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  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially rescheduled the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, which will now take place from August 2 to 30, 2025. Originally planned for September 2024, the event faced two postponements, first to February 2025 and now to August, due to delays in infrastructure development across the host nations – Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The announcement came after a CAF Executive Committee meeting held on Monday in Rabat, Morocco, chaired by President Dr. Patrice Motsepe. Kenya will feature in Group A alongside two-time champions Morocco and DR Congo, as well as Angola and Zambia. Morocco
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged political rivals who are focused on making President William Ruto a one-term leader, calling their motivation both unrealistic and unfounded. Speaking during a consultative meeting with leaders from Tharaka Nithi on Wednesday, Kindiki questioned why some leaders continue to push for Ruto’s one-term presidency, despite his significant accomplishments since taking office. “I saw some people saying their only goal is to make William Ruto a one-term President. Really? And then? How can that be your sole motivation as a leader?” Kindiki asked. His remarks came in response to a pledge made by Rigathi Gachagua
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  On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni touted Fred Matiang’i’s presidential bid. Kioni said that since the former ruling party officially endorsed the former powerful Cabinet Secretary, his candidacy had attracted significant support. He mentioned that people expressed optimism about Matiang’i’s political future through various platforms, highlighting that the positive feedback exceeded their expectations. “Matiang’i’s candidature is attracting widespread approval from far and wide beyond what we expected,” Kioni told reporters at the Jubilee offices, Kioni explained that Matiang’i has a deep understanding of the path former President Uhuru Kenyatta charted for Kenya. He emphasized that Matiang’i implemented
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  The High Court has nullified the 2019 Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) census results for Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa Counties, citing significant irregularities. Garissa High Court Judge John Onyiego ruled that KNBS failed to uphold data integrity standards, leading to inaccurate population figures for the affected counties. “The published results in Volume 1 of the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census (KPHC) concerning these areas are hereby cancelled,” declared Justice Onyiego. The sub-counties affected include Mandera North, Mandera West, Banisa, Lafey, Mandera East, Mandera South, Eldas, Tarbaj, Wajir West, Wajir East, Wajir North, Balambala, Lagdera, Dadaab, and Garissa Township.
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  The 2025 Safari Rally promises an exhilarating experience with the introduction of two new stages, Chief Executive Officer Charles Gacheru has revealed. During a tour of the course in Naivasha, Gacheru stated, “We’ve added two fresh stages—a 5km shakedown at Camp Moran and an 8km race at Morendat Farm—to enhance the thrill for fans and competitors.” Scheduled from March 20 to 23, the rally will span Nairobi and Naivasha counties. President William Ruto will ceremonially flag off the event at City Hall Way, located between KICC and City Hall, replacing the traditional flag-off at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
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  The summit, called by President William Ruto, was held on Wednesday night virtually but DRC President Felix Tshisekedi did not attend. Read More

  President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) skips virtual summit of the East…
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  The forecast suggests that the Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift Valley, and parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley will likely receive near to above-average rainfall, continuing from February with occasional breaks. Read More

  Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral infection that causes severe losses in milk production, reproduction, and growth. Read More

  The victim’s lawyer, Willis Otieno, informed Justice Margaret Muigai that seven years have passed since the victim was killed during the 2017 post-election violence. Read More