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2026-04-252026-10-31

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … The conference is organised by the Ministry of Education through the State Department for TVET, with support from the governments of Finland, Germany and South Korea. …

    Kenya calls for stronger industry-TVET collaboration to build skills leading to jobs
  3. The Standard

    … The conference, organised by the Ministry of Education through the State Department for TVET with support from Finland, Germany and South Korea, concludes on September 11. …

    Kenya turns to industry-linked TVET training to tackle skills mismatch
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Among other guests announced by Norway's royal palace were Scandinavia's royal families, royal couples from Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands, the crown prince of Japan, the presidents of Finland and Germany, and the French and Thai prime ministers. …

    Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation
  5. Citizen Digital

    … "At some point, there will be NFL teams outside the USA," Goodell said in remarks to German media. …

    Super Bowl rematch kicks off NFL season as league expands global reach
  6. The Standard

    … Our donors from Germany have taken care of the expenses for this project, and the role of the groups is only to take care of their chicks,” Nyasoro said. …

    Relief to youth and PWDs as poultry rearing kicks off to reduce unemployment
  7. The Standard

    … For some Kenyan students, studying abroad has provided an alternative route to higher education.Castro, a Kenyan student pursuing an information technology degree at Constructor University in Germany, attended an education event in Nairobi and described the institution as an opti …

    Expo targets 50,000 students who skipped university applications
  8. The Standard

    … That was the assessment of the giant 19-year-old by team-mate Han Xu after China's 74-70 overtime win over the Czech Republic on Sunday in Germany. …

    China's teenage 223cm basketball player 'just a little girl'
  9. Citizen Digital

    … revival bid starts with Inter reunion By AFP September 07, 2026 09:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - Pre Season Friendly - Schalke 04 v Real Madrid - Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany …

    Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeGermany will Monday ask the top United Nations court to toss out a case brought against it by Nicaragua, which has accused Berlin of "facilitating genocide" with its support of Israel. …

    Germany seeks to quash Gaza genocide case at top UN court
  11. The Standard

    … He urged the students to acquire additional skills and embrace opportunities that have the potential to open doors to the competitive global job market.Muriungi pointed to the recent deployment of Tharaka University students to Germany for employment as evidence of the institutio …

    Learn foreign languages to unlock global jobs, VC tells students

Yesterday

  1. Germany's Zverev becomes tennis world number one

    Alexander Zverev reached world number one in the ATP rankings after beating Tallon Griekspoor at the Vienna Open. The 29-year-old German, a two-time Grand Slam champion who won the French and US Opens this year, becomes only the 30th man to claim top spot since 1973.

    30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gary Neville says managers sometimes need dismissal for own good

    Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persists with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick, whose future has been subject to intense speculation following a run of eight games without a win that left United one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

    30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 29 October

  1. Bayern Munich, Ajax to play at Raila Odinga International Stadium

    Kenya's new Raila Odinga International Stadium will host an exhibition match between Bayern Munich and Ajax on January 5, 2027, President William Ruto announced. The fixture is intended to showcase the 60,000-capacity facility ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    29 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Neville says managers sometimes need dismissal for their own good

    Gary Neville says Manchester United managers can need to be dismissed "for their own good" as Michael Carrick remains under pressure after a run of eight games without a win and a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth. Neville suggests United's hierarchy debated Carrick's future but decided to stay with him due to lack of planning and available options.

    29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Bayern Munich, Ajax to open Raila Odinga Stadium in January

    Bayern Munich and Ajax will face off in the inaugural match at the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi on January 5, 2027. President William Ruto announced the fixture, noting the 60,000-seater facility was formerly known as Talanta Stadium.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Bayern Munich and Ajax to play friendly at Talanta Stadium

    President William Ruto announced that German club Bayern Munich will face Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam in a friendly match at Talanta International Stadium on January 5, 2027, as part of the stadium's inauguration ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    28 October 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Bayern Munich and Ajax to open Raila Odinga International Stadium

    President William Ruto announced that German club Bayern Munich and Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam will play a match on January 5, 2027, to officially open the new 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, which features hybrid playing surface, sky boxes, VAR and goal-line technology.

    28 October 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Bayern Munich and Ajax to open Raila Odinga stadium

    Bayern Munich and Ajax will play an exhibition match at the new Raila Odinga International Stadium on January 5, 2027, as announced by President William Ruto. The 60,000-seat facility is named after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who studied in Germany and was a football enthusiast.

    28 October 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or after Bayern Munich move

    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on October 26, 2026. Kane's move to Bayern Munich, questioned at the time and reportedly costing 100 million euros initially, proved instrumental in his career achievement.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Carrick stays on as Man Utd manager for Chelsea match

    Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United's head coach for their trip to Chelsea this weekend, despite the club's poor start and a recent 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth. According to BBC Sport, the 45-year-old has been given an opportunity to turn things around with United sitting one place above the relegation zone and on an eight-match winless run.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. US, UK and 29 other nations warn of Sudan famine risk

    A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kenyan girls' team beats France, Mexico at ISF World Cup

    Kenya's girls' football team performed as giant slayers at the 2026 ISF Football World Cup in Suzhou, China, losing 1-0 to Brazil in their opening match but recovering to defeat France 6-1 and Mexico 9-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.

