Siaya County, 30th June 2026 -The Sh2 billion Dhogoye bridge in Siaya County is set to transform livelihoods, boost trade and enhance regional connectivity as part of President William Ruto’s Blue Economy agenda. The construction which is at 58% in Usenge Bondo Sub County, will mark a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to restore…
Monterrey Stadium,30 June 2026 –Morocco booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging past Netherlands in a highly dramatic penalty shootout on an emotional night for Cody Gakpo at Monterrey Stadium. The Dutch forward opened the scoring, just two days after announcing the loss of his unborn son, before…
Kisumu County,27 June 2026 -Woman Representative Ruth Odinga says unlocking investment, creating jobs, and backing local enterprises are key to accelerating economic growth in Kisumu County. Speaking at an economic empowerment forum she convened, Odinga urged government agencies to eliminate bottlenecks that deter investors, arguing that empowering businesses is the surest path to employment, especially…
KISUMU, June 29, 2026 –Kisumu County Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has issued an urgent directive to local leaders and county security law enforcement agencies to convene an emergency meeting aimed at curbing the escalating wave of insecurity in the region. Speaking during the first phase of the Affirmative Action Empowernment Program in Kisumu, Odinga spotlighted…
Los Angeles Stadium, June 2026 -Co-host Canada outlasted South Africa in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Stephen Eustaquio’s superb strike proving the difference between the two teams. Stephen Eustaquio’s last-gasp strike (90+2) earned Canada a hard-fought victory over South Africa in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup…
Homa Bay County,27 June 2026 –What began as a contentious shift toward production agriculture under President William Ruto is now yielding visible results in rural Kenya, with the Kimira-Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project (KOSFIP) emerging as a key example. Located in Homa Bay County, the KOSFIP irrigation scheme is changing how smallholder farmers farm, earn,…
Nairobi,27 June 2026 -President William Ruto has called on the private sector to work with government in creating innovative and inclusive financing models to address Kenya’s Sh3 trillion MSME funding shortfall. Speaking during the 2026 World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day in Nairobi, Dr Ruto said it is neither sustainable nor fair for…
Toronto Stadium,June 2026 -Senegal reignited their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over Iraq in Toronto, keeping their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive in Group I. The Lions of Teranga needed a big result to stay in contention as one of the best third-placed sides. They delivered, but…
Kisumu,June 2026 –The government has urged Kenya’s newest TVET graduates to embrace technology, start businesses, and keep learning beyond college, as it ramps up investment to make technical training more market-ready. Speaking at The Kisumu National Polytechnic’s 12th graduation ceremony, Principal Secretary (PS) for TVET Dr Esther Thaara Muoria said adaptability and digital competence will…
Four ways disinformation about migration is circulating in South Africa Researched by Taryn Khourie This report was written by Africa Check., a non-partisan fact-checking organisation. View the original piece on their website. In 2026, anti-migrant groups have organised dozens of protests and demonstrations across South Africa, calling for stricter action against undocumented migration. The country has a well-documented history of xenophobia,…