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Zimbabwe plans to build 120 new schools throughout the country during 2025. Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo shared this news with parliament members. The government has already found the money needed for these construction projects. Moyo spoke during a response to an...

South Africa wants to bring Formula One racing back to Africa after thirty years. The country hopes to host a Grand Prix again by 2027. Two locations compete for this honor: a street circuit through Cape Town or the historic Kyalami race track near Johannesburg. Sports minister Gayton McKenzie...

Football powerhouse Highlanders started the 2025 premiership season poorly. They suffered a 0-1 loss against new team MWOS during Sunday's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League opener at Baobab stadium. Another major club, Dynamos, failed to score against ZPC Kariba at Rufaro, ending with a 0-0...

Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu blamed their recent loss against MWOS on inadequate training before the season began. His team fell short by one goal to the league newcomers during their first match last Sunday at Baobab Stadium in Ngezi. The home team scored through Tafadzwa George after 67...

Kaizer Chiefs has shown interest in Zimbabwe striker Prince Dube for next season. The talented forward currently plays for Tanzanian powerhouse Yanga SC. According to Soccer Laduma magazine, Chiefs scouts track his progress closely and see him as a valuable addition to their attacking lineup...

Newcomers MWOS started their Castle Lager Premiership journey with a dream victory. They defeated the Highlanders in their league opener, giving team boss Patrick Tamson everything he hoped for. Had this match happened at Ngoni stadium, the team's home ground still under construction, the...

Kenya National Team has named Benni McCarthy as their new head coach. McCarthy became available after leaving his assistant coaching position under Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United last June. The former Bafana Bafana striker plans to begin his duties later this month when Harambee Stars face...

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula expressed concerns about confrontational politics rising throughout Western Kenya. Both leaders spoke during a memorial service honoring Malava MP Malulu Injendi, who recently passed away. Injendi's burial...

Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay celebrated as more than 700 students finished basic German language training. These students came from families that face daily money struggles throughout the region. The university found these students through its Widows Empowerment Programme, which creates...

Just 30 years ago, at 42 years of age, he experienced major changes. Numerous children and families across Nairobi saw rapid transformations as the Nairobi, Mathare, and Ngong Rivers struggled under heavy pollution and lack of care. During rainy seasons, these waterways overflow, destroying...

Kenya remains firmly devoted to protecting its wildlife population, Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano stated at the 2025 World Wildlife Day celebrations. The event took place at Kiborgoch Wildlife Wetlands and Community Conservancy in Baringo County. Miano described animals as treasured assets...

The Kenya Meteorological Department urges farmers to contact local agricultural officers about ideal planting seasons. Recent forecasts predict rainfall will start across western, central, and southern parts of Kenya within fourteen days. Dr. David Gikungu, who heads Kenya Meteorological...

According to national chairman Macloud Malonza, Harambee Sacco plans to reward members with record-high returns. Members will receive nine percent interest on deposits, compared to last year's 8.5 percent. The organization also intends to boost share capital payments to fifteen percent, up from...

Many people believe healthy eating costs a lot of money. They think nutritious foods remain out of reach because prices keep climbing. Some folks imagine that eating well means buying expensive organic products from fancy stores. This common thinking stops many from giving their bodies what they...

Two university students rode their bicycles to the popular Juja dam on Sunday afternoon. They planned to relax in the area locals call "park and chill" and enjoy some time together. One student jumped into the water, attempting to swim, but quickly started struggling. His friend bravely dove...

Nairobi plans to welcome global leaders to the World Chambers Forum Africa Summit 2025, which will be held at the Kenya International Convention Centre from April 9 to 11. The World Chambers Federation and Kenya National Chamber of Commerce will host discussions about working together on issues...

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua believes politics works through addition rather than subtraction. He works as "the people's opposition" by creating new friendships with leaders across Kenya before the 2027 elections. His team aims to build a strong political group to challenge President...

Kenya talks with Thailand about reopening their border for 64 Kenyan citizens rescued from a Myanmar scam. These Kenyans stand among more than 7,000 foreigners from over 30 countries awaiting passage into Thailand. The Democratic Karen Buddhist Army and Border Guard Force saved these people from...

Sepp Blatter, who previously led FIFA, and French soccer star Michel Platini have returned to Swiss courts because they face fraud charges. A Swiss court cleared both men in 2022 regarding a payment of 2 million Swiss francs, equal to £1.6 million, which Blatter approved for Platini back in...

Kenya has selected Benni McCarthy to lead their national soccer team. The Football Kenya Federation announced McCarthy brings considerable experience as both a player and coach. As a player, McCarthy won the UEFA Champions League and represented South Africa at international level. The...