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Kenya’s Junior Stars set for tough competition as Uganda hosts U17 CECAFA qualifiers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 09, 2025

Uganda steps in to host the U17 CECAFA Qualifiers, with Kenya’s Junior Stars drawn in a tough Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rw...

Gor Mahia humble Police as Shabana end winless run as Homeboyz drop points
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

Gor Mahia rise to the top with a clinical win over Police, Shabana end their five-match drought, while Homeboyz drop crucial points at Bukhungu Stadiu...

FKF women’s league weekend: Bullets dominate, Kayole and Queens share spoils
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kenya Police Bullets light up the league with a 9–1 rout, while Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi Starlets maintain unbeaten runs in a tense 1–1 draw.

Race against time as scientists urge immediate action on climate tipping points
The Conversation  |  Nov 09, 2025

The International Court of Justice recently ruled that world leaders must take immediate action, on a level that hasn’t been seen before, to prevent c...

Kenya clinch second straight Singlife Nations Cup Netball Title after dominant win over Singapore
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kenya, ranked 23rd in the world, delivered another dominant performance that capped an unbeaten run throughout the week-long competition at the OCBC A...

Kenyan mothers turn to herbal remedies to boost breast milk
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 08, 2025

Fenugreek, locally known as methi among Indian-Kenyan communities, has been used for generations as a spice and postpartum tonic. Fennel seeds have lo...

Kenyan teenager Damien Odera pens long term deal with Swiss giants FC Zürich
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 06, 2025

The 18-year-old, son of current Murang’a Seal head coach and former Harambee Stars midfielder Osborne Monday, has been part of Zürich’s youth setup si...

868 Al-Shabaab militants killed since February - Somali Defence Ministry
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 06, 2025

According to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, Somalia ranked seventh in 2024 among countries most impacted by terrorism, with Al Shabaab responsible f...

CAF expands WAFCON to 16 teams ahead of 2026 Morocco edition
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 05, 2025

The expanded format will debut in the 2026 edition, scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.

UN warns of missed climate targets ahead of COP30 Summit in Brazil
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 05, 2025

The world is "very likely" to surpass the 1.5°C threshold within the next decade, a point scientists say could trigger irreversible damage to the plan...

Health Ministry rolls out new oxygen equipment to hospitals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The Ministry also highlighted the importance of maintaining and sustaining the equipment to guarantee long-term functionality.

Uganda Cubs make historic debut at 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Uganda makes its maiden appearance at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, facing France, Chile, and Canada as the young Cubs aim to shine on the gl...

Nairobi United drawn with Wydad Casablanca in historic CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Nairobi United become the first Kenyan club to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, drawn alongside Wydad Casablanca, Azam FC, and AS Maniema...

Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake kills at least 20 in northern Afghanistan
DW News  |  Nov 03, 2025

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 300 injured after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, damaging homes and...

New discovery reveals chimpanzees in Uganda use flying insects to tend their wounds
The Conversation  |  Nov 02, 2025

The finding from Kibale National Park broadens our view of how chimpanzees respond to wounds. Rather than leaving wounds unattended, they sometimes ac...

Ecoball: How to make picking up litter fun and turn it into a game for kids
The Conversation  |  Nov 02, 2025

It is not the sole responsibility of scientists or policymakers to fight pollution. It belongs to everyone willing to pick up a ball – or a bottle – a...

AFC Leopards extend winning streak as Homeboyz, Tusker and Gor share points
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 02, 2025

AFC Leopards maintained their resurgence with a comfortable 2–0 win over Mathare United at Nyayo Stadium, marking their third consecutive victory of t...

Equity Bank FC stun Migori Youth 3–2 to end unbeaten run in FKF National Super League thriller
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 02, 2025

Despite Migori’s strong start, Equity struck first in the 28th minute after a defensive lapse allowed George Kamau to pounce and slot home from close...

Kenyan Muslims plant 10,000 trees at Uhuru Park in solidarity with Palestine
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 02, 2025

UNICEF reports that at least 61,000 children have been killed or maimed in Gaza during this period — an average of one child affected every 17 minutes...

Kayole Starlets shine again as Kenya Police Bullets run riot in Women’s Premier League
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 01, 2025

Kayole have now recorded two consecutive victories following their earlier triumph over Gideon Starlets.

The secret to perfectly crispy cheese balls Kenyans can’t stop making at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 29, 2025

Crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and bursting with cheesy goodness, these bite-sized delights are ideal for family gatherings, parties, or even c...

Historic penalty shootout sends Nairobi United to CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The newly promoted FKF Premier League side defeated Tunisian giants Étoile Sportive du Sahel 7–6 on penalties, following a 2–2 aggregate draw.

Gor Mahia crush Posta Rangers’ unbeaten run as Tusker finally claim first win
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

With momentum surging, Gor doubled their lead in the 71st minute when Austin Odhiambo calmly slotted home the second. Posta Rangers struggled to respo...

Sudan’s major football clubs to join Rwanda Premier League due to ongoing conflict
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 25, 2025

In a statement, FERWAFA said the move underscores its dedication to promoting unity and regional integration through sport.

Cameroon court dismisses all election petitions, paving way for Biya’s eighth term
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

The ruling comes as 92-year-old President Paul Biya appears set to secure an eighth term, extending his decades-long rule over the Central African nat...

Data gaps threaten Kenya’s health goals as key indicators on mental health, drugs go unmeasured
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The brief highlights that 11 indicators remain untracked because data is missing, outdated or not disaggregated by gender, age or region, obscuring th...

Millions at risk as World Meteorological Organisation warns of gaps in early warnings
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

The WMO warns that millions remain unprotected from intensifying weather and climate disasters, urging governments and the private sector to close cri...

Nyong’o urges Kenyans to reject tribalism in tribute to Raila Odinga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Reflecting on Raila’s political impact, the governor revisited the 2005 constitutional referendum, which he described as a pivotal moment in Kenya’s d...

Pressure mounts on AFC Leopards technical bench after third consecutive draw
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 16, 2025

Fans issue warning letters to head coach Fred Ambani, assistant Kennedy Wendo, and fitness trainer Vincent Mbwavi, demanding immediate improvement or...

IMF trims 2025 global growth outlook to 3.2 per cent amid rising uncertainty
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 16, 2025

Global trade volumes are expected to rise by 2.9 per cent on average over the next two years, down from 3.5 per cent in 2024, while global headline in...

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