The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament will be held later next year in Morocco and not in the summer as it had initially been planned. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will not be played in the offseason as host nation Morocco had hoped but will instead be staged from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The tournament dates have proved to be a nightmare to CAF owing to various events next summer, necessitating the delay after it was initially set to take place in June 2025. FOOTBALL CAF ‘clarifies’ reports about change of dates for AFCON 2025 Confederation of African Football has shed light on the controversy surrounding the kick off dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The CAF Executive Committee will meet, deliberate and make a decision on the AFCON 2025 dates.

Didier Deschamps stands on the cusp of footballing immortality with the potential to etch his name in history books forever. As a midfielder, he captained France to their first-ever World Cup triumph in 1998, a moment of national pride that cemented his legacy in French football. FOOTBALL The concept of a Dark Horse in football Several instances in recent football history exemplify the 'dark horse' phenomenon. In 2018, he led the French national team to their second World Cup triumph, defeating Croatia in a thrilling final. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Didier Deschamps and the French national team, not only to defend their European crown but also to potentially secure a historic achievement that would resonate throughout football history for generations to come.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the Mount Kenya region is prepared to collaborate with other communities ahead of the 2027 general election. "Every community in the country should unite, the Mount Kenya unity is our strength. There is nothing wrong with the Mount Kenya region uniting too," Gachagua said. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka praised Rigathi Gachagua for his brave efforts in advocating for the people of Mount Kenya. "Mount Kenya region isn't short of options, and Gachagua has options to work with everyone," Wamalwa said, urging the region to stay focused.

"The park is the first national park in Vietnam to be recognised as an IUCN Green List," said Pham Xuan Thinh, Director of Cat Tien National Park. The national park has pursued IUCN Green List certification through rigorous efforts in conservation with community engagement since 2016. Furthermore, Cat Tien National Park has strengthened its management practices by enhancing its monitoring and enforcement capabilities. The project sites participating in the IUCN Green List programme in Vietnam also include Cuc Phuong National Park, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vu Quang National Park, Bach Ma National Park, Dong Chau-Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve, Song Thanh National Park, Bidoup-Nui Ba National Park. Two other sites, Con Dao National Park and Pu Mat National Park, are in the registration and application phase.

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed protests against the controversial Finance Bill, 2024 as a movement of privileged urbanites in Nairobi. While questioning their understanding of the Bill, he accused the young protesters of being privileged with little understanding of hardship. They do not understand what lacking electricity means like here in Eldama Ravine,” Mr Ichung’wah said. Mr Ichung’wah asked the protesting youth to understand the Bill, saying it was good for local manufacturing and to ensure budgeting for key things like education, electricity and roads. We want to secure your future by doing what is right,” said Mr Ichung’wah.

Nairobi - A local TV station has been temporarily stopped from airing or publishing a documentary that linked a Migori-based school to "weird" Christian teachings. Rongo Success Academy, through lawyer Danstan Omari (r) had sued NTV for defamation. Photo: Danstan Omari/Rongo Success Academy. Why did Rongo Success Academy sue NTV? Is Rongo Success Academy church-sponsored?

Ichung’wah dismisses Gen Z protesters as ‘KFC-eating, Uber-riding’ city dwellersNational Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed the ‘Occupy Parliament’ protest against the 2024 Finance