2026 FIFA World Cup Stories

Iran boycotts 2026 World Cup draw after US denies visas to delegation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

Amir added that the decision followed what Iran described as "unsportsmanlike actions" by US authorities relating to the December 5 draw in Washington...

Zuma’s daughter resigns from Parliament amid claims she sent South African men to fight in Russia-Ukraine war
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

MK officials insisted her decision was not an admission of wrongdoing. MK national organiser Nathi Nhleko told reporters that the party had no role in...

LSK condemns violence in by-elections, warns of gaps ahead of 2027 polls
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

It has called for immediate deterrent action against perpetrators of election-related violence. It urged the IEBC and security agencies to launch inve...

Petition filed to stop multi-billion Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit road project
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 28, 2025

The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements a...

Finance, government and fintech sectors face highest cyber losses in Africa — Report
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The report says critical-infrastructure sectors (energy, manufacturing) exhibit fewer but higher-impact incidents due to operational-technology vulner...

State urged to add 1.4 million people to social protection scheme ahead of the 2026/27 budget
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 28, 2025

The analysts are calling on the state to increase the number of beneficiaries added to cash transfer programmes by at least 1.4 million people annuall...

WHO launches first global guidelines on infertility, calls for safer and more accessible care
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 28, 2025

Infertility, defined by WHO as the failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse, can cause significa...

Nairobi hosts third Somali Cultural Festival as crowds flock to Two Rivers Mall
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 28, 2025

Speaking at the launch, Ambassador Jabril said the festival plays an important role in promoting awareness and recognition of Somali culture within Ke...

SMEs sound alarm over rising failure rates amid investment gaps
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 28, 2025

Entrepreneurs lament that despite their critical role in job creation and local value chains, they still struggle to attract meaningful financing or f...

Google tests dual-band hotspot for Android phones
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 28, 2025

The feature, spotted in the latest Android Canary build, is designed to solve one of the biggest frustrations for hotspot users: speed and compatibili...

CJ Koome urges contextual enforcement of Marriage Act, stronger family justice system
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 28, 2025

Martha Koome encouraged the Kenya Judiciary Academy to replicate this model across other High Court divisions to enhance legal dialogue and profession...

EAC's Nairobi summit pushed to January amid regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 28, 2025

The meeting was to be held in Nairobi, with Kenya currently chairing the bloc, a rotating one-year position it assumed from South Sudan in late 2024.

AFA orders macadamia traders to declare stocks ahead of harvest ban
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The directive follows an earlier advisory issued on November 10, cautioning that macadamia harvested within that timeframe will not be cleared for exp...

Apple poised to overtake Samsung as world’s largest smartphone maker
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 28, 2025

Global smartphone demand has increasingly gravitated toward premium models, a segment where Apple has historically dominated.

How to cook spicy finger-licking honey wings at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 28, 2025

They are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a glossy sauce that strikes the perfect balance between heat and sweetness.

Parliamentary Budget Office warns Sh2.2 trillion projects at risk over funding delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The PBO notes that in the current financial year, over a third of the development budget relies on external support, underscoring the country’s depend...

UoN lecturers, workers demand implementation of 2017–2021 CBA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Workers argue that delays in signing and implementing the CBA have left staff struggling financially and facing uncertainty about their professional b...

KNEC CEO David Njengere summoned over failure to release withheld KCSE result
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The High Court has ordered that the exam result be issued within 14 days from November 25, 2025, ahead of the CEO’s hearing.

Safaricom rolls out Daraja 3.0 in major M-Pesa API redesign
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 28, 2025

Engineers say the redesign focuses on reducing downtime, boosting processing speeds during peak hours, and creating a more resilient infrastructure to...

Hassan Aden Kolosho reclaims Fafi Ward seat on Ford Kenya ticket
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 28, 2025

Hassan Kolosho was declared winner after securing 1,414 votes, defeating his closest rivals, Diriye Ibrahim Maalim of UDA, who garnered 967 votes, and...

Mass displacement, trafficking fears deepen crisis in Sudan’s El Fasher
UN News  |  Nov 28, 2025

Across Sudan, nearly 12 million people – about half of them children – are now forcibly displaced or have fled to neighbouring countries, with sexual...

Inside the rise of news influencers transforming media in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

How this creator space evolves will depend on how platforms promote useful content, whether sustainable business models emerge, and whether audiences...

Agriculture CS Kagwe calls for affordable credit and real investment in Kenyan farmers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Kagwe argued that conventional lending models and donor interventions often fail because they do not address the realities farmers face on the ground.

Mogadishu police, intelligence agents crack down on armed groups after surge in street crime
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 27, 2025

NISA described the operation as part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to disrupt groups it considers anti-peace elements.

IGAD ministers renew regional pact on refugees as Kenya demands fair burden‑sharing
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 27, 2025

The ministers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation, singling out the conflict in Sudan, which has generated unpreceden...

Rights experts sound alarm on AI’s potential to target activists, undermine electoral integrity
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Kenya’s tech-savvy population, fuelled by widespread internet access via mobile phones, has made the country an active participant in AI.

KNEC under fire as High Court rebukes CEO over withheld student exam results
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 27, 2025

Justice Sifuna condemned the examination body for what he described as "wilful disobedience" of binding judicial orders.

Experts at COP30 launch Sh39 billion plan to shield hospitals from climate threats
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 28, 2025

The plan has already secured a $300 million (Sh39 billion) pledge, signalling increasing political will to confront the escalating health emergency.

CAF sets December 8 deadline for clubs to release AFCON-bound players
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 27, 2025

The early release deadline is intended to give national squads enough time to assemble and finalise preparations ahead of the tournament, which runs f...

High Court blocks 10 per cent crude oil duty, slams government for bypassing public input
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 27, 2025

Petitioners argued that the levy would directly affect fuel prices and, by extension, the cost of essential goods and services.

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