Uganda's military denies holding missing Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo

Uganda’s military has denied allegations of holding activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were kidnapped in Kampala, Uganda, on October 1. In their response to a habeas corpus case filed by two lawyers at the Uganda High Court, the Uganda...

Sammy Lui: Veteran broadcaster set to be cremated on Monday

Renowned broadcaster and former state master of ceremonies Sammy Lui passed away on Thursday, October 23 Following his death, it was announced how the funeral would be carried out, with the body set to be transported from Nakuru to Nairobi...

2026 WAFCON: Nanjala backs Harambee Starlets to overpower The Gambia in Nairobi

Violet Nanjala Wanyonyi during a training session with Municipal De Laayoune. PHOTO Courtesy Nanjala Facebook page Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets striker Violet Nanjala says the team is well-prepared and raring to go ahead of their clash with...

Kenya initiates extradition process for British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru

The Kenyan government has formally initiated the extradition process for the British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki over a decade ago. According to the ODPP the request for extradition has already been transmitted to the...

Kenya Initiates Extradition of UK Soldier Accused of 2012 Murder of Agnes Wanjiru

The formal extradition of Robert James Purkiss, a British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki in 2012, has begun, the High Court has heard. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the request has...

Kenya and Senegal Sign Agreement Lifting Restrictions on Visas

Kenya and Senegal have signed a landmark bilateral agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to travel without visa restrictions, marking a major step toward strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two African nations....

Andiego restores hope in Kenyan camp at Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships

Kenya’s Elizabeth Andiego (left) in action against Joelle Marie Mwika of Democratic Republic of Congo last year. [File, Standard] Captain Elizabeth Adhiambo Andiego restored hope in the Kenyan camp after romping into the finals of the ongoing...

Reprieve for Kenyans as court suspends implementation of controversial cybercrime law

President William Ruto signs a Bill into law at State House, Nairobi.[PCS] President William Ruto’s administration has suffered a major legal setback after the High Court in Nairobi suspended the implementation of key provisions of the...

Kenya on a budget: How three friends planned a dream safari without breaking the bank

“Europe felt overdone, and a typical beach vacation didn’t excite us anymore," said Attarwala, a Mumbai-based digital marketing consultant. “From the mesmerising grasslands of the Masai Mara to the white sands of Diani Beach, Kenya felt straight...

Nairobi mum emotional as little son breaks down asking asking cause of Raila’s death

A mother in Nairobi was left heartbroken when her young son, Peniel, could not understand why Raila Odinga had passed away Olivia Dayo told TUKO.co.ke that her son had just returned home from school and turned on the news about the ODM leader’s...

When the safe space is longer safe: Suicide inside Kenya’s rehabilitation centres

Rehabilitation centers are supposed to be sanctuaries: places where people struggling with substance use, severe depression, bipolar disorder or other mental-health challenges can get medical care, counselling and constant supervision. But the...

Kenya Power Cautions Kenyans Amid Claims of Mass Hiring Drive

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has cautioned Kenyans against a trending notice purporting to seek new hires. Taking to social media on Tuesday morning, the utility firm flagged as fake the notice, which falsely advertised over 100...

Nairobi: Visually impaired man wins KSh 2.5m in damages after bank discriminated against him

A visually impaired man will be smiling all the way to the bank after a bank discriminated against him This is after a High Court in Nairobi awarded him KSh 2.5 million for the humiliation and frustration he endured The judgment emphasized that...

Nairobi man seeks justice after brother working as security guard in school is killed, CCTV emerges

Kenneth Wanjala and a fellow school security guard met their fate while on duty after being attacked by unknown assailants While Wanjala's colleague died on the spot after being brutally attacked, Wanjala died while being rushed to the hospital...

Kate Middleton “Had Given Up Hope” That Prince William Was Going to Propose While on Holiday in Kenya 15 Years Ago

Right around this time 15 years ago, Prince William proposed to his girlfriend of nearly a decade, Kate Middleton. The two were on holiday together in Kenya when the future king went down on one knee and presented her with Princess Diana’s iconic...

Kenya Met Lists Regions to Receive Heavy Rains Starting This Week

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned Kenyans living in different parts of the country to brace for moderate to heavy rains starting Tuesday this week to Monday next week. Kenya Met in its weekly advisory published on Tuesday, October 21,...

Nairobi County Sounds Warning Following Diwali Celebrations

Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has issued a stern warning over illegal fireworks displays in residential areas after Diwali celebrations were experienced in several parts of the city on Monday, October 20. The county...

Bond or Bail? Kenyan Forces Weaponising Law Against Civil Protesters

Protesters fight back after a teargas canister was fired theiw way during the anti-DIG Eliud Lgata protest in Nairobi CBD on June 17, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY In Kenya, bail is enshrined in the constitution as a safeguard for arrested persons, a right...

Raila Odinga: the Kenyan statesman who championed competitive politics and accountability

Raila Amolo Odinga, who died on 15 October 2025, aged 80, ran five times for the Kenyan presidency but didn’t win. Yet he became a statesman of enormous influence, whose political and humanitarian achievements surpassed those of many African heads...

Kenyan deadbeat dad sends son he last saw last 12 years ago message: "Still alive"

Jose, a man desperate to find his long-lost son, asked people on TikTok to help him find the young one and let him know he is alive In a heartbreaking video, the man explained that his son was nowhere to be seen and he last held him in his arms...