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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.
Kenyan social‑commerce platform Twiva has secured investment from Sony’s corporate venture arm to expand across Africa, enhance its AI‑driven tools and launch Twiva Pay, with plans to create over a million digital jobs and bring African content to global audiences.
Kenya has cancelled a Sh468 billion Nairobi–Mombasa expressway proposal, opting instead to expand and dual the existing A8 highway after an evaluation found the expressway would not provide sufficient value
Kenya announced a US$2 billion plan to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with a second runway and new terminal, seeking funding from international development banks and aiming to make Nairobi East Africa’s leading aviation hub.
East African Community member states endorsed a 10-year biotechnology strategy to harmonise policies, boost innovation and protect biodiversity, with Kenya’s biosafety authority playing a key role and the plan aligning with global frameworks.
The Teachers Service Commission moved 15 principals across Kakamega County, citing performance and management goals; the reshuffle includes inter-county appointments and is part of a wider policy to rotate school leaders.
Goibei Girls High School from Vihiga County dominated the 97th Kenya Music Festival, winning all folk music categories with authentic Pokot, Marakwet and Turkana songs and earning an invitation to perform at a presidential gala.
Kenya’s Junior Malkia Strikers returned home to a jubilant welcome after winning the African Nations Championship in Cameroon, defeating the hosts 3–1 and securing a spot at the Under-20 World Championships.
Conservationist Meitamei Olol Dapash sued Ritz-Carlton, Marriott and Kenyan authorities to block a luxury safari lodge in the Maasai Mara, arguing it obstructs the wildebeest migration corridor and lacks a proper environmental impact assessment.
Kenya’s central bank cut its policy rate to 9.50 percent, citing inflation within the 2.5–7.5 percent target and the need to stimulate lending and support economic growth.
Moi University lecturers issued a seven-day strike notice over unpaid June and July salaries and unimplemented agreements, warning that teaching will stop on August 20 if the administration fails to address labour grievances.
A UN Joint SDG Fund feature on International Youth Day celebrated Kenyan youth who are using DigiKen’s Digital Innovation Hubs to turn local challenges into digital solutions, create jobs and promote inclusive development.
KeNHA rejected US firm Everstrong Capital’s proposal for a 440-km Nairobi–Mombasa toll expressway, saying it failed to meet PPP Act criteria and directing the company to submit a revised plan focused on expanding the existing highway.
