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Woman’s tale of tribulations Kenyans face under oppressive employers in the Gulf
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 13, 2024

On arrival in Saudi Arabia, Sophia Amimo experienced a lot of abuse, both mental and physical.

Six nations to host 2030 World Cup as Saudi Arabia secures 2034
Reuters  |  Dec 11, 2024

FIFA has confirmed the hosts for the next two men's World Cups, with the 2030 tournament set to span six nations across three continents and Saudi Ara...

Saudi Arabia: ‘Giga-Projects’ built on widespread labour abuses
Human Rights Watch  |  Dec 04, 2024

The report is based on interviews with more than 155 former and current migrant workers and families of deceased workers across employment sectors and...

Neymar to miss at least a month due to hamstring injury
Reuters  |  Nov 06, 2024

Word has it that Saudi giants Al Hilal are contemplating terminating the Brazilian's contract in January

Execution of Kenyan jailed for manslaughter in Saudi Arabia postponed for 1 year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2024

Munyakho has been on death row in Saudi Arabia for over a decade after being convicted of killing a Yemeni national, Abdul Halim Mujahid Makrad Saleh.

Saudi Arabia forms global alliance to push for Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution
Reuters  |  Sep 27, 2024

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on X the first meetings would be in Riyadh and Brussels.

Saudi Arabia will not recognise Israel without Palestinian state, says Crown Prince
Reuters  |  Sep 18, 2024

MbS, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, had said just weeks before the fighting broke out that Riyadh was getting closer to a deal.

Kenya and Saudi Arabia announce new ties to foster education programmes
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 27, 2024

Speakers at the event said the collaboration will facilitate the exchange of expertise and talents between Saudi Arabia and Kenya.

Muslim World League delegation meets Ruto, launches key projects in Kenya
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 19, 2024

Among the key projects is the SightFirst Eye Hospital, which aims to combat vision impairment in the country. The hospital will provide surgical inter...

Egypt cracks down on tourism companies after Hajj deaths
Reuters  |  Jun 23, 2024

Medical and security sources say at least 672 Egyptians died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, with 31 deaths confirmed as being the result...

Heat wave kills more than 1,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 22, 2024

It is feared that the death toll could be higher, as more than half of the victims were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extre...

Tunisian president sacks minister after dozens die on Hajj pilgrimage
Reuters  |  Jun 22, 2024

Brahim Chaibi, the minister of religious affairs, has been fired following the deaths of at least 49 Tunisians due to the extreme heat in Saudi Arabia...

Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Reuters  |  Jun 19, 2024

Stampedes, tent fires and other accidents have caused hundreds of deaths during Hajj in the past 30 years, forcing the Saudi government to build new i...

Kenyan pilgrims raise concerns over poor Hajj services in Saudi Arabia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 17, 2024

Kenyan pilgrims have complained about unfair treatment, citing crammed living spaces, inadequate bathroom facilities, and high transport costs, issues...

Saudi Arabia gives new deadline for execution of Kenyan jailed for manslaughter
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2024

Munyakho has been in custody for 13 years since April 9, 2011, in Shimeisi Prison in the Governorate of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi warns pilgrims to brace for above-average heat during Hajj
John Mbati  |  Jun 05, 2024

Mecca and Medina will witness an increase in average temperatures of one and a half to two degrees above normal. 

Saudi delegation heads to Ethiopia, key economic deals expected
Terry Muriuki  |  Jun 04, 2024

Hassan bin Mujab Al-Huwaizi, the President of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, is leading the delegation of 79 high ranking officials.

Saudi Arabia amplifies support for Palestine, criticises Israel's stance
Amina Wako  |  May 30, 2024

On Monday, Faisal expressed concern that Israel does not recognise that the security it seeks comes through a two-state solution.

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz to undergo tests due to high fever, joint pains
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

The examinations will be conducted at the royal clinics at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah.

Kenya lacks funds to save man facing execution in Saudi Arabia -Mudavadi
Amina Wako  |  May 17, 2024

Mudavadi informed parliamentarians that unless a fund of that nature was established by parliament, Nairobi's only recourse was diplomatic interventio...

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