The CAF Champions League is almost ready for the quarter-finals. This weekend is the last round of group matches. The games have been very exciting so far, with surprises and a lot of goals.
Five teams have already advanced to the next round. Al-Hilal was first, followed by Al Ahly, AS FAR, Orlando Pirates, Esperance, and Pyramids FC. Two more teams will join them after this weekend.
Groups A and B will decide who gets those spots. Ahly and Pirates are through from Group C, and Esperance and Pyramids moved on from Group D.
MC Alger and Young Africans are close in Group A. They play each other in Dar es Salaam. It should be a great game. Yanga wants to get back at MC Alger for beating them in December.
In Group B, Raja Casablanca...
A ski lift broke down in northern Spain on Saturday. It happened at the Astún resort in the Pyrenees mountains. The accident hurt at least 30 people. Seventeen of them were badly injured.
The resort closed after the incident. Rescue teams rushed to help the injured skiers, using ambulances and helicopters to take people to hospitals nearby.
Photos and videos on the internet showed skiers on the ground under the lift. Some people were still stuck on the lift high above the snow, and they had to wait for rescuers to get them down.
People who saw the accident said a cable came off the lift, bouncing the chairs and throwing riders off. No one knows why the cable broke yet.
Spain's leaders are very concerned. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez...
The Anglican Church of Kenya has a new bishop for its Nairobi diocese. Ven Canon Jonathan Kabiru won the election on Saturday. He will be the third bishop to lead this diocese.
A group of 23 people chose Kabiru. They came from different Anglican churches in Nairobi. This group is called the Electoral College.
The election was held at ACK St Stephen's Cathedral. It is located on Jogoo Road in Nairobi.
Kabiru won in the first round of voting. He ran against two other candidates. Their names are Ven Canon Joshua Omungo and Canon Dr Sammy Wainaina.
As the new bishop, Kabiru will succeed Bishop Joel Waweru. People hope Kabiru will be a good moral leader. They believe he has the integrity to help with challenges in Nairobi.
Before...
Dorcas Rigathi, who is married to the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, spoke out about Kenya's problems at an event in Nyeri.
Mrs. Rigathi said that Kenya is not doing well. She thinks there is a lot of "wickedness" in the country. People have turned away from God, sinning and being dishonest.
She wants Kenyans to be careful and not sin. Even if other people can't see what they do, God can. He will punish them someday, and then everyone will know about their bad deeds.
Mrs. Rigathi also discussed corruption. She said Kenya needs good leaders who are honest and do the right thing.
She read from the Bible. It says that if God's people pray and turn back to Him, He will heal their land. But not everyone can do this. It has to...
The Kenyan government has taken decisive action against civil servants who used fake academic certificates to gain employment and promotions. A report from the Public Service Commission reveals that 449 workers were fired after being found guilty of this offense. These individuals made up more than half of the total number of employees discovered to have used false credentials.
The report covers the 2023/2024 financial year. It states that action was taken against 73% of the 1,019 officers caught with fake certificates. Some cases are still being looked into, and a small number have not yet been addressed.
In addition to those who were fired, many others chose to resign or retire. A few went through disciplinary proceedings or were...
Donald Trump said his inauguration on January 20th will be held inside. This is because it will be very cold in Washington, D.C., next week.
The speeches will take place in the Capitol building. They were going to be outside, but not anymore.
The inaugural parade will also be indoors. It will happen at Capital One Arena downtown. The three inaugural balls will be there, too.
The last president to be sworn in inside was Ronald Reagan in 1985. It was also very cold that day.
Trump said he wants everyone to be safe in the freezing temperatures. He is worried about the police, first responders, and their animals. He is also concerned about the many supporters who will attend.
Trump told people to dress warmly if they came. The speech...
Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has scolded Kenyans for speaking badly about their country to the world. He said Kenya is a regional hub that many big media companies choose to work in because of its freedom of speech.
Mr. Mudavadi was upset that some Kenyans wrote to the Dutch government. They asked the Dutch to cancel a planned visit by their King and Queen. But Mr. Mudavadi explained that governments invite each other through official channels, not social media.
He spoke about this on Saturday when he handed over the ICT ministry to the new Cabinet Secretary, William Kabogo. Mr. Mudavadi said rumors on social media that the Dutch were rethinking their visit were...
The police watchdog group IPOA is looking into a fight that took place on Friday along a highway between Narok and Nairobi. The fight left some people hurt and others dead.
IPOA sent a team to investigate immediately. They want to ensure that any police who break the law are held accountable.
IPOA asked local leaders and the government to work together to prevent accidents between cars and animals from happening frequently in that area.
IPOA also wants everyone to stay calm while they investigate what took place. They said anyone who knows something about the fight should contact their office or call them.
IPOA shared their sadness for those who died. They hope the people who got hurt get better soon.
The fight started when a car...
Nairobi ranks as the fifth best city to visit in Africa, according to Trip Advisor. The travel site awards winners each year based on reviews from the last 12 months.
Marrakech, Morocco, took the top spot. Mauritius came in second place. Zanzibar, Tanzania, was third. Cape Town Central, South Africa, was fourth.
Kenya's Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, celebrated the news. She hopes Kenya stays peaceful and welcoming. She wants the world to see Kenya as a dream destination.
Nairobi has a lot to offer. It has a big national park, which is a key place for saving black rhinos. Visitors can also see giraffes, zebras, and lions. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust runs an elephant orphanage next to the park.
Trip Advisor awards...
