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… Kanga said Kenya would need partnerships with countries including South Africa and Zambia to support the movement of rhinos and maintain genetic diversity as populations grow. …
From survival to expansion: Kenya faces new challenge as rhino numbers growThe Standard
… South Africa is awash with legal and illegal firearms, and shootings are common, often fuelled by gang rivalry and competition between informal businesses. …
Gunmen kill 17 in South Africa bar shooting, 15 wounded: policeThe Standard
… She said President Boko had offered support for UNAIDS' presence in Botswana and across the region.“Algeria, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, the Philippines and South Africa have also stepped forward, while Brazil, Cambodia, China, Laos, Kazakhstan and Thailand continue their long-standing …
HIV funding squeeze deepens as US commits $887m to DRC Ebola responseThe Standard
… Decades later, in South Africa, I was part of the opposite movement: a group of dogged journalists digging through the wreckage of state capture, one document at a time, until the theft could no longer be denied. …
2026 World News Day: Time to fightCitizen Digital
… South Africa and Uganda had already secured their World Cup places through their world rankings. …
Divas' victory against Zimbabwe gives Kenya prideCitizen Digital
South Africa open to more talks with US after visa dispute, minister says By Reuters September 26, 2026 03:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperati …
South Africa open to more talks with US after visa dispute, minister saysThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize A general view of Boksburg Magistrate Court in Boksburg on September 21, 2026 ahead of the first court appearance of three people accused of the murder of a woman whose body was found in the east of Johannesburg. [APF] South African police on Saturday found anot …
Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of killingsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBefore lacing up her running shoes, Nancy Masha checked the knife and pepper spray she carried to protect herself on her daily jog, a ritual born of fear after the murder of a fellow runner sent shock waves across South Africa. …
South African women runners arm themselves after string of killingsCitizen Digital
… age SRC to review national teams allowances By Stanley Mativo September 25, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars players being briefed after a training session in Pretoria, South Africa …
Gov't to engage SRC to review national teams allowancesCitizen Digital
… ll feels a bit of stiffness in his legs, and he did a scan. “The scan picked up that he had some strains—a little strain—but he would be okay if he was to come, but myself and him decided that it was maybe for the best interest for the long term for the match against South Africa …
Harambee Stars captain Olunga ruled out of Eritrea clashKenya will host Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam on January 5, 2027, at the newly opened Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi as a test of its sporting infrastructure and event organisation ahead of co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania, according to the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam on January 5, 2027, at the newly opened Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi as a test of its sporting infrastructure and event organisation ahead of co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania, according to the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
IOC president Kirsty Coventry wants politics kept off the field of play, but Ukraine and former IOC executives argue politics and sport remain inseparable. The issue will be tested at the Youth Olympics in Dakar starting Saturday, where Russian and Ukrainian athletes will compete together for the first time since 2020, with 13 Russian athletes permitted to parade their national flag and anthem.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tech leaders predict that artificial intelligence's economic transformation will surpass the impact of the mobile money boom in Africa, and are calling on African countries to urgently invest in local data centres and renewable energy. Sub-Saharan Africa currently processes roughly $1.4 trillion annually in mobile money transactions, with Kenya's registered mobile money accounts reaching 94.2 million by June 2026.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marry Mubaiwa, former wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president Gen Constantino Chiwenga, has been released from remand after seven years on trial for his attempted murder. A magistrate ruled for her release after the state requested a trial postponement, citing that Mubaiwa had suffered mental, physical and financial prejudice during the proceedings.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Al Ahly of Egypt and Raja Casablanca of Morocco, paired in Group A of the CAF Confederation Cup with ASKO Kara and Primeiro Agosto, are expected to reach the quarter-finals from their group. Title-holders USM Alger are also in the competition alongside FAR Rabat and Durban City.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marry Mubaiwa, former wife of Zimbabwe's Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, has been freed from remand after seven years on trial for his alleged attempted murder. A magistrate ordered her release citing mental, physical and financial prejudice during the protracted trial, after the state requested a postponement to engage witnesses.
28 October 2026 · Capital News →
Amnesty International has called on African leaders at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow to demand Russia end recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine, citing UN evidence of trafficking from 29 countries through deception and coercion. Kenya has 354 nationals connected to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including 84 killed or missing, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senegal is hosting the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games from October 22 to November 13, with approximately 2,700 athletes aged 17 and under competing in 25 sports across three cities. The event marks the continent's first time hosting an Olympic Games.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia faces criticism over its treatment of African nationals recruited into its war in Ukraine, with Moscow declining to help trace or repatriate remains of dead Kenyan fighters ahead of the Russia–Africa Summit in October. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi told Parliament that 84 Kenyans involved in the conflict had been killed or were missing, while government records identified 354 Kenyans linked to the war.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa's Presidency website was temporarily taken offline as a precautionary measure in response to a global cybersecurity event affecting servers running vulnerable versions of PHP programming language. The Presidency said there was no indication of a security breach and apologized for the inconvenience.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A photo exhibition marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China was held in Nairobi on Friday, organised by China's Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau. The one-week exhibition features four thematic sections and more than 30 photos, with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan highlighting the historical and legal basis for the one-China principle.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
China's state news agency Xinhua is displaying a photo exhibition on Taiwan's restoration after World War II in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, and Mozambique, aimed at promoting Beijing's position on territorial integrity and reunification while strengthening China-Africa cultural ties.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
South Africa claimed gold in the mixed relay at the 2026 CAC Road Cycling African Championships in Kisumu, winning the 40.8-kilometre race in 56:04.38, ahead of defending champions Mauritius and Rwanda. Kenya finished fifth on home soil.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Fintech company Cardtonic has launched in Kenya, offering virtual dollar card services, gift card trading, bill payment, and eSIMs through partnerships with M-Pesa and international billers to enable conversion of global digital funds to local cash.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma has tipped Kenya's Junior Starlets to defeat the United States in their second Group E match of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, saying the USA's 17-0 victory over Samoa should not intimidate them.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Policy Group has called for a fact-based national debate on the proposed $16 billion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu, arguing the project presents a major opportunity to transform Kenya's industrial and energy landscape but carries significant financial, governance, environmental and regional risks.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Principal Secretary for Industry has defended the proposed Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu as an opportunity to accelerate manufacturing, industrialisation and job creation, citing potential to support a wider manufacturing ecosystem and take advantage of regional trade frameworks.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death in South Africa's port city of Durban on Thursday, during a march in the city centre. Durban has been a flashpoint for months of anti-migrant protests, with violence erupting after an anti-migrant march two weeks ago that prompted soldiers to be deployed.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has challenged her players to improve finishing and defensive organization ahead of their second Group E match against the United States at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, after their 3-0 loss to China in their opening game.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK will enforce stricter financial requirements for international student visas starting November 30, 2026, requiring students to demonstrate higher maintenance funds—up to Sh260,000 monthly in London and Sh200,000 outside London—plus visa and health surcharge fees, with funds held continuously for 28 days before application.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa's Nedbank Group has completed its acquisition of a 66 per cent controlling stake in Kenya's NCBA Group, with settlement scheduled for October 21 and actual payment to shareholders including the Kenyatta and Ndegwa families beginning November 3. NCBA will remain a Nairobi-based subsidiary with its own brand and local leadership, with 34 per cent of shares continuing to trade on the Nairobi bourse.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan soldier living in Uganda who became a vocal critic of President Paul Kagame through his YouTube channel, was found decapitated near Kampala. Ugandan police are investigating the death, which comes amid accusations that Rwandan authorities have assassinated opponents of the government.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's top amateur Adel Balala of Nyali Golf Club finished 13th overall at the All Africa Team Championship 2026 in Tunisia, representing Kenya's strongest performance. The four-player Kenyan team competed against 65 players from 17 African nations across three rounds, with Seychelles' Adrian Andrade winning the title at 11 under par.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has reappointed Prof. Simon Gicharu as non-executive chairperson of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development for a second three-year term, coinciding with KICD's recognition as Africa's Best Public Institution of the Year at the 2026 Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Afrotellers Conference, set for October 28–31 in Mombasa, will bring together African media professionals, researchers, policymakers and cultural practitioners to discuss who controls African narratives as artificial intelligence and digital platforms reshape story creation and distribution. The four-day gathering examines narrative sovereignty, cultural representation and the continent's creative economy under transformation by technology.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
African storytellers, policymakers and creative industry players will meet in Mombasa from October 28 to 31 for the Afrotellers Conference, examining how AI affects storytelling and cultural ownership across the continent. The four-day event at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort will explore how African creatives can retain control over their stories and strengthen the continent's creative industries.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nearly four in ten projects submitted for the 2026 CIO100 Awards were completed without external vendors, according to data from nearly 1,300 submissions across 10 African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Tanzania. The trend reflects growing reliance on internal technology teams to address business challenges and create growth opportunities.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Formula 1 has confirmed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix, the continent's first Grand Prix since 1993, with the race to be held on a new circuit near Kigali.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC will play Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in a two-legged CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie, with the first leg at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. The Brewers, fresh from a 2-0 Kenya Premier League win over Ulinzi Stars, aim for a convincing home victory to advance toward the group stage.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Med Aditus Pharmaceuticals plans a Sh5.2 billion medicine factory in Kisumu County to produce tablets and capsules for non-communicable diseases, reducing Kenya's dependence on imported medicines. The project is among flagship initiatives seeking funding at an African investment conference in Nigeria.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →