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1 week ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
Governor Kimani Wamatangi's arrest sparked unrest among some Kiambu residents, who barricaded the offices of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. The visibly angry residents voiced their frustration over the arrest of Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who was taken into custody over allegations of embezzling KSh 1.5 billion. The protesters held placards and sang songs in praise of GovernorWamatangi, who was being interrogated at the time.
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1 week ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
The Transport Licensing Appeals Board has outlined eight directives for Super Metro Sacco to follow before resuming operations. This follows the revocation of the Sacco's operating license due to its vehicles' unroadworthiness and its crew's unsuitability for passenger service. What conditions was Super Metro asked to adhere to?
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1 week ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
Governor George Natembeya has alleged that individuals associated with the president have been trailing him While expressing concern for his safety, Natembeya claimed his life was in danger due to his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration However, he maintained that he would not be intimidated into silence, reaffirming his commitment to speaking out against the government’s shortcomings Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering...
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1 week ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
The Gender, Culture, and Arts Cabinet Secretary nominee said her family’s net worth is reduced by KSh 250,000 She said she discovered the missing funds during her husband’s funeral service, when she learned that some of his money had been stolen If approved by the National Assembly, Cheptumo will assume leadership of the Gender Ministry, which has remained vacant since Aisha Jumwa’s dismissal in July 2024 Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience...
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1 week ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
MP Mohamed Ali has said he sees no harm in having former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua as a political ally This comes days after he threatened to quit President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party The legislator was among the MPs who voted against Gachagua’s impeachment in the National Assembly Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya President William Ruto’s troubles appear to be...
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2 weeks ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
President William Ruto has pledged to concede defeat if he loses in the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Othaya, he suggested he is open-minded and willing to accept whatever outcome follows the election. "If I win the elections, I will continue ruling. If I don't win, I will go back home and continue farming, there's no problem," Ruto said. The president urged critics of his administration to give him time to fulfill his promises to Kenyans before the next general election. More to follow...
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2 weeks ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
A matatu transporting 14 Form Four students from Mugoiri Girls High School was involved in an accident on Friday, April 4 The matatu was seen on its side in a ditch, with a crowd gathered nearby attempting to rescue students trapped inside After the accident, Mugoiri Girls alumni chairperson Victoria Kamau contacted the school principal, who provided an update on the students' condition Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and...
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2 weeks ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has summoned Githunguri MP Gathoni Wambui over alleged incitement of a crowd during President William Ruto's tour on Friday, April 4. This follows a viral video showing Wamuchomba leading her constituents in chanting the "Ruto must go" slogan before Ruto's visit to their area. Wamuchomba was seen leading a large crowd, which closely followed her while calling out the head of state.
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2 weeks ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
President William Ruto launched several projects in Bungoma County during last year’s Madaraka Day celebrations Months later, it has been revealed that several government-funded markets and roads were abandoned by contractors, with little to no work completed Site engineers have attributed the stalled progress in the projects to delayed payments, despite making multiple requests Contractors working on various government projects in Bungoma county say many have stalled despite consuming...
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2 weeks ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Faith Chandianya
Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah’s troubles appear to be mounting after he faced yet another hostile reception from a crowd in the Mt. Kenya region. The incident occurred on Friday, April 4, the fourth day of the head of state's visit to Tharaka Nithi County in the central region. Ichung’wah began speaking to the crowd that had turned out in large numbers to hear from the president. However, shortly after Ichung’wah began speaking, several residents started leaving the rally one by one.
