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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    World Cup teams playing games in the United States also faced some tax obligations that are exempted in Canada and Mexico.

    World Cup winner Spain bag Sh6.5 billion
  3. The Standard

    is a 56 per cent increase compared to 2022 when the last World Cup was held in Qatar.Prior to the third-place play-off on Saturday and the final on Sunday, FIFA had already officially recorded over 6.6 million fans in stadiums across the host nations of the United States, Canada

    With more matches, World Cup shatters attendance and TV records
  4. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterGachagua's comments also came after the United States and Canada updated travel advisories for Kenya in mid-July, urging travellers to exercise increased caution because of crime and protests.However, neither country advised against travel to Kenya's ma

    'Don't sabotage tourism,' Bitok cautions leaders
  5. Citizen Digital

    "We lost the match and we accept it, but that doesn't mean we stop living or forget everything we did to get here." He thanked the fans for their incredible support throughout the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

    Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni
  6. The Standard

    Australia and Canada similarly combine decentralised service delivery with strong national workforce planning and labour mobility.These examples show that devolution and national coordination are not mutually exclusive.

    Why management of healthcare workers should be reconsidered
  7. Citizen Digital

    Wildfires burning in Canada have sent heavy, acrid smoke billowing across the border, with residents in New York, Washington and the US Midwest urged to stay indoors due to poor air quality.

    Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
  8. Citizen Digital

    Wildfires burning in Canada have sent heavy, acrid smoke billowing across the border, with residents in New York, Washington and the US Midwest urged to stay indoors due to poor air quality.

    England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
  9. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterAs the two finalists fine-tuned preparations, a persistent, choking smog blanketed the eastern United States.Wildfires burning in Canada have sent heavy, acrid smoke billowing across the border, with residents in New York, Washington and the US Midwest

    Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
  10. The Standard

    Trump threatened Canada with tariffs on Friday after smoke from raging wildfires drifted over the northeastern United States and raised concerns about air quality for the World Cup final.

    Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeProfessional ice hockey players from Canada and USA are in the country to take women’s ice hockey in Kenya to the next level.

    Professional players in country to inspire Kenya Ice Lionesses
Sport

Robert Okaka advances to Commonwealth Games quarter-final

The News

Kenyan boxer Robert Okaka won a unanimous 5-0 decision over Tanzania's Yusuf Lucasi Changalawa at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to reach the Men's 80kg quarter-finals, where a victory over Australian Paul Trainor will secure him at least a bronze medal.

13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Robert Okaka advances to Commonwealth Games quarter-final

    Kenyan boxer Robert Okaka won a unanimous 5-0 decision over Tanzania's Yusuf Lucasi Changalawa at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to reach the Men's 80kg quarter-finals, where a victory over Australian Paul Trainor will secure him at least a bronze medal.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion talc lawsuit settlement

    Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, covering around 76,000 claims. The company denies the claims lack scientific merit but stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada in 2020.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. FIFA president defends World Cup against critics

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to World Cup critics in an open letter, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" and arguing the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness" despite controversies over ticket pricing and visa issues.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Amina Martha opens Kenya's boxing campaign at Commonwealth Games

    Kenyan boxer Amina Martha will be the first Kenyan boxer to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, facing England's Lauren Mackie in the women's bantamweight division on Friday in Glasgow. Martha is the reigning 2025 AFBC Zone Three bantamweight champion and 2024 African Games bronze medallist, the first Kenyan woman to win a boxing medal at the African Games.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. AI disrupts memorisation-based model, employers demand analytical thinking

    As artificial intelligence and search engines make information instantly accessible, Kenyan educators and parents are shifting focus from rote memorisation toward skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication that modern employers prioritise, according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. Spain beats Argentina; 63 million watch World Cup final

    Nearly 63 million Americans watched Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup final held in New Jersey, with Fox's English-language broadcast drawing 38.9 million viewers and Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage reaching 23.9 million, shattering the 22.3 million viewers who watched the 2022 final.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. FIFA president says 64-team World Cup expansion under consideration

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has acknowledged that a 64-team World Cup could be examined after the current 48-team tournament concludes. Expanding the tournament further would have significant logistical and financial implications, potentially reducing the commercial value of qualifying competition.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. CAF president Motsepe defends FIFA's Infantino

    African football chief Patrice Motsepe praised FIFA president Gianni Infantino as a devoted steward of the game and friend of Africa, defending him against criticism over decisions including a suspension delay for a US striker and hydration breaks.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. East Africa lessons from 2026 World Cup in North America

    The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada has provided lessons for African football, with implications for East Africa ahead of the African Cup of Nations.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Canada weighs response to Trump's threatened 50% tariffs

