West African States Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Form Sahel Confederation, Reject ECOWAS

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, three West African nations currently under military rule, have signed a confederation treaty, marking a significant shift in regional alliances and a rejection of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The treaty was signed during the first summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), signaling a closer…

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Opposition Leaders Call For Resignation of Police IG Koome After Protester Killings

A section of opposition leaders from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition is calling for the immediate resignation of Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome following the killing of protesters in the country. The leaders accuse President William Ruto’s administration of using excessive force against demonstrators, leading to fatalities. The leaders voiced their demands…

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England Beat Switzerland To Reach Euro 2024 Semi-Finals

England’s pursuit of a major tournament victory remains alive after a dramatic comeback and a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland secured their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. The match, which ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, saw goalkeeper Jordan Pickford save Switzerland’s first penalty from Manuel Akanji, setting the stage for England’s flawless spot-kicks…

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The Introduction of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) in Kenya”

The government is implementing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), which will replace the current National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The mass registration for SHIF began on July 1, 2024, after a delay pushed the launch to October 1, 2024. The initiative aims to ensure that all Kenyans, including those…

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Vihiga Queens Coach Urges FKF to Enhance Kenyan Women Premier League with Better Sponsorship and Scheduling

Vihiga Queens head coach Boniface NyamuNyamu has called on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to improve the Kenyan Women Premier League by securing more sponsorships for the clubs ahead of the next season. The coach emphasized that clubs have struggled to perform at their best due to inadequate funding and believes that attracting shirt sponsors…

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Germany Coach Nagelsmann Starts Emre Can in Euro 2024 Quarter-Final Clash with Spain

Germany’s coach Julian Nagelsmann has made a significant lineup change for the Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Spain, starting Emre Can in defensive midfield alongside Toni Kroos, instead of the usual starter Robert Andrich. The match is set to take place in Stuttgart on Friday. Andrich, who has been a consistent presence in Nagelsmann’s starting…

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Extreme Sports CEO Hussein Mohammed Files Defamation Suit Against FKF CEO Barry Otieno

Extreme Sports CEO Hussein Mohammed has filed a defamation lawsuit against Football Kenya Federation (FKF) CEO Barry Otieno. The suit arises from a letter Otieno wrote in March, which barred Hussein from representing Murang’a Seal at the aborted FKF Annual General Meeting (AGM). Otieno’s letter stated that Hussein was ineligible to represent the club based…

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