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2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast, Gabon and others chase qualification Friday
Sports

2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast, Gabon and others chase qualification Friday

The afternoon block of matches also offers up a chance for reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast (World Cup appearances in 2006, 2010 and 2014) to win Group F. The Elephants will need to defeat the Seychelles in Saint Pierre (Mauritius) and hope that nearest chasers Gabon fall to a defeat away to Gambia in Nairobi (Kenya).

Activist demands probe into county-lawyer irregular payments
News

Activist demands probe into county-lawyer irregular payments

The petition, submitted by Nakuru-based civic activist Laban Omusundi, argues that counties have engaged lawyers without following proper procedures, bypassing in-house legal teams and established procurement rules. Omusundi contends that this practice has led to massive financial losses and undermines the ethical standards expected of legal professionals.

Hinga: Sh23 billion ready for contractors as housing projects progress
News

Hinga: Sh23 billion ready for contractors as housing projects progress

PS Hinga’s remarks follow a period of growing Housing Levy collections, which have strengthened the funding of affordable housing initiatives. In the 2024/2025 fiscal year, the levy brought in Sh73.2 billion, exceeding the target by Sh10 billion, up from Sh54.2 billion the previous year. The levy had faced earlier legal challenges but was legitimised by the Affordable Housing Act, 2024.

Eastern DRC hospitals crippled by violence and shortages, ICRC sounds alarm
Global Affairs

Eastern DRC hospitals crippled by violence and shortages, ICRC sounds alarm

According to an ICRC assessment conducted in September 2025, about 85 percent of the facilities in the region lack essential medicines, while nearly 40 percent have lost key health personnel. The absence of humanitarian funding and the insecurity caused by armed groups have crippled many hospitals and clinics, forcing patients to travel long and dangerous routes in search of treatment.

Taliban Foreign Minister’s India visit redefines South Asian diplomacy
Global Affairs

Taliban Foreign Minister’s India visit redefines South Asian diplomacy

The visit marks a stunning reversal of roles in South Asia’s geopolitics. For years, India backed the former Western-supported Afghan government that was ousted by the Taliban, while Pakistan maintained close ties with the group. But the relationship between Islamabad and Kabul has since soured, allowing Delhi to re-enter the Afghan political arena.

Government reshuffles Consolidated Bank board ahead of sale
Business

Government reshuffles Consolidated Bank board ahead of sale

The board shake-up comes shortly after the bank reported a profit for the first time in over ten years, largely attributed to cost-cutting efforts. For the six months ended June 2025, Consolidated Bank posted a profit after tax of Sh12 million, reversing a loss of Sh84 million in the same period last year. The bank had consistently reported losses since March 2016.

Ebola outbreak in southern DR Congo stabilises after 10-day pause in cases
Global Affairs

Ebola outbreak in southern DR Congo stabilises after 10-day pause in cases

Since the outbreak began on September 4, the DR Congo health ministry has recorded 64 cases, comprising 53 confirmed and 11 probable infections. The outbreak has claimed 43 lives, with Bulape and Dikolo responsible for the majority of infections and deaths, accounting for more than three-quarters of all cases.

U.S.-brokered ceasefire paves way for hostage swap and Gaza withdrawal
Global Affairs

U.S.-brokered ceasefire paves way for hostage swap and Gaza withdrawal

Under the terms of the agreement, Hamas will free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with the Israeli military beginning a gradual pullback from Gaza. The ceasefire is scheduled to take effect within the next 24 hours, making it one of the most promising efforts at peace since the violence erupted two years ago.

Teachers at Litein High call for transfers after property destruction
Education and Career

Teachers at Litein High call for transfers after property destruction

KUPPET Kericho Executive Secretary Mary Rotich urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to immediately transfer all staff from Litein High, pointing out that the teachers had been wrongly held responsible for the unrest that followed fines imposed on parents to repair damage from the September 21 demonstrations.