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We inherited Sh118 billion in pending bills, Nairobi Governor Sakaja tells Senate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across...

ICEA survey finds most Kenyan retirees struggle to survive on pensions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Nearly half of retirees’ savings last only part of their expected retirement years, raising concerns about financial security in later life. Major spe...

Kenya Lionesses lose to South Africa in thrilling Rugby Africa Women’s 7s final
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 16, 2025

Earlier, the Lionesses had been pushed to their limits in the semifinals, narrowly defeating regional rivals Uganda 17–10.

Kenya Lionesses storm into Africa Women’s 7s semis after dominant win over Zimbabwe
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 16, 2025

Earlier on Saturday, the Lionesses booked their quarter-final slot after overwhelming Ghana 37–0 in their final pool match.

Kenya Lionesses reach quarterfinals after a 37–0 win against Ghana
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

Sharp, disciplined, and confident in possession, Kenya dictated the tempo from the kickoff, with Grace Adhiambo finishing off a smooth attacking seque...

Kenya confirms readiness to host 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup in Nairobi
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 13, 2025

The event marks Kenya’s latest effort to stage major continental competitions as part of preparations for the 2026 World Rugby Challenger Series.

Kenya Lionesses name final squad for 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 12, 2025

The Lionesses have been drawn in Pool B alongside Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, while defending champions South Africa headline Pool A with Zimbabwe and Ma...

FIFA introduces Sh2.6 billion fund for players struggling with unpaid salaries
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

The new FIFA Fund for Professional Players aims to protect footballers from unpaid wages, improve working conditions, and provide a platform for playe...

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer with $1.4 billion fortune
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 08, 2025

According to the index, Ronaldo, 40, has earned over $550 million (Sh71.1 billion) in salaries between 2002 and 2023, with his storied career includin...

KWS probes suspected poisoning of six lions in Maasai Mara
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

KWS said four of the animals have fully recovered, while the remaining two continue to receive close medical monitoring.

Morocco becomes first African team to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 07, 2025

This will be the Atlas Lions’ third consecutive World Cup appearance and their seventh overall since first featuring on the global stage.

Christians and the British empire: How a church NGO got entangled in colonial Kenya’s violence
The Conversation  |  Aug 31, 2025

The Christian Council of Kenya’s involvement reveals the variety of ways that NGOs became involved, and sometimes implicated, in policies of colonial...

Sh3.16 billion released for Mombasa-Mtwapa road compensation, construction to resume
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2025

According to Resident Engineer Joseph Gichuru, more than 1,000 Project Affected Persons (PAPs) are expected to receive compensation, paving the way fo...

Malindi embraces inclusive tourism as local, foreign investors open doors to community
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 06, 2025

A key symbol of this shift is the launch of Billionaire Plaza, a retail space within the upscale Billionaire Resort, now welcoming not just high-end v...

Ethiopia mobilises millions to plant 700 million trees in a day under Green Legacy Initiative
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 31, 2025

The Green Legacy Initiative aligns with Ethiopia’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action an...

Kenya Lionesses maul Lady Cranes to keep slim title hopes alive
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 15, 2025

Kenya’s Lionesses wrapped up their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup campaign with a dominant 49-0 win over Uganda’s Lady Cranes in Madagascar, keeping faint h...

Late Kenya Lionesses rally falls short as South Africa hold on in Rugby Africa Women's Cup clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 11, 2025

South Africa’s women’s rugby team held off a determined late surge from the Kenya Lionesses to secure a narrow 19-12 win in a tense Rugby Africa Women...

Kenya Lionesses outclass Madagascar to stay in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup hunt
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 07, 2025

The Kenya Lionesses kept their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup hopes alive with a commanding 28-5 win over Madagascar on Saturday, delivering another confide...

Shujaa bounce back, Lionesses struggle in second matches at HSBC SVNS playoffs in LA 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  May 04, 2025

Shujaa lost to Samoa in their opening fixture of the LA 7s while the Kenya Lionesses fell to Brazil and Spain

Shujaa and Lionesses face tough SVNS path in Los Angeles after format shake-up
Rama Mohammed  |  May 03, 2025

Kenya’s national rugby sevens teams, Shujaa and the Lionesses, are in Los Angeles this weekend for a crucial tournament that could shape their interna...

Lion mauls Grade 7 girl near Nairobi National Park as elephant kills herder in Nyeri
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

The harrowing attack was witnessed by another teenager who immediately raised the alarm, prompting swift action from KWS rangers and emergency respons...

Shujaa and Lionesses learn pool opponents for high-stakes LA Sevens play-offs
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 19, 2025

Kenya’s Shujaa and Lionesses have been drawn into tough pools ahead of the promotion/relegation play-offs at the 2025 Los Angeles Sevens, where both t...

Cameroon’s Baby Lionesses out to avoid repeat mistakes against Junior Starlets
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 17, 2025

Cameroon U17 women’s team are wary of Kenya’s Junior Starlets ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Yaoundé, with coach stressing th...

Kenya Lionesses recover from semifinal loss to clinch third place in Krakow
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 12, 2025

Kenya Lionesses staged a spirited comeback to defeat Thailand 27-19 and secure third place at the Krakow leg of the HSBC Women’s Challenger Series, ke...

Kenya Lionesses close pool play with gritty win over Colombia in HSBC Challenger Series
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 11, 2025

Kenya Lionesses ended their pool stage campaign at the HSBC Challenger Series on a high, edging out Colombia 12-5 in a tense encounter to secure momen...

Kenya Lionesses Squad for HSBC Challenger Series Krakow, Poland named
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 04, 2025

Mwanja has made only one change to the squad that won the first and second legs of the series, which were held in Cape Town, South Africa, on March 1-...

Soccer-Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline at Inter Miami games
Reuters  |  Apr 01, 2025

Major League Soccer has now decided to take full control of matchday security and Cheuko will only be permitted in the locker room and mixed zones.

Shujaa battles for survival as Lionesses chase promotion in crucial sevens tournaments
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 27, 2025

Kenya’s rugby sevens teams, Shujaa and Lionesses, face defining moments in their respective campaigns as they gear up for crucial tournaments in their...

Dennis Mwanja hails Kenya Lionesses’ back-to-back HSBC Challenger Series victories as historic
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 09, 2025

The coach commended the Lionesses for composing themselves and taking their chances to win the two matches.

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