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Sophie Opondo
Verified
Writer, Tuko
Nairobi
Beats
Biography
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Lifestyle Issues
Software languages, coding
Content
By Sophie Opondo Verified, Peter Gachanja, Stephanie Mukandairo, Wangai John| TV47 Kenya Verified The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers, arrested two officials from the Kakamega Civil Registration Department for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes from applicants seeking civil registration documents. Mr. Boniface Mukaisi Mutsunga, the Civil Registrar stationed at the Kakamega Huduma Centre, and Amos Kiplangat Yegon, a Civil Registration Officer are alleged to solicit for bribes to expediate service delivery.
By Stephanie Mukandairo, Sophie Opondo Verified, Wangai John, Alex Kimani| TV47 Kenya Verified At least 200,000 pregnant women in Kenya missed HIV testing in 2023, significantly increasing the risk of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, according to a new report by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC). The report, released in April 2024, shows that 3,742 babies,7.3 per cent of all live births to women living with HIV were infected in 2023. This marking a worrying trend despite an overall decline in infant HIV infections over the past five years.
By Sophie Opondo Verified, Alex Kimani, Wangai John| TV47 Kenya Verified Recently, Kenya made significant progress in it’s quest to become the tech giant of not only East Africa but also of the continent when it formally unveiled the Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025 – 2030 at an event graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Information Communication Technology, Hon William Kabogo, and the Principal Secretary, Hon John Tarus. Artificial Intelligence has been widely adopted and embraced across various sectors globally.
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.
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Founded: 2015