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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    With the continental showpiece behind them, the Starlets are already shifting focus to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers.

    Harambee Starlets pivot to LA 2028 after WAFCON heartbreak
  3. July 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    All four athletes share the long-term ambition of reaching the podium at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

    Kenya's 1,500m rising stars target World U20 glory in Oregon
  5. Citizen Digital

    In a post on May 30, 2020, he addressed the violence during the Los Angeles protests and challenged how demonstrators were being portrayed.

    Chance the Rapper Celebrates Kenya's Mau Mau Struggle During Nairobi Visit
  6. Citizen Digital

    "I think I underestimated how fast I really was." He said it was a valuable learning experience with a home Olympics looming at Los Angeles in 2028.

    Lyles not concerned after cramp halts 200m US title bid
  7. Citizen Digital

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    Kenya races against time to deliver venues for African Volleyball Champs
  8. Citizen Digital

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    Cucurella praises Spain's 'incredible' defence after World Cup win
  9. Citizen Digital

    howdown By AFP July 13, 2026 07:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain forward Lamine Yamal kicks the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Spain and Austria at the Los Angeles

    Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown
  10. Citizen Digital

    Yamal By AFP July 11, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lamine Yamal (19) of Spain celebrates victory after the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles

    My goals don't matter if we win World Cup, says Yamal
  11. Citizen Digital

    rce on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's players celebrate after midfielder #06 Mikel Merino (unseen) scores the second goal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles

    Spain's Merino living 'wildest dreams' with late World Cup winners
  12. Citizen Digital

    026 01:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles

    Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France after late win against Belgium
Business

TCL sues Samsung over false Mini LED TV advertising

The News

Chinese electronics company TCL sued Samsung in Los Angeles federal court, alleging that Samsung falsely marketed some M Model televisions as featuring Mini LED technology. Samsung denied the charges and said it intends to vigorously defend itself.

4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. TCL sues Samsung over false Mini LED TV advertising

    Chinese electronics company TCL sued Samsung in Los Angeles federal court, alleging that Samsung falsely marketed some M Model televisions as featuring Mini LED technology. Samsung denied the charges and said it intends to vigorously defend itself.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kenya coach confident Malkia Strikers will beat Cameroon semi-final

    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

  2. NOC-K begins preparations for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

    The National Olympic Committee of Kenya has begun preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, with officials visiting the host city to assess accommodation and venues. NOC-K aims to broaden Kenya's medal prospects beyond athletics by supporting more athletes and teams to qualify for the Games, including the women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kenya ready for Algeria quarter-final at African volleyball championship

    Kenya's volleyball coach Geoffrey Omondi says his team is prepared for a quarter-final match against Algeria at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship on Tuesday at Kasarani Indoors Arena, with an Olympic 2028 ticket at stake.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former gang member convicted of 1996 Tupac Shakur murder

    Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a 63-year-old former Los Angeles gang member, was found guilty by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis, who faces possible life in prison without parole, has stated his intention to appeal the verdict.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Former gang leader convicted of 1996 Tupac Shakur murder

    Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The jury convicted Davis of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon after just a few hours of deliberation, thirty years after the rap legend's death.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

    A jury heard closing arguments in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of ordering the September 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur after his nephew was beaten by members of Shakur's entourage in Las Vegas.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 29 August

  1. Ukraine opposes Russian drivers' reinstatement in motorsport

    The Ukrainian Automobile Federation has filed a formal complaint with the International Automobile Federation's Ethics Committee challenging the reinstatement of Russian and Belarusian drivers competing under their national flags and anthems, citing that the Russian Automobile Federation maintains offices in Crimea and in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, territories recognized as Ukrainian by the international community.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. French tourist dies stranded in Death Valley heat

    A 68-year-old French tourist died after becoming stranded in Death Valley when his vehicle got stuck in mud on August 17. He and a travel companion attempted to hike across salt flats to find help, but after traveling around 1.3 miles, Formosa became unable to continue while temperatures reached 116F (47C), according to the US National Park Service.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    Dolly Parton, American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist who defined country music over six decades, has died at age 80. She penned 3,000 tunes including "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," released 49 studio albums, sold more than 100 million records, and topped the country charts more than any woman in the genre.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 24 August

  1. Kenya women's volleyball team begins CAVB championship in Nairobi

    The Malkia Strikers women's volleyball team began the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex, with Sports CS Salim Mvurya urging the team to retain the African title to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and next year's World Championships.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 22 August

  1. LA28 Olympic ticket sales surpass 6 million; next sale in 2027

    Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have topped 6 million, with most available tickets from the first two sales rounds sold out. The next public sale will occur in 2027 using a first-come, first-served system and will include additional inventory across all sports.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Kenya must build scientific support to sustain athletic success

    Kenya's athletic talent is plentiful, but the country lacks the scientific infrastructure—physiologists, nutritionists, data analysis—that rival nations use to develop and sustain medal-winning careers. Without proper screening and laboratory support, Kenya loses athletes to preventable injuries and doping, while foreign competitors exploit Kenyan altitude and trails to gain advantage.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Kenyan .ke domains grow 16% year-on-year amid SME digitization

