The government feels confident it can meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) deadlines for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi admitted that the country hasn’t yet paid its primary hosting fee. Kenya must provide $30 million (around KSh 3.9 billion)…
Evacuation of over 900 students from Ahero Girls Secondary School in Kisumu, affected by the ongoing flooding crisis, is underway. The government has issued a flood warning along rivers in Kisumu, Tana River and Uasin Gishu counties. The Kenya Red Cross, which is coordinating the rescue operations, has described the situation as grim. Many rivers…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has concluded that former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju faked his own abduction – and wasted a significant amount of state resources in the process. DCI Director Amin Mohamed made the explosive declaration at a press briefing on Monday, March 23, 2026, announcing that forensic evidence and intelligence placed Tuju inside…
Senegalese players raise the trophy after winning the 35th AFCON 2025 final match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat, Morocco on January 19, 2026. [AFP] The appeals board of African football’s ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), on 17 March overturned the outcome of the 2025 Africa…
Audio By Vocalize Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju. [File,Standard] Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has been arrested hours after resurfacing from an alleged abduction scare, with his lawyers’ saying officers forced him into a vehicle at Karen Police Station without recording his arrest in the occurrence book. Tuju had gone to Karen Police Station on…
What was billed as one of the biggest sporting events of the year in Africa has descended into a mess. The 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco stood out as one of the continent’s premier football events, right until the final game. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Uncover the stories others…
Audio By Vocalize Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju. [File,Standard] Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has resurfaced after more than 24 hours of uncertainty, saying he abandoned his vehicle in Karen and took shelter with a family in Kiambu after noticing he was being followed by an unmarked vehicle. Tuju, who had been reported missing since…
Audio By Vocalize Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring vs Club Atletico de Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on March 22, 2026. [Oscar DEL POZO / AFP] Vinicius Junior struck twice as Real Madrid shaded Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby clash on Sunday to…
Audio By Vocalize CAF Confederation Cup action between Wydad Casablanca Olympique Safi [Wydad, Facebook] A momentary lapse in concentration by former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech led to Moroccan club giants Wydad Casablanca making a stunning exit from the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday. The 33-year-old cheaply surrendered possession just outside the box and fellow Moroccans…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester City lift the trophy as players celebrate after the English League Cup final vs Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. [Adrian Dennis/AFP] As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday’s League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester…
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Audio By Vocalize Arsenal’s Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (L) vies with Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku (R) during the English League Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. [Adrian Dennis / AFP] Mikel Arteta defended his decision to select Kepa Arrizabalaga in the League Cup final after the Arsenal goalkeeper’s costly mistake…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester City lift the trophy as players celebrate after the English League Cup final vs Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. [Adrian Dennis/AFP] As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday’s League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has declared that the Nyanza region must provide Kenya’s next president once William Ruto leaves office. During an interdenominational church service in Kasipul Kabondo on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with President Ruto in the pews, the CS stated that the region will prepare a qualified successor to take the reins…
Fifteen Kenyans evacuated from Iran amid the escalating Middle East conflict have safely returned home, marking the latest effort by the government to protect its citizens caught in overseas crises. The group arrived early Sunday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where emotional reunions unfolded as families welcomed their loved ones after days of uncertainty. Relief and joy filled…