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Mancini wants Italy back to trophy-winning ways By AFP July 30, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Newly appointed Italy head coach Roberto Mancini poses before a press conference in Rome on July 29 …
Mancini wants Italy back to trophy-winning waysCitizen Digital
… Following the latest round of talks this week in Rome, Israel and Lebanon "agreed on the structure and guidelines" for implementing the pilot zones, a US official said. …
Lebanon's president departs for Washington to meet TrumpThe Standard
… English claimed victory in the 800m in Shanghai and a second place in Rome, making him one of the favorites for a podium position. …
Kenyans race for top honours at London Diamond League meetingThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterOmanyala has scored 19 points so far after his win in Xiamen and second place in Shanghai as well as sixth and eighth positions in Paris and Rome, respectively, and he ranks top in the 100m. …
Diamond League comes down to a chase for pointsCitizen Digital
… ABIR SULTAN/Pool via REUTERS Audio By Vocalize Lebanon and Israel completed a new round of Washington-mediated negotiations in Rome on Wednesday, agreeing to implement the "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon agreed under a recent framework deal, a US official said. …
Lebanon, Israel conclude two days of 'positive' talks: US officialCitizen Digital
… The latest talks between Lebanon and Israel, which have no formal relations but have met for five rounds of negotiations since the start of the war, will take place in Rome next Wednesday and Thursday. …
US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel 'pilot zone' withdrawal: officialThe Standard
… The latest Israel-Lebanon talks will take place in Rome next Wednesday and Thursday. …
US to guide Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon zones, lead new talks: officialsCitizen Digital
… rway model as Sovereign Wealth Fund becomes law By Willy Lusige July 08, 2026 12:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto delivers a public lecture at the LUISS School of Government in Rome …
Kenya turns to Norway model as Sovereign Wealth Fund becomes lawCitizen Digital
Riara Springs girls flying Kenyan flag high at Global STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy By Citizen Reporter July 06, 2026 04:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The young learners from Riara Springs Girls' School …
Riara Springs girls flying Kenyan flag high at Global STEM Olympiad in Rome, ItalyCitizen Digital
Riara Springs girls flying Kenyan flag high at Global STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy By Citizen Reporter July 06, 2026 04:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The young learners from Riara Springs Girls' School …
Riara Springs girls flying Kenyan flag high at Global STEM Olympiad in Rome, ItalyWiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced he will attend the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo on October 15, alongside Raila's widow Ida Odinga and other Kenyans, resolving earlier doubts after he had previously expressed concerns about political leaders exploiting Raila's legacy.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced he will attend the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo on October 15, alongside Raila's widow Ida Odinga and other Kenyans, resolving earlier doubts after he had previously expressed concerns about political leaders exploiting Raila's legacy.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya has been named the 4th co-chair of the School Meals Coalition during the third Ministerial Meeting of the Task Force in Rome, Italy, joining Brazil, Finland and France in the leadership role.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV underwent successful thoracic surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, with doctors confirming lung adenocarcinoma and removing the lower lobe of his right lung using a video-assisted technique. The operation lasted about 90 minutes with no complications reported.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Papal health disclosure has evolved significantly over the past half-century, from the Vatican's silence surrounding John XXIII's cancer diagnosis to more detailed medical bulletins during Pope Francis's hospitalizations. The current Pope Leo XIV has been admitted for an operation to remove a lung lump.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. The lower lobe of the right lung was removed to ensure the surgery was radical, and further tests are being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma and said the surgery was successful with no complications, though further tests are being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV, elected last year, underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday to have a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung. The Vatican said the cancer was detected early and localised, with the pope expected to recover within a week.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has been appointed the fourth co-chair of the Global School Meals Coalition, joining Brazil, Finland and France. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said Kenya would work to strengthen national school meals programmes, improve financing and ensure more children receive nutritious meals in schools.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV is out of bed, walking, and eating after surgeons removed a cancerous tumour from his right lung at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday. Post-operative tests show normal progress, though doctors await biopsy results to determine if the cancer has spread.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Qantas Boeing 787 flying from Italy to Australia was cancelled on Saturday after bedbugs were reported on the aircraft during the previous day's nearly 17-hour flight from Perth to Rome, prompting passengers to receive antihistamines for bites and the plane to undergo deep cleaning.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital for surgery to remove a small, localized lung nodule discovered during routine medical examinations. He is expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week and has cancelled all scheduled audiences through October 20.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV, 71, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during recent medical checks. Doctors described the nodule as being at a very early stage, and experts say the operation is generally low-risk.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV, 71, entered a Rome hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during routine medical checks. The Vatican said the nodule was found "at a very early stage" and doctors recommended intervention; it marks Leo's first hospitalisation since becoming head of the Catholic Church in May 2025.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery "in the coming days" after doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said his medical team recommended intervention and he agreed, with the operation scheduled for the first days of next week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule detected during recent medical checks. The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at a very early stage and is very localised, and he is following his doctors' advice to proceed with the operation.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The NBA reaffirmed its intention to launch a 16-team franchise league in Europe from 2027 in partnership with FIBA, after the EuroLeague rejected the proposal two days earlier. The NBA and FIBA said a partnership would "unlock the game's enormous potential across Europe for the benefit of clubs, players and, most importantly, fans."
