Jemimah Thiong'o has asked Kenyans to help her clear her husband's over KSh 5 million hospital bill. Photo: Jemimah Thiong'o. Source: FacebookHow much does Jemimah Thiong'o need? Francis Thiong'o, the beloved husband of Jemimah, has been hospitalised at the Kenyatta National Hospital for over three months now. The Akisema Atakubariki hitmaker needs over KSh 5 million to pay her husband's hospital bill, which has accumulated over the three months he has been hospitalised.

July 16, 2024 19:02 UTC

The big Nordstrom sale — once a behemoth, now just A Thing That Happens — kicked off for everyone this week, as you probably know if you’ve opened Instagram and seen various influences low-key apologizing for featuring it. For example, SuperGoop is always marked down but I love this sunscreen and I’m almost out, so…. Someone, please buy the silver knee-high boots and let me live through you:Turn on your JavaScript to view contentDid you buy anything? This post was not sponsored by Nordstrom — I wish!!!! We can assure you that all items were personally chosen while we sat around drinking Diet Coke and watching RHOC.

July 16, 2024 18:24 UTC

Photos: Mwenda Thuranira. Mwenda's son transitions into adulthoodOne such individual is businessman Mwenda Thuranira, who broke the bank to celebrate his firstborn son, who had turned a year older. PAY ATTENTION:The real estate mogul told TUKO.co.ke that the birthday was special because his scion, Jordan Thuranira, was turning 18. The businessman disclosed that his son had requested a nice birthday party to celebrate with his Gen Z friends. It should be noted that the real estate expert has recently been spotted showing his son Jordan the ropes in the industry.

July 16, 2024 18:12 UTC

NICOLE Kidman's daughter, Sunday, seems to be a big fan of her mother's work after she watched her in Eyes Wide Shut. actress shared Sunday's surprising reaction the moment she saw her famous mom "getting stoned" in the movie. "At the AFI [Life Achievement Award] tribute, they saw the scene where I got stoned," Nicole shared. While she noted that her daughter was too young to watch the entire film, Nicole shared that Sunday had a sincere reaction. 5 Nicole Kidman also has three other children: Bella, Connor, and Faith Credit: Getty Images

July 16, 2024 18:01 UTC

Two people have been shot dead while scores of others sustained bullet injuries during anti-government demonstrations in Kibwezi, Makueni County. Sources told the Star that at least five other protesters sustained bullet wounds and are currently undergoing treatment at the Amref Kibwezi hospital within the Kibwezi subcounty. It's said that agitated protesters moved the bodies on hospital stretchers to the Kibwezi police station in protests. Upon reaching the station's main entrance, they were reportedly repulsed by police officers who shot in the air. Elsewhere in Kitengela, Kajiado County, another person was allegedly shot dead by police officers who were responding to the demonstrations in the area.

July 16, 2024 17:38 UTC





In a short time, Omanyala has broken many barriers and records in Kenya and Africa, becoming an inspiration for many sprinters in the country. Ferdinand Omanyala is aiming to leave a mark at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He has yet to win a world or Olympic medal, but he hopes to do so in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Omanyala on Kenya's sprinting problemOmanyala is passionate about sprinting in Kenya and wants to make an impact in his country despite the many challenges. Noah Lyles, world champion; Letsile Tebogo, world silver medalist; Kishane Thompson, the fastest man in 2024; and Jamaica's Oblique Seville are serious contenders to win.

July 16, 2024 16:52 UTC

Nakuru residents on Tuesday engaged police in running battles as they took to the streets to protest. Police fired teargas to disperse them along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru. Some children who were caught up in the melee were seen trying to escape from the teargas lobbed by police.

July 16, 2024 16:49 UTC

PETALING JAYA: Items from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's personal collection will be exhibited at the 'Raja Kita' exhibition at Muzium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, says Fahmi Fadzil. He said the dedication and commitment of Istana Negara officials and Prime Minister's Office protocol unit were top notch. Fahmi said that a rehearsal for the installation will take place at the Istana Negara where two cannon shots will be fired at 9.30am on Friday (July 19). "On Saturday, there will be 21 cannon shots from Istana Negara," he added. The 14 roads involved are Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Kia Peng, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Sultan Iskandar Expressway, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Jalan Semantan, Jalan Damansara, Jalan Istana, Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway, Jalan Kuching (southbound), Dato Onn Roundabout and Jalan Parlimen.

