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Club World Cup: South Africa's Sundowns eye second win against Germany's Dortmund
It will be the first if four matches to be played tonight in various venues.
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CECAFA Cup: Kenya's Harambee Starlets face hosts Tanzania in title decider
Tanzania, who have a superior goal difference of +12 with Kenya in +11, need a draw to lift the trophy, while Kenya needs nothing less than a win to be crowned champions.
Business
Court clears way for Nzoia sugar lease to West Kenya sugar
Justice Lawrence N. Mugambi delivered the ruling virtually, siding with preliminary objections raised by the government and other respondents.
News
Ruto backs plan to make Meru Kenya’s next city
While addressing residents on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the ASK Grounds in Meru County during the 10th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day, the president revealed that his administration had already begun laying the groundwork for the town’s elevation.
News
Kenya initiates evacuation measures for citizens residing in Israel and Iran
In a statement issued on Saturday, June 21, the department urged all Kenyans living in the two Middle Eastern nations to register for evacuation.
News
Fraudsters swindle Sh200,000 from Boniface Kariuki’s father
According to family spokesperson Emily Wanjiru, the fraudsters contacted Johan claiming they were offering financial support for Boniface’s hospital treatment.
Global Affairs
Thousands rally in Tehran and across region in anti-Israel protests
State-run media in Iran broadcast images of large crowds in the capital waving Iranian and Hezbollah flags, while holding photos of military commanders reportedly killed since the conflict began.
Global Affairs
Jihadists kill 34 in raid on Niger army base near Mali border
The attackers, labelled “mercenaries” by Niger’s defence ministry, struck near the Mali border in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months.
News
President Ruto attends Meru dairy forum as politics simmer in the region
The occasion took place as political activity in Meru ramps up, with the opposition also holding rallies in the area to strengthen grassroots support.
Sports
Liverpool smash club record to land Florian Wirtz
Wirtz, a standout attacking midfielder, has committed to a five-year contract at Anfield, joining compatriot Jeremie Frimpong—another summer capture from Leverkusen.
Business
World Bank calls for bold transparency measures on debt in developing nations
According to Axel van Trotsenburg, the Bank’s senior managing director, countries must commit to disclosing accurate and timely debt information to prevent abrupt financial shocks.
News
ESACD flags Kenya as key hub in expanding illicit drug network
The report warns that large volumes of heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine are entering the region through Kenya, South Africa and other ports, while cannabis is widely produced and consumed locally.
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Kwale unveils Sh10.6bn budget with focus on health, roads, and water services
The downward adjustment reflects the county’s efforts to manage spending in the wake of tighter economic conditions.
Education and Career
Varsities told to scrap old systems or sink deeper in crisis
PS Beatrice Inyangala urged institutions to reform their structures and adopt sustainable financial practices.
Technology
Telegram founder Durov to leave Sh2 trillion fortune to his 106 children
Often referred to as the “Mark Zuckerberg of Russia,” the 39-year-old billionaire revealed that all of his children, both biological and those conceived through anonymous sperm donations in 12 countries, will inherit his wealth equally.
Sports
Club World Cup: Tunisia's Esperance claim first win, Bayern and Benfica also victorious
oucef Belaïli scored in the 70th minute and goalkeeper Ben Said saved a penalty deep in second-half stoppage to enable them secure a 1-0 win.
Global Affairs
Rwanda declares first-ever week-long holiday for Liberation Day
The extended Liberation Day break comes amid heightened regional tension over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
News
Wet spell expected in Nairobi as weatherman warns of unsettled weather
Western and central counties are set to receive the heaviest rainfall, while the coastal and north-eastern regions will mostly remain sunny.
Global Affairs
Air India cuts international flights after fatal crash
The cutback mainly affects its wide-body aircraft fleet, which includes large, dual-aisle planes typically used on international routes.
Global Affairs
Iran shuts door on nuclear talks amid fierce Israeli strikes
As missile strikes intensify and the death toll rises, diplomatic efforts by Europe falter, and the US warns of possible airstrikes within two weeks.
Business
Blackouts hurt, but no payouts coming – Energy CS
The CS told the Senate that while outages are hurting businesses, Kenya Power cannot be held liable unless legislation is amended.
News
Woman nabbed over Sh13 million aluminum deal scam
Wabwire allegedly masqueraded as the managing director of a company known as OTD Group Limited, claiming she could supply aluminium alloys.
Global Affairs
Tunisia jails Ennahda official Sahbi Atig for 15 years in money laundering case
Atig, who denies the charges, joins a growing list of jailed opposition leaders as concerns mount over the judiciary's independence and Tunisia’s democratic decline.
Business
Equity Bank takes over TransCentury, East African Cables after court order lapse
The management of the two companies has been handed back to PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited, with Muniu Thoithi and George Weru reinstated as joint receivers and managers for TransCentury, and joint administrators for East African Cables.
Sports
Visa row derails Senegal team’s US training ahead of AfroBasket
The decision comes amid growing concerns over US plans to impose wider travel restrictions on African nations.
News
Treasury should freeze cash to wrangling institutions – CoB
Speaking before a Senate committee, she highlighted the ongoing chaos in Nyamira County Assembly as a case in point, where parallel factions have made operations impossible.
Business
Paul Russo elected as new Kenya Bankers Association chair
Russo takes over with nearly 25 years of experience in the banking and corporate sector. His career includes senior roles at KCB Group, National Bank of Kenya, Barclays (now Absa), PwC, EABL, Unga Holdings, and K-Rep Bank (Sidian).
Sports
Rugby: Kenya gunning to regain Africa Sevens title in Mauritius this weekend
Last year, the Morans finished sixth after a mixed performance in the two-legged 2024 edition, also hosted at Labourdonnais Sports Club.
Business
Michael Joseph calls out State over neglect of Kenya Airways
Joseph also blamed public officials for routinely ignoring the Fly Kenya Act, which requires government representatives to use the airline for official international travel.
Business
Over 3 million get tax relief as KRA waives Sh170 billion
The amnesty programme, which ends this month, allows eligible taxpayers to clear historical tax debts by settling principal amounts while receiving automatic waivers on related charges.