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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...

FKF inks Sh15 million partnership deal with KTB to tap into sports tourism
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 06, 2025

The agreement, signed on Wednesday, aims to promote both domestic and international tourism by leveraging the growing popularity of football in the co...

Jubaland denies troop presence in Mandera amid rising tensions at Kenya-Somalia border
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 06, 2025

Speaking to the BBC Somali service, Jubaland Vice President Mohamed Sayid said their forces were not inside Kenya but stationed near the border.

UN negotiations enter final stretch for historic global plastics treaty amid falling recycling rates
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 07, 2025

Every year, the world makes more than 400 million tons of new plastic, and that could grow by about 70 per cent by 2040 without policy changes, accord...

Kenyan football fraternity in mourning as Bandari Youth star Daudi Zakaria dies at 20
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 04, 2025

Daudi scored 23 goals in the FKF Coast Region League last season, earning the top scorer title and playing a crucial role in securing the team’s histo...

CHAN 2024: Kenya and Tanzania chase glory, history and millions in presidential bonuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

With both East African teams off to strong starts and fuelled by the promise of handsome rewards, CHAN 2024 is quickly shaping into a high-stakes purs...

Mandera–Bula Hawa border reopens as hundreds return home after Somalia clashes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 03, 2025

At the Kenyan border checkpoint, police officers inspected the luggage and personal effects of returnees, checking what each individual was carrying b...

Africa’s push for HIV independence advances with first procurement of locally made medicines
UN News  |  Aug 03, 2025

In 2023, Kenya-based pharmaceutical company Universal Corporation Ltd became the first African manufacturer to receive World Health Organisation (WHO)...

FKF honours former footballers and their families with free passes to CHAN games
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 02, 2025

FKF President Hussein Mohammed announced that the legends will be given accreditation to allow seamless entry into match venues, along with preferenti...

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...

CHAN 2024: Details of stadium entry for fans, road closures ahead of opening fixture
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

At Kasarani, which will host the much-anticipated opening match between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, August 3, at 3 pm, four...

MOFA FC appoints Atulo Nicholas as new team manager ahead of promotion push
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

MOFA praised Atulo for his "professionalism, meticulous nature, and strong grasp of team dynamics," highlighting these attributes as crucial to the cl...

Parliament moves to regulate, integrate herbal medicine under proposed KEMRI Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

If passed, the law will task Kemri with conducting clinical and biochemical research on traditional treatments to verify their effectiveness and safet...

How criminal networks use East and Southern Africa as hubs for global smuggling
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 31, 2025

According to the report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, criminal networks rely on well-connected brokers—often state o...

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...

Fresh clashes in Somalia’s Gedo region force civilians to flee to Mandera
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The clashes broke out on Monday after two military helicopters carrying senior officials, including Abdirashid Hassan Abdinur, widely known as Abdiras...

Global hunger declines in 2024, but Africa faces rising food insecurity, undernourishment
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 29, 2025

In 2024, an estimated 306.5 million people across the continent faced hunger, representing 20.2 per cent of Africa’s population—an increase from 267.3...

Kenya exits phygital football tournament after Brazil defeat, eyes 2025 games invitation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

Phygital football combines virtual and real-world competition, with teams playing a digital match followed by a five-a-side physical game, and the win...

HIV prevention injection offers hope, but at a cost too high for many Kenyans
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 27, 2025

Lenacapavir, an HIV-prevention injection offering six months of protection, will be available from January 2026 at a cost of approximately Sh6,000 per...

Trading Africa’s minerals for security deals is a dangerous gamble, experts warn
The Conversation  |  Jul 27, 2025

As global demand for critical minerals reshapes geopolitics, African states must recognise and assert the strategic leverage their mineral resources p...

Two ex-militia leaders in Central African Republic sentenced for war crimes, crimes against humanity
UN News  |  Jul 25, 2025

Thousands of people were killed in the violence that swept CAR following a 2012 coup led by the mainly Muslim rebel coalition, Séléka.

IOM, UNHCR launch ‘train-to-hire’ scheme to boost refugee employment
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 23, 2025

Data shows that between 2019 and 2023, around 183,000 skilled refugees from eight nationalities were granted job visas in wealthier countries.

Somali opposition warns of political crisis amid failed talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 22, 2025

Talks between the president and opposition groups have been part of broader efforts to address disagreements over constitutional reforms, the future o...

Wafcon: Three signs that African women’s football is finally starting to thrive
The Conversation  |  Jul 19, 2025

As a scholar of sports communication and of women’s football, I suggest that what is left is for the Confederation for African Football (Caf) to consi...

Battle of the dough: What’s the difference between kaimati and mitai?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

According to Mama Asha, kaimati, the fluffier contender, is made from a simple yeast dough, deep-fried into round balls, and soaked in syrup afterward...

Tusker FC releases nine players as squad reshuffle begins
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 18, 2025

Former Kenyan Premier League champions Tusker FC have confirmed the exit of nine players as they restructure ahead of next season.

World risks losing 20 per cent more wetlands by 2050, global report warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The report provides clear solutions, backed by data and real-world examples, showing that wetland recovery is achievable and cost-effective if governm...

KCB, Pipeline, GSU and KDF storm into Kenya Cup finals
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 12, 2025

Kasarani was a cauldron of excitement on Saturday as the inaugural Kenya Cup Volleyball tournament produced high-stakes drama and commanding displays...

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