Kenya Railways has announced plans to build a new line connecting to Nyayo and Talanta Stadium as part of efforts to improve transport during AFCON 2027 matches. With Morocco setting the bar so high by hosting a memorable and well-organised Africa Cup of Nations, East Africa know they have to up their game. Kenya, Uganda…
Governors from four counties in Kenya’s western region have given the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Management Committee the green light to engage in structured negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over a potential coalition ahead of the 2027 general election. On Wednesday, January 14, 2025, the four governors, led by Kakamega Governor Fernandes…
Senegal forward Sadio Mane celebrates his goal with Iliman Ndiaye during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final vs Egypt at the Grand stadium in Tangiers on January 14, 2026. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP] Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations…
A legal expert has downplayed claims of wrongdoing, suggesting Kaizer Chiefs’ transfer approach did not breach FIFA regulations. A legal expert has offered his perspective on whether Kaizer Chiefs breached FIFA regulations after TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi claimed the club used various methods to lure Puso Dithejane back before his eventual move to Chicago…
Police in Kilifi County have arrested two Turkish nationals following a shocking gun-related road rage incident that left Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir and his driver assaulted, triggering concern over the conduct of foreign visitors in Kenya. Officers took the two suspects into custody on Monday evening after one of them allegedly pulled out a…
AFC Coach Boniface Ambani during FKF Premier League match against Ulinzi Stars at Dandora Stadium on April 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards coach Ambani is the Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month for December 2025. Ambani guided Leopards to the top of the SportPesa Premier League after 14 rounds of the 2025-2026 season. In…
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has launched an attack at unnamed rivals, claiming his team was treated unfairly before their AFCON 2025 elimination by Senegal. Egypt coach, Hossam Hassan, has launched an extraordinary tirade following his team’s semi-final exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, making wild allegations of unfair treatment and conspiracy against his side….
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has defended the recent demolition of businesses near Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium, describing the operation as part of a land repossession process designed to improve transport ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). On Tuesday night, bulldozers tore down several properties, including a restaurant and car wash owned…
Former MKUSA president, Bill Kaunda, died after sustaining serious injuries in an accident that happened along Raila Odinga Road in Nairobi A close friend disputed the claims in the coroner’s report, claiming that Bill was hit by a car while walking on a footpath. Friends and student leaders are now questioning how the suspect was…
ODM leader Oburu Oginga moved to defuse the growing tension in the party, assuring members that no expulsion will happen despite the sharp division. In the first ODM general meeting since the death of Raila Odinga, Oburu insists that unity will lead the transition of the party while the factions are openly clashing over its…
A journalist who was covering the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco has died on Wednesday The journalist, identified as Mohamed Soumare from Mali, was scheduled to cover the semi-finals and finals of the competition. Tributes have poured in for the late writer, who has been described as a great historian of the…
Morocco players celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final vs Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat, January 14, 2026. [FRANCK FIFE / AFP] Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set…
On Thursday, January 15, dailies covered the political heat as leaders across the country reshuffled alliances, made strategic moves, and quietly maneuvered ahead of the 2027 General Election. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers Thursday, January 15. Photos/screenshots: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation According to the newspaper, two…
Morocco will play Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Nigeria on Wednesday night and here is all you need to know about the big game. The stage is set for the climax of Africa’s premier international tournament, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Following a dramatic semi-final round, the two…
Businesswoman Agnes Kagure criticized the leadership of Governor Johnson Sakaja in a scathing Facebook post Kagure and his longtime political strategist discussed plans for the upcoming 2027 governorship race Increasing public dissatisfaction with Sakaja’s administration as the infrastructure has recently been damaged in Nairobi Nairobi – Businesswoman and politician Agnes Kagure has again attacked the…