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is examining "all options" to respond if US President Donald Trump's planned 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods take effect in 30 days. Carney and Trump agreed to intensify discussions on a possible deal, with the tariffs potentially affecting products like wine, hockey sticks, and cement under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Spain wins 2026 World Cup, earns $51 million prize

    Spain won the 2026 World Cup and will receive $51 million in prize money. FIFA distributed a record $871 million to the 48 participating teams, with all teams receiving at least $12.5 million for competing.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. 2026 World Cup breaks attendance and TV viewership records

    The 48-team 2026 World Cup, held in the US, Canada and Mexico, set a stadium attendance record of 6.81 million spectators across 104 matches and broke previous TV viewership records "many, many times over," according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. FIFA projects record revenues exceeding seven billion euros for 2026, a 56 per cent increase from 2022.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Tourism PS warns leaders against discouraging foreign visitors

    Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has warned that campaigns discouraging travel to Kenya risk undermining the sector's growth and eroding investor confidence, noting that tourism generated more than Sh500 billion last year and supports nearly two million jobs.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged Spain were the better team after his side lost 1-0 in extra-time to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring for Spain at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Healthcare worker management needs national reconsideration post-devolution

    An opinion piece argues that while healthcare devolution to Kenya's 47 counties has expanded access and addressed regional inequality since 2010, the management of healthcare workers requires urgent national reflection and potential reform.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 World Cup final

    Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England beats France 6-4 for World Cup third place

    England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Argentina and Spain contest 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Trump to present World Cup final trophy in New Jersey

    US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Canadian, US ice hockey players mentor Kenya women's team

    Professional ice hockey players from Canada and USA are in Kenya for a one-week mission to train the Kenya women's senior national team and Kenya Ice Lionesses in skating, stick handling, and other fundamentals. Led by Sarah Thompson and Maureen Murphy, the visitors are also providing mentorship on education and have funded training facilities at Panari Ice Rink for nine months.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

  6. Kenyans gather to watch Spain-Argentina 2026 World Cup final

    Thousands of football fans across Kenya joined millions worldwide in watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in the United States, gathering in sports bars, public viewing centres, and entertainment spots across the country.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup final in New Jersey

    Argentina and Spain are making final preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, and Spain trying to win a second title after winning in 2010. The final will be attended by more than 80,000 spectators at MetLife Stadium, including US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Argentina and Spain meet in 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina and Spain will face each other in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, a match that pits Argentina's attacking style and Lionel Messi against Spain's controlled, methodical approach. The match carries personal storylines, including Messi facing teenager Lamine Yamal, both connected to Barcelona's La Masia academy.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenyan Wanyonyi races elite 800m field at London Diamond League

    Olympic and world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi competes in the men's 800m at the London Diamond League, facing strong international middle-distance runners including Canada's Olympic silver medallist Marco Arop, following Wanyonyi's recent 1,000m record in Monaco.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. UK tightens visa checks for 33 African nations including Kenya

    In mid-2026, the UK rolled out "enhanced credibility checks" targeting visa applicants from 33 African countries considered high risk of overstaying, including Kenya. The tougher scrutiny applies to applications for study, tourism, business and family visits, resulting in longer processing, more documentation, and a higher bar for applicants to prove they will leave Britain.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Morocco retains Ouahbi after World Cup quarterfinal exit

    Morocco's football federation expressed confidence in head coach Mohamed Ouahbi to continue in his role following the team's quarterfinal exit from the 2026 World Cup. Ouahbi, who took over in March and has a deal through 2030 when Morocco will cohost the World Cup with Spain and Portugal, lost 2-0 to France in the quarterfinals.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Morocco retains coach Ouahbi despite 2026 World Cup quarterfinal exit

    Morocco's football federation expressed confidence in coach Mohamed Ouahbi to continue in his role following the team's quarterfinal loss to France at the 2026 World Cup. Ouahbi's contract was said to run until 2030, when Morocco will cohost the World Cup with Spain and Portugal.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenyan athletes chase Diamond League final qualification points

    As the Diamond League circuit nears its conclusion, Kenyan stars Edmund Serem, Simon Koech, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi are among those competing for points to qualify for the finals in Brussels on September 4-5. Wanyonyi leads the 800m/1000m standings with 22 points after setting a 1000m world record in Monaco, while Serem and Koech have already secured their places in the final.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 16 July

  1. Canadian wildfire smoke expected to clear before World Cup final

    Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the northeastern United States, prompting health alerts in New York and New Jersey; a cold front expected this weekend will help dissipate the haze before Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey stadium.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. First Energy Africa appoints veteran resource executives to board

    First Energy Africa Oil has appointed Simon Akit, a resource financier who has raised more than $5 billion in equity and debt financing, and Frederick Kozak, a former analyst with over 40 years of experience in Africa and South America, as directors. The move reflects a shift in Africa's energy sector where access to capital and fiscal stability are becoming as critical to project success as geology.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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