This will be the sixth meeting between Nigeria and Morocco at AFCON and their first in 22 years at the tournament. Their history stretches back to 1976, when Morocco won twice in the group stages en route to their only AFCON triumph. Subsequent meetings saw Nigeria eliminate Morocco in the group stages in 2000, before Morocco edged the Super Eagles 1–0 in 2004. Nigeria arrive in Rabat in formidable form, having won all five of their matches at AFCON 2025. Beyond the match itself, AFCON 2025 has marked a historic milestone.

ODM secret ‘weapon’ in talks with Ruto ahead of 2027 pollsInsiders say ODM is keen to keep channels open with Kalonzo, a longtime ally of Raila who stood by him in the last three general elections.

‎President William Ruto in Laikipia west during his tour of the Mt Kenya region on April 1,2025. ‎[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]This time, four years ago, President William Ruto was a darling of the Mt Kenya region; he never needed to mobilise in order to get an audience, but things seem to have changed. His allies in Mt Kenya region are now forced to mobilise and ferry supporters so that whenever he visits the region, he gets the crowds to create a perception that he is still in charge.

He described the passengers as “rich kids” who wanted to follow iShowSpeed closely as he wrapped up his road trip in Nairobi. A Nairobi-based boda boda rider has narrated how he made Sh10,000 in just five hours after being hired to ferry two passengers keen on documenting the final leg of American internet star iShowSpeed’s Kenyan tour over the weekend. According to him, the two passengers, whom he described as “rich kids”, wanted to follow iShowSpeed closely as he wrapped up his road trip in Nairobi. The boda boda rider said the experience turned out to be his most profitable single assignment to date. Uzuri nilikuwa na Boxer yangu 150, nilikuwa na huyo jamaa bumper to bumper hadi huyo jamaa akamalizia road trip yake hapo KICC,” he said.

The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, making it easier to deport thousands of people from the US. Starting March 17, around 2,500 Somalis will lose their work authorisations and legal status, making them eligible for deportation. The Trump administration says the agent acted in self-defence but local officials insist the woman posed no danger. The Biden administration had renewed TPS for Somalia for the maximum 18 months allowed under the law, which are set to end in March. Over the last year, the Trump administration has moved to end TPS for immigrants from other countries previously deemed unsafe, including Venezuela, Haiti, Afghanistan, and Nepal.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three traffic police officers in an operation targeting alleged bribery activities along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway in the Kyumbi area of Machakos County. EACC indicated that one additional officer who was present at the scene allegedly evaded arrest and is being sought for further questioning. The EACC further urged both citizens and public officers to report suspected corruption incidents, noting that tackling bribery requires joint responsibility between oversight institutions, government agencies and the wider public. EACC said the three officers arrested in Sondu followed a targeted surveillance operation after receiving multiple complaints from motorists and members of the public. “The commission received multiple complaints from motorists and members of the public regarding persistent extortion by traffic officers operating along the highway,” the commission said.

When President William Ruto inspected the 257 km Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road (LAPSSET corridor on February 07, 2025. [PCS]President William Ruto has set the ball rolling to dismantle the longstanding regional kingpins and dominant parties as he crafts a new campaign structure to alter the country’s political landscape. It is a strategy his allies believe will be used to turn areas where he did not command overwhelming support in the past into neutral grounds as he steps up his charm offensive to bolster the support for his administration and re-election bid in 2027.

ODM leaders lead by their pary leader Oburu Odinga at 20 anniversary Celebrations in Mombasa. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]For more than two decades, the Orange Democratic Movement has been the vehicle Odinga’s family has rode on to project political power. The Odinga family has been mobilising voters, elbowing opponents and shaping national conversations from opposition through the party.

‎President William Ruto in Laikipia west during his tour of the Mt Kenya region on April 1,2025. ‎[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]This time, four years ago, President William Ruto was a darling of the Mt Kenya region, he never needed to mobilise in order to get an audience, but things seem to have changed. His allies in Mt Kenya region are now forced to mobilise and ferry supporters so that whenever he visits the region, he gets the crowds to create a perception that he is still in charge.

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), signalling renewed momentum for the long-delayed expansion as regional competitors advance major airport projects. Key features include an X-shaped passenger terminal with an initial capacity of 10 million passengers, expandable to 15 million. JKIA currently handles 8.6 million passengers annually, exceeding its design capacity of 7.5 million. Rwanda is building Bugesera International Airport, a US$2 billion project backed by Qatar Airways, located 40 kilometres south of Kigali. As regional competition grows, Kenya’s renewed commitment to JKIA marks an important step.

President William Ruto has inspected the 84-kilometre Kenol–Sagana–Marua Road Project, which the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) says is now 93 per cent complete. According to KeNHA, the upgraded road has been engineered to withstand diverse weather conditions and deliver long-term durability. The Kenol–Sagana–Marua Highway project is part of the Kenyan section of the Trans-Africa Highway. The project involves dualling 84 kilometres of the Kenol–Sagana–Marua road, including the construction of grade-separated junctions, road safety interventions and complementary social initiatives. Kenol–Sagana–Marua Highway project / KeNHAPresident William Ruto greets leaders when he supervised the Kenol–Sagana–Marua Highway project / KeNHA

From Nairobi to Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Isiolo, and beyond, I saw donkeys everywhere. Some were hauling water, some carrying firewood, some just resting under the sun. In Samburu and Marsabit, the dirt roads would have broken lesser spirits, but the communities there owned donkeys like family. One man told me his four homesteads collectively owned nearly one hundred donkeys. Donkeys are not just animals here; they are wealth, culture, and survival, and they are under threat.

Source: FacebookHis daughter had excelled in her examinations, achieving results that should have placed her comfortably in a reputable secondary school. Why Wambũgũ's daughter was discouragedIn an interview with TUKO.co.ke, he shared that when the government’s placement results were released, the family was stunned. “She asked me, ‘What was the point of studying so hard, only to end up in a day school?’” Wambũgũ recalled. Wambũgũ recounted how he had pent-up anger in him as he didn’t understand how the system could fail his child. For Wambũgũ, this journey is a reminder that behind every school placement statistic is a family fighting, feeling, and hoping.

“The national government is ready to supplement the efforts of the Nairobi County Government to ensure residents are better protected from these devastating infernos,” Ruku said. In Kamukunji’s Kitui Village informal settlement in Pumwani Ward, a fire that broke out on Sunday night destroyed three rows of dwellings, leaving about 150 households homeless. The affected families are in urgent need of iron sheets (mabati), timber or poles, mattresses, blankets and food assistance. The government, through the State Department for Special Programmes, has moved swiftly to cushion the affected families. He called for intensified community sensitisation meetings and public engagements to raise awareness on fire risks and prevention measures.

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