News reports
Order a long-term news report on Switzerland
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Citizen Digital
… les title By AFP August 27, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik and Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova pose with the trophy while celebrating the victory over Switzerland …
Czech duo Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles titleCitizen Digital
… y AFP August 26, 2026 08:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin (L) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attend the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Switzerland …
UEFA 'likely' to drop threat to boycott FIFA tournaments: sourceThe Standard
… Under-20 record holder Phanuel Koech made a statement in the men’s 1,500m in Silesia and is also set for another major test in Zurich, Switzerland. …
Kenyans shift focus to Zurich as Diamond League enters homestretchThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMeasured steps and a tactical homestretch push decided the winner of the men’s 800m showdown at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland on Friday night. …
Wanyonyi triumphs in Lausanne as stars eye glory in SilesiaCitizen Digital
… The professional field, unveiled for the November 1 race, features three defending champions, Obiri, Kipruto and seven-time men’s wheelchair champion Marcel Hug of Switzerland, alongside 40 Olympians and Paralympians, 25 Olympic, Paralympic and World Championships medallists, and …
Defending champions Obiri, Kipruto to headline historic 50th New York City MarathonThe Standard
… Others in the top 10 are Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Taiwan and Switzerland. …
Report: Japan, Thailand and China have the hottest property markets to invest inCitizen Digital
… Senegal have appealed that decision, with a hearing to take place behind closed doors at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland on October 8.
Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointmentCitizen Digital
… The ICG, chaired by France and comprising the United States, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, called on Kinshasa to develop an operational plan and realistic timeline for the effective neut …
DRC urged to act on FDLR disarmament protocolCitizen Digital
… "It was a really tough one but I'm glad I could turn it around, I don't yet know how, but I think my serve helped me a little bit." Gauff, a 22-year-old American, had a walkover into her first Canada semi-final when Switzerland's Belinda Bencic withdrew with a hip injury. …
Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against GauffCitizen Digital
… and China By AFP August 11, 2026 10:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The logo of Meta is seen at the entrance of the company's temporary stand ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland …
Meta pushes global AI vision amid race with OpenAI, Anthropic and ChinaTwo high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday on the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, killing at least 30 people. It was the second deadly accident in less than a year on the line, according to regional authorities.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday on the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, killing at least 30 people. It was the second deadly accident in less than a year on the line, according to regional authorities.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka ended his professional tennis career following a first-round loss at the Basel Open on Tuesday. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won multiple majors during an era dominated by Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, brought an end to his decorated 24-year career.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria airlifted its sole confirmed Ebola patient—a 42-year-old Swiss citizen and wife of a Swiss embassy worker—from Abuja to Switzerland on Monday. The patient's condition was improving but remains infectious; 53 of her contacts have been identified by Nigerian health authorities as Africa faces a "complex" Ebola outbreak across multiple regions.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Genomic tests show Nigeria's first Ebola case, detected in the wife of a Swiss embassy staff member who returned from Uganda on October 3, resembles the virus found in Kenya's first case recorded earlier this month. Health authorities are investigating the source of her infection, with the Africa CDC suggesting possible contact with Kenya's patient at an airport.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi's luxury retail market is attracting international watch brands seeking wealthy consumers, with Swiss retailer TimeVallée opening a boutique at Global Trade Centre in Westlands featuring 10 international brands. The wider retail sector shows recovery, with average occupancy in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area rising to 85.5 per cent in 2025 from 82.2 per cent in 2024, though the scale of Kenya's luxury watch market remains unclear.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Swiss luxury watch retailer TimeVallée has opened a boutique at Global Trade Centre Mall in Westlands, Nairobi, featuring collections from ten internationally recognised watchmaking brands including Cartier, Bvlgari, and Hublot. The 300-square-metre outlet is described as Kenya's first luxury multi-brand watch boutique.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA has sent a letter to FIFA seeking answers about Gianni Infantino's presidency, including questions over the FIFA Forward Enterprise project and the FIFA Peace Prize, by November 2, according to British media. Infantino has faced pressure to step down over the now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's ambassador to Greece, to resign amid allegations she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen. Guilfoyle rejected the allegations and said she intends to defend her reputation.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
A UN special envoy told the Security Council that despite increased diplomatic efforts and notable progress in US- and Qatar-led peace processes, the security and humanitarian situation in eastern DR Congo has worsened, and urged all parties to translate commitments into verifiable actions.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Amos Kipruto won the Chicago Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2:01:09, a personal best, breaking through after finishing second last year and third two editions earlier. Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defended her women's title.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho dismissed criticism of star striker Kylian Mbappe as "ridiculous," after the French captain was photographed recovering from a left knee injury outside Madrid while in France and Switzerland, and was seen at a nightclub and riding a bicycle — actions that appeared to contradict Mourinho's earlier guidance to players to avoid such activities to prevent injury.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham and Celtic defender Ramon Vega declared his intention to run against incumbent FIFA president Gianni Infantino in next year's presidential election, becoming the first public challenger. Infantino has faced mounting opposition since his failed attempt in July to bring private investors into a new FIFA commercial entity.
8 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 →
One Tree Planted, a US-based forest restoration organisation, is partnering with local communities to restore degraded indigenous forests within the Mau Forest Complex, planting native tree species and establishing community-managed nurseries while training volunteers in tree monitoring, fire prevention, and conservation.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced Friday that he will quit the government at the end of the year after more than a decade of ministerial service, citing the need to make way for new energy amid times of uncertainty.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Swiss Football Association announced it was withdrawing its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election, after several leading European national associations pulled their support following his July proposals to create a commercial subsidiary to run FIFA's biggest events.
1 October 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 →
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has criticised FIFA President Gianni Infantino following his failed proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, stating that "football has no need for emperors" and that those governing football are custodians, not owners.
29 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 →
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 →
President Trump told the UN he was deciding whether to "annihilate" Iran but later revealed that US and Iranian officials had held "very good" talks for the first time in months, with another meeting scheduled soon.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Human rights defenders in Nairobi plan to protest Monday demanding the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who was abducted in Nairobi in November 2024 and later transferred to Uganda where he faces treason charges. The activists are calling for an independent inquiry into his abduction on Kenyan soil and raising concerns about political repression across the East African region.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye is facing trial on charges of treason and misprision of treason, jointly with his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale and UPDF officer Captain Denis Oola. The prosecution alleges they participated in meetings in Uganda, Kenya, Greece and Switzerland between 2023 and 2024 as part of a plan to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni's government by force of arms, with evidence linking alleged meetings and activities to Nairobi and Kisumu.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stream daylighting — restoring buried streams to the surface — can help cities manage stormwater, restore habitats, and create greener public spaces, though successful projects require coordination across departments, funding, and long-term maintenance planning.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →