Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Masika Wetang’ula on Monday, January 27, 202,5 announced deliberate plans to accord the newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) selection panel all the necessities for them to execute their mandate. Through a communication to the Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission, Jeremiah Nyegenye, Wetang’ula explained that the nine-member…
Renovations have been carried out in many State Houses and Presidential Palaces around the world. But they all have one thing in common – they all come out looking the same… at least on the external façade. Enter Kenya. Designed in 1925 by Sir Herbet Baker to replace the old Government House, the new Government…
In a striking political commentary, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was constrained by a political cage during his time in office, leaving him unable to address critical issues like the Gen Z killings of June 2024. Wamuchomba made the remarks during a panel discussion on Monday, January 27, 2025,…
Ruth Chepng’etich acknowledges the immense challenge of breaking her marathon world record while preparing for a strong comeback in London in April. Reigning world marathon record holder Ruth Chepng’etich has admitted that lowering her time will be one of the most difficult tests for any athlete who wants to improve the world record. Chepng’etich became…
Victor Wanyama’s partner Serah Teshna is set to put Kenya on the global map through her new project which promises to captivate fans across the world. Victor Wanyama’s partner Serah Teshna is an accomplished actress who has starred in various films and drama series in Kenya and beyond. Teshna was already a household name even…
President William Ruto. [Standard, File] President William Ruto has appointed a nine-member selection panel to recruit the next chairperson and Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners. The new panel includes Kiome Lindah Gakii, Prof. Adams Oloo, James Evans Misati, Nicodemus Kipchirchir Bore, Ambassador Koki Muli Grignon, Carolene Kituku, Tanui Andrew Kipkoech, Dr. Nelson Makanda,…
After months of waiting, push and pull within the political circles, President William Ruto has finally appointed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) selection panel to oversee the process of selecting IEBC Commissioners. In a gazette notice on Monday, January 27, 2025, the head of state settled on nine individuals to sit on that critical…
On Monday, January 27, national newspapers reported widely for the formation of political coalitions before the 2027 general elections. The main news in today's newspapers. Photo: Daily Nation/The Standard.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation The newspaper reported on secret political progress, with politicians looking for parties and alliances that could determine Kenya's future leadership. From secret…
Uriri Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita has thrown his weight behind President William Ruto in the intensifying verbal sparring with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Nyamita, speaking in a televised interview on Monday morning, January 27, 2025, defended Ruto’s decision to directly address Gachagua’s recent criticisms. According to Nyamita, ignoring Gachagua’s statements could lend them…
The deacon of the church turned into a land fraud suspect DCI and Buruburu police officers arrested Reverend Peter Kinuthia Waithunguri in the ACK Buruburu area for allegedly defrauding a 75-year-old lady of her farm The clueless lady, Margaret Watiri, lost her property after trusting a pastor to help pay off a loan, only to…
The Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi hosted a major celebration in Kenya’s capital on Friday to mark the upcoming Spring Festival. The event not only commemorated the Lunar New Year but also showcased the importance of cultural exchange in strengthening international relationships. In addition to the Chinese community in Kenya, the celebration attracted…
On Sunday, January 26, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua claimed there are plans to dissolve the Supreme Court before the 2027 General Election According to Gachagua, the Kenyan government has enlisted the services of the National Intelligence Service in a plan to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from office. Gachagua said the recent petitions against…
Shelton Caleb, a second -year student at St. Francis Kanja, Embu, died after suffering a hand injury during a suspected school war Her mother, Leah Kiama, who expressed frustration at the incident, told TUKO.co.ke that her efforts to reach the school principal had been in vain. OCPD of Embu Anthony Maina confirmed the sad news…
Rebels of the M23 movement say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s east. Residents shared videos of M23 rebels patrolling Goma’s main streets following a lightning advance against the Congolese army on Sunday that saw tens of thousands of people fleeing neighbouring towns. After hours of…
A Florida father is accused of running over and killing his eight-month-old child, whom he placed in the middle of a busy intersection. Justin Golden, 20, was driving in the intersection of Lenox and McDuff avenues in Jacksonville at around 11 am on Saturday when he allegedly got into an argument with the passenger – who is…