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… "Despite missing three of our players, two who are away with the national 3x3 team in Glasgow, Scotland, and one with the national Under-18 team in Cairo, Egypt, we still managed with a lean squad of only nine players. …
High-flying KPA have coach Ocholla fixated on title defenceCitizen Digital
… alia's Rohan Browning (L), Australia's Joshua Azzopardi, Australia's Lachlan Kennedy and Australia's Calab Law celebrate winning the men's 4x100m relay final during the athletics event at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, on day nine of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland …
Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary editionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto has congratulated Team Kenya for its impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where the country finished 12th overall with a total of 12 medals. …
Ruto hails Team Kenya after 12-Medal Commonwealth Games haulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWyclife Kinyamal will today be out to cement his place among Kenya’s athletics greats when he lines up for the men’s 800m final on the last day of athletics action at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. …
Kinyamal chases historic three-peat as Kenya eyes golden finish in GlasgowThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya's last boxing hope, Robert Okaka, has bowed out of the Commonwealth Games Boxing Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. …
Kenya's Okaka falls to England's ShittuThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAfrica Boxing Championships light middleweight champion Boniface Mogunde is a frustrated man following his loss to Sony Kerr of Scotland in the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. …
Why Mogunde is a frustrated manThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNational light heavyweight champion Robert Okaka overcame Yusuf Changalawe of Tanzania to secure Kenya’s first victory in boxing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. …
Commonwealth Games: Sigh of relief for Kenya as boxer Okaka romps into quarter-finalsCitizen Digital
… urce on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Winner Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme celebrates after winning the men's 100m final during the athletics event at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, on day five of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland …
Cameroon's Eseme storms to 100m Commonwealth goldCitizen Digital
… s a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lilian Odira reacts after competing in the women's 800m heat 2 during the athletics event at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, on day four of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland …
Odira eyes a statement performance in GlasgowCitizen Digital
… a wa Mwambodze July 28, 2026 12:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Robert Okaka Audio By Vocalize Robert Okaka of Kenya delivered a commanding performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland …
Robert Okaka one win away from Commonwealth Games medalKenyan poultry farmers have raised concerns over plans to import day-old layer chicks from countries affected by avian influenza, warning that allowing imports from high-risk countries could expose Kenya to the highly contagious bird disease and potentially devastate poultry production and drive up egg prices.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan poultry farmers have raised concerns over plans to import day-old layer chicks from countries affected by avian influenza, warning that allowing imports from high-risk countries could expose Kenya to the highly contagious bird disease and potentially devastate poultry production and drive up egg prices.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Shujaa secured a quarter-final place at Nyayo National Stadium after defeating Scotland 22-0 and Uganda 21-5 on Saturday, following a 21-21 draw against South Africa on Friday.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World champions Spain beat Croatia 2–1 with Mikel Merino scoring twice to extend their unbeaten run to 42 matches and secure a Nations League quarter-final spot. England won 3–0 against Czech Republic, with Harry Kane scoring twice and equalling Peter Shilton's 125-cap national appearance record.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has named Shujaa's squad for the Safari Sevens at Nyayo Stadium this weekend, combining experienced players like co-captain George Ooro with new talent including Elvis Olukusi, Glacious Owino, and Rayvon Olindi, as the defending champions seek a fifth consecutive title.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in the Nations League, recording their 41st consecutive unbeaten game with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Mikel Merino. England overwhelmed Croatia 7-0, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scoring twice.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 11th Rugby World Cup kicks off on October 1, 2025, in Australia with a record 24 teams competing over six weeks across seven cities. More than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have been sold by fans from 135 countries, with 2.5 million tickets available expected to exceed the 2.4 million attendance record from the 2023 World Cup in France.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 2027 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams over six weeks across seven cities. More than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have been sold to fans from 135 countries, with strong demand for high-profile matchups.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rugby's 11th World Cup begins on October 1, 2027, in Australia with a record 24 teams competing over six weeks across seven cities. The expanded format, up from 20 nations, has generated strong pre-sale demand with more than 750,000 tickets sold to fans from 135 countries.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal scored twice as world champions Spain won 4-1 against Croatia in their first home match since winning the World Cup in July, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal scored twice as world champions Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 at home in the UEFA Nations League, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic. Spain's match was their first home fixture since winning the World Cup in July.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admitted to using a forged Covid vaccine certificate during the pandemic and will miss the next four Nations League matches. Striker Breel Embolo was omitted from the squad after being sanctioned for using forged Covid-19 test certificates.