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has retained the Safari Rally on the World Rally Championship calendar in 2027. The government had bid for a five-year extension through 2031, but the FIA has not yet disclosed the specific duration of the newly granted hosting rights.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has retained its place on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar for 2027 as the championship expands to a record 15 rounds. The confirmation ends uncertainty over Safari Rally's future, with the 2027 season featuring the return of the United States for the first time since 1988 and the United Kingdom after an eight-year absence.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Safari Rally will return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2027 as the third round, scheduled for March 18–21. The confirmation secures Kenya's place among the world's premier rallying destinations, though the FIA announcement did not specify the duration of the newly granted hosting rights.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium coach Mark van Bommel said he could not guarantee Romelu Lukaku playing time against Turkey on Friday, despite the 33-year-old's limited involvement in his first two matches in charge. Van Bommel stated the decision depends on what the team needs in particular phases or situations.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona defeated Roma 6-0 in Women's Champions League play, extending their title defence with six points from two league phase matches and 11 goals scored. Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw with Paris FC following a penalty incident.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis announced plans to build a new 70,000-seat stadium on a 38-hectare site in east Naples, featuring 120 boxes, restaurants, and an interactive museum with content created by his Los Angeles team. The move comes as the club seeks to relocate despite the city council preferring renovation of the current Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union has committed Sh7.38 billion to help Africa eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a contagious disease affecting sheep and goats, with an additional Sh5.90 billion expected through blended financing, bringing the total potential investment to Sh13.29 billion. The funding aims to support vaccination efforts and strengthen animal-health systems across the continent to detect, contain and eliminate the disease, which threatens livelihoods and food security for pastoralists and smallholder farmers.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
African animal-health leaders are calling for sustained financing to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a disease of sheep and goats that causes annual global economic losses of up to $2.1 billion. A 15-year eradication programme costing $2.26 billion could generate benefits worth about $76.5 billion, according to FAO estimates.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which the government expects will boost tourism by attracting athletes, officials, supporters and visitors who will explore more of Kenya's destinations and experience its sporting excellence, natural heritage, culture and hospitality.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A UK-based track and field coach drew Kenyan backlash on social media after criticizing Kenya's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, calling it a reward for "the world biggest dopers." The coach subsequently made his account private following immediate pushback from Kenyan sports fans, journalists, and public figures.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told the Senate that the country's milk shortage stems from insufficient rain in high-production areas, reducing animal feed; the government is developing powder milk products and working to improve milk cooperatives, with improvement expected once rains begin. Senate members criticized the government's silence on the crisis and called for better mechanisms to convert excess milk into powder for storage during gluts.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
AFP spoke to people in different countries about their fears and hopes for AI's future as the threat of catastrophic danger from rapidly developing artificial intelligence has sparked global debate on regulation. Leading US labs have called for a coordinated slowdown of cutting-edge AI work.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the event in its 43-year history. The Kenyan capital beat London, Rome, and Munich, with officials citing Kenya's status as one of the sport's powerhouses and its rich athletics heritage.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has officially won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa, beating rival bids from London and Rome.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →