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US officials said visas had been issued to all players and "necessary support staff" on Friday, 10 days before Iran's opening fixture in Los Angeles on 15 June.
The flooding, which has lasted for about a month, has submerged villages, schools, and health facilities, forcing residents to abandon their homes and seek refuge in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. Many areas remain inaccessible by road, compelling responders to rely on boats to reach affected communities.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in the Congo when he was infected with the virus, the group said. He was evacuated to a hospital in Berlin to receive care on May 20, according to the group. His wife, also a doctor volunteering with Serge, and their four children were also evacuated and quarantined
In a statement on Saturday, the association said the committee’s role is strictly advisory and does not include executive authority in the approval of construction projects.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Saturday after the event, Kenya Kabaddi Sports Federation (KKSF) President Mathew Mwangi thanked the four teams — Kenya Police Service (KPS), Administration Police Service (APS), Prisons Kenya and National Youth Service (NYS) — for participating in the competition.
Led by civil society leader Rashid James, residents said civic education should be integrated into the process before members of the public are asked to give their views on proposed legislation.
The Toledo Police Department said 10 people "are reported to be in stable condition, while two remain in critical condition".
Speaking during the launch on Saturday, Musyoka described the initiative as more than a political website, saying it represented a national movement aimed at rescuing the country from what he termed a state of "capture".
The student, identified as Eugene Mutuku, a final-year KMTC Matuu student, was reportedly travelling along Thika Road on his way to begin his clinical attachment at a hospital in the Kasarani area when the incident occurred.
Speaking to Radio Generation after the exercise, Lorna Abiero, founder of Kaizen Martial Arts Club, said the initiative was conducted in partnership with SHOFCO Mukuru and Our Lady of Nazareth Comprehensive School.
According to investigators, the suspect, identified as Oscar Livondo, was arrested in Nairobi's Ngumba Estate following months of investigations into the alleged theft.
Although Kenya has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case, the Ministry of Health has maintained heightened surveillance at border entry points and other locations considered to be at higher risk.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the State continues to stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and the wider school community during what he described as a deeply painful moment for the nation.
Speaking from Kampala on Friday, Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Deputy President Paul Bitok congratulated the team on their achievement and acknowledged the Kenyan fans who turned up in large numbers to support the side during the competition, which attracted five nations: Burundi, Tanzania, South Sudan, Kenya and hosts Uganda.
The event is scheduled to take place from June 17 to 20, 2026, with eight nations competing for promotion to next year's Africa Group III.
Thirty-four county governments have signed intergovernmental agreements with the Ministry of Education to keep funding bursary and scholarship programmes. MPs in the National Assembly questioned the constitutional and legal framework and whether counties may spend public funds without direct legislation.
The Speaker said motorcycle taxi operators play a critical role in supporting local economies and should be allowed to work in a secure and enabling environment.
According to the High Commission, the campaign will see more than 500,000 indigenous trees planted across the greater Amboseli ecosystem, with a focus on ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and strengthening community livelihoods.
He warned that the situation points to systemic lapses within implementing agencies, including the State Department for Housing and Urban Development and the National Land Commission.
Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the government is committed to ensuring quarantine facilities are available wherever necessary, particularly in border regions facing elevated risks following reported Ebola cases in neighbouring Uganda.
The National Assembly Speaker made the decision following a petition by Nyeri tea farmer John Omanga, who challenged the integrity of the legislative process.
The rising cost of diesel has emerged as a major challenge for telecom firms that rely on fuel-powered generators to keep network infrastructure running, particularly in remote areas where access to electricity remains limited.
A proposed Microfinance Bill, 2026 would limit what lenders can recover after a loan turns non-performing, restrict collateral, and expand Central Bank oversight. It also proposes criminal penalties, including up to Sh5 million fines, for illegal lending.
Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and is being processed at Nairobi Region DCI Headquarters in investigations linked to recent fuel-price protests. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino says the charges lack strong legal backing and plans to pursue the matter.
His remarks come at a time when the country is dealing with a new wave of school unrest, following the fire incident at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil that left 16 students dead and 79 others injured.
Fally Ipupa was named a knight of the National Order of the Leopard in DR Congo, announced on state television by a presidential spokesperson. The honour recognizes contributions to national life and promotion of Congolese music.
FIFA says a website payment glitch briefly issued World Cup tickets without payment to about 60 fans. The tickets were later cancelled, and FIFA asked the supporters to pay the full amount within seven days.
The wage increase covers more than househelps. Gardeners, house servants, day security guards, messengers and sweepers working in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret will also be entitled to a minimum monthly salary of Sh18,047.
A five-judge High Court bench declared former Chief Justice David Maraga’s September 21, 2020 advisory unconstitutional. The court said a March 2017 decision directing Parliament to pass two-thirds gender legislation remains enforceable.
DR Congo’s Health Ministry says 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed within 24 hours, raising the total to 452. Most new cases are in Ituri and North Kivu, amid ongoing insecurity and weak health systems.