    Kenya's .ke domain registrations increased by 16.06 per cent year-on-year between June 2025 and June 2026, rising from 111,268 to 129,140 domains—more than four times the global country-code domain average of 3.6 per cent—as small businesses increasingly adopt websites and e-commerce.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 17 August

  1. Malkia Strikers confirm squad for African Championship and 2028 Olympics

    Kenya's women's volleyball team has finalized a 14-player squad for the upcoming African Nations Volleyball Championship, which serves as part of the qualification pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya Volleyball Federation President Paul Bitok said the selected players will form part of the national team setup towards the next Olympic Games.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Tielemans apologises to Villa fans over Manchester United move

    Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after saying he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club. Tielemans moved to Old Trafford for £35 million in July after United triggered a release clause in his Villa contract.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Meta faces US trial over allegedly addictive features for children

    Meta will defend itself in federal court this week against allegations from four states—California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey—that it deliberately designed addictive features in Facebook and Instagram for children. Experts describe the case as social media's "tobacco moment," comparing it to tobacco lawsuits from the 1990s.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Meta faces trial over alleged harms to children

    Meta will face a federal trial starting this week brought by four US states (California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey) alleging the company deliberately made Instagram and Facebook addictive for children. The attorneys general are seeking restrictions on how the platforms operate for minors and up to $1.4 trillion in penalties.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. US privacy activists vandalize license plate reader cameras nationwide

    Flock, a surveillance start-up, has installed more than 100,000 license plate reader cameras across the United States, but a grassroots movement is fighting back over privacy concerns, with activists systematically disabling the equipment. Opponents say the cameras infringe on American privacy and civil liberties, and anti-Flock activists have created crowdsourced maps of camera locations and shared techniques to disable them.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. Kenya invests in grassroots talent pipeline for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

    The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable pipeline of sporting talent through investment in infrastructure, year-round training camps, and direct financial incentives to prepare athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Kenya's recent medal success at the Commonwealth Youth Games and World Athletics U20 Championships demonstrates the result of long-term investment in athlete development.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Harambee Starlets target 2028 Olympics after WAFCON elimination

    Kenya's women's national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 WAFCON after finishing bottom of their group without a point. They will now focus on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, beginning their campaign against Seychelles in October.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Kenya's 1,500m runners target World U20 championship titles in Oregon

    Kenya failed to medal in the 1,500 metres at the 2024 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima, a decline from 2022 when Reynold Cheruiyot and Brenda Chebet won both titles in Cali. A new quartet including reigning African Under-18 champion Caren Chepchirchir and Josephine Sembeyu will compete for Kenya at the 21st World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, scheduled for August 5–9.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Chance the Rapper visits Nairobi museum, celebrates Mau Mau movement

    American hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper toured the Nairobi National Museum's exhibition on the Mau Mau movement and urged Kenyans to embrace their country's historic role in the uprising against British colonialism, emphasizing the importance of teaching children about Kenya's history and African liberation.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Lyles withdraws from 200m US title race with hamstring cramp

    Noah Lyles pulled up during the 200m final at the US athletics championships after sustaining a hamstring cramp, ending his bid for a second US sprint double. Lyles said rest and rehydration would put him right, and the race was won by Garrett Kaalund.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Kenya prepares venues for August African Volleyball Championship

    Kenya is renovating the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship from August 23 to September 5 in Nairobi, the first time since 2015. The tournament will feature 16 teams and serve as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and 2028 Olympic Games.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 20 July

  1. Spain wins second World Cup with historic defensive record

    Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final with a Ferran Torres goal in extra-time, conceding just one goal across all eight tournament matches—the fewest by any World Cup-winning team. Defender Marc Cucurella attributed the victory to the team's defensive strength, noting that Spain's defensive discipline made winning easier.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Yamal seeks World Cup glory against Mbappe in Spain-France semi

    Spain's Lamine Yamal, hoping to win the World Cup as a teenager like Kylian Mbappe did in 2018, faces France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final. Yamal has already impressed in major tournaments, scoring in Euro 2024's semi-final against France when he was 16.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 11 July

  1. Yamal prioritizes World Cup win over personal goal tally

    Spain's Lamine Yamal, who has scored just once at the 2026 World Cup, said he does not focus on scoring but on helping the team win, noting that if Spain wins the tournament nobody will remember his goal tally.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Merino scores late World Cup winner for Spain against Belgium

    Mikel Merino scored the 88th-minute winner in Spain's 2026 World Cup quarter-final match against Belgium on July 10, his second consecutive late goal in knockout games for Spain after scoring in stoppage time against Portugal.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Spain beats Belgium 2-1, advances to World Cup semi-final versus France

    Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final on Friday to set up a semi-final against France. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a goalkeeping error from Belgium's Senne Lammens.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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