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Senegal overcomes a controversial penalty decision and a near-walkout to defeat hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time, claiming the 2025 AFCON title in Rabat.
An official report reveals Kenyan governors and MCAs spent more than Sh16.2 billion on domestic and international travel in the last financial year, prompting warnings about wasteful spending and calls for stricter oversight.
Eighteen passengers were pulled from the Indian Ocean after a boat taking part in a race capsized off Manda Island in Lamu County; rescuers continue to search for several missing people as questions arise over maritime safety and weather preparedness.
The Kisumu National Polytechnic has shut down indefinitely after students protesting fee hikes and administrative issues boycotted classes for a week; the principal says the college will reopen only after investigations and talks with authorities.
The Kenya Meteorological Department says Nairobi and other highland counties will see cloudy mornings and occasional showers over the next few days, with temperatures ranging between 6 °C and 30 °C, while the coast and Lake Victoria Basin face strong winds and thunderstorms.
Nairobi County has published an inspection schedule for traders’ weighing and measuring instruments, mandating that equipment be presented at designated centres or on-site for heavy devices, with sub-county dates set from August to November to ensure compliance with weights and measures laws.
A labour court judge has suspended the nationwide strike by university staff and directed unions, the government and university councils to engage in conciliation, after lecturers walked out over unpaid arrears and unimplemented collective bargaining agreements.
Kenya’s Court of Appeal has instructed Nairobi County to draft and gazette clear zoning rules within six months, addressing a regulatory vacuum that has fuelled disputes over high-rise buildings and ensuring future growth adheres to participatory planning principles.
Kenyan steeplechase star Jairus Kipchoge Birech has died aged 32 after a short illness, prompting tributes from fellow athletes and politicians for the former African and Commonwealth champion.
Police in Mombasa have arrested four suspected ‘Panga Boys’ gang members and seized machetes and a dagger, following public tips and viral CCTV footage of robberies in Nyali; detectives say investigations will continue to trace other members.
Transport CS Davis Chirchir has unveiled plans for an automated system that will levy instant fines on motorists caught by smart cameras, integrating the NTSA, police and judiciary to ease congestion in courts and reduce road deaths.
A hacked social media account belonging to Raila Odinga shared an AI-generated video promoting a cryptocurrency, prompting concerns about deepfake scams and highlighting the need for stronger cybersecurity and public awareness.
An anonymous philanthropist has donated KSh900 million to Kenya’s Social Health Authority, enabling the government to cover premiums for more than 113,000 households as part of a programme that promises free medical care to over 2.2 million vulnerable citizens.
