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The Standard
… Okaka, who was the only Kenyan boxer left in the big games, bowed out as a polished and established fighter from his exploits in the bout.He proceeded to the last eight having beaten Tanzania's Yusuf Changalawe on points in the Round of 16. …
Kenya's Okaka falls to England's ShittuCitizen Digital
… However, their title hopes ended in the semifinals after a penalty shootout loss to Tanzania's JKT Queens following a 1-1 draw. …
Police Bullets draw Simba Queens in CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiersThe Standard
… They will also be looking to book their tickets to this year's East Africa games set for Morogoro, Tanzania. …
All to play for as Archbishop Njenga make nationals comebackThe Standard
… He trained in Iten and competed in Tanzania and Uganda as he worked hard to build an international career. …
From athletics dream to war captivity: Family pleads for Evans Kibet's returnThe Standard
… Amboseli is world-renowned for its herds of elephants and its savannah landscapes, with Mount Kilimanjaro visible across the border in Tanzania. …
Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: investigatorsThe Standard
… Tanzania went further still: opposition leader Tundu Lissu jailed on treason charges, his party barred from the ballot entirely, and President Samia Suluhu Hassan "winning" nearly 98 per cent unopposed. …
A by-election and a warning Kenya keeps ignoringThe 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-finalsThe Standard
… cross Africa, Asia and the Middle East, this is a clear signal: Kenya Re is solid, well capitalised and firmly focused on its next phase of growth.” Kenya Re's ratings affirmation lands alongside continued regional expansion, with the Corporation advancing new offices in Tanzania …
Moody's gives Kenya Re stable outlookCapital News
… The park and its surrounds are known as the Amboseli ecosystem, a vast area that straddles the border with Tanzania, which is famous for its wildlife. …
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiryCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to immediately accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. …
Gov't tells FKF to kickoff Harambee Stars' AFCON 2027 prepsGor Mahia booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after edging Djibouti's Garde Republicaine 1-0 in their final Group A match, securing all three points despite playing the final stages with 10 men after Alpha Chris Onyango was sent off in the 69th minute. The FKF Premier League champions finished top of their group with six points and a goal difference of five goals.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after edging Djibouti's Garde Republicaine 1-0 in their final Group A match, securing all three points despite playing the final stages with 10 men after Alpha Chris Onyango was sent off in the 69th minute. The FKF Premier League champions finished top of their group with six points and a goal difference of five goals.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Robert Okaka, Kenya's last boxing hope at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, was eliminated after losing on a unanimous points decision (5-0) to England's Dimeji Shittu in the quarter-finals. Okaka was the fourth Kenyan boxer to exit the tournament.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Police Bullets have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 CECAFA Qualifiers for the CAF Women's Champions League, alongside Tanzanian giants Simba Queens and Burundi's Top Girls. The regional qualifiers will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from August 21 to 31, with only the tournament winner securing qualification to the CAF Women's Champions League finals.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former national girls football champions Archbishop Njenga are making their return to the national stage for the first time in three years, having beaten Butere Girls in the Western Region final. They will compete in the National Term Two games beginning on Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Evans Kibet, 37, a Kenyan athlete from Bungoma County, left Kenya in July 2025 seeking better opportunities but ended up caught in the Russia-Ukraine war. His family has spent more than a year appealing for his safe return, with his mother expressing despair over his unintended involvement in the conflict.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen elephants found dead over the past month in Amboseli National Park near the Tanzanian border were likely poisoned by cyanide, possibly from pesticides on nearby farms. Kenya Wildlife Service investigators suspect the elephants ate tomatoes contaminated with strong pesticides, though the investigation was still under way and it remains unclear whether the poisoning was accidental or deliberate.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that Kenya's Ol Kalou by-election—marked by distribution of gas cylinders, mattresses, and other goods timed suspiciously before voting—follows a pattern of electoral misconduct seen across East and Southern Africa. The piece argues that such practices represent slow-motion failures in election conduct that have become recognizable across the region.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Robert Okaka defeated Tanzania's Yusuf Changalawe by unanimous points decision in the round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing Kenya's first boxing victory and advancing to the quarter-finals.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Moody's affiliate GCR Ratings has affirmed Kenya Reinsurance Corporation's international and national scale financial strength ratings at B and AA+(KE) respectively, with a stable outlook, citing the reinsurer's strengthened capital position of Sh59.49 billion and sound earnings retention.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Wildlife Service has begun an investigation into the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in southern Kenya near Amboseli National Park, with tissue samples sent to laboratories to determine whether disease, poisoning, or another factor was responsible. Officials say this is the first time in decades that elephant mortalities on this scale have been recorded in the region.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation to accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stressed that the team's on-pitch performance must match the world-class stadium infrastructure being built, and noted that player welfare and motivation frameworks are already in place.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nation Media Group Uganda has announced it will resume operations after receiving authorization from President Yoweri Museveni's government, ending a period of disruption across its television, radio, print and digital platforms.