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CAF sets December 8 deadline for clubs to release AFCON-bound players
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 27, 2025

The early release deadline is intended to give national squads enough time to assemble and finalise preparations ahead of the tournament, which runs f...

Political storm erupts as Jubilee, DAP-K accuse rivals of orchestrated violence in by-elections
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

In Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay Town MP and ODM chief agent Peter Kaluma was injured during confrontations at several polling stations.

Ramaphosa hits back after Trump says South Africa won’t be invited to 2026 G20 summit
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 27, 2025

Pretoria responded with unusual sharpness. President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a lengthy statement calling Trump's remarks "regrettable," stressing that...

Harambee Starlets fall 2–1 to Algeria in WAFCON warm-up friendly
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 26, 2025

Despite the defeat, Kenya showed encouraging signs ahead of their return to the continental stage at WAFCON 2026.

Tanzanian authorities orders petrol stations to limit fuel sales to boda bodas, tuk-tuks ahead of planned December 9 protest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The government said the measure is necessary to curb mobility that could enable unrest during the demonstrations called by youth groups challenging Pr...

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared for 2026 World Cup opener despite three-match ban
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 26, 2025

Ronaldo, 40, was sent off in Portugal’s penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on November 13 for swinging an elbow at defend...

Tanzania opposition leader Lissu accuses President Samia of ignoring electoral reforms, fuelling violence amid political crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Lissu detailed a series of findings by election observers and international actors, warning that the situation in Tanzania has deteriorated into intim...

Maraga says presidential bid driven by desire to put Kenya back on constitutional rails
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Maraga explained that this conviction inspired his decision to run for president and push the country back toward constitutionalism.

Mombasa Road to temporarily close Sunday for World AIDS Day half-marathon
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The stretch between Nyayo National Stadium Roundabout and Museum Hill Interchange will be off-limits from 6:00 am to 10:30 am. Motorists are urged to...

US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations calls for probe into Tanzania election violence
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Committee stressed that any investigation must be independent and immediate. “There must be an independent investigation into these tragic acts im...

South Africa’s Malcolm Marx joins elite list of rugby world players of the year
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

The global rugby body also confirmed that the World Rugby Dream Team of the Year will be announced on Tuesday, November 25, celebrating the best male...

Senator Omtatah files petition seeking to declare National Tallying Centre unconstitutional in presidential elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

The petitioner, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, argues that the current system of centralised verification not only duplicates work already done at the c...

KCSE marking starts under tight supervision to ensure fairness
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

This year, candidates’ names and index numbers have been removed from all scripts, with identification slips packed separately to guarantee impartiali...

Africa’s first G20 Summit closes in South Africa amid US boycott
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 24, 2025

South Africa has insisted that handing the gavel to a chargé d'affaires would be a breach of diplomatic protocol.

South Sudan and Somalia eye group stage in FIFA Arab Cup 2025 qualifiers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

The finals will consist of four groups of four teams, with each group playing a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to...

Africa set for major tech leap as UAE commits Sh129 billion to AI expansion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

UAE’s new “AI for development initiative” targets education, healthcare, agriculture and climate projects, promising advanced computing power and glob...

How Ojwang’s killing sparked June 2025 Gen-Z protests
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 23, 2025

Albert Ojwang's killing intensified public outrage and renewed demands for justice and accountability.

Why fight over ODM threatens party’s future, Odinga dynasty - analysts
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2025

A vicious rift has emerged within the ODM hierarchy, with tensions simmering between party leader Oburu Oginga and the family of his late brother, Rai...

G20: South Africa hosts summit in shadow of US boycott
DW News  |  Nov 22, 2025

The G20 is being held in Africa for the very first time, but the US is shunning the event. The EU is hoping to fill the void and expand its global com...

Maraga stakes campaign on integrity, rejects handouts in presidential quest
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 21, 2025

Critics have dismissed his presidential bid, pointing to his lack of financial muscle, branding him poor, miserly, and a spoiler. Yet Maraga remains u...

President Ruto enacts Capital Markets, County Funding and State Enterprises laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The measures reflect the administration’s effort to boost investment, improve public resource management, and support county governments with addition...

Court halts public participation on draft private security regulations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 21, 2025

Lady Justice Roselyn Aburili certified the case filed by Security Academy, an ex parte applicant, as urgent and allowed the guard to commence judicial...

Senate demands swift compliance with disability access in public offices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Senators warned that non-compliance would no longer be tolerated and called for urgent corrective measures across all government institutions.

South Africa rejects US plan to send Chargé d’Affaires for G20 handover
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 21, 2025

This year's G20 summit is particularly sensitive. South Africa is handing over the presidency to the United States, which assumes the chair position f...

US bars Mandela Foundation Chair in latest diplomatic flashpoint with South Africa
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 21, 2025

Pandor said she received an email from the US Consulate earlier this week informing her that her multiple-entry visitor visa had been cancelled.

US reverses boycott, signals participation in G20 summit in South Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ramaphosa said the South African government had received communication from Washington at the “11th hour” and is now discussing how to accommodate the...

Tanzania President Samia launches inquiry into alleged paid participation in election unrest
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 20, 2025

President Samia said the investigation would examine the causes of the unrest, the involvement of political parties, and the role of both local and fo...

Upcoming by-elections to cost Sh700 million, says IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Besides human resources, electoral materials form a large portion of the costs. Ballot papers, seals, stamps, and indelible ink are all produced with...

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