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2026-04-252026-09-14

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    The Geneva-based agency said in a July 2025 report that drugs labs in South Africa and Mozambique "are emblematic of the expansion of Latin American cartels into Africa and cooperation with local criminal groups".

    South Africa police bust major drugs lab, arrest two Mexicans
  3. Citizen Digital

    Stadium, which is under construction with the majority of the work already completed, meets the standards outlined by CAF.” As co-hosts, Kenya enjoys automatic qualification for the tournament, though the Harambee Stars will still compete in the qualifiers alongside South Africa

    CS Mvurya: Harambee Stars must match Kenya’s AFCON hosting ambitions
  4. Citizen Digital

    By Citizen Reporter August 20, 2026 02:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Heha Movers boast an international footprint, claiming their logistics network extends as far as moving Zulu clients in South Africa

    Heha Movers: A day with Kibera’s viral comedy group taking Kenya by storm
  5. The Standard

    South Africa has run the Sports Science Institute in Cape Town since 1995, wired straight into Springbok rugby, and it is no accident that the Springboks are now the most physically intelligent programme in the world game.

    Kenya's next medal will be won in a laboratory
  6. The Standard

    Algeria’s market was valued at approximately KSh42.3 billion, while South Africa’s stood at about KSh16.1 billion.

    Kenya's paint industry rides construction recovery to double-digit growth
  7. Citizen Digital

    S.African anti-migrant march gathers near southern Africa summit By AFP August 17, 2026 09:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter South African Police Service (SAPS) officers stand guard as members of March and

    S.African anti-migrant march gathers near southern Africa summit
  8. The Standard

    Amahewu, a traditional fermented beverage made from sorghum or maize, is popular in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

    Fermented foods: The traditional wellness boost we may be losing
  9. The Standard

    He was flanked by Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe from South Africa and first vice-president Fouzi Lekjaa.

    Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win WAFCON
  10. The Standard

    During the apartheid era of South African rule, Black Namibians were forcibly removed from the Old Location, a vibrant community close to Windhoek’s centre, and relocated to the segregated township.

    How Namibia reminded me about Mau Mau
  11. Citizen Digital

    South Africa and Ghana could swell the number of African representatives to six by qualifying from inter-continental play-offs.

    More WAFCON shootout heartache for Morocco as Algeria finish third

Saturday 12 September

  1. Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over xenophobic attacks

    Nigeria's National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities following reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, with the directive covering lawmakers, parliamentary committees, and National Assembly staff until further notice.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Six Nigerians extradited to US for romance scams fraud

    Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding over 100 American women of more than $6 million through online romance scams have been extradited from South Africa to the US. The men, allegedly linked to Black Axe organised crime network, face charges including wire fraud and money laundering.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. Kenya praised across Africa for stance against xenophobia

    Social media users from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have commended Kenya for protecting non-citizens and upholding unity, with many urging their governments to adopt Kenya's model of regional integration and hospitality. The praise followed Kenya's civil society, legal organizations, and citizens mobilizing online and offline to oppose xenophobic rhetoric targeting informal foreign traders and regional migrants.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. South Africa extradites six Nigerians for US romance scam

    South Africa will extradite six Nigerian nationals to the United States on Friday over allegations they defrauded more than 100 women of more than $6 million through online romance scams. The men are alleged members of an organized criminal network called Black Axe and were arrested in South Africa in 2021.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 10 September

  1. Armani wins Africa 65cc motocross crown, Kenya finishes fifth overall

    Kenyan rider Armani Amani won the individual 65cc championship at the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations in Namibia in late August, securing 53 points across three heats. Kenya also finished third in the 65cc team standings with 67 points, placing the country fifth overall.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Pan-Africanism offers historical perspective on South African xenophobia

    An opinion piece argues that xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa represent a departure from Pan-Africanism's founding principle that African people share a common history and destiny. The author contends that understanding the historical objectives of Pan-Africanism, particularly its identification of colonialism as the primary oppressor, is necessary to address the current wave of violence.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kenya's mortgage market faces affordability crisis, not supply shortage

    Kenya's housing challenge stems primarily from affordability constraints rather than lack of supply, with high interest rates (14.9% average), short repayment tenors (about 11 years), and limited long-term funding excluding most Kenyans from formal home ownership. With only 30,000 active mortgages and a loan book of Sh279.3 billion, systemic issues including high land costs, costly titling processes, and regulatory frictions compound the problem.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. Kenyan tech startup Brand AI serves 38,000 businesses globally

    Brand AI, a Nairobi-based artificial intelligence platform founded by Santos Okottah, serves more than 38,000 businesses in over 100 countries and has launched a major update to expand beyond design into broader brand management. The company was founded after Okottah witnessed a newsroom branding error at Nation Media Group and now operates as a seven-member team from Nairobi, with the United States as its largest market.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. BRICS summit signals Global South demand for governance influence

    As BRICS leaders prepare to meet in New Delhi on September 12–13, the expanded grouping reflects the Global South's push for greater influence over trade, finance, development, and international governance decisions. The group has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia alongside its original members.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Targeting street vendors alone won't address Kenya's unemployment

    An opinion piece argues that targeting foreign nationals hawking on streets is an oversimplified response to Kenya's unemployment crisis, noting that EAC citizens have legal rights to work and trade under the Common Market framework, and that the issue requires more complex solutions than simply removing foreigners from streets.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

