Harambee Stars' head coach Engin Firat is counting on their week-long training camp to register impressive results in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Ivory Coast. The men's national team leave for Malawi on Sunday, exactly a week before their two crunch ties in the Southeastern African nation. What's encouraging is that we managed to get a good number of our players in camp," Firat remarked. Ayub Timbe, based in Azerbaijan, is expected to link up with the team before they travel to Malawi. Only the top team in the group will qualify for the 48-team World Cup, which will be played across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Ruto, Gachagua steer clear of storm engulfing UDA partyFriday, May 31st, 2024 04:18 | By Mercy MwaiPresident William Ruto during yesterday’s National Prayer Breakfast meeting steered clear of the current storm in his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, instead choosing to focus on his government achievements since he was elected in office. Only a day earlier, allies of the president and those of DP Rigathi Gachagua publicly clashed over the on-goings in the party as it held its grassroots elections. But during yesterday’s prayer breakfast, Ruto chose not to delve into the infighting within his party as he only chose to call for unity among Kenyans. President Ruto and I were prayed into victory and we know the power of prayers. He said: “ I have been deeply concerned by reports of indiscipline amongst a section of elected leaders within our party, UDA.

Why drug shortages have hit county hospitalsAt least 27 counties lack essential life-saving drugs after the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) stopped supplying them due to a Sh2.88 billion debt owed by devolved units. Tharaka-Nithi County whose governor, Muthomi Njuki, is the chair of the Council of GovernorHealth Committee, owes Kemsa Sh180,063,569. Machakos County owes Sh122,002,757 and is closely followed by Homa Bay at Sh 104,814,066. Makueni County owes the authority Sh74,879 while Wajir is left with Sh195,323 to clear her debt. Kisii county owes Kemsa Sh36,021,348, Kisumu Sh 11,643,633, Kitui Sh13,938,095, Kwale Sh67,859927, Laikipia Sh 62,705,138 and Lamu Sh 23,367,503.

Africa Child Policy Forum (ACPF) on May 30, stated there is an increase in online sexual exploitation and abuse of children (OSEAC) in Africa, with Kenya featuring among the hotspots. “The key question for African countries is whether or not they are adequately prepared to provide greater protection and safeguarding for children online,” Ngugi said. "Victims of online child sexual exploitation and abuse often report experiencing feelings of anxiety, guilt and shame, loss of self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance and alcohol abuse and depression,” Nyanyuki said. Others include the sexual extortion of children (‘sextortion’), revenge pornography, commercial sexual exploitation, online child prostitution, and the live streaming of sexual abuse. “Across Africa, different policy measures have been designed and implemented to strengthen existing child protection systems and better protect children online,” Ngugi said.

The Director of Criminal Investigation has filed an application in court seeking to hold three Nigerian nationals and two Kenyans linked to drug trafficking for 10 days. "They are being investigated for traffic narcotics, drugs, and other psychotropic substances," the officer told the court. The seized narcotics were subjected to a forensic analysis, and the report was availed. The investigation also has some of its investigators attached to the National Authority for Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada). The preliminary investigations have revealed that the Nigerian nationals principle purpose of their visit to Kenya was allegedly to traffic in narcotics, the court was told.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Animals collapsed, people jumped on water tankers with buckets amid shortages and government employees changed their work hours as blistering summer heat kept its grip on north India on Thursday. Television images showed people chasing water tankers or climbing on top of them in parts of the city to fill containers amidst an acute water shortage that the government blames on low levels in the Yamuna River - Delhi's primary source of water. As more people chose to order food and groceries by home delivery instead of venturing out in the heat, delivery personnel have been spending more time on their scooters and motorbikes, their employers said. Billions across Asia are grappling with the heat and in neighbouring Pakistan the temperature crossed 52 C (125.6 F)this week. (Additional reporting by Dhwani Pandya in Mumbai; Writing by Sakshi Dayal; Editing by YP Rajesh and Frances Kerry)

Evening flights were disrupted and hundreds of passengers were stranded at the Kisumu International Airport after an incoming Kenya Airways flight stalled on the runway for more than one hour 30 minutes. According to passengers traveling in the plane, the pilots attempted to land at the airport three times before it stalled on the runway. "The aircraft landed safely but was not able to exit the runway fully as the bird strike affected the aircraft steering components. But he was still stranded more than an hour later as airlines awaited clearance from Nairobi to provide accommodation to stranded passengers. Nation.Africa has learnt that engineers are travelling from Nairobi overnight to fix the stalled KQ plane.

Nairobi - The atmosphere of prayer and deliverance enveloped the nation as the 21st National Prayer Breakfast took place at Safari Park. Sylvanus Osoro (l). President William Ruto and Deputy Rigathi Gachagua during the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi (r). Source: FacebookThis significant event brought together prominent figures, including President William Ruto, Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, various Cabinet secretaries, Members of Parliament, and distinguished guests from neighbouring countries, among others. PAY ATTENTION:Songs Osoro sang at National Prayer BreakfastOsoro's diverse selection of songs, sung in different dialects, elicited smiles from all attendees.

The sweet-toothed Prime Minister acknowledged his fitness had “taken a bit of a knock” during the General Election campaign. Mr Sunak said he has been consuming “too many pieces of cake” and chocolate bars since calling the July 4 contest. Rishi Sunak said he was eating too much cake on the campaign trail (Aaron Chown/PA)The Prime Minister, who is known to enjoy using his Peloton exercise bike and practises intermittent fasting, told reporters: “My normal fitness has taken a bit of knock but I am walking a lot, if nothing else, but eating far too much chocolate on the road. He has previously revealed a taste for Coca-Cola, describing himself as a “total Coke addict” in an interview with two schoolchildren in 2019, and that it had left him with seven fillings. On an official trip to the US last year he also stocked up with his favourite brand of muffin.

While Donald Trump awaits a decision in his hush money trial, Donald Trump Jr. surprised netizens with a rare father-son moment, as they were spotted spending family time during the break. In a 17-second TikTok video, Donald Trump Jr. revealed the private room where he and Trump are sitting together. (TikTok)In a 17-second TikTok video, Donald Jr. revealed the private room where he and Trump are sitting together. Responding to his son, the GOP leader stated that he would prefer to put it out rather then reading it. The second was to again listen Judge Merchan's instructions, according to Newsweek's Katherine Fung, who was present in the courtroom.

Donald Trump has been waiting out the verdict in the historic hush money case against him from the comfort of a private Manhattan courthouse room — complete with junk food and even a TV. The former president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., posted a TikTok video Wednesday revealing the area in Manhattan Supreme Court where he and his dad were hanging out as jurors deliberated. “We are cranking out a couple mean tweets at the courthouse.”4 Donald Trump Jr. revealed the private room where he and his father are waiting for the verdict in his Manhattan hush money trial. TikTok/@donaldtrumpjr 4 Donald Jr. said his father’s next post will be a “doozy.” TikTok/@donaldtrumpjrTrump, 77, was also able to have a TV set brought into the courthouse waiting room on Thursday, when jurors resumed deliberating, Fox News Digital reported. Don Jr. hasn’t been spotted at the courthouse Thursday, but his brother Eric Trump was there.

Southern Charm alum Kathryn Dennis seemingly addressed her recent DUI arrest. The officer noted that Dennis refused a breathalyzer test but agreed to undergo a field sobriety test. Southern Charm star Kathryn Dennis has been arrested for driving under the influence after getting involved in a three car collision, according to a new report. Can you believe I was 21 when I first started filming Southern Charm, back in its first season? 'I'll be carrying that love with me as I enter this next chapter of my life, away from the Southern Charm lens.

The United Arab Emirates Government offered President William Ruto the chartered jet he used on his recent US trip at less than Sh10 million, State House has said. In a statement, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed on Thursday termed the means "the most efficient, and economical". In this specific case, the United Arab Emirates Government offered the aircraft at less than Sh10 million,” read the statement. Earlier in the day, Dr Ruto had disclosed that the jet cost taxpayers less than Sh10 million after some "friends of Kenya" co-sponsored the trip when he offered to travel with Kenya Airways. In fact, let me disclose here that it cost the Republic of Kenya less than Sh10 million," he said.

The United States Department has barred Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and seven other Ugandan officials from entering the United States in its latest sanctions over "significant corruption and gross violations" of human rights. Mr Magogo, Mr Kitutu and Nakimera were sanctioned because of the actions of their spouses. PHOTO/ ABUBAKER LUBOWA“All four officials (Ms Among, Ms Kitutu, Ms Nandutu, and Mr Lugoloobi) abused their public positions for their personal benefit at the expense of Ugandans,” Mr Miller added. As a result of these actions, the designated Ugandan officials are generally ineligible for entry into the United States,” Mr Miller’s statement added. The said Ugandan officials allegedly are responsible for, or complicit in, the repression of Ugandan members of political opposition groups, civil society organizers, and vulnerable communities in Uganda.

Even after Anglo American forced BHP's hand to abandon a takeover bid, the Australian giant may yet make a comeback. BHP had to make a firm offer for Anglo American on Wednesday late afternoon, and its request for an extension earlier in the day was rebuffed. Unwilling to launch a hostile bid, without the support of Anglo management and key shareholders, BHP then confirmed that it won't pursue its proposed deal for now.