Kenyan Football Stories

Historic penalty shootout sends Nairobi United to CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The newly promoted FKF Premier League side defeated Tunisian giants Étoile Sportive du Sahel 7–6 on penalties, following a 2–2 aggregate draw.

Gor Mahia crush Posta Rangers’ unbeaten run as Tusker finally claim first win
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

With momentum surging, Gor doubled their lead in the 71st minute when Austin Odhiambo calmly slotted home the second. Posta Rangers struggled to respo...

Sudan’s major football clubs to join Rwanda Premier League due to ongoing conflict
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 25, 2025

In a statement, FERWAFA said the move underscores its dedication to promoting unity and regional integration through sport.

Explainer: Wild vs vaccine-derived polio - why both threaten Kenya’s progress
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 25, 2025

While significant progress has been made in the fight against polio both in Kenya and globally, the country’s porous borders continue to pose a risk o...

AI chatbots fail at accurate news, major study reveals
DW News  |  Oct 23, 2025

AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Copilot routinely distort the news and struggle to distinguish facts from opinion. That's according to a major new stu...

ChatGPT on WhatsApp is coming to an end: Here’s what you need to know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

Sources close to Meta say the company wants to prioritise its own assistant, Meta AI, and prevent external bots from clogging its servers or competing...

WHO says DRC could declare end of Ebola outbreak by December
XINHUA  |  Oct 20, 2025

Since the outbreak was declared on September 4 in Bulape, a health zone in the central province of Kasai, a total of 64 cases have been reported, incl...

Last Ebola patient discharged as WHO starts countdown to end DRC outbreak
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 19, 2025

A total of 43 people have died, with most of the cases and deaths concentrated in Bulape and Dikolo, which together account for more than three-quarte...

ChatGPT can now automatically manage saved memories
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 17, 2025

ChatGPT can now clean up less relevant data, reorder memories according to recency and importance, and avoid memory errors altogether. Users can also...

Pressure mounts on AFC Leopards technical bench after third consecutive draw
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 16, 2025

Fans issue warning letters to head coach Fred Ambani, assistant Kennedy Wendo, and fitness trainer Vincent Mbwavi, demanding immediate improvement or...

FKF suspends all leagues for seven days following Raila Odinga’s death
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 15, 2025

The suspension affects matches in the FKF Premier League, the FKF National Super League and the FKF Women's Premier League.

MPs demand fresh audit of Sh11.6 billion KICD textbook pending bill over distribution discrepancies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The MPs raised concerns that some schools receive excess books while others have none, questioning the Institute’s handling of its Sh1.18 billion budg...

Classic spaghetti and meatballs recipe that brings everyone together
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 26, 2025

From its humble beginnings in the kitchens of Italian immigrants to its place as a global comfort food, spaghetti and meatballs has become more than j...

Staff allege mismanagement, favouritism at CAF under Mosengo-Omba
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 14, 2025

Confederation of African Football's Audit and Compliance Committee later said Mosengo-Omba attempted to influence the investigation to downplay its fi...

KeNHA announces two-month traffic disruption on Thika Superhighway for footbridge works at Kihunguro
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The authority explained that the interruptions are necessary to facilitate the construction of the Kihunguro footbridge column bases and stub columns.

How changing weather patterns fuel Rift Valley Fever transmission
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 14, 2025

Past outbreaks have often been linked to heavy rains and flooding that increase mosquito populations, especially in Rift Valley and northeastern regio...

Cape Verde qualifies for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 13, 2025

The win also secured Cape Verde the top spot in Group D of African qualifying, finishing four points ahead of Cameroon, who were held to a 0-0 draw at...

Visa users get first pick as AFCON 2025 ticket sales kick off in Morocco
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 13, 2025

The 2025 tournament is expected to attract thousands of fans from across Africa and beyond.

City Stars, Kibera Black Stars and Migori Youth shine in thrilling NSL weekend
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 12, 2025

It was a strong weekend overall for City Stars, Black Stars, and Migori Youth — teams that have shown early signs of ambition in what promises to be o...

Ebola spread slows in Southern DRC, no new cases reported in 10 days
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 09, 2025

If no new cases are reported, DR Congo will commence a 42-day countdown to declare the end of the outbreak, once the remaining patients are discharged...

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...

South Sudan’s Francis Amin appointed to key FIFA committee
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Committee is one of FIFA's key governance arms, responsible for overseeing the development, administration and support of the organization's 211 M...

No plans to relocate 2025 AFCON, CAF assures despite Morocco protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

Motsepe made the remarks amid protests organised by the youth-led GenZ 212 collective, which has staged demonstrations in more than a dozen cities cal...

African teams edge closer to 2026 World Cup as final qualifiers begin
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

Morocco and Tunisia have already secured qualification after topping Groups E and H, while Egypt could join them on Wednesday with a win over bottom-p...

Health officials urge vigilance as cholera claims four lives in Narok
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

According to health officials, poor sanitation and limited access to clean water have worsened the situation in the affected areas.

Tusker hold unbeaten Shabana as Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar bag crucial wins
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 05, 2025

Mara Sugar celebrated their first-ever top-flight victory, stunning Ulinzi Stars 2–1 through a David Omondi brace after Ibrahim Shambi had given the S...

Meta to use your conversations with AI chatbot for ads beginning December 16
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 03, 2025

This policy may hit headwinds in countries such as Germany, France, and even Kenya, where, under the Data Protection Act, the use of private chat data...

Omar Artan makes history as first Somali referee at FIFA World Cup
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

At the U-20 World Cup, he is being supported by Kenyan assistant referee Gilbert Cheruiyot and Abelmiro Montenegro from São Tomé and Príncipe.

Victor Wanyama joins FIFPRO Global Player Council to shape future of world football
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

The council gives active players a voice in key discussions on employment standards, the international match calendar, player welfare, online abuse, a...

Taliban shuts down internet indefinitely in Afghanistan
DW News  |  Sep 30, 2025

On orders from the ruling Taliban, Afghanistan's telecommunications authorities have capped fiber optic internet access. It is unclear how long teleph...

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