… d to the village in Salima district, 120 kilometres (75 miles) east of the capital Lilongwe.'Never going back' Authorities say more than 15,000 Malawians left South Africa ahead of the "deadline", as well as thousands of citizens of countries including Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe …
UK police launch manhunt after family killer suspect flees to Zimbabwe By AFP July 09, 2026 01:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize An international manhunt started Wednesday for a UK father …
… Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe mounted emergency evacuations. The Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria issued an urgent notice asking South African authorities for safe passage for Kenyans trying to reach their embassy. …
Zimbabwe president signs into law constitutional change extending term By AFP July 08, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa attends the inauguration ceremony of …
Audio By VocalizeSeveral thousand more foreign nationals clamoured to leave South Africa on Friday, many of them gathered near the Zimbabwe border after a push that has already seen around 35,000 go home. …
… In countries like Zimbabwe and Tanzania, women are still not adequately represented in climate stories due to strong, enduring patriarchal systems. …
… Around 15,000 Malawians had been processed for departure, South African officials said last week, while thousands more from Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and other countries had already left. …
Renowned Malian musician Salif Keïta has withdrawn from his scheduled performance at South Africa's Mangaung African Cultural Festival, citing protest against rising xenophobic intimidation and violence targeting African migrants in the country. The 77-year-old artist, who performed during the anti-apartheid struggle, said the treatment of migrants conflicts with Nelson Mandela's legacy.
Renowned Malian musician Salif Keïta has withdrawn from his scheduled performance at South Africa's Mangaung African Cultural Festival, citing protest against rising xenophobic intimidation and violence targeting African migrants in the country. The 77-year-old artist, who performed during the anti-apartheid struggle, said the treatment of migrants conflicts with Nelson Mandela's legacy.
Kenya Polo Association president Jamie Murray says Kenyan polo must develop young talent through recruitment, training, and exposure, and win continental matches against African opponents before competing in Europe or South America. Murray cited recent improvements in younger players, including 15-year-old Archie Camm, as evidence of progress.
Jayne Awuor, an 8-year-old student from Gilgil Hills Academy in Nakuru County, will represent Kenya at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 4 to 12. She previously won a bronze medal for Kenya at the Under-8 Championship in Uganda earlier this year.
The Director of Public Prosecutions has filed extradition proceedings against a 39-year-old Chinese national wanted in Uganda over alleged fraud involving UGX 4.53 billion (approximately KSh151 million). Chen Guang is accused of 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft arising from fraudulent activities while employed as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.
South African police raided a major crystal meth laboratory on the border with Zimbabwe and arrested two Mexicans, two Zimbabweans, and a Malawian. Security forces seized drugs and equipment worth around 600 million rand ($37 million), with authorities linking the operation to Latin American cartels expanding into Africa.
South African security forces raided a clandestine laboratory near the Zimbabwe border on Thursday and seized drugs and equipment valued at around 600 million rand ($37 million), arresting two Mexican nationals, two Zimbabweans, and a Malawian. The discovery is part of a series of recent busts involving Mexican nationals that have led authorities to suspect Latin American cartels are expanding into Africa.
The 2026 Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship has been moved from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Tunisia due to an Ebola outbreak, with the tournament now scheduled for September 13–26 in Tunis instead of September 7–21 in Kinshasa. Kenya is among sixteen countries competing in the championship.
About 300 anti-migrant protesters marched to the 46th SADC summit in Durban, calling on regional leaders to remove foreign nationals. The heavily policed demonstration was organized by a fringe anti-immigrant group amid weeks of protests that prompted tens of thousands of foreign nationals to flee South Africa.
The death toll from an overloaded government ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday has risen to 84 after more bodies were recovered on Sunday, police said. The ferry was authorized to carry 90 people but had 114 adults, five crew members, and an unspecified number of children onboard.
Fermentation is a centuries-old process that breaks down carbohydrates and proteins into more digestible forms while enhancing nutritional content through beneficial microorganisms. Nutrition researchers have undertaken an in-depth assessment of fermented African foods and their potential to improve health cost-effectively, noting that while fermented foods hold significant cultural and nutritional value in Africa, they remain under-researched.
The death toll from an overloaded government ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday has risen to 84 after four more bodies were recovered on Sunday. The passenger ferry, authorised to carry 90 people, was carrying 114 adults, five crew members, and an unspecified number of children when it overturned in choppy waters on the lake bordering Zambia; search efforts continue for missing victims.
