Stop politicising Ebola preparedness, Health official asks politicians
The Head of National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), Dr. Andrew Mulwa, has asked political leaders to refrain from politicising public health matters, especially on the ongoing debate on the establishment of an Ebola preparedness facility in the country. Dr. Mulwa noted that disease outbreaks are addressed through scientific and public health experts, other than political rhetoric, which is derailing the government health agenda.
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
A group of 150 Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid growing worries about xenophobia are due to arrive by road in their home country on Monday, the Malawian authorities have said. The repatriation follows violence in South Africa’s Western Cape Province where there were reports a week ago of door-to-door intimidation, as well as the deaths of two Mozambicans in Mossel Bay. The Malawians were “among a number of foreign nationals” who had “sought refuge in temporary camps” in Mossel Bay, according to a statement from Lilongwe.
Elderly inmates dominate illicit brewing cases at Vihiga prison
Elderly offenders aged over 80 years form a significant number of inmates at Vihiga Prison, with most of them serving sentences or awaiting case determination for offences related to illicit brewing, the Officer in Charge has revealed. Speaking to KNA during an interview at the facility, Officer in Charge Patrick Emojel said many elderly offenders remain in custody because they are unable to raise the Sh100,000 bond or pay fines imposed by the courts.
Safaricom and Huawei Unveil Kenya’s First Fully Connected Homes with Fibre to Every Room
Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has today announced the launch of Kenya’s first Fibre to the Room (FTTR) solution marking a major leap in home connectivity and setting a new benchmark for digital living. As Kenyan households become increasingly connected with multiple devices and high bandwidth applications running simultaneously, traditional broadband setups are no longer sufficient to meet evolving user demands. Safaricom’s new solution addresses this challenge by extending Fibre connectivity into every room of the home, delivering uninterrupted, ultra-fast, and low latency internet throughout. Unlike conventional Fibre to the Home which relies on a single router for Wi Fi […]
Fifa Boss Infantino Breaks Silence on Omar Artan Saga Ahead of FIFA World Cup Kick-Off
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan for the first time, describing the situation as unfortunate while insisting that football’s governing body has no authority over a country’s immigration decisions. Speaking during the official FIFA World Cup 2026 opening press conference at Mexico City Stadium, just hours before the tournament’s opening match, Infantino faced questions over Artan’s exclusion from the competition after United States authorities declined to grant him entry. Artan, one of Africa’s most highly-rated match officials, had been on course to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a […]
Harambee Stars Rise Two Places in Latest FIFA Rankings After Lesotho Friendlies
Harambee Stars have moved up two places to 109th in the latest provisional FIFA World Rankings following their June international friendly matches against Lesotho in Pretoria, South Africa. The rise represents another positive step for Kenya’s national team as head coach Benni McCarthy continues to shape the squad ahead of future competitive assignments. Although the improvement may appear modest, it reflects steady progress after a challenging start to 2026 that had left the team struggling to break into the top 110 globally. Kenya’s ranking gains were influenced by a two-match friendly series against Lesotho that produced contrasting outcomes. In the […]
FIFA Distances Itself from Omar Artan Visa Setback as World Cup Dream Ends
Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s ambition of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has effectively come to an end following confirmation that his immigration status will not be altered by the host authorities. The decision closes a historic opportunity that would have seen him become the first Somali official at football’s biggest tournament. In an official clarification, FIFA stated that it has no jurisdiction over immigration or visa matters, emphasizing that such decisions are solely the responsibility of host countries. The governing body noted that it had been informed by the relevant authorities that Artan’s status would remain […]