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FIFA President sends message to Argentina after they reach World Cup final
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (266+ words) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a public message to Argentina and England following a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, hailing the match as one of the most intense and emotional of the tournament. Argentina defeated England 2-1 to…...
Petition to kick Argentina out of World Cup hits 10 million after win vs England
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (277+ words) A petition calling on FIFA to expel Argentina from the 2026 World Cup has crossed 10 million signatures following the reigning champions' 2-1 victory over England in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The Three Lions had taken the lead through Anthony Gordon's second-half strike,…...
Poleni family: Tears as KBC, BBC journalist Joseph Telewa is buried in Kakamega
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (271+ words) Kakamega, Kenya: Joseph Muliro Telewa, a celebrated journalist whose career spanned two of broadcasting's most respected institutions, was laid to rest in Likuyani, Kakamega County on Tuesday, July 15, leaving behind a legacy that colleagues and leaders say will endure long…...
State funeral: Zambia's former vice president Guy Scott dies at 82
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (331+ words) TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has five years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya Zambia has lost one of its most prominent political figures following the death of former Vice President Dr Guy Lindsay…...
"Was a success": Kenyan vets perform world's first surgery for 5-day-old rhino
16+ hour, 38+ min ago (382+ words) Nancy Odindo is a current affairs writer at Tuko.co.ke (joined in 2023). She has one year of experience in print and more than five years in digital media. Five wildlife veterinarians drawn from Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and three…...
"Nikifikiria nawacha watoto wangu": Lulu admits her greatest fear is death
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (339+ words) Citizen TV's Lulu Hassan had fans in stitches and in their feelings after a candid interview with Msenangu FM made the rounds on social media, thanks to her impossibly expressive face and some surprisingly personal revelations. In the clip, the…...
Brains: Kenyan scholar elected first black Royal Society of Chemistry president
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (467+ words) Kenyan-British chemistry professor Robert Mokaya has achieved another historic milestone, becoming the first Black President of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), one of the world's most respected organisations for chemical sciences. Taking office in July 2026 at Burlington House in…...
Full list: Countries whose citizens can visit South Africa visa-free in 2026
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (433+ words) TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has five years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya Travelling to South Africa could be much easier for millions of people after the country maintained visa-free access for dozens…...
Investors from 120 countries expected: Kenya to host tech summit in May 2027
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (304+ words) The iGaming AFRIKA (iGA) Summit is set to return to Nairobi's Sarit Expo Centre in May 2027, building on the momentum of its debut edition held earlier this year. The first iGA Summit drew more than 3,300 delegates from over 100 countries, brought…...
Wazazi waliaga: Kisumu lady pleads for help reuniting with family after 16 years
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (276+ words) A Kenyan woman has made an emotional public appeal to help her reconnect with her siblings after being separated from them as a child more than 16 years ago. Sarah Atieno, who shares videos on TikTok under the username Shantelatieno2, said she…...