A Standard opinion piece criticizes President Ruto's public displays of wealth—including a Mercedes G-Wagon, 400-acre macadamia farm, 2,000-strong goat flock, and mechanized cattle feeding system—arguing they send the wrong message to poor Kenyans amid economic hardship.
Sue Nyathi's debut novel *The Polygamist*, initially rejected by publishers, was self-published in 2012 and has become a global success, now adapted for Netflix and ranking in the top 10 in over 60 countries. Nyathi, drawing on her family's own polygamous history, emphasizes the series is not a straightforward story about polygamy but explores how women see themselves reflected in the work.
Women account for nearly 40 per cent of the 916 million people working in agri-food systems globally, and almost half in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their critical roles in agricultural biodiversity, decision-making, and household management, they farm under unequal conditions, with limited land ownership restricting credit access and enterprise expansion.
Kenya Simbas back-rower Bethwell Anami says increased sponsorship will enable the national rugby team to begin preparations earlier and avoid setbacks from late starts in previous seasons, allowing more time to build cohesion, fitness, and match readiness.
Kenya's Under-20 rugby team, Chipu, won the 2026 Barthés Trophy in Uganda by defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final, becoming African Under-20 champions. Simbas captain Samuel Asati praised the young team's tactical awareness, discipline, and quality of rugby display.
A government passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in rough weather on Tuesday, claiming at least 44 lives. Rescue operations continued Wednesday, with 77 people rescued and 15 bodies retrieved from the RIDA ferry, marking one of the worst passenger boat disasters on the lake.
Kenya's under-20 rugby team Chipu won the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy with a 33-14 victory over Namibia in the final in Kampala, securing their place at the World Rugby Junior Trophy.
Following their failure to qualify for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia, the Kenya Rugby Union has unveiled a rebuilding plan for the national men's rugby team blending seasoned veterans with fresh talent from the Kenya Under-20 squad, Chipu, who won the 2026 Barthés Trophy.
A ferry carrying 90 passengers and five crew members capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday after hitting strong waves. Multiple people were feared dead, with rescue efforts involving helicopters, boats, and divers from local and military sources.
Kenya's under-20 rugby team Chipu won a record fourth Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy, defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final at Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala, earning qualification for the World Rugby Junior Trophy.
A ferry transporting 90 passengers and five crew members capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday after hitting strong waves, according to Zimbabwe Republic Police. The death toll from the incident has been updated to 44, with rescue efforts hampered by bad weather.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Ruto administration of allowing cross-border abductions, forced deportations, and alleged transnational repression, warning that foreigners and investors are not safe in Kenya and calling on foreign embassies to protect their citizens and staff. Gachagua cited cases including the alleged July 2024 forced return of 36 Ugandan opposition supporters and the October 2024 abduction of seven Turkish asylum seekers, four of whom he said were forcibly deported to Turkey in a joint security operation.
An opinion piece argues that xenophobic attacks in South Africa contradict the Pan-African ideals of liberation leaders who fought for Mandela's release, and exposes the continent's inability to support regional migration despite South Africa's wealth as Africa's richest nation with a GDP of about $400 billion.
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi is launching the People's Renaissance Movement (PM) party on Tuesday, positioning it as a vehicle to move Gen Z-led street activism into electoral politics. The party, which draws its agenda from Kenya's Big Five animals as metaphors, will have presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame as a nominee.
Kenya was defeated 8.5-5 by Zambia in a U18 International Championships polo match at Manyatta Polo Club on August 2. The Kenyan side, which started as the strongest, suffered from backline lapses, while Zambia's disciplined play and goalscoring accuracy secured the victory.
Kenya national under-20 rugby team Chipu face Zimbabwe in a 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy match in Kampala, Uganda, as six countries begin competition for the continental title. The tournament features a new tiered format, with Kenya competing in the Performance Division.
Kenya Under-20 rugby team Chipu beat Zimbabwe 35-23 to advance to the Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy final at Wankulukuku Stadium. Kenya dominated the first half before Zimbabwe mounted a second-half comeback, but Kenya held on to secure the victory.
The Government has signed a five-year Cooperative Agreement with the Beginnings Fund worth USD 80 million (Sh10.4 billion) to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare across 21 priority counties through about 200 health facilities, aiming to reach an estimated 5.9 million women and newborns by 2031 and prevent more than 46,000 maternal and newborn deaths.
Zambia's U18 polo team expressed confidence ahead of their match against Kenya at Manyatta Polo Club, saying they have become familiar with the Kenyan horses during test matches. The Zambians' team captain Ryan Jellis said they are ready to beat Kenya using the local horses.