Tunisia Stories

Wasteful Harambee Starlets held to goalless draw by Tunisia in WAFCON qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets were left frustrated after a wasteful display saw them settle for a goalless draw against Tunisia in their WAFCON 2026 qualifier at...

Funding uncertainty threatens new African Union mission in Somalia
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

Without the timely disbursement of funds, AUSSOM’s effectiveness is at risk, potentially reversing the gains made in countering Al-Shabaab insurgents...

CS Mbadi summoned over eCitizen revenue control, pension delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

MPs have raised concerns that the government lacks full control over eCitizen, relying on a private vendor for 18 critical functions. They argue that...

Somalia says its army, allied militias repel Al-Shabaab attacks, kill more than 130
Reuters  |  Feb 20, 2025

Al Shabaab attacked four villages in the Middle Shabelle region with vehicles laden with explosives on Thursday morning, and briefly captured two of t...

Kenya’s economy projected to grow by 5 per cent in 2025, easing cost of living pressures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 21, 2025

The Treasury’s projection of 5.3 per cent growth in 2025 is slightly lower than the CBK’s December 2024 forecast of 5.5 per cent.

Ikuje Garre, iteremke Modogashe! What are the facts in Ruto's claimed road project?
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 20, 2025

As some Kenyans, mostly the youth, criticise Ruto for making yet another promise, which they doubt he will keep, others have printed t-shirts with ill...

Rwanda accuses DRC of attempting to undermine its global partnerships
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

It dismissed attempts to politicise these collaborations, arguing that they bring significant socio-economic benefits such as job creation, sports inf...

Kenya braces for fresh IMF loan conditions as Treasury reaffirms extension
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 20, 2025

These loans, arguably, help the country address challenges such as budget deficits, maintaining public debt sustainability and alleviating foreign exc...

Pioneering African filmmaker Souleymane Cissé dies aged 84
Amina Wako  |  Feb 20, 2025

Souleymane Cissé leaves behind a rich cinematic legacy and a challenge for future generations to continue his work in elevating African storytelling o...

Hospitals under RUPHA to suspend SHA services over unpaid bills, system failures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

With hospitals struggling financially, some have been auctioned, employees have lost their jobs, and doctors are now demanding cash payments before tr...

National Treasury, CRA differ over equitable share revenue allocations to counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

The debate in Parliament will determine whether counties receive the Sh17.6 billion increase proposed by the Treasury or the Sh30 billion increase rec...

National Assembly starts probe into alleged mismanagement of sports fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum dismissed the allegations, stating that SASDF operates under strict regulations.

KISMA: Poor coordination between state agencies fuelling infrastructure vandalism in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

To curb vandalism, Irshad urged KeNHA to consider using non-metal alternatives for road barriers, similar to Kenya Power's shift to concrete poles.

Russia enters African media with hub in Addis Ababa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 20, 2025

The Addis Ababa centre is the first large-scale, multi-functional editorial hub established by a Russian media company in Ethiopia.

Teachers, lecturers, police among public servants to benefit from Sh88bn budget boost
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

The Teachers Service Commission has been allocated Sh17 billion, making it the largest recipient of the additional funds.

Uncontrolled bush meat consumption among factors fuelling zoonotic disease outbreaks
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 20, 2025

Over the past decade, mpox, Marburg, and Ebola have collectively claimed tens of thousands of lives and cost billions of dollars in containment and mi...

All you need to know about ticketing and where to watch Harambee Starlets vs Tunisia
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets will host Tunisia this Friday at Nairobi's Ulinzi Sports Complex. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM EAT.

FAO report shows nearly 80 per cent of Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Without urgent action, FAO warns that food insecurity and malnutrition will continue to rise, making the goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 increasingly diff...

Starlets duo confident ahead of crucial WAFCON qualifier against Tunisia
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 19, 2025

Both players are part of a provisional squad that has been training diligently under Coach Beldine Odemba's close supervision. The team consists of bo...

HIV, malaria programmes at risk as Treasury cuts Sh68bn from health budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

The Health Ministry shocked Parliament when it revealed that its development budget for the 2025/26 financial year faces a funding gap of Sh68 billion...

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