    27 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 26 October

  1. Spain names Davis Cup squad led by Alcaraz for November

    Spain's captain David Ferrer has selected Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Jodar, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez for the Davis Cup competition in Bologna from November 24-29. Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam winner, recently returned from a four-month wrist injury and Spain, last winners in 2019, faces Austria in the quarter-final.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kane favored for 2026 Ballon d'Or award in London

    Harry Kane is the favourite to win the 70th Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

  1. AI model finds critical PHP flaws, signals faster vulnerability discovery

    Companies and government agencies rushed to patch two critical flaws in PHP discovered using an OpenAI model, marking a high-profile demonstration of AI's cyber capabilities and beginning what cybersecurity experts warn could be a chaotic period as AI tools find software vulnerabilities faster than ever.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Kenya girls football team loses to Germany in World Cup semis

    Kenya's girls football team was eliminated from the 2026 ISF World Cup after losing to Germany 5-3 on penalties in the semi-finals in China, with the match ending 1-1 after regulation time.

    24 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 23 October

  1. Harry Kane favored for Ballon d'Or at London ceremony

    England captain Harry Kane, 33, is the bookmakers' favourite for the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in London on Monday. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country this year, the second-best mark in history after Leo Messi's 82 in 2010-11.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenyan girls clash with Chinese Taipei in ISF World Cup quarters

    Kenya's girls football team advances to the quarter-finals of the ISF 2026 World Cup in Suzhou after finishing second in Group B, and will face Chinese Taipei, who topped Group D, in today's knockout match.

    23 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. French PM meets unions ahead of planned weekend protests

    France's prime minister Sebastien Lecornu is meeting with union representatives on Wednesday to discuss security and protect the freedom to demonstrate, following weekend riots that prompted curfews and arrests. More protests over rising living costs are planned for Saturday, organised by the "Yellow Vest" movement.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. President's angry rhetoric undermines authority, aids opponents

    An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's unchecked angry outbursts at critics and rivals undermine his political standing, providing strategic advantage to opponents and giving digital youth material for viral criticism.

    20 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 19 October

  1. Germany warns citizens to avoid French demonstrations

    Germany's foreign ministry has urged its citizens to exercise caution in France and avoid demonstrations after violent protests erupted across the country over the cost of living, with more than 2,500 people arrested on Saturday when around half a million people demonstrated.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 16 October

  1. German friend Dieter Rolf recalls 20 years with late Raila Odinga

    Dieter Rolf, a German friend of the late Raila Odinga, shares private memories and untold stories from their two-decade friendship, recalling moments of football, laughter, and personal time away from politics.

    16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Zverev clinches year-end world number one after US Open win

    Germany's Alexander Zverev secured the year-end world number one ranking after Carlos Alcaraz lost his third-round match in Shanghai. The 29-year-old won the French Open in June and the US Open in September, with the French Open being his first-ever Grand Slam title.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

  1. Germany investigates robot-assisted alleged assault live-streamed on social media

    German police are investigating a 16-year-old and 19-year-old for allegedly using a 1.2-metre red and gold robot to sexually assault a 16-year-old girl in Cologne and live-streaming the incident on social media. The robot was recovered from a car boot and authorities have seized it along with the suspects' phones.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. UN refugee chief warns of severe funding shortfall crisis

    The UN's high commissioner for refugees warned that UNHCR faces a severe funding crisis, with only $3 billion of the $8.5 billion needed available as of October 9, forcing the agency to slash its workforce while displacement remains near record highs.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Poland rising geopolitically, seeks deeper engagement with Kenya

    Poland, a historically divided nation that has risen to geopolitical prominence in recent times, is showing growing interest in Africa, particularly Kenya, as part of its broader engagement strategy.

    12 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Ruto praises Kipchoge's Melbourne Marathon victory and course record

    President William Ruto has praised Eliud Kipchoge after the 41-year-old won the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival in Australia with a time of 2:09:08 and a new course record. Ruto described Kipchoge as one of the greatest marathon runners in history and said his continued success at 41 years old inspires Kenyans and represents the country on the global stage.

    11 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Kenya's World Cup absence rooted in governance, investment failures

    An opinion piece argues Kenya's lack of FIFA World Cup qualification stems not from insufficient talent but from decades of inconsistent planning, poor governance, inadequate youth investment, and absence of long-term football strategy. To qualify within two decades, the author contends Kenya must shift from seasonal football management to treating it as a national development project.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Zelensky criticizes US-Russia diesel deal after attacks kill 15

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a US-announced diesel deal between America and Russia, saying Moscow was expressing "thanks" by attacking Ukraine, which killed 15 people according to authorities. EU officials also opposed lifting sanctions on Russian diesel, arguing it would fuel Russia's war effort.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Trump eases Russia sanctions, secures diesel release

    U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he had secured Russia's agreement for a major diesel release and eased war sanctions on Moscow to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the move as "unworthy" and "weak."

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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