The evolution of cannabis trafficking beyond localized street-level peddling.Gunny bags containing cannabis sativa disguised as sacks of bananas.When police officers responded to reports of an accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway on September 21, they expected to assist injured persons before proceeding with the protocols for traffic incidents.A private car heading towards Nairobi was...
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 — Africa’s public health agency has called for stronger cross-border disease surveillance and coordinated outbreak preparedness as Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to seven, including one death,…The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said the situation underscored the need for countries to strengthen early detection,...
The commitment follows a meeting between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya in Nairobi, where Duale briefed the continental health agency on measures Kenya has taken to contain the outbreak.NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has mobilised approximately $1.5 million in financial, technical...
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 26, 2026 – Athletics Kenya (AK) have expressed disappointment over the provisional suspension of Peres Jepchirchir after the world marathon champion tested positive for the banned substance, EPO. While acknowledging the decision, the national governing body reiterated its no-nonsense approach towards doping. “While it is unfortunate to receive such news...
Kenya and the United Kingdom have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that exempts baggage arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports from repeat security screening.A general view shows people at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ahead of a strike by Kenya airports union workers to protest on September 10, 2024....
Bayern Munich confirm a January 5, 2027, Nairobi match against Ajax Amsterdam for the historic opening of Raila Odinga International Stadium in Kenya’s capital.Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;)FC Bayern Munich have officially confirmed they will play Ajax Amsterdam in Nairobi on...
Bayern Munich’s Nairobi friendly raises travel and fitness concerns, with a four-day gap before the Bundesliga return and a demanding January schedule ahead.Bayern Munich's friendly against Ajax at the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi on January 5, 2027, is generating logistical questions after the fixture's placement on the calendar was scrutinised against the...
PS Sing’Oei says the Nairobi summit will focus on practical ways to rebuild confidence in governments, institutions, the media and businesses.Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei during a past interview/COURTESYKenya will host global leaders and experts this week for a summit seeking practical solutions to declining public trust in governments, institutions, the media...
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 25, 2026 – Kenya’s hopes of safeguarding their place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League have been dealt a major blow after a crushing 123-run defeat to Jersey at Nairobi Gymkhana on Sunday. With only two matches remaining in the current round, the national side’s ambitions of staying on course for next year’s World Cup...
Former Starehe Member of Parliament Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has been officially named the Party Leader of the Kenya Moja Movement Party.The development follows the publication of Gazette Notice No. 16171 by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).In a statement on Monday, October 12, Bishop Wanjiru expressed gratitude for the appointment, describing it as an honour and a sign of...
Former Starehe Member of Parliament Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has been officially named the Party Leader of the Kenya Moja Movement Party.Bishop Wanjiru Named Kenya Moja Movement Party Leader 9 mins agoKRA's Customs Revenue Hits Ksh90 Billion in September 1 hr agoEldoret's 2148-Unit Pioneer Affordable Housing Project Nears Completion [Photos] 2 hrs agoPresident Ruto Takes Aim at Social...
Every day, thousands of drivers across Kenya spend long hours on the road, navigating traffic and changing road conditions to get people where they need to go. Their work is central to the experience millions of riders have when they use ride-hailing services.From left: Arthur Gacharia, Senior Operations Manager, with some of the top-performing drivers at the Bolt Driver Engagement Centre...
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 23, 2026 – Fresh from a commanding 103-run victory over Denmark, Kenya will return to action on Saturday, 24 October, when they take on Qatar in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A at Ruaraka Sports Club in Nairobi tomorrow. The match, set to begin at 9:30 a.m, presents another crucial opportunity for the hosts to strengthen their bid for...
Kenya has so far been exempted from travel restrictions placed on Uganda and DRC by Canada, although that could change over the next month or so.Canada has updated its travel advisory for Kenya following confirmation of an Ebola case in Nairobi linked to the ongoing Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).In its latest guidance, Canada urged travellers to avoid...
Tanzania’s opposition party Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) has appealed to President William Ruto to intervene in the reported abduction of its member and activist Twaha Mwaipaya in Machakos County, Kenya, and ensure he is found safe and returned alive.Mwaipaya was reportedly seized at around 2:00 pm on Sunday while travelling in a taxi to visit friends.Amnesty International...
Jamaican dancehall star Charly Black claimed jewellery worth KSh 1.1 million went missing after his Nairobi performance, offering a cash reward for its return.Jamaican dancehall sensation Charly Black is appealing for help after valuable jewellery went missing following his performance in Nairobi over the weekend.The Gyal You a Party Animal hitmaker performed at a local joint on Saturday night...
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 — China has given Kenya a US$2 million grant to strengthen the country’s response to drought and preparedness for potential Ebola outbreaks as the government confronts…Under the grant, US$1 million will be used to strengthen Ebola virus disease preparedness infrastructure in identified very high-risk and high-risk counties, while another US$1 million...
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world as his dominant side routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga.Atletico, second, snatched a late 1-0 win at Espanyol, while third-placed Betis are eight points adrift of the leaders and Real Madrid, fourth, host Sevilla on Sunday.Teenage winger Yamal scored a...
