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… US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's new leader in Egypt on Sunday, sources with knowledge of the talks told AFP, in a push to revive a Gaza peace plan rejected by Israel. …
Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza planCitizen Digital
… It promises to be an intriguing showdown between Malawi, who have in three of their five matches thusfar scored three goals (Nigeria (3-2) Egypt (3-1) and Algeria (3-1)), and Cameroon, who have conceded only twice in five games. …
Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON finalCitizen Digital
… Four of the six signatories -- Al-Thani, the head of Egypt's football federation, Hany Abo Rida, Morocco's Fouzi Lekjaa and Mauritania's Ahmed Yahya -- are also FIFA Council members. …
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president InfantinoCitizen Digital
… Simwaka missed Malawi’s first two matches in the tournament, a remarkable 3-2 against Nigeria and 3-1 against Egypt. …
Malawi eye historic WAFCON final as Algeria stand in their wayCitizen Digital
… The base is located in East Oweinat, an agricultural area and remote airfield in Egypt’s far southwest, near the border triangle with Sudan and Libya. …
Sudanese army violations deprive Darfur’s civilians of the 'blessings of stability'Citizen Digital
… She then posted a goal and an assist in their 3-1 triumph over Egypt before finding the back of the net once more against Ghana. …
Sisters-in-arms: The Chawinga duo leading Malawi’s dream run at WAFCONThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAt least 18 people, many of them children aged 13 to 14, were killed on Tuesday in northern Egypt when two pick-up trucks carrying agricultural day labourers crashed, a local medical source told AFP. …
18 killed including children in Egypt workers' pick-up crashThe Standard
… But they stunned record 10-time WAFCON champions Nigeria in their first match, then beat Egypt. …
Outsiders Malawi reach WAFCON semi-finals and World CupThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWhen Hassan Nandwa, 27, shipped his first consignment of Kenyan mangoes to Egypt in 2019, he thought he had cracked the export market. …
Inside Kenya's bold plan to end gaping TVET graduate skills mismatchThe Standard
… It outpaces Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria. This wealth is a magnet; attracting Teachers from Zimbabwe and Kenya, builders from Mozambique, traders from Nigeria who board buses while others fly to the Rainbow Nation not to invade but to survive. …
South Africa's Xenophobic attacks expose continent's disjointed agendaKenya's Malkia Strikers lost in straight sets (3-0) to Egypt in the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Championship final at Kasarani, forfeiting Africa's direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and forcing Kenya to pursue alternative Olympic qualification pathways.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers lost in straight sets (3-0) to Egypt in the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Championship final at Kasarani, forfeiting Africa's direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and forcing Kenya to pursue alternative Olympic qualification pathways.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem urged Arab and Islamic countries to take unified action against a proposal from Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remove Palestinians from Gaza, saying such displacement plans represent "an extremely dangerous development."
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malkia Strikers lost to Egypt in straight sets (22–25, 15–25, 15–25) in the CAVB African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship final at Kasarani, ending their bid for an 11th African title and direct Olympic qualification for LA 2028.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers will face Egypt in the CAVB African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship final on Friday at Kasarani Indoor Arena, seeking a record-extending 11th African title. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi says Egypt will present a more technical challenge than Cameroon, whom Kenya defeated 3-0 in the semi-final.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt ended Kenya's reign as African women's volleyball champions with a 3-0 victory over Malkia Strikers in the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship final at Kasarani, securing the continental crown for the first time in 23 years and a direct ticket to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers were defeated 3-0 by Egypt in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, ending Kenya's bid for an 11th African title and denying them the automatic qualification to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Cameroon 3-0 in the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship semi-final to reach the final against Egypt, one win away from a record-extending 11th continental title.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) African Women's Championship enters its penultimate stage at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, with defending champions Malkia Strikers facing Cameroon in a semifinal. The Kenyan side, pursuing an 11th continental crown, clash with Cameroon after the Lionesses lost to Kenya in the 2023 semifinals.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, urged Middle Eastern countries to oppose "external interference" and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers defeated Cameroon 3–0 in the second semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's Africa Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the final as defending champions.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has backed his team to defeat Cameroon in Thursday's semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, saying the technical bench has devised a tactical plan after studying the three-time continental champions.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's next generation of athletics champions is emerging, with KCB Scholars delivering impressive performances at the FEASSSA Games in Tanzania and the ANOCA Zone V Games. The young athletes are navigating a pathway from school track through regional competition toward potential Youth Olympic Games participation.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
32 Kenyan families affected by the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash will receive a combined $87.34 million (about KSh11.3 billion) in final compensation linked to Boeing's settlement with the United States Department of Justice. The payments are part of compensation for 93 families represented by Chicago-based Ribbeck Law Chartered, following the conclusion of legal proceedings.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a two-day visit as both countries face potential US sanctions over financial links to Iran. The trip comes amid a months-long Middle East war that began with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, and as Washington threatens expanded sanctions against Tehran's backers and partners.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers will battle Algeria in a quarter-final of the 2026 CAVB African Women's Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, with the winner advancing toward a potential record 11th continental crown and qualification for the 2026 FIVB World Championship and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya reached the last eight unbeaten with a 3-0 win over Nigeria, while Algeria defeated Senegal in straight sets.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-15) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the quarter-finals.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers, unbeaten in group play, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 match at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship; victory advances them to the quarter-finals, while defeat ends their campaign.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is repositioning the Nairobi International Trade Fair as a marketplace for investment, exports and partnerships, moving beyond its traditional role as an agricultural exhibition. The fair, scheduled for September 28 to October 4, is expected to draw exhibitors from more than 25 countries.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers swept Nigeria 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Malkia Strikers, holders and unbeaten through Pool A, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 knockout match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday at 7pm. Kenya is pursuing a record-extending 11th continental title and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers defeated Mali 25-17, 25-10 and 25-18 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their perfect record in Group A as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Mali 3-0 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to maintain an unbeaten record in Group A.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US State Department has temporarily paused all immigrant visa appointments worldwide to conduct new training for embassy and consulate employees. The pause applies only to immigrant visas and not to tourism, study, business, or temporary work visas; the resumption could take several weeks depending on location.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is hosting the Nairobi International Trade Fair from September 28 to October 4, expecting participation from over 25 countries including Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, France, Belgium, India, Israel, Indonesia, Turkey, the Netherlands, China, Japan, Qatar, Ethiopia and Egypt, aiming to position the event as a marketplace for investment, exports, partnerships and innovation.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt defeated Senegal 25-12, 25-10, 25-8 in Nairobi to maintain their unbeaten start at the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, while Uganda also secured a second straight-sets victory over Burkina Faso 25-14, 25-13, 25-18.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US State Department plans to revoke visas of foreigners who entered the country as temporary visitors but then applied for asylum. The White House suggested up to 200,000 visas could be affected, though the State Department said the number remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's volleyball team begins the 2026 CAVB African Nations Championship on Tuesday in Nairobi, with the tournament winner earning direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The championship runs through September 4 with 16 teams competing, and the top three finishers also qualify for the 2027 FIVB World Cup.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi announced his resignation from office, effective September 4, ending months of speculation about tensions with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Nchimbi cited a promise to vacate the post if the President desired change, saying he is "fully satisfied" that she does.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →