US Senate Extends AGOA, Safeguarding More Than 66,000 Kenyan Jobs
Kenyan exporters have received a major boost after the United States Senate approved an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), preserving duty-free access for eligible African products entering the US market. The extension runs through December 31, 2028, giving Kenyan businesses greater certainty as they plan production, investment and exports to the…
IEBC Unveils Colours for Six Ballot Papers Ahead of 2027 General Election
Kenyans preparing to head to the polls in the 2027 General Election will have six different ballot papers to deal with, and the electoral commission has now given voters one more way to tell them apart. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the colours that will be used for the six ballot…
KCB Group posts KSh49.3 billion profit before tax in first half of 2026
KCB Group has reported a strong financial performance for the first six months of 2026, recording KSh49.3 billion in profit before tax, a 20.8 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. The lender attributed the growth to higher income across its businesses and continued efforts to control operating costs. KCB’s assets cross…
Arsenal Edge Como on Penalties as Bruno Guimarães Makes Gunners Debut
Arsenal wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a penalty shootout victory over Como after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The Gunners eventually prevailed 4-3 on penalties, with goalkeeper David Raya playing a crucial role in the shootout by saving two of Como’s attempts. The match…
Lincoln 1–2 Chelsea: Buonanotte strikes as Blues rally in Carabao Cup
Chelsea mounted a second-half comeback to defeat League One side Lincoln City 2–1, securing their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup. Match Overview Lincoln shocked the visitors by taking the lead late in the first half. Rob Street pounced on a costly mistake from Enzo Fernández, firing past goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen to…
Crystal Palace Triumph Over Liverpool in Community Shield Thriller
Crystal Palace etched another historic moment at Wembley by beating Liverpool on penalties to lift the 2025 Community Shield. The match, ending 2–2 after regular time, saw Palace clinch their first-ever Shield victory. Liverpool struck early with debutants Hugo Ekitiké and Jeremie Frimpong both finding the net—Ekitiké’s opener coming within four minutes, followed by Frimpong’s…
Key ODM Meeting May Decide Edwin Sifuna’s Future as Secretary-General
Amid growing unease within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a pivotal National Delegates Convention (NDC) scheduled for October could determine whether Edwin Sifuna retains his position as secretary-general. The NDC, expected to set the party’s direction heading into the 2027 general elections, will involve reviewing reports from party organs, adopting policy stances, and electing national…
Harambee Stars Secures 1-0 Win Over Morocco Despite Being Reduced to 10 Men
In a stunning Group A clash at the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship, Kenya’s Harambee Stars delivered a breathtaking performance to edge out two-time champions Morocco with a 1-0 victory. The match took place on Sunday, August 10, at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani—a win that now ensures Kenya’s place in the quarterfinals….
K-League XI Defeat Newcastle United 1‑0 in Third Consecutive Pre‑Season Loss
Newcastle United suffered their third consecutive pre-season defeat after losing 1–0 to a composed K-League XI side in Suwon, South Korea. The hosts took the lead in the 36th minute through Jin-gyu Kim, who curled a precise finish into the top corner after cutting inside from the right. The K-League team, currently mid-season and in…
Man United Held to Goalless Draw by Leeds in Pre-Season Friendly
Manchester United and Leeds United played out a 0-0 draw in a pre-season clash held in Oslo, marking a quiet start to both teams’ preparations for the new season. The match featured the debut of Matheus Cunha under new head coach Ruben Amorim, who recently took charge at Manchester United. Despite the introduction of several…
