CECAFA Stories

Kenya Police drawn with Tanzania, Djibouti, Ethiopia in Kagame Cup
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 28, 2025

The regional club competition, featuring 12 teams divided into three groups of four, will run from September 2 to 15 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Kenya Police Bullets to face Kampala Queens in CAF Champions League qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 28, 2025

Kenya Police Bullets will kick off their campaign against Kampala Queens on September 4, 2025, at Nyayo Stadium, with the match set to start at 4:00 p...

Kenyans hail Harambee Stars for unity, resilience despite loss to Madagascar
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Former Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama lauded the players and coach Benni McCarthy, noting that their efforts had rekindled joy in the national game.

CECAFA names 12 teams for 2025 Kagame Cup in Tanzania
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2025

CECAFA has positioned the Kagame Cup as a vital build-up for clubs heading into the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup later in the season.

Nyayo and Ulinzi set to stage Women’s Champions League qualifiers in September
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2025

Kenya earned the hosting rights after a successful bid by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), bringing the regional competition back to the country f...

Ex-Bafana defender Mark Fish: Harambee Stars’ greatest test against Madagascar is handling pressure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

Kenya, inspired by an unbeaten run and a charged home crowd, will be seeking to extend their fairytale journey in the tournament when it battles Madag...

Harambee Stars fired up ahead of crucial showdown with Madagascar
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 21, 2025

Kenya heads into the tie unbeaten, having topped Group A with three wins and one draw, while Madagascar secured second place in Group B after late res...

From 'sold-out' to 'bots', CHAN 2024 ticketing chaos sparks fan frustration
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 20, 2025

For many, the frustrations are about more than just missing matches they reflect a deeper worry about Kenya’s ability to handle bigger tournaments.

Kenya Rugby Union releases Safari 7s ticket prices for Nyayo Stadium return
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 18, 2025

In a statement on its official website on Monday, KRU announced that fans will pay Sh300 to watch the tournament’s opening matches on Friday, October...

Kenyan seafarers to get globally standardised ID within three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 12, 2025

The move comes amid mounting concerns over job losses linked to noncompliance with international maritime regulations.

McCarthy targets strong start as Harambee Stars eye knockout spot against Morocco
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 09, 2025

Kenya heads into the fixture with four points from two matches, knowing that even a draw will secure them a place in the knockout stages of the 2024 A...

Auditor General questions AFA’s Sh200 million payouts to cane farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu said her review revealed cases where payments were made without proper documentation, as well as instances where the sa...

Nearly 800 aid trucks enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom after Israel eases restrictions
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 07, 2025

The aid deliveries began after Israel eased some of its restrictions late last month, following months of tight border closures that had severely limi...

CAF slaps Kenya, Tanzania with hefty fines for breaches during CHAN matches
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 07, 2025

The breaches took place during Kenya’s opening Group A match against DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium, a game that drew massive crowds and marked a histor...

Tickets for Kenya's matches against Angola, Morocco sold out
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 06, 2025

Tickets for Harambee Stars' final group-stage match against Zambia, set for August 17, go on sale today, Wednesday, via the CAF ticketing portal.

Kenya to host 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 06, 2025

The winner of the tournament will represent the CECAFA region at the CAF Women’s Champions League 2025.

Worsening drought, conflict push millions in Ethiopia into acute food insecurity, FEWS NET warns
Addis Standard  |  Aug 04, 2025

Although earlier projections had anticipated modest improvements in food security following the 2024 meher harvest, millions of people—especially in T...

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.

KEBS denies reports of contaminated sugar, calls opposition claims baseless
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

KEBS assured the public that there is no contaminated sugar circulating in the market, noting that all sugar, whether locally produced or imported mus...

Agriculture and Food Authority defends Kenya’s duty-free rice imports amid outcry from local farmers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

Despite increased local production, Kenya still relies heavily on imports, bringing in 937,098 tonnes of rice worth Sh54.7 billion in 2023 compared to...

FIA and WRC confirm dates for 2026 Safari Rally
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 31, 2025

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

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.

Somali culture, wildlife and hospitality draw tourists to Garissa’s Bulla Adey village
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 27, 2025

The village, previously untouched by tourism, is now beginning to attract travellers seeking authenticity and willing to brave the area’s harsh weathe...

Senators demand audit of Safaricom, Airtel over claims of data sharing with security agencies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The legislators are calling for a comprehensive audit of all data access requests made to Safaricom and Airtel Kenya since 2020, including details on...

Safaricom enables direct PayPal withdrawals via M-Pesa app for Kenyan users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 24, 2025

The move is aimed at supporting Kenya’s fast-growing community of freelancers, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs, many of whom depend on PayPa...

Somalia, Switzerland sign immigration reform deal to boost border security, global mobility
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 23, 2025

The partnership is designed to support Somalia in overhauling its immigration framework through infrastructure development, capacity building, and eff...

Egypt snubs US offer on Nile dam over condition to relocate Gazans to Rafah
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 23, 2025

The GERD dispute, already fraught with legal, environmental, and sovereignty concerns, now finds itself entangled in the broader complexities of Middl...

Safaricom ordered to pay Sh55 million to 17 ex-employees for unfair dismissal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 23, 2025

The judge ruled ruled that the employees, all serving as Area Sales Managers, were wrongfully terminated after being blamed for failures in a flawed e...

Safaricom’s Ndoto Zetu initiative elevates maternal health in Kamukunji's Eastleigh with bed donation
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 22, 2025

This upgrade at the Eastleigh Health Centre—from fewer than eight outdated beds—represents a major improvement in both comfort and care for expectant...

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