Barcelona players will have “DR Congo – Heart of Africa” emblazoned on the back of their training shirts from the start of next season, after the top Spanish football team agreed on a four-year deal with the central African country. The partnership will reportedly cost the Democratic Republic of Congo 44m euros ($50m; £38m), although […]
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has explained why Members of Parliament cannot currently be recalled by voters. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said there is no law that clearly outlines how MPs can be removed from office by the public. “There is currently no enabling legislation defining the grounds and procedures for recall,” […]
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has defended the nomination of Kipchumba Harold Kimuge as a Member of Parliament, replacing former ODM-nominated MP John Mbadi who recently joined the Cabinet. Kimuge, who was sworn in on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, was appointed following a Gazette Notice published by the IEBC on July 22. His […]
Kenya’s cost of servicing its debts is expected to remain stubbornly high, ratings agency Moody’s said on Wednesday, as the government leans on the domestic debt market to fund its budget shortfalls. The East African nation has one of the highest debt interest costs to revenue ratio in the world, Moody’s said, and spends a […]
The National Assembly’s Committee on Delegated Legislation has reviewed new regulations designed to protect Kenyan mobile users and ensure accountability among telecommunications service providers. The committee, led by Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga, met today to assess the Kenya Information and Communications Regulations (Registration of Telecommunications Service Subscribers), 2025. Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke […]
Oscar Piastri increased his world championship lead over Lando Norris after overtaking his team-mate and then withstanding late pressure from his title rival to win a wet-dry Belgian Grand Prix. After heavy rain at Spa-Francorchamps had delayed the race start by 80 minutes, and then the first four laps of belated running took place behind […]
Viktor Gyokeres says he decided to sign for Arsenal after the Gunners thrashed his Sporting side 5-1 in the Champions League last season. The 27-year-old Sweden striker has joined Arsenal for 73m euros (£64m) on a five-year contract. The move was held up because of negotiations between the clubs over add-on payments, with the final […]
The National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture has called on organizers of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to strengthen crowd control plans ahead of the month-long football tournament. Committee Chairperson Dan Wanyama urged the Local Organising Committee (LOC) to open stadium gates early to avoid chaos and ensure smooth entry for fans. Speaking […]
India has said its security forces killed three militants who shot dead 26 civilians near a tourist town in Indian-administered Kashmir in April, triggering a brief military conflict with Pakistan. Home Minister Amit Shah told parliament the men had been killed by Indian forces near the disputed region’s main city Srinagar on Monday. He claimed […]
A gunman who killed four people when he stormed a skyscraper in the heart of New York on Monday evening left a note that appeared to blame the National Football League (NFL) for a brain injury, the city’s Mayor Eric Adams has said. The attacker, 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, shot himself dead after […]
Four people, including a member of the New York Police Department, were killed today in Midtown Manhattan, authorities said tonight. The police officer, 36, was a three-and-a-half year veteran of the department and an immigrant from Bangladesh, Mayor Eric Adams said. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch identified the gunman as Shane Devon Tamura from […]
