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Kenya plans to upgrade more than 230 kilometers of highway between Nairobi and Mau Summit through a public-private partnership valued at 180 billion shillings. China Road and Bridge Corporation will work with the National Social Security Fund to expand the A8 corridor into dual carriageways with...

President Donald Trump asked China to pressure Russia toward ending the Ukraine conflict as he traveled to Asia on Wednesday for talks with Xi Jinping in South Korea. Trump imposed fresh sanctions against two major Russian oil firms after previous negotiations with Vladimir Putin produced no...

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o told mourners on Saturday that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga envisioned a Kenya where all citizens live with dignity and equal opportunities. The governor joined other county leaders at the Odinga family home and compared the late statesman to Martin Luther...

Madagascar's military government revoked Andry Rajoelina's citizenship after removing him from office through a coup last week. Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo ordered the action under laws requiring citizens to surrender Malagasy nationality when obtaining foreign citizenship...

Police will close portions of Nairobi roads from midnight on Saturday through 2 p.m. on Sunday for the Standard Chartered Marathon. The Nairobi Southern Bypass between Ole Sereni Interchange and Kikuyu Town will remain shut to vehicles throughout the event. Authorities directed drivers from...

A Kenyan tire repair worker received 800,000 shillings in general damages and 400,000 shillings for reduced earning capacity after a Chinese construction firm failed to provide proper safety equipment. The Makindu court found the company negligent when a burst tire sent timber into the...

Police in Kisumu arrested four suspects on Saturday and recovered a pistol stolen from an officer at former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's burial in Bondo, Siaya County. Detectives from Kasagam police station raided a hideout in Mbeme after residents reported armed individuals in the area. The...

Hundreds of supporters gathered in Nyali on Saturday to hold prayers and a thanksgiving ceremony for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died recently and was buried the previous week. Residents from multiple wards came together in Maweni to honor the late leader, with organizer Said Abdalla...

Kenya graduated eight professionals from its first Certified Quality Professional program on Friday, establishing new standards for quality management expertise across industrial sectors. The Kenya Bureau of Standards partnered with the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed she may pursue the presidency again after her 2024 defeat to Donald Trump. Harris dismissed polling data placing her behind other Democratic contenders for 2028 and expressed confidence that a woman will eventually lead the nation. She attacked Trump...

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, met with TikToker Zedekiah, known as Papa Lewiso, at Harambee House on Friday, following a video mocking the official's clothing that went viral. The content creator had filmed commentary describing Murkomen wearing tight pants at Kasarani...

Women farmers in Toroba and Njie Kunda received a five-hectare vegetable garden from ActionAid International, The Gambia, and the European Union under the SAPOF project. The facility aims to advance sustainable agriculture and boost economic opportunities for rural women while strengthening...

The head of Kaur Upper Basic School in Lower Saloum has urged government officials and development partners to invest in facility upgrades that would enhance conditions for students and staff. Principal Lamin Nyangado highlighted the need for improved infrastructure at a recent tree-planting...

A Gambian magistrate withdrew bail for two defendants accused of defrauding victims of 250,000 dalasi after they missed multiple court appearances. Muaa Bojang and Abdou Camara face charges under Section 288 of the Criminal Code for obtaining money through deception. Prosecuting officer Sgt...

Kylian Mbappe faces Barcelona again on Sunday at Santiago Bernabeu, seeking redemption after falling into the offside trap eight times in last year's 4-0 defeat. The French forward recorded his worst performance since 2017, when statistics tracking began, struggling against Hansi Flick's...

Napoli defeated Inter Milan 3-1 on Saturday at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in the Italian league's eighth round. The victory pushed Napoli to 18 points atop the standings while Inter remained third with 15 points. Kevin De Bruyne converted a penalty in the 33rd minute to open the scoring for...

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca criticized his team's performance after a 2-1 loss to Sunderland on Saturday in the Premier League. The Italian tactician acknowledged his squad failed to meet required standards and paid a steep price for defensive lapses that led to both goals. Maresca pointed to...

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich credited patience and teamwork after his side defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 3-0 on Saturday in Bundesliga action. The German international noted that Castro's early dismissal forced the visitors into defensive mode, requiring Bayern to stay composed...

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Brest 3-0 on matchday nine of the 2025-26 French league season at Francis Le Blé stadium. Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 29th minute after receiving a pass from Vitinha, then added a second goal 10 minutes later following a setup from Kvaratskhelia. Désiré...

Kevin De Bruyne suffered a severe thigh injury while converting a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan in Serie A action, transforming his scoring celebration into immediate concern. Manager Antonio Conte had directed the Belgian midfielder to take the spot kick instead of designated taker...