Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their Group J clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday, securing the defending champions a place in the knockout stage. Messi’s brace also saw him rewrite the record books. The Argentine captain became the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s FIFA World Cup history,…
The leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Martha Karua, has stated that Uganda has returned to a dictatorial regime after she was detained and deported from the country upon her arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Karua was accompanied by the president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Charles Kanjama, to attend the court case of…
Jose Mourinho has made Enzo Fernandez his ‘number one target’ as his Real Madrid rebuild continues and Xabi Alonso has reached a decision on selling him to Los Blancos this summer. Chelsea paid a British-record £105m to sign Fernandez from Benfica in January 2023 and after scoring 15 goals in all competitions last season, the…
Round 1 of the group stage is over, and now Round 2 begins! Both the Czechia and South Africa will look to get their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign back on track when they meet in Group A on Thursday in Atlanta. The Czech Republic lost to South Korea in its opener, falling 1-2. Meanwhile,…
People living with disabilities (PWDs) in Garissa County have received vital training regarding their inclusion in political spaces and leadership opportunities. Speaking during an event organized by the office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) in Garissa County, the IEBC Election Officer for Garissa Town, Mr. Abdi Yunis Mohamed, clearly explained the registration process…
Members of Parliament have ignored recommendations from financial sector experts to reduce the maximum Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) income tax rate from 35% to between 28% and 30%, despite pressure from various stakeholders. Instead, the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee has proposed several amendments to the Finance Bill 2026 that will lower some of the…
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. Under the accord, Iran has agreed to reduce its uranium enrichment levels in exchange for being allowed to resume oil exports. President Trump signed the agreement document during a dinner with French President…
Portugal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at NRG Stadium in Houston. Joao Neves gave Portugal a dream start in the 6th minute when he rose highest to head home Pedro Neto’s cross from the left. The early goal looked to…
Twenty-eight prisoners have been released from Moyale GK Prison following a special judicial exercise aimed at reducing prison congestion. Speaking at the Marsabit Law Courts, Senior Principal Magistrate Christine Mulongo stated that 33 inmates were evaluated during the exercise. 28 gained their freedom. 4 were permitted to serve the remainder of their sentences under the…
The former director of political affairs for Taita Taveta County, Geoffrey Kimonge Mbogo, has been arraigned in court over allegations of fraudulently obtaining public funds and failing to account for more than 12 million shillings during his tenure. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), investigations revealed that Mbogo claimed funds for activities that…
