth out of wedlock lest he expel them from his home Many netizens agreed with the pastor, while others explained how they gave birth…
Watching sports is probably one of the best activities for individuals worldwide, and that has become part of the culture for audiences worldwide. This has created a sense of camaraderie and community beyond borders, just like cryptocurrencies operate. So, cryptocurrencies have started to be more integrated into sports and have brought a lot of innovations…
Hundreds of youths staged anti-government protests along Moi Avenue, Nairobi on July 16, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] As Gen Z’s protests resumed across the country, it was a busy day for President William Ruto meeting foreign dignitaries at State House, Nairobi. President Ruto, flanked by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi met with Irish Deputy Prime…
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has confirmed an increase in the basic salaries for entry-level police constables from Kes. 21,645 to Kes. 25,645. This adjustment fulfills the Government’s commitment to the Maraga Taskforce’s recommendations, which advocated for higher salaries for Kenyan police officers. At a press conference on Thursday, NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia revealed…
By LUKE ANAMI Somalia has paid $7.8 million, its full budget contribution dues for the financial year 2024/25. Mogadishu beat the Democratic Republic of Congo, which joined the bloc two years ago and is yet to contribute a cent. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government sent in $7,853,071 last month, just before the EAC budget was…
Beatrice Chebet was snubbed for 2024 Female Track Athlete of the Year sparking global debate over Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s win. Questions all over the country are being raised about whether World Athletics got it right when they crowned Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as the 2024 Female Track Athlete of the Year. The decision, though celebrated by many, has…
A pump operator fueling a vehicle at a petrol station in Nairobi. [File,Standard] The latest monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has seen a reduction in fuel prices. The pump prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene have decreased by Sh8.81, Sh3.54, and Sh6.93 per litre, respectively. In Nairobi, super petrol…
Immigration and Citizenship Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that Kenyans must renew their National ID cards every 10 years. In a press statement issued on Monday, Bitok explained the rationale behind the introduction of the Maisha Ecosystem. He clarified that, like ATM cards, the microchip in the IDs has a shelf life of 10…
Tebogo has made a shocking revelation with regards to his off-season weight plans once the Diamond League season concludes in September. Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has stunned the athletics world with a surprising revelation regarding his post-season plans. As the Diamond League season draws to a close in September, Tebogo, who has had a…