  3. Mungatana condemns anti-Burundi sentiment following government crackdown

    After President William Ruto directed a crackdown on foreign nationals operating illegally in Kenya, the government issued a 90-day compliance notice and faced criticism from Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who condemned anti-Burundi sentiments and called for swift action against harassment of fellow Africans.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. Kenya boxers eliminated in first round at Dauria Cup

    Two Kenyan boxers were knocked out in the first round of their bouts at the Eurasia Dauria Cup in Chita City, Russia. Flyweight Juma Omondi lost on unanimous points' decision to Russia's Arseny Lochnev, and lightweight Phelix Ochieng' was also defeated on unanimous points' decision by Angola's Victor Tewase.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. African countries adopt standardised rules to boost continental trade

    Kenya and other African nations are adopting harmonised standards to remove technical trade barriers and reduce costs, allowing goods certified in one country to move freely across the continent without repeated testing. Officials say the effort under the African Continental Free Trade Area will accelerate intra-African trade, which has been hindered by disjointed standards that force reliance on imports from outside Africa.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

  6. Africa turns to satellite data for 30% conservation target tracking

    Governments across Eastern and Southern Africa are using satellite technology and shared geospatial data through a cloud-based platform to help meet a Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework target of protecting 30 per cent of land and water by 2030, as fragmented environmental information has threatened conservation efforts.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Kenyan delegation condemns harassment of Burundian nationals in Kenya

    Kenya's delegation to the Pan-African Parliament has condemned reported anti-Burundi sentiments and attacks targeting Burundian nationals, particularly in Nakuru, calling on the Ministry of Interior and security agencies to investigate and take action against those responsible.

    8 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kenya to register undocumented Burundians amid trader directive tension

    Kenya says it will register undocumented Burundians and other East Africans living in the country following President Ruto's directive targeting foreigners in small-scale businesses. Those undergoing registration will be presumed legally in Kenya during the process, the government spokesperson said.

    8 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. South African firm expands Makini school into East African markets

    Advtech, a South African education provider that acquired Kenya's Makini School, is planning regional expansion to two to three new East African markets and aiming to double student enrollment in the medium term, while also exploring entry into Kenya's higher education sector with its Rosebank International university brand.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. President's crackdown order risks triggering Kenya xenophobia crisis

    An opinion piece warns that President Ruto's order for foreign traders to quit small-scale businesses has sparked harassment and looting of mostly Burundian petty traders' businesses, with many seeking refuge at the Burundi Embassy. The columnist cautions that this risks Kenya following South Africa's path of periodic xenophobic violence and damaging Kenya's reputation as a foreigner-friendly nation.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. Opinion: foreigners not root cause of Kenya's economic troubles

    The Standard editorial argues that while Kenya may legitimately regulate foreign nationals in small business, blaming immigrants for unemployment and poor economic conditions misrepresents the actual causes, which include high taxation, expensive credit, and weak consumer purchasing power affecting Kenyan traders.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. Germany seeks dismissal of Nicaragua's genocide accusation case

    Germany will ask the International Court of Justice to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of facilitating genocide through its support of Israel. The hearings at the ICJ in The Hague will span four days, with Germany arguing either that the court lacks jurisdiction or that Nicaragua's claims lack merit.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 6 September

  1. Climate forecast warns of below-normal rains in Southern Africa

    Climate scientists from Southern Africa forecast that the region will probably receive below-normal rain this season, with high confidence for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and much of South Africa, threatening Kenya's food grain imports and requiring urgent domestic preparation within eight weeks.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 5 September

  1. Brussels Diamond League finals Day 2 features world champions and record holders

    The second day of the Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday features Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, Swiss star Audrey Werro, and newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos. Diamond League winners in events at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship earn automatic qualification to a $10 million showdown.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. RCMRD and AWS helping 24 African countries map ecosystems

    The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is working with 24 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa to provide biodiversity maps, geospatial data, and technical support to help governments meet the global target of protecting 30% of terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areas by 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

    4 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. RCMRD and AWS help 24 African nations protect nature

    Eastern and Southern African governments are working to meet the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's goal of protecting at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areas by 2030. The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is addressing the data-coordination challenge by consolidating biodiversity information across government agencies, research institutions and conservation organisations.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 3 September

  1. Israel's West Bank violence strains ties with Western allies

    As Israeli elections approach in October, Western nations are signaling tougher stances on Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Britain's foreign secretary vowed a major policy reset on West Bank construction, and France's foreign minister urged the EU to ban trade with settlements, citing record levels of settler violence.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kenya finishes fifth at African motocross championship in Namibia

    Kenya's 24-member delegation finished fifth overall at the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations championship in Windhoek, Namibia, accumulating 275 points. The delegation claimed a gold medal in the MX65 Division through 10-year-old Armani Amani Gioko and silver in the MX Lites category with 14-year-old Kigen Mutuma.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. FIFA ranking system explained after 2026 World Cup

    The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. Kenya lacks liver transplant capacity for critically ill children

    Kenya does not offer liver transplantation, forcing families to seek treatment abroad at significant financial cost. The death of an 11-month-old boy awaiting a transplant illustrates gaps in specialist paediatric care and the urgent need to develop transplant services in the country.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. Standards harmonisation delays hinder Africa's intra-continental trade

    Kenya and other African countries are pushing for harmonised standards and single testing of goods to boost intra-Africa trade, but slow adoption by only a handful of nations has made exports and imports difficult across the continent, raising trade costs and creating non-tariff barriers under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. South Africa's xenophobic violence threatens African unity ideals

    An opinion piece arguing that the resurgence of xenophobic violence in South Africa undermines Pan-African aspirations for continental unity, mutual respect, and collective prosperity as envisioned in the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

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