The 2004 Olympic champion has condemned the act of putting pressure on young sprinters like Gout Gout by comparing them to the likes of Usain Bolt. Justin Gatlin has slammed the idea of putting pressure on upcoming athletes to emulate legendary sprinters like double world record holder Usain Bolt. In recent days, Australian sprinter Gout…
A Nairobi conference on Friday, September 6, 2024, brought out arguably some of the toughest women in the Kenyan political landscape. The event dubbed Women, Power and Change, united some of the female leaders in the country who have taken a rebellious path and committed to it, throwing all caution to the wind. Gathoni Wamuchomba…
National Soccer team Harambee Stars kicked off their 2025 AFCON Group J qualifiers on a low note after playing out to a barren draw against Zimbabwe on Friday evening at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. Both teams created few goal-scoring opportunities in a dull encounter played in front of an empty stadium. Kenya…
President William Ruto's administration spent more money on foreign travel in the 2023/24 financial year compared to 2022/23 According to the Comptroller of the Budget (CoB) report, the total expenditure on foreign travel by the national government affected more than KSh 9 billion CoB Margaret Nyakang'o noted that this is despite government efforts to reduce…
Sultana actress Winnie Bwire Dubi died while receiving treatment in Turkey after being diagnosed with cancer in 2022 The actor was loved by his fans, and his father, Edmund Kwena, spoke following his death, saying he was in pain He revealed that it was not easy for him to accept Dida's death despite appearing confident…
The 20-year-old has explained how he is managing to keep himself grounded and not let things get to him amid the doping scandal. American sprinter Erriyon Knighton has opened up about how he manages to stay grounded amid the doping saga that has cost him this season. Earlier this year, Knighton tested positive for trenbolone,…
Eleven individuals are now in custody after a targeted operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Operation Support Unit (OSU) in Kitale. The suspects, comprising three Kenyan men and eight foreign nationals from Somalia and Uganda, were apprehended as part of a broader crackdown on undocumented foreign nationals entering the country for unestablished business…
Acting Inspector General of Police (IG) Gilbert Masengeli has consoled the victims and families of the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri after 17 pupils tragically died in a night fire. He said investigations have already commenced with teams drawn from the National Police Service (NPS) on the ground. Acting Inspector General of Police (IG) Gilbert…
Pastor of Jesus Compassionate Ministries (JCM) Muthee Kiengei angered Kenyans after his television interview went viral Kiengei was physically attacking Pritty Vishy using derogatory words The preacher made amends by getting him endorsement deals, vacations and a new phone The founder of Jesus Compassionate Ministries Muthee Kiengei has increased his efforts to calm him down…
Kenya were wasteful in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier missing numerous chances against Zimbabwe at a neutral venue. Kenya and Zimbabwe played to a goalless draw in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Group J opener played and Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. Harambee Stars were forced to use a neutral…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is actively pursuing the recovery of six prime parcels of public land in Kericho Town, valued at approximately KSh 400 million and owned by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). The commission revealed that private developers illegally acquired these properties in collaboration with certain land officials. Ignatius Wekesa, the EACC…
Lucy Kamene recounted her last conversation with her husband, who died in the Nithi bridge accident The woman revealed that the last time she spoke to her husband was at 6pm on the day she and their two-year-old son died. The Ongata Rongai woman told TUKO.co.ke that her husband had insisted on traveling with their…
The government has encouraged residents of Kuresoi in Nakuru County to use the newly opened births and deaths registration office to avoid incurring higher fees for late applications for these vital documents. Immigration PS Julius Bitok announced that the new Civil Registration Services office in Kuresoi town—now the seventh in Nakuru County—aims to improve registration…
The unforgettable game that cemented Ronwen Williams’ status as a bonafide nominee for the 2024 Yacine Trophy. Ronwen Williams has achieved what many considered impossible—earning a nomination for the prestigious Yashin Trophy, an honor reserved for the finest goalkeepers in world football. While his consistency and brilliance over recent years are undeniable, it was his…
On Thursday, the Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court convicted private investigator Simon Titus Yandi for soliciting and accepting a bribe. Yandi, the Director of Swift Tracing and Company Limited, was found guilty of demanding Kes. 30,000 from businessman Peter Rukuwa Chege. In return, Yandi promised not to charge Chege with crimes related to the sale of alleged…