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's 100m hurdles silver medallist from the 2024 Paris Olympics, Cyréna Samba-Mayela, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after committing three whereabouts failures. She has been banned since September 18 and risks a two-year suspension, though her representative confirms she has never returned a positive anti-doping test.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the African Union Champion for Maternal and Child Health, called for increased investment in healthcare and stronger partnerships to prevent maternal and child deaths across Africa during a speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. She emphasized that political commitment and healthcare systems centred on people are essential for progress.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in last week's League Cup defeat to Brighton. He missed United's 1-1 draw at Fulham and will undergo tests before defining his recovery plan.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in a League Cup match against Brighton, which also caused him to miss Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham. He will miss matches against Scotland, North Macedonia, and Switzerland during the international break.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK flights faced fresh disruption Monday due to a technical issue at the National Air Traffic Services centre in Scotland, with some flights cancelled. The incident is the second such outage in two weeks; a previous glitch on September 8 and 9 caused over 2,000 UK flight cancellations and affected more than 330,000 passengers.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a joint agreement in Cardiff on September 14, 2026 declaring their right to self-determination and shared pursuit of independence from the United Kingdom, rejecting Westminster's refusal to authorise referendums. The agreement has drawn attention and support across former British colonies in Africa, where it mirrors arguments colonial administrations once used to delay self-rule, with Kenya drawing parallels to its own independence struggle that lasted nearly eighty years.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team can build on the "fantastic spirit" of their World Cup campaign as he named a 27-man group for Nations League fixtures, including previously overlooked Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer. The squad begins play against world champions Spain on September 26.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain's King Charles III will urge tech giants including Nvidia, Google DeepMind, OpenAI and Anthropic to ensure artificial intelligence serves humanity and that mankind does not lose control, during a conference in Scotland. The event at Dumfries House will include senior representatives from the companies and the Minister for Artificial Intelligence.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will compete in the Elite Men World Boxing Championships in Dubai (December 3–13) after disappointing results in four international assignments this year, including the World Cup events in Brazil and China, the Commonwealth Games, and the Eurasian Dauria Cup in Russia. The national coach, Musa Benjamin, says the team will use league championship results from Kisumu in November and Nanyuki in December to select boxers for the global championships.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rejected fears that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, calling them a hoax and dismissing global calls for safeguards on the technology. He compared AI warnings to climate change concerns and past Russia investigations, and argued that a "strong and smart president" was the only guardrail needed.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
King Charles III will host representatives from leading AI companies including Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Nvidia, and Anthropic at Dumfries House in Scotland, with the gathering intended to explore how artificial intelligence can benefit society amid growing concerns over AI risks.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's Football Federation announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, joining other European federations including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in withdrawing support. The FFF stated that trust in the FIFA president has been betrayed and that world football governance no longer reflects their values.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, aligning with Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales. The French Football Federation cited a loss of trust in the FIFA president's governance of world football, citing his abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cups.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has had successful surgery for a minor heart rhythm disorder at Spire Manchester Hospital and will return to training in two weeks, according to his club Napoli.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After competing in invitational tournaments and international championships, smaller boxing teams prepare for the third leg of the National Boxing League, to be hosted at Mumboa Secondary School in Luanda from tomorrow to Saturday. Club officials say the exposure from recent competitions will help their boxers perform and potentially attract national team selectors.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ferdinand Omanyala, who finished sixth in the 100m semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, says age was not a factor in his performance, attributing the result to a slight training injury and wet conditions. The 30-year-old says he can still improve and is now focused on finishing the season strongly ahead of next year's World Championships.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Sports reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening athlete welfare and talent development following Team Kenya's performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the team finished 12th overall with 12 medals.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police Scotland is investigating several athletes from Uganda and Pakistan who failed to return home after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow closed on August 2. The four Ugandan boxers identified are Nuhu Batte, Angel Katushabe, Ibrahim Kemis, and Emily Nakalema, who did not travel back with Uganda's delegation.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has one doctor for more than 5,000 people, widening a gap with WHO recommendations of one per thousand. An opinion piece argues that neighbourhood pharmacies, already the first point of care for many Kenyans, could help address this shortage by managing common minor ailments with support from qualified pharmacists.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →