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UK and Kenya Flood Skies with Six New Weekly Flights
Kenya Airways will fly six extra trips between Nairobi and London every week. President William Ruto made this deal after meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The new flights should fix problems with moving people and cargo between the countries. State House officials said the expanded flights start right away. Both nations want stronger business and tourism connections. Ruto and Starmer signed a fresh partnership agreement that promises major investments. The deal aims to create thousands of jobs for Kenyan workers. Kenya hopes to compete better around the world through improved trade links. The partnership covers climate action, new technology, and security matters. Both leaders want their countries to work closer together on...
Matiang'i Flirts with 89 Parties, Won't Tie Knot Yet
Fred Matiang'i keeps everyone guessing about his party choice for the 2027 race. The former minister refuses to pick sides as he chats with leaders from different political groups. He thinks choosing one party right away would hurt his talks with others. Matiang'i wants to hear what regular Kenyans think before making any final decisions. The presidential hopeful believes rushing into anything would be a mistake. Kenya has 89 different political parties that all want their piece of the action. Several groups like Jubilee Party and UPA already claim Matiang'i as their future candidate. The politician meets with party leaders almost every day to discuss working together. Eight different political organizations have asked him to join...
Court Slaps ICT Authority Board Over CEO Sack Plot
A judge stepped into a messy fight over who runs Kenya's tech agency. Justice Nduma Nderi told the ICT Authority Board they cannot fire their chief executive Stanley Kamanguya. The court order stays until lawyers finish arguing about the case. Kamanguya took his bosses to court after they tried to kick him out. The judge wants both sides to calm down until the hearing happens. Kamanguya says his job renewal followed all the right steps back in March. The board voted to keep him as boss and sent their decision to the government minister. The ICT minister signed off on giving Kamanguya another term starting this August. Everything looked settled until the board changed their minds about the whole deal. They called a special meeting to...
Burkina Faso Outclasses Kenya on Traffic, No Cops Needed
Kenyan activist Morara Kebaso could not believe his eyes when he visited Burkina Faso. The lawyer turned political figure watched drivers stop at red lights without any police around. Cars and motorcycles waited patiently for green signals even when roads looked empty. People followed traffic rules perfectly despite having zero enforcement officers nearby. Kebaso filmed the amazing scene and shared it with his followers online. The activist said he had not spotted a single police officer directing traffic since arriving. This shocked him because Burkina Faso has military leadership but soldiers were nowhere to be seen. Kebaso compared this to Kenya where police stand at many intersections every day. He wondered why his home country...
Matiang'i Fires Back at Uhuru Project Smear Campaign
Fred Matiang'i hit back hard at people calling him Uhuru Kenyatta's puppet. The former minister went on Citizen TV to slam these claims. He asked what being someone's project even means. Matiang'i reminded viewers that Uhuru picked over 30 people for cabinet jobs during his time as president. He wondered why critics only target him with this label. The ex-interior boss served under Uhuru for ten years across three different government roles. Matiang'i pointed out that he just came from working at the World Bank. He joked that maybe people should call him their project instead. The politician made it clear he never asked Uhuru for permission to run for president. The two men do talk about Kenya's problems when they meet up. Several...
Kepa Jumps Ship from Chelsea to Arsenal in Keeper Drama
Arsenal grabbed Spanish keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from London rivals Chelsea. The 30-year-old shot-stopper will back up first-choice David Raya between the posts. Manager Mikel Arteta wanted a reliable second goalkeeper for the coming season. Kepa spent the past two campaigns away from Stamford Bridge on loan deals. He played for Real Madrid first and Bournemouth most recently. ESPN sources revealed Arsenal also chased Joan García from Espanyol. The younger Spanish keeper picked Barcelona over the Gunners instead. Kepa impressed during his Bournemouth stint with nine clean sheets from 35 matches. The Cherries finished with the sixth-best defensive record across the Premier League. His solid performances convinced Arsenal chiefs to make...
Sulemana Escapes Southampton Nightmare for Atalanta Dream
Kamaldeen Sulemana sealed his transfer to Italian giants Atalanta after leaving Southampton behind. The Ghana star passed his medical tests and put pen to paper on the deal. Atalanta paid 18.3 million pounds to secure the 23-year-old winger from the English Championship club. The Serie A team agreed to pay 15 million pounds upfront with another 3.3 million coming later through performance bonuses. Southampton kept a smart 15 percent slice of any future sale the Italian club makes. The African speedster will sign a four-year deal with Atalanta and could stay for a fifth season if both sides agree. Former Southampton manager Ivan Juric pushed hard to bring Sulemana to his new Italian team. The young winger jumped at the chance to join...
Hearts of Oak Board Declares War on Kotoko with Didi
Hearts of Oak board member Akwasi Agyeman made a strong promise to the club's new head coach. Mas-Ud Didi Dramani received full backing from team leaders during his Monday presentation ceremony. The experienced coach arrives at the Commercial Centre after working with Right to Dream Academy and Danish side FC Nordsjælland. Agyeman spoke directly to Dramani about complete support from the board. Executive Chairman Togbe Afede XIV stands behind this commitment to help the new manager succeed. Dramani takes control from former coach Aboubakar Ouattara on a fresh two-year deal. The appointment covers the upcoming 2025/26 football season for the Phobians. Agyeman stressed that board members want to build a championship mindset throughout...
Sports Minister Woos Chinese Cash, Claims Ghana Is Paradise
Sports Minister Kofi Adams pitched Ghana as the perfect spot for Chinese money and business deals. He spoke during the final day of a major Ghana-China trade meeting that lasted five days. Adams told the crowd that foreign companies should feel confident about putting their cash into Ghanaian projects. The Buem MP made his case for why Chinese firms should pick Ghana over other African countries. He promised that investors would find safety and security for their business ventures. The minister highlighted sports and recreation as prime areas for Chinese investment dollars. Adams said Ghana produces amazing athletes across many different sporting activities. He mentioned everything from soccer players to martial arts experts as...
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