CHAN 2024 Stories

Kenya to host 2024 CHAN final at Kasarani as CAF confirms full match schedule
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

Kenya will host the final of the 2024 CHAN at Kasarani Stadium on 30 August 2025, as CAF confirmed venues and group allocations for the East Africa-le...

Tide of change: Coastal women demand bigger role in blue economy
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 19, 2025

Mercy Mghanga criticised the limited decision-making space granted to women in beach management units (BMUs), saying they often hold positions in name...

Kenya unveils 2024–2030 disaster risk strategy to protect lives and boost resilience
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 18, 2025

The DRM strategy seeks to minimise the loss of lives and livelihoods while promoting sustainable development by providing clear guidelines for mitigat...

Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran – A more threatening force could fill the vacuum
The Conversation  |  Jun 18, 2025

Originally formed as a kind of personal guard for the supreme leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s fighting strength now rivals that of the...

Autopsy report shows Kilifi girl was stabbed by boyfriend leading to her death
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The suspect was arrested on Sunday and arraigned in court, where police requested 10 days to complete investigations before pressing charges. He is ex...

Kenya cuts environment budget to Sh103.8 billion despite climate change pressures
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 12, 2025

One of the most notable cuts is in funding for expanding access to clean and adequate water for both domestic and agricultural use, which has dropped...

Residents celebrate improved access to health services as Mkongani is upgraded to Level 4 hospital
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 12, 2025

The move has already enabled the facility to carry out surgical procedures, easing the burden on patients who previously had to travel as far as Coast...

Germany to end visa appeal process on July 1, forcing rejected applicants to court
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 13, 2025

The German Federal Foreign Office announced the decision, stating it aims to speed up the processing of tourist, student and skilled worker visas, whi...

IJM condemns killing of 17-year-old girl in Kilifi, calls for justice and action against femicide
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 11, 2025

IJM termed her death a painful reminder of the persistent and deadly threat of violence against women and children in Kenya, particularly in vulnerabl...

Thousands join plastic pollution fight as Diani Beach festival kicks off in Kwale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 10, 2025

The initiative brings together more than 60 partners, including governmental and non-governmental organisations, for a series of workshops, exhibition...

Pressure mounts on McCarthy as Harambee Stars eye win against Chad in friendly rematch
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 10, 2025

Since taking charge, McCarthy has overseen three matches: a 2-1 loss to Gabon in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, a thrilling 3-3 draw against Gambia, and...

Coast hoteliers urge tougher anti-pollution measures to protect marine life and boost tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 10, 2025

The industry stakeholders voiced concerns over the persistent dumping of waste, including disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and microplastics along...

Kwale seaweed farmers and fishers boosted with 13 boats to improve harvest and income
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 09, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani officially handed over the boats during World Seaweed Day celebrations at Mkunguni Beach Management Unit in Ramisi Ward, Msambw...

Former Harambee Stars striker Taiwo Atieno charged with assaulting ex-girlfriend Keisha Buchanan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 08, 2025

According to the BBC, Atieno, who represented Harambee Stars from between 2009 and 2012, faces eight charges relating to Buchanan, including assault c...

Kenya’s forex reserves hit historic $10.59 billion, buoyed by remittances and strong shilling
XINHUA  |  Jun 07, 2025

The reserves have been on an upward trend since March, when they surpassed the 10-billion-US-dollar mark.

AU slams Fitch over Afreximbank downgrade, calls rating flawed and legally inaccurate
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 07, 2025

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on Friday described the downgrade as analytically flawed and inconsistent with the legal frameworks that gove...

Kwale governor mandates contracts for women, youth-owned firms in bid to fight poverty
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani the county government cannot absorb all job seekers, hence the need to support alternative means of employment through such emp...

CAF General Secretary confirms Kenya is on track to co-host CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 05, 2025

CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba has given Kenya a thumbs-up ahead of CHAN 2024, saying the country is 90% ready to co-host the tournament. Wi...

Harambee Stars arrive in camp ahead of Chad friendlies
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 03, 2025

Harambee Stars Head Coach Benni McCarthy expressed optimism about the team's preparations ahead of their upcoming friendly matches against Chad, sayin...

Mandera County turns to crop farming as climate change threatens livestock sector
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 03, 2025

The county government has implemented 18 projects across various sub-counties. These initiatives target irrigation development, water supply systems,...

Kwale County launches digital revenue system to modernise payments, boost efficiency
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani said the digital transformation will greatly improve how the county collects revenue, making the process easier especially for...

Global temperatures projected to remain elevated until 2029 - report
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

The WMO projects that average near-surface global temperatures for each year between 2025 and 2029 will range between 1.2 degrees Celsius and 1.9 degr...

PEG-MGF Peptide: Exploring its potential in research and beyond
Husnain Ali  |  May 29, 2025

One of the primary areas where PEG-MGF might hold promise is tissue repair and cellular proliferation.

Kenya on track to host CHAN 2024, assures Sports CS Mvurya and CAF
Erick Kariuki  |  May 28, 2025

With just over a month to go before CHAN 2024 kicks off, Sports CS Salim Mvurya and CAF have assured Kenyans that preparations are on track, despite g...

Urgent food system reform needed for resilience as Africa faces chronic hunger crisis
The New Times  |  May 28, 2025

The conflict adds another destabilising layer. Violence and insecurity across the Sahel, Horn of Africa, and Great Lakes regions have disrupted planti...

Gachagua party launch postponed after Sports Kenya revoked Kasarani booking
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

In response, the DCP condemned the cancellation, describing it as “an affront to democracy” and accused the government of attempting to frustrate its...

Malala given 72 hours to appear before police over Kakamega chaos
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

The incident was triggered when police disrupted Malala's planned homecoming event.

Abducted Juja MP George Koimburi found injured as Gachagua cites rising political repression under Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

Gachagua condemned the alleged attack on Koimburi, terming it part of a pattern of political persecution targeting his party's leadership.

One missing after boat capsizes in Lamu as rough seas trigger multiple marine accidents
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The back-to-back marine accidents come amid a weather alert from the Kenya Meteorological Department warning of dangerous sea conditions along the Coa...

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