McCartrhy was particularly candid about the scale of the challenge facing Harambee Stars, saying even a massive financial investment would not instantly transform KenyaHarambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has urged Kenyans to temper expectations ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that winning the continental title is currently beyond the country's realistic reach...
McDonald Mariga has accused the federation’s leadership of sidelining him, revealing that he pays for his own travel and accommodation when attending national team matches.The former Inter Milan midfielder says the situation reflects the deepening divisions within FKF, where his differences with president Hussein Mohammed and the federation’s leadership have remained unresolved...
Grassroots football competitions could become a pathway to professional careers for young people if the government invests in structured training programmes.Mwea MP Mary Maingi says the Ministry of Sports should work with the Kenya Academy of Sports to establish talent development programmes in the area, arguing that local competitions need to lead to professional coaching, mentorship and...
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 26, 2026 – A day after writing the most extraordinary chapter in Kenyan football history, the dust has begun to settle in Rabat, but the magnitude of the achievement remains undiminished. Following their nerve-shredding 4–0 victory over Samoa, the Junior Starlets became the first Kenyan team in history to qualify for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup....
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 3, 2026 – When Trinity Starlets FC head coach Silvonus Wesonga walked into the post-match press briefing following a 1–0 defeat to Kayole Starlets at the Police Sacco Grounds, he did not hold back. Disappointed by defensive lapses from set pieces, Wesonga pointed directly to the unique challenges of managing female squads, remarking that players often make...
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 21, 2026 – Following a humbling 5–0 defeat to military outfit Ulinzi Starlets at the Police Sacco Grounds on Sunday, Kayole Starlets head coach George Kimani pulled no punches in identifying the tactical lapses that led to their heaviest defeat of the FKF Women’s Premier League (KWPL) campaign. Having built a reputation for resilience early in the...
LONDON, United Kingdom, Oct 7 – Coco Gauff said she had a “draining” few days after receiving racist abuse online before her fourth-round China Open exit. The American received an “insane” amount of racist comments and direct messages following an incident in her third-round win over 16-year-old Sun Xinran on Monday. China’s Sun thought she had hit a winner...
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 19, 2026 – Tusker head coach Julien Mette has promised that they will pull out all stops to beat Singida Black Stars in the return leg of their Caf Confederations Cup preliminary round tie in Tanzania next weekend. The Frenchman said the brewers will not shrink back but will come at their opponents with an unstoppable force. “We will still have a good...
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 30, 2026 – As the historic World Cup journey of Kenya’s Junior Starlets comes to a close, head coach Mildred Cheche is already looking toward the horizon. Following Thursday’s courageous 3-1 defeat to global powerhouse Japan in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, Cheche reflected on a campaign that captured the...
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 – The national women’s football team Harambee Starlets swept aside Seychelles 11-0 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Thursday afternoon in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualification first leg. Foreign-based forward Valary Nekesa, Airin Madalina, Elizabeth Mideva, Mercy Airo, Martha Amunyolete and Elizabeth Muteshi notched a brace each to see Kenya put one...
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 22 – A total of 89 junior golfers from 16 schools will converge at Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Friday for the NCBA Lisle Shaw Memorial Interschool Golf Competition, with Home School targeting a third consecutive title. The championship, scheduled for October 23, will feature 19 teams in the Main Tournament (Gross) and eight teams in the Subsidiary Tournament (Net), as...
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 25, 2026 – Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor reveals there is more to come from midfielder Chris Alpha Onyango, who has so far scored three goals in three games in the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League. The Ghanaian said their former Kakamega High School captain has barely scratched the surface of his potential to lead K’Ogalo to...
Abraham Mutai was suspended as the AK Central Rift regional chairman in an announcement delivered by his secretary, Kennedy Tanui, during a media briefing in Eldoret.Suspended Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman Abraham Mutai (centre) and other AK officials address the press in Eldoret on September 28, 2026.[Peter Ochieng, Standard]In almost every athletics show and forum, Abraham...
Kenya's Amos Kipruto wins Chicago Marathon in 2:01:09, joint fifth-fastest ever; Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defends women's title in 2:13:33.Amos Kipruto turned last year’s heartbreak into sweet redemption on Sunday, October 11, 2026, storming to victory at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in a sensational personal-best time of 2:01:09 to reclaim the men’s crown for...
LONDON, United kingdom, Oct 15 – Australia underlined why they are favourites for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup by fighting back from a mauling at the hands of New Zealand’s powerful pack to win a thrilling opening match of the tournament. This was as good as it gets in terms of international rugby league, with more than 40,000 fans – the biggest Test match crowd in Sydney...
DAKAR, Senegal, Oct 7 – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today (Wednesday) announced that the league is unveiling six newly refurbished basketball courts in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Senegal in support of NBA Africa’s commitment to build or renovate 1,000 courts across the continent over the next decade. Collectively, the courts are expected to reach thousands of...
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