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FIFA comments on Omar Artan World Cup exclusion
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (267+ words) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the football governing body cannot override government immigration decisions after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite holding tournament accreditation. Artan, one of…...
Who's representing Africa in World Cup? Team profiles
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (1764+ words) Discover the 10 African teams representing the continent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa has a record 10 teams competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the expansion of the tournament from 32 to 48 teams. It is the first time in history that…...
RUSOKE: Concrete over conservation: The candid truth on the Bomas-KWS expansion plan
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (840+ words) The debate over whether to excise or degazette a portion of Nairobi National Park (NNP) to support the expansion of the Bomas of Kenya'specifically for a 1, 300-vehicle parking lot and the relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage'presents a stark conflict…...
Trust, ethics key as media navigates digital disruption, forum told
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (633+ words) Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau Ying Qiang said the rise of digital platforms has changed how stories are consumed. "Professional media must double down on ethics, fact-checking and editorial leadership if it is to remain relevant in an era…...
Media must tell balanced stories to drive development, Omwoyo says
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (570+ words) MCK CEO David Omwoyo says media should balance watchdog journalism with positive reporting Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo has called on journalists to embrace a balanced approach to reporting, saying the media has a critical role not only…...
Media leaders call for stronger Kenya-China partnerships to combat stereotypes
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (703+ words) Media leaders from Kenya and China have called for stronger newsroom partnerships, cultural exchanges and factual reporting to deepen people-to-people ties between the two countries and counter harmful stereotypes. Speaking during a plenary discussion at a Nairobi forum on Kenya-China…...
Kirinyaga Central, Ndia farmers miss out on coffee billions due to low production
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (543+ words) Farmers preference of maize over coffee blamed for lower production levels Farmers in Kirinyaga are missing out on billions in coffee earnings due to low production, industry leaders have said. They have urged growers, especially in Kirintaga Central and Ndia…...
Twenty new players to watch at World Cup 2026
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (1845+ words) You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent? A record 1, 248 players can feature in the USA, Canada and Mexico and, while there are few total unknowns,…...
Where breath meets purpose: Kenya gears up for a nationwide Yoga celebration
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (316+ words) This year's celebration centres on the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," highlighting physical and mental wellness across different generations The High Commission of India in Nairobi will host the 12th International Day of Yoga at the Visa Oshwal Grounds on June…...
Kenya strengthens Indo-Pacific partnerships to tackle maritime security threats
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (526+ words) Interior CS cites piracy, armed robbery at sea and illegal fishing among some of the security threats in the oceans Kenya has renewed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with countries across the Indo-Pacific region as part of efforts to enhance…...