CHAN 2024 Stories

CAF announces full list of local, international CHAN 2024 broadcasters
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

In Kenya, for example, CAF has confirmed KBC, Azam TV and SuperSport as the broadcasters of the tournament.

CAF unveils new trophy for CHAN 2024 with Wanyama, Onyango and Ngasa leading the reveal
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

In their joint appearance, Wanyama, Onyango, and Ngasa did more than lend their faces to the campaign; they embodied the spirit of regional cooperatio...

Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech appointed 2024 CHAN brand ambassador
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

Dennis Oliech’s new role is aimed at enhancing fan engagement and boosting national morale as Kenya prepares to co-host its first CHAN tournament.

Sh647 million bounty offered for Al-Shabaab leader Abdikadir Ikrima behind 2010 Kampala bombings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The US Department of State said Ikrima played a key role in planning and directing the coordinated suicide attacks that targeted crowds watching the W...

Major city roads to be shut on Sunday for CHAN tournament
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The affected roads include Aerodrome Road from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout; Lang’ata Road; and Mombasa Road.

FIA and WRC confirm dates for 2026 Safari Rally
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 31, 2025

WRC Promoter Managing Director Jona Siebel described the 2026 calendar as "a calendar built with purpose," emphasising its thoughtful construction and...

Marginalised counties to receive Sh16.8 billion in Equalisation Fund disbursal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

According to the Bill, the total amount approved includes Sh6.2 billion rolled over from the 2024/25 financial year and Sh10.6 billion allocated for t...

New Bill seeks to make cash payments up to Sh100,000 mandatory for all Kenyan businesses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

The proposed law seeks to amend the Central Bank Act by making it mandatory for businesses to accept cash for goods and services, and prohibits additi...

Harambee Stars make late changes ahead of CHAN 2024 kick-off
Rama Mohammed  |  Jul 30, 2025

Kenya’s Harambee Stars have made three late changes to their squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), replacing injured and ineligible...

Uganda elections: FDC party confirms Nandala Mafabi as presidential candidate for 2026
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 30, 2025

Party insiders confirmed the decision on Tuesday, with a public announcement expected at a press briefing scheduled for Wednesday.

Food loss in Africa threatens fight against hunger and poverty, says UN report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 31, 2025

According to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, food losses have remained persistently high since 2016, with little to no improve...

Eastleigh coaches back Harambee Stars ahead of CHAN 2024 opener
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 30, 2025

With the 2024 CHAN tournament just days away, grassroots coaches in Eastleigh are voicing strong support for Harambee Stars and see the competition as...

Cabinet approves Bill to combat healthcare malpractice, enhance patient safety
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

The Bill introduces a unified quality assurance framework designed to eliminate entrenched fraud, weak oversight and collusion within Kenya’s healthca...

IGAD experts warn of policy gaps undermining Africa’s push to end hunger, poverty by 2025
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 29, 2025

The ongoing four-day IGAD meeting in Nairobi, which began on July 28, aims to endorse this strategy, strengthen partnerships, and form a working group...

Amina Halake, wife of Abduba Dida, announces 2027 presidential bid
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

Amina, who previously served as secretary general, explained that her deep involvement in Abduba Dida’s campaigns had prepared her for the role.

Somalia relaunches national carrier after 34-year hiatus with Airbus A320 deal
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 29, 2025

The announcement came on Monday in Mogadishu, where the government confirmed the purchase of two Airbus A320 aircraft from Lema Air Group.

Kenya aims for 2026 World Rafting Championships hosting rights after African gold sweep
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 28, 2025

Rafting is a high-adrenaline sport where teams of four to six paddlers navigate whitewater rapids in inflatable boats across race formats like sprint,...

Tickets sell out for Kenya’s CHAN 2024 opener against DR Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

Regular tickets were priced at Sh200, VIP at Sh500, and VVIP at Sh1,000.

No vuvuzelas, megaphones or takeaway food: CHAN organisers announce strict rules ahead of tournament
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

Other items prohibited inside the venues include firearms, flares, fireworks, political or offensive banners, large backpacks, takeaway food, pets and...

2027 race heats up as presidential hopefuls turn focus to Kenyan diaspora
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 28, 2025

Gachagua and Matiang’i, who have been on a US tour engaging the Kenyan diaspora, are widely seen as preparing the ground for the 2027 General Election...

MPs demand early crowd control plans as Kenya gears up to co-host CHAN 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

Committee Chairperson Dan Wanyama said organisers must avoid last-minute confusion by ensuring fans are allowed into stadiums well in advance of match...

Diaspora youth tell Gachagua to drop tribal politics and lead all Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

During a town hall meeting in Baltimore—part of Gachagua’s ongoing tour of the US—Valentine Wanjiru Githae of the 625 Movement challenged the former D...

Tanzania sets October 29 General Election date amid opposition exclusion fears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

The disqualification of the main opposition party, Chadema, has raised sharp criticism and triggered accusations of repression and political interfere...

More prize money for CHAN 2024 as CAF raises stakes
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 26, 2025

With just days to go before the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off, CAF has announced a 32% increase in total prize money, raising the...

WAFCON 2024: Nigeria's legacy meets Morocco's ambition in Rabat final
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 26, 2025

The 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will conclude with a blockbuster final tonight as record champions Nigeria take on host nation Morocco at t...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi slams Edwin Sifuna over Raila-Ruto memorandum criticism
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 25, 2025

Governor Ahmed added that Sifuna has a right to his opinion, but should be cognizant of other divergent views in the political outfit over the Raila-R...

All you need to know about the final 25 players to represent Kenya at CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 24, 2025

Benni McCarthy has named his final 25-man Harambee Stars squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), as Kenya gears up to host DR Congo in...

Boda Boda operators urge Parliament to halt motorcycle regulation Bill, warn of economic fallout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The Boda boda riders are now calling on legislators to end what they describe as a legislative assault on the working poor and instead initiate inclus...

Musonye and Mvurya rally support as Kenya finalises CHAN 2024 preparations
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 24, 2025

With CHAN 2024 fast approaching, Kenya's preparations have entered a critical phase, as Local Organising Committee Chair Nicholas Musonye and Sports C...

FIFA picks Somali referee and Kenyan assistant for U-20 World Cup duty
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 24, 2025

Somalia’s Omar Artan and Kenya’s Gilbert Cheruiyot have been named among the 54 match officials selected to officiate at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup...

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