TUKO.co.ke Celebrated as one of Kenya’s Most Trusted News Platforms at Bobea Leadership Awards
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TUKO.co.ke emerged as one of Kenya’s most trusted news sources at the inaugural Bobea Leadership Awards, an event that celebrates individuals and institutions who lead with integrity, serve with purpose and create lasting impact in their communities and across the nation.
Held on July 18, 2025, at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen, the ceremony brought together changemakers from across the public and private sectors to honour transformative leadership in Kenya.
In the highly competitive media category, TUKO.co.ke was named second runners-up, making history as the only digital-first news platform to be recognised. The “Most Trusted News Source” category featured ten finalists, including Citizen TV, Standard Newspaper, NTV, Radio 47, Kenyans.co.ke, The Star, Robert Alai, Cyprian Nyakundi, Maverick Aokoo, and TUKO.co.ke.
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The awards followed a public-driven model: nominations were submitted by citizens, vetted by a 20-member secretariat, and narrowed down to ten finalists per category. Final winners were selected through a nationwide public vote, reinforcing both audience trust and democratic participation.
“This recognition is a reflection of the strong bond we’ve built with our readers over the years,” said Jacob Otieno, Managing Editor at TUKO.co.ke. “In a fast-moving digital world, we remain committed to delivering news that is honest, human-centered and rooted in integrity. This award isn’t just ours, it belongs to every Kenyan who believes in the power of factual storytelling.”
This recognition builds on TUKO’s recent accolade in the Reuters Digital News Report, where it was ranked the number one online news platform in Kenya by weekly reach.A clear reflection of the trust our readers place in us every day.
As TUKO.co.ke continues to push boundaries in digital journalism, public-interest reporting and community engagement, this recognition serves as both a badge of honour and a powerful reminder: Trust is the future of media and TUKO.co.ke is proud to be leading the way.
About TUKO.co.ke
TUKO.co.ke is Kenya’s leading online news platform, delivering a mix of breaking news, business coverage, and stories focused on human interest. We reach over 7 million users and generate around 30 million page views monthly.
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