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…
Pan-African corporate services and strategic advisory firm Adili Group has expanded its operations into Rwanda as the company grows across the African market. The company has partnered with K-solutions & Partners (ALN Rwanda) to deepen legal expertise offering transformative corporate advisory solutions. The company which has presence in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya is targeting more…
Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi launched a strong accusation against the former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua, reminding him of the legal consequences of his removal in October 2024 Mudavadi emphasized that according to the law, Gachagua, due to his removal from power, is not eligible to hold any public office, even in community roles He used…
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. [AFP] The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted the decision by the new US administration of President Donald Trump to withdraw the country from the UN agency. “The World Health Organization…
Following his retirement from professional athletics, Usain Bolt has not been in the lime light more often and here are some things you might be curious to know about him since then. Usain St. Leo Bolt, was born on August 21, 1986, in Sherwood Content, Jamaica, and is widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of…
Ugandan entrepreneur and internet sensation Shakib Cham Lutaaya has yet again opened up on the challenges he has faced in his marriage life. In a statement posted on his official Instagram account on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Shakib disclosed that after officiating his marriage to Ugandan socialite, entrepreneur, and reality TV star Zarinah Hassan, alias…
The Kenyan police on a Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti have adopted the drone technology in monitoring gangs. Principal Secretary for State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo, in a statement shared via his official X account on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, said that the move is part of the…
Indie Afro-soul singer Njerae becomes the second East African artist after Nikita Kering in 2021 to represent Kenya and East Africa as Apple Music’s Africa Rising stars. The recognition comes shortly after she released her new single “beg for it,” a love ballad that is already receiving support from fans across the region. Other recipients…