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Trump’s protectionist tariffs dent global economic growth prospects to 2.8 per cent
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 24, 2025

Were it not for the tariffs, the lender says the global economic growth would have seen only a modest cumulative downgrade of 0.2 percentage point, to...

What is IMCTC? Details of global Muslim coalition backing Kenya’s new anti-terror initiative
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2025

The IMCTC is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where delegates from member countries operate, undertaking tasks aligned with the coalition’s obje...

Kenya steps up anti-terror finance fight with elite training for 22 officials
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 23, 2025

The training is courtesy of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition.

Serie A matches postponed following death of Pope Francis
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 21, 2025

The decision by the FIGC affects four Serie A matches which had been scheduled to be played on Easter Monday, which is a national holiday in Italy.

Thunder boosted ahead of BAL debut by return of key forward
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 17, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder have been boosted by the return of an experienced American forward as they gear up for their debut in the Basketball Africa Leagu...

Pipeline's Trizah Atuka voted into 2025 CAVB team of the tournament
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 14, 2025

The tournament ended on Sunday with Egypt's Zamalek defending their crown with a 3-1 (29-27, 22-25, 25-20, 25-22) win over Al Ahly in the final.

Sh374.9 billion HIV funding crisis puts over 1.37 million Kenyans at risk, lobby warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The agency notes that sharp decline has already led to the closure of essential services, the collapse of community health systems, and the reversal o...

Pipeline secure bronze at CAVB Championships with win over Tunisia's Carthage
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 13, 2025

Kenya Pipeline ended their 2025 CAVB Women’s Club Championship campaign on a high, defeating CF Carthage in straight sets to secure a fourth consecuti...

KCB dominate Kenya Prisons to finish fifth at CAVB Championships
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 13, 2025

KCB secured a fifth-place finish at the 2025 CAVB Women’s Volleyball Club Championships with a straight-sets win over familiar foes Kenya Prisons in A...

Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets laud FKF for organising high-profile friendly matches
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 10, 2025

The national women’s senior and U17 football teams have praised the Football Kenya Federation for organising recent high-profile friendly matches agai...

Pipeline power through as KCB and Prisons fall in CAVB quarters
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 10, 2025

Kenya Pipeline are through to the semifinals of the 2025 CAVB Women’s Club Volleyball Championships after a commanding win over APR of Rwanda. With KC...

Eastleigh’s Crown FC banks on young talent in Sub-County League return
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 09, 2025

Crown FC is preparing for its Sub-County League debut with a revamped U20 team, new training strategies, and fresh kits from the Safaricom Foundation...

Dominican Republican nightclub collapse kills at least 79, families look for loved ones
Reuters  |  Apr 09, 2025

The deceased included a popular singer, a provincial governor, and former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel, authorities said.

Uganda’s boda boda bikes are deadly polluters: Study models how going electric could save lives
The Conversation  |  Apr 09, 2025

Air pollution is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing over 1 million premature deaths each year in Africa. Over 30,000 of these deaths...

FKF President calls for legislation to tackle match-fixing in Kenyan football
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2025

According to Hussein, the Federation’s efforts to combat match-fixing are limited by a lack of legal support.

No room for match fixers in football, says Harambee Stars coach McCarthy
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 08, 2025

Speaking during an interview on NTV Tonight, McCarthy made it clear that he has no sympathy for Matasi or any player who compromises the integrity of...

Kenya Pipeline secure top spot in group stages, eye 2025 African title glory
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 07, 2025

Kenya Pipeline have been in commanding form at the 2025 African Women Volleyball Club Championship, securing the top seed in the Round of 16.

Hope against the odds: Somalia chase historic point against Senegal in AFCON U17
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 07, 2025

Somalia may be bottom of Group C, but they’re not out of hope. As they prepare to face defending champions Senegal, the tone in camp is one of belief,...

Shabana stun Bandari as FKFPL title race heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 06, 2025

Late goals, title pressure, and statement wins - Matchweek 26 of the FKF Premier League delivered it all. While Kenya Police and Tusker stumbled, Shab...

Football Kenya Federation launches 2025 jersey design competition
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 01, 2025

The top three winners will be required to transfer all intellectual property rights to FKF upon signing a declaration form.

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