12 Feared Dead as Plane Crashes in Kwale

12 people are feared dead after a light aircraft crashed in Kwale, in an accident that has been confirmed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. According to reports, the plane, which was carrying tourists, was headed to Kichwa Tembo after...

Pastoralists, farmers warned of losses as heavy rains loom

Members of the public view the damage caused flash floods in Mai Mahiu area after a dam in Old Kijabe burst killing 50 people. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Pastoralists and farmers have been warned to brace for the loss of livestock, pastures, and...

Kenya’s Shee Kupi wins global award for humanitarian hero

Shee Kupi receives the AidEx Humanitarian Hero of the Year 2025 award from President of Delloite Company Julius Hill/HandoutKenyan humanitarian and peacebuilder Shee Kupi from Lamu county has been crowned the AidEx Humanitarian Hero of the Year...

12 Feared Dead In Kwale Light Aircraft Crash (Video)

Tragedy struck in Kwale County, Kenya, on Tuesday morning as a light aircraft carrying at least 12 people crashed shortly after take-off. The plane, registered 5Y-CCA, was en route from Diani to Kichwa Tembo in the Maasai Mara when it went down...

EACC recovers Sh2.8b land belonging to Karura Forest

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) CEO Abdi A.Mohamud during the presentation of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Kenya Prison Service System Examination Report at a Nairobi Hotel on July 18, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito,...

Young mothers in Kenya face a higher risk of giving birth early: study explores why

What did you establish about preterm births in Kenya? For millions of families in sub-Saharan African countries like Kenya, having a preterm birth is all too common. But one of the challenges the health profession has is that current prevalence...

The Next Generation Is Redefining Kenya’s Tourism Story

By Rebecca Miano OCT 25 – The future of Kenya’s tourism is not on the horizon—it’s already unfolding, powered by a generation that is bold, curious, and unapologetically creative. From the buzzing streets of Nairobi to the windswept plains of...

Comprehensive Review of Paka Kumi Bookmaker

Paka Kumi, a prominent bookmaker in Kenya, has gained significant popularity due to its user-centric features and reliable services. Catering to sports betting enthusiasts and casino lovers alike, the platform offers an engaging experience by...

Kenya Airways Makes Huge Leap In Sustainable Air Travel Within Africa

On October 21, Kenya Airways became the first airline to operate a low-carbon flight within Africa that was half powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The milestone is a huge feat for environmentally-friendly travel within Africa. Flight...

Kenyan Innovator Wins Top Africa Prize for Sign Language App

Kenyan entrepreneur Elly Savatia has won the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for developing Terp 360, an artificial intelligence powered application that translates speech into sign language using photorealistic 3D avatars in real...

Nairobi County rolls out modern sewer system targeting informal area: "Addressing poor sanitation"

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya. Nairobi – Residents of Nairobi’s informal settlements, including Mukuru, Kibera, Mathare and Kawangware are set to...

CS Miano: How the next generation is redefining Kenya’s tourism story

The future of Kenya’s tourism is not on the horizon—it’s already unfolding, powered by a generation that is bold, curious, and unapologetically creative. From the buzzing streets of Nairobi to the windswept plains of Samburu, young Kenyans are...

Pregnant teens in Kenya’s low-income areas avoid health care because of fear and stigma

“I feared people and feared the doctors because they would probably judge or insult me. So, she (mother) told me no, that should not be the case, and so she offered to take me.” These were the words of Wanjiru (not her real name), a 17-year-old...

Could your holiday cocktail kill you? Foreign Office warns tourists over deadly methanol drinks in Mexico, Kenya and Japan that have already claimed nine lives

Pitching up at a beach bar – often little more than a shack with a shelf of spirits – to toast the sunset on some far-flung isle has long been a holiday rite of passage. But in 2025, such an experience can come with a chaser of fear – particularly...

Tremendous progress made in the African Region to help eradicate polio: WHO

At the same time, Kenya’s KEMRI laboratory as well as South Africa also expanded its sequencing capacity, further stepping up the region’s ability to detect and respond to poliovirus swiftly. Then in October, Nigeria launched an integrated...

UN in Nairobi marks 80 years of the UN Charter with renewed call for peace and inclusion

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 — The United Nations in Kenya on Friday marked 80 years since the adoption of the UN Charter, celebrating the global body’s achievements and reaffirming its commitment to peace, human rights, and sustainable development. The...

It must stop – CS Kagwe says on Kenya importing 5 billion eggs annually

CS Mutahi Kagwe during a tour of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Dairy Research Centre in Msabaha, Kilifi County. Kenya imports an estimated 5 billion eggs every year to bridge a growing supply deficit,...

African Leaders to Champion Water, Sanitation, and Climate Resilience at Global Summit in Madrid

As Africa grapples with intensifying droughts, floods, and water insecurity, government ministers and leaders from across the continent are uniting ahead of the 2025 Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), which will take place on October 22–23 in...

50 shortlisted for Environment and Land Court judges posts

The secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, and Judiciary Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya. /JSCThe Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 50 candidates for appointment as judges of the Environment and Land Court (ELC), following...

SRUC farm recognised in global FAO Award for sustainable livestock innovation

The award honours GFP’s leadership in Sustainable Livestock Transformation, One Health, Animal Health, and Reference Centres and has received a prestigious Technical Recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...