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Fishermen and residents in Kilifi County claim that salvage operations on a cargo vessel grounded four months ago have caused marine pollution, killing marine animals and damaging coastal ecosystems. The Kikambala Beach Management Unit chairman questioned whether the salvage operator is licensed and qualified.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two volleyball games begin Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, with the national throne vacant following the elimination of defending champions Cheptil Senior School. Malava Boys Seniors School, 2023 runner-up seeking to reclaim their 2018 title, faces competition from 2023 national winners Ruthimitu Senior School and North Eastern champions Furaha Mixed Senior School.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Diana Msewa and Hasnath Umbamba scored for Tanzania in a 2-1 Group B victory over South Africa at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday, with Msewa earning player-of-the-match honours for her solo goal.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 29-year-old Taiwanese man was arrested at the Isebania One Stop Border Post in Migori County after a police sniffer dog detected twenty-six heroin capsules weighing approximately 18.26 grams concealed in his luggage as he attempted to enter from Tanzania.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The United Kingdom has moved a major military training exercise to Tanzania after Kenya refused to approve the necessary licenses, effectively halting British Army Training Unit (BATUK) operations in Laikipia County.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved a major military training exercise to Tanzania after Kenya refused to approve necessary licenses, effectively halting British Army Training Unit (BATUK) operations in Laikipia County.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Anzauni, one of the largest clans in the Akamba community, is set to install Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli as its first officially recognized clan chief on October 3, 2026, in what elders describe as a historic milestone more than six decades after Kenya attained independence. The clan, with an estimated 400,000 members across multiple regions in Kenya and parts of Tanzania, says the installation restores its cultural identity and traditional leadership after operating without a recognized chief since independence.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo has praised the growing partnership between Kenya and Uganda, describing the two as nations united by history, culture and family ties, and urging East African states to deepen regional integration for shared prosperity. She noted that communities along the Kenya-Uganda border share common languages, customs and family relationships, with groups such as the Samia, Iteso, Bagisu, Maasai and Turkana living and interacting across both countries.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed President William Ruto's administration for the relocation of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from Nyanyuki to Tanzania, saying the move will cause the collapse of Nyanyuki's economy and loss of around 500 jobs in the town.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Thirteen young scientists from East Africa completed a 10-day entrepreneurship bootcamp organized by BioInnovate Africa at icipe in Nairobi, with ventures aimed at tackling challenges in agriculture, food security, public health and green manufacturing. Between seven and ten of the most promising projects are expected to receive seed funding and mentorship.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Ports Authority won eight first-place trophies at the Kisumu National Show for contributions to transport, logistics and international trade. The Port of Kisumu has recorded 144 vessel calls this year and strengthened its position as a regional logistics hub on Lake Victoria.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Food scientist Professor Ruth Oniang'o has called on African governments to overhaul regulatory systems that she says delay commercialization of bioeconomy innovations and deny the continent jobs and investment. She warned that burdensome regulatory frameworks force innovators to spend years navigating approval processes that should take only a fraction of the time.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Gor Mahia defeated hosts APR FC 5-0 in their opening Group A match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Friday at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, with goals from Michael Kibwage, Patrick Essombe, Paul Okoth Odhiambo, Lesley Otieno Owino, and Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Questions have emerged over the East African Development Bank's Kenya operations amid reports of potential loss of about Sh6.6 billion if no action is taken, with stakeholders noting no dividend payouts have been made in years. Stakeholders appearing before Parliament's Finance Committee raised constitutional, governance, and accountability concerns about the proposed East African Development Bank (Amendment) Bill.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan boxer Amina Martha will be the first Kenyan boxer to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, facing England's Lauren Mackie in the women's bantamweight division on Friday in Glasgow. Martha is the reigning 2025 AFBC Zone Three bantamweight champion and 2024 African Games bronze medallist, the first Kenyan woman to win a boxing medal at the African Games.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former national and East Africa rugby 7s champions Laiser Hill Academy finished 10th at last year's nationals and are now competing among 16 teams at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two games (August 2–6, Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika), aiming to secure qualification for the 2026 East Africa games in Morogoro, Tanzania.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The UK government announced plans to move a planned military training exercise (Exercise Haraka Storm) from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya failed to approve the renewal of licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK). The exercise was scheduled to run in Laikipia between September and November.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prosecutors from 13 Eastern African countries are attending a five-day training in Nairobi organized by the Eastern African Association of Prosecutors to strengthen investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related crimes, including money laundering, fraud, corruption and terrorism financing.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →