How Faith Kipyegon became the fastest woman on earth
Faith Kipyegon topped Kenya’s most searched sports figures in 2025, her world records and Olympic glory making her the nation’s greatest athletic ambassador.
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Jubaland declares independence from Somalia
Somalia’s southwestern Jubaland region has declared full independence from the federal government, further weakening the country’s troubled federal structure. The announcement by Jubaland parliament speaker Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman reflects mounting opposition to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud government centralisation drive. Parliamentary declaration Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman told the 8th Annual Jubaland Health Conference in Kismayo that lawmakers…
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African Union condemns attempted military coup in Benin
The African Union has strongly condemned a failed coup attempt in Benin on Sunday, calling it a grave violation of democratic principles. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Yousouf described the military action as unacceptable and warned of a worrying resurgence of unconstitutional changes across the continent. AU rejects military interference In a statement issued from…
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Gachagua vows opposition will stay intact for 2027 elections
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the opposition will remain united and field a single presidential candidate against President William Ruto in the 2027 elections, dismissing government attempts to divide the coalition. Gachagua made the remarks on 7 December during a church service at Christ Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi. He told worshippers…
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Benin armed forces thwart coup attempt
Benin’s armed forces swiftly thwarted an attempted coup on Sunday, Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced, after a small group of soldiers briefly took control of state television to claim they had seized power from President Patrice Talon. The West African nation was thrown into brief turmoil when at least eight uniformed soldiers, some in helmets,…
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Inside JKIA’s major overhaul after Adani takeover collapse
One year after Kenya scrapped a controversial $1.85 billion airport deal with India’s Adani Group amid strikes and U.S. bribery charges, authorities are pressing ahead with a sweeping government-led revamp of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) this week rolled out its long-awaited Integrated Master Plan 2025-2045, crafted with Dubai-based consultancy…
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Inside SHA: The fight for universal healthcare access
Kenya’s Social Health Authority replaced NHIF in 2025, triggering a wave of public searches as millions tried to understand the new healthcare system.
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Shanta gold operations face shutdown call after fatal clashes
At least four people were killed and dozens injured when a public participation forum on gold mining in Kakamega County turned violent on Thursday, prompting western Kenya leaders to demand an immediate halt to Shanta Gold operations. Deadly clashes at Ikolomani forum Chaos erupted at Emusali Primary School in Ikolomani during a National Environment Management…
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2026 World Cup: African nations learn their opponents
African nations discovered a blend of tantalizing clashes, feasible progressions and stern tests in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage draw held in Washington on Friday, setting the stage for the continent’s quest to build on recent breakthroughs in the expanded 48-team tournament. Glamour ties and tough openers Morocco, Africa’s top-ranked side and semi-finalists at…
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Somaliland cancels Xeer Ciise event after deadly Borama riots
Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has cancelled a major cultural event linked to traditional Somali-Issa customary law following two days of deadly riots in Borama that left several people dead and dozens injured. Clashes erupt in Awdal region Violence broke out on Thursday night in Borama, the main commercial hub of Awdal region, after…
