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Hillary Lisimba

Hillary Lisimba

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Human Interest Editor, Tuko

Nairobi

Biography

A Human Interest journalist, published author, philanthropist, and a loving father who creates content that touches lives. After graduating from the University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism, I have worked for Print, Broadcast, and Digital Media outlets, among them national broadcaster KBC, Daily Nation as a Columnist, and TUKO.co.ke as an editor. I use my skills and position in society to change the world one day at a time

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I do not write about auctions, wine or booze. I don't write about NFTS or crypto.

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Total articles 5356

  • Nairobi Woman Seeks Justice After She Was Drugged, Robbed on Mash Bus to Mombasa

    By Hillary Lisimba Verified| Tuko Verified Adelle Omondi was travelling to Mombasa on Mash Bus when she was drugged and robbed of everything by her seatmate When she regained consciousness two days later, she found herself admitted to Coast General Hospital, with some of her clothes missing She is, however, disappointed that the bus company and hospital seem unwilling to provide details that could help trace the suspect A woman travelling to Mombasa on April 14 has come forward with a chilling account of being drugged and robbed...

    By Hillary Lisimba Verified · Tuko

    Apr. 19, 2025

  • Bomet: Painful Story of Jobless Graduate Who Became Viral Meme During Former MP's Burial

    By Hillary Lisimba Verified| Tuko Verified Stanley Rotich Maridany, nicknamed Jinja, became an overnight sensation after an emotional photo of him at a funeral went viral online. However, many are unaware that behind the viral meme is a human being with deferred dreams, thanks to a rough job marketFor over two decades, the Moi University graduate has endured struggle, not for lack of ability, but for lack of opportunity.

    By Hillary Lisimba Verified · Tuko

    Apr. 19, 2025

  • SHA Woes: Last-Minute Call Saves Nakuru Woman Stuck in Hospital Over Medical Fund Approval

    By Hillary Lisimba Verified| Tuko Verified What began as a hopeful journey towards healing turned into a prolonged and painful wait for Wangeci AliceThe hip surgery had remained out of reach due to repeated delays in authorization by the Social Health Authority (SHA). Shortly after she made a post on Facebook indicating that she was on the verge of giving up, a last-minute call saved the dayNakuru — For Wangeci Alice, what was meant to be a journey toward healing had turned into a painful and uncertain wait.

    By Hillary Lisimba Verified · Tuko

    Apr. 13, 2025

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Company Info

Tuko

TUKO.co.ke is Kenya’s largest online news platform, established in 2015 by Legit Media Group. Based in Nairobi, it employs over 70 people and generates around $5 million in annual revenue. The platform attracts more than 8 million unique users each month, delivering over 32 million page views. TUKO.co.ke is recognized for its editorial expertise and strong social media presence. The company provides comprehensive news coverage, including breaking news, business updates, politics, entertainment, and human-interest stories in both English and Swahili. TUKO.co.ke also offers advertising solutions such as desktop and mobile banners, social media branded posts, and video production. Additionally, it creates tailored campaigns for brands and utilizes technology to enhance user experience through personalized newsfeeds. With a mission to inspire and inform, TUKO.co.ke emphasizes audience-centric content and values accountability, trust, and technological innovation.

Nairobi, Kenya

+254 722 465802

Founded: 2015