July 16, 2024 16:16 UTC

At least one person was shot dead in Kitengela, Kajiado County during anti-government protests on Tuesday, July 16. It was then that demonstrators were seen carrying the dead man who was shot in the head. This brings to more than 51 people who have been killed during the ongoing protests, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). The human rights group also revealed 413 injuries and 59 abductions from the protests. Other counties include Kajiado, Baringo, Kericho, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Bungoma, Embu and Trans Nzoia.

July 16, 2024 16:10 UTC

Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), has received 1,780 project abstracts for its 7th edition of the National Science and Technology Annual Exhibition 2024. Speaking at this year’s exhibition launch event, Young Scientists Kenya Chairman of the Committee, Ben Roberts says this represents a 138 percent increase in submissions compared to last year. Young Scientists Kenya National Director, Dr. Eng. “The BT YSTE has profoundly influenced Ireland’s economy by fostering innovation, nurturing young talent, and encouraging STEM education. “Ireland fully supports YSK’s mission to inspire and empower young minds in Kenya and beyond.

July 16, 2024 16:06 UTC

Senior Counsel John Khaminwa has asked the youthful protesters to cease protests and let President William Ruto address the issues they have raised. Let them not go further, to do so would bring disaster as there would be no Kenya to talk about and complain against,” he added. Not even the sacking of his entire Cabinet save for one has appeased the young protesters now popularly known as Gen Z who have intensified calls for better governance. Khaminwa reminded the disgruntled Kenyans that there come a time when the country comes first even in the face of persistent suffering which he acknowledged dates back to the colonial era. “Let us give them a chance to serve us and kick them out of power come the next election.

July 16, 2024 14:22 UTC

The 'Anguka Nayo," trending song has officially gone global after a team from USA media house NBC, posted some of its members dancing to the trendy song. In a post on X, the NBC Universal Family is seen dancing to the song as some Hollywood stars are seen happily saying 'Anguka Nayo'. Anguka Nayo(Drop with it) by Wadagliz Ke has been trending online for the past few days and has become the Gen Z go-to song in their anti-government protest. The viral song has since garnered more than 1.9 million views on YouTube and TikTok, inspiring countless memes and skits. The song has become the soul of Kenyan online activism, quickly capturing the context of the Gen Z anti-government protests.

July 16, 2024 13:50 UTC

The last of the results from the UK General Election are trickling in – and it’s proved to be a landslide victory for the Labour Party. The deputy leader of the Labour Party Angela Rayner believes her party are experienced a landslide because of people’s frustration about the Tory party. Swing of popular voteThe popular vote for the Tories has swung back by a thumping 20% – that’s way down in comparison to the 2019 General Election. The Greens, however, have surged by 4%,Reform UK are not included in this graph because the party existed as the Brexit Party in the 2019 General Election. When the party was led by Boris Johnson in the 2019 General Election it won 365 seats, but the exit poll suggested the party will only win 131 seats.

July 05, 2024 11:19 UTC

Imagine Nation Creates Unforgettable Experience for Giacom PartnersGiacom’s highly anticipated festival-themed event, Imagine Nation, recently took place against the iconic backdrop of London’s Southbank, near the London Eye. The event, which drew close to 1,000 Giacom partners, was a remarkable success, featuring an array of exciting performances and experiences. O’Brien also extended his thanks to the partner community for their participation, saying, “Thank you to our partners for joining us and making Imagine Nation a fantastic experience. Working with its network of expert technology resellers and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Giacom’s mission is for every small business to buy its IT products from a local expert technology provider. About Giacom’s Cloud Market PlatformGiacom has invested extensively in its digital platform – Cloud Market – a partner portal which delivers a unified experience across its entire product portfolio.

July 05, 2024 11:13 UTC

A PILOT who flew €8.4million worth of cocaine into Ireland has been jailed for 11 years. Tim Gilchrist — a “Walter Mitty-type” character — was arrested after cops kept tabs on a ­single-engine plane he piloted from Dieppe, France, to Longford in August 2022. Judge Keenan Johnson voiced concerns about “open corridor” ­airfields around the country and urged “significant upgrading” of security and 24-hour monitoring and checks. Det Sgt Ciaran Cummins agreed with the judge that the procedures in Abbeyshrule effectively made it a “complete open corridor”. Gilchrist claimed he was helping the plane’s pilot build up flying hours and the court heard there had been six known flights.

July 05, 2024 09:50 UTC