Tactical naivety, litany of excuses & more: Why Engin Firat must be held accountable for Harambee Stars’ failures

Engin Firat exuded confidence after Kenya topped their AFCON qualification group, sending a warning to Andre Onana and Cameroon, but once results went haywire, he became defensive. Kenya’s Harambee Stars were officially eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, following a lackluster 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in…

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COP29: African negotiators challenge Santiago Network Secretariat decision amid climate finance rift

African negotiators at COP29 are raising concerns over the Advisory Board’s decision to select Geneva as the host city for the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage (SNLD) Secretariat, despite Nairobi scoring higher in technical evaluations. The decision has sparked outrage among the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) and civil society organizations, who accuse the…

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Eyes on KRA as multinationals fail tax transparency test

Kenya-based multinational corporations and major listed companies are facing increasing scrutiny for their lack of tax transparency.   A recent report by one of the big four consulting firms, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), reveals that some of these cash-rich entities in Kenya operate behind a veil of secrecy regarding their tax obligations, underscoring the challenges the taxman faces in ensuring compliance…

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Kenya’s climate and health strategy aims for global impact

Kenya announced Monday that it has completed its inaugural National Climate Change and Health Strategy (2024–2029), reaffirming its position as a leader in addressing the intersection of climate change and public health. Acknowledging the significant threats posed by climate change, the country is committed to mitigating its impacts, adapting to emerging challenges, and fostering resilience…

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‘Without running there’s no football’ – Melissa Jefferson raves over importance of track and field in Netflix’s SPRINT documentary

The South Carolina-born 23-year-old was part of the US 4x100m relay team that bagged gold at the Paris Olympics Paris Olympic 100m bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson believes running is the origin and base of other sports and taking to the track in the short  distance races is a special feeling for her. Jefferson, a Coastal Carolina…

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