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Highlanders and Dynamos fight for PSL survival
Scottland will claim their maiden championship title at Ascot Stadium as the Premier Soccer League concludes its campaign, while traditional powerhouses Highlanders and Dynamos battle to avoid relegation from the top tier. The debutants face TelOne in a ceremonial fixture before receiving their trophy, while survival fights dominate other matches. Highlanders host Chicken Inn at Barbourfields Stadium in what officials describe as a relegation derby. Dynamos travel to meet FC Platinum seeking the points needed to remain in the division. Green Fuel and Triangle meet in another crucial basement clash that will determine which side drops down. Manica Diamonds play Bikita Minerals, Simba Bhora welcome Yadah to Wadzanayi Stadium, and...
Zifa launches women's football growth strategy
The Zimbabwe Football Association has introduced a wide-ranging plan aimed at boosting female participation in the sport while developing talent pipelines and increasing commercial opportunities nationwide. Vice President Loveness Mukura described the framework as creating systematic advancement routes for girls beginning at age eight through the under-20 level, establishing professional career trajectories in the process. Core elements address team development through qualified coaching staff, improved instructor training aligned with continental and international standards, and organized performance initiatives. The association intends to reconstruct youth infrastructure via licensed academy systems, expanded community programs, and...
Gachagua backs Kariuki in Mbeere North race
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his efforts to secure victory for parliamentary candidate Newton Kariuki in the Mbeere North by-election. The former deputy president conducted door-to-door visits across Nthawa Ward, including stops at Kageeri Shopping Center and Kiandu Market, where he warned against voter intimidation and urged residents to support Kariuki as someone who grasps local challenges and remains answerable to constituents. Joined by former cabinet secretaries Justin Muturi and Mithika Linturi alongside Manyatta legislator Gitonga Mukunji, Gachagua described his grassroots mobilization as part of a liberation movement aimed at building national unity. He emphasized visiting households...
Kabogo says state websites are safe after a brief hack
ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has reassured citizens that recent cyberattacks on government websites posed no significant threat to state data or systems. Speaking from Baku, Azerbaijan, where he is attending the World Telecommunications Development Conference, Kabogo characterized the incident as a straightforward domain redirection rather than a serious security breach. Hackers temporarily disrupted access to several government platforms, displaying messages including racist slogans and references to a group identifying itself as PCP@Kenya. Interior PS Raymond Omollo confirmed that emergency protocols were activated immediately and all affected sites were restored within hours. Authorities have warned that perpetrators will...
Ruto launches Kamuwongo-Kandwia road works in Kitui
Residents of Mwingi North in Kitui County have welcomed President Ruto's launch of the Kamuw'ongo-Kandwia road tarmacking project, which they believe will transform economic opportunities across the Eastern region. The 13-kilometer stretch is part of a longer 109-kilometer route connecting Mwingi to the Buuri-Katheri-Meru road network, ultimately linking communities to major centers including Nairobi, Garissa, and Meru. Local business owner Morris Mutambuki anticipates significant growth for his fuel station once the roadwork concludes, citing easier travel and increased vehicle traffic. Kenya National Highways Authority Acting Director General Luka Kimeli expects completion within 24 months, noting the road's strategic position within...
Kiamaiko roadside livestock prompts Nairobi warning
Nairobi County officials have issued warnings to residents maintaining livestock in densely populated residential areas after discovering sheep and goats kept along a street in Kiamaiko. Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria described the practice as unlawful and harmful to neighboring families who must endure foul odors emanating from animals housed near their homes. Mosiria contacted one property owner and provided seven days to relocate the livestock or face impoundment by agricultural officers. He emphasized that urban farming requires adherence to licensing protocols and designated zones rather than informal roadside arrangements in compact neighborhoods. County regulations mandate livestock registration under owner names...
Kenya fall 8-0 to Senegal in Turkey friendly
Kenya experienced a devastating loss to Senegal in a friendly match at Mardan Stadium in Turkey, conceding eight goals without reply. The Harambee Stars struggled against their opponents' relentless attack and failed to mount any significant offensive threat despite occasional attempts to break through the Senegalese defense. The defeat followed another loss to Equatorial Guinea, where Jose Miranda converted a penalty before halftime to secure victory. Goalkeeper Byrne Omondi was sent the wrong direction on the spot kick. Jonah Ayunga missed an early opportunity when goalkeeper Jesus Lazaro Owono made a crucial save. Kenya improved possession in the second period but created few clear scoring opportunities. Substitute Austine Odhiambo...
Tusk says two Ukrainians linked to Russia sabotaged the Polish rail
Polish authorities have identified two Ukrainian nationals with long histories of working for Russian intelligence as the primary suspects in recent railway sabotage incidents, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. One individual previously received a conviction for similar acts inside Ukraine. The suspects entered Poland from Belarus and have since returned through the Terespol border crossing. Military-grade explosives detonated near Mika as a freight train passed, while damaged infrastructure near Pulawy forced an emergency stop for a passenger train carrying 475 people. Tusk stated that Moscow aims to generate panic and fuel anti-Ukrainian sentiment among Polish residents, including over one million refugees from the conflict...
McOure says ODM will withstand internal disputes
Political activist Kasmuel McOure dismissed concerns about the Orange Democratic Movement disintegrating despite ongoing leadership tensions, arguing the organization's foundation rests on grassroots mobilizers and committed volunteers rather than senior figures alone. He stressed that rally attendees, event coordinators, and members performing routine administrative tasks form the movement's core strength, requiring stability and empowerment to maintain organizational momentum. McOure emphasized the party's cultural values and practical contributions over hierarchical positions, citing his personal involvement in security logistics, event coordination, and technical support alongside colleagues, including Lorraine Maningi, Ray Omiti...
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