Mexico And South Africa to Kick Off Fifa World Cup
The wait of four years is finally over as the FIFA World Cup officially kicks off today. Co-hosts Mexico will open the tournament against South Africa in a Group A clash set to be played in Mexico City at 10 p.m. East African Time. This will be Mexico’s fifth appearance in a World Cup opening…
Marsabit Hosts National African Child Day Celebrations
Marsabit County has hosted the national launch of the Day of the African Child celebrations, with stakeholders calling for stronger child protection measures and improved access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare services. The event, held at Sangante Kargi Maikona Primary School, brought together government officials, development partners, community leaders and children from different parts…
Auditor General Report Reveals Millions Worth of Medicines Expired at Kemsa
A report by the Auditor General has revealed that medicines and medical supplies worth more than KSh376 million expired while in storage at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). According to the report for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, the expired stock included cancer drugs valued at more than KSh9 million. The revelations…
Mombasa Governor Faces Pressure to Deliver on Education and Health Promises
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir is facing growing pressure to fulfill his campaign promises on education and healthcare as the 2027 General Election draws closer. Nassir, who was elected in 2022 after serving for ten years as the Member of Parliament for Mvita Constituency, had pledged to provide free healthcare services for Mombasa residents and reduce…
TONUI APPOINTED NEW GSU COMMANDER IN MAJOR POLICE SHAKE-UP
Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Johana Kiplangat Tonui has been appointed as the new commandant of the General Service Unit (GSU) in the changes announced by the National Police Service. Tonui, who previously served as the Director of Operations, takes over the reins from Ranson Lolmodooni in a reshuffle that has affected three senior…
LEVERKUSEN — Bayer Leverkusen have secured one of the most highly anticipated signatures in German football, as Hertha BSC midfielder Kennet Eichhorn has officially completed his medical ahead of a move to the BayArena.
The Werkself triggered a €9 million release clause to pry the 16-year-old defensive midfielder away from Berlin. Despite intense interest from several high-profile English and German clubs—including concrete interest from Premier League giants Liverpool—Eichhorn chose to commit his long-term future to the project at Leverkusen. The teenage sensation, who broke multiple records last season as…
HULL CITY IN HOLDING PATTERN AS JAKIROVIĆ CONTRACT TALKS STALL
HULL — Hull City remain locked in negotiations with manager Sergej Jakirović over a new contract, though sources close to the club confirm that no significant progress has been made yet. Jakirović, who successfully guided the Tigers to promotion, still has one year remaining on his current deal. While there is no immediate panic inside…
Severe Hunger Crisis Hits South Sudan
Families and children in Jonglei State, South Sudan, are reportedly surviving on leaves and water lilies as hunger levels approach famine conditions. According to the international charity Save the Children, millions of people across the country are facing acute food shortages driven by conflict, insecurity and economic hardship. Latest food security assessments indicate that more…
Sha System Failure Disrupts Services in Public Hospitals
Patients across Kenya continue to face difficulties accessing healthcare services following a system failure at the Social Health Authority, SHA. The disruption, which has lasted for several days, has affected patient registration, treatment approvals and billing processes in public hospitals. At Kenyatta National Hospital, some patients who were due for discharge have remained admitted because…
