Hugo Broos expressed frustration after Bafana Bafana’s narrow AFCON defeat to Egypt, revealing Mohamed Salah’s surprise at a controversial VAR decision while criticising the officiating. South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has revealed the details of his conversation with Mohamed Salah following Bafana Bafana’s contentious 1-0 defeat to Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations…
President William Ruto and US President Donald Trump after the signing of a peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda at the Donald J Trump United States Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. [PCS] In a dramatic Christmas Day military intervention, US President Donald Trump announced that he had directed a “powerful and deadly strike” against…
AK President Lt Gen Rtd Jackson Tuwei addressing the press during the Athletics Kenya Betika Track and Field Weekend Meeting at Afraha Stadium on April 5, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei has expressed confidence that Kenya’s squad heading to the World Cross Country Championships on January 10 in Tallahassee, Florida, is primed to punch above its…
Zimbabwe’s forward Knowledge Musona (R) celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match vs Angola at Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh on December 26, 2025. [Khaled DESOUKI / AFP] Veteran Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in…
Morocco’s defender Noussair Mazraoui and Mali’s forward Gaoussou Diarra compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations Group A match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on December 26, 2025. [Gabriel BOUYS / AFP] Morocco missed the chance to guarantee their spot in the last 16 of…
Egypt’s forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the team’s first goal from a penalty during the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match VS South Africa at Adrar Stadium in Agadir on December 26, 2025. [FRANCK FIFE / AFP] Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir…
President William Ruto and US President Donald Trump after the signing of a peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda at the Donald J Trump United States Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. [PCS] In a dramatic Christmas Day military intervention, US President Donald Trump announced that he had directed a “powerful and deadly strike” against…
Questions continue to emerge about the accident that killed Cyrus Jirongo weeks after his death, as conflicting accounts continue to emerge. Calls for traditional practices and demands for greater scrutiny have divided public opinion The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, has called for caution, warning against turning the tragedy into politics as leaders…
Edith Muthoni was arrested after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend over an alcohol bill in a bar in Kirinyaga county The Commissioner of Police in Ndia (Kirinyaga West), Jos Mudavadi, explained how the suspect was arrested after the incident on Christmas Day The family of the deceased expressed relief after his arrest, hoping to get justice…
Egypt became the first country to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging South Africa in a dramatic match despite playing the second half with 10 men. A decisive penalty from Mohamed Salah was all it took for a 10-man Egypt to clinch a 1-0 victory over…
Member of Parliament for Suba North, Millie Odhiambo, has responded to a guy who has been throwing lines at her from time to time Ken Ja Obera has filled his Facebook page with pictures of Odhiambo in an attempt to celebrate and honor him Some Kenyans asked Odhiambo to give him an ear, while several…
The family of a 52-year-old man who was allegedly killed on Christmas Day is seeking justice following the tragic incident Witnesses who were present at the bar where the incident happened explained what led to the murderous attack and how the suspect stabbed his girlfriend in the middle of the party Police have launched a…
Kenyan referee Peter Waweru oversaw an entertaining encounter as Angola and Zimbabwe played out a draw to retain their hopes of making the AFCON 2025 knockout round. Kenyan referee Peter Waweru Kamaku was at the thick of things as Angola and Zimbabwe played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in their second group stage match at…
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Reynold Cheruiyot believes a strong opening leg can help Kenya secure a historic third straight mixed relay title at the World Cross Country Championships. World 1500m bronze medallist Reynold Cheruiyot is confident he can deliver a blistering start for Kenya as the nation targets a third consecutive mixed relay title at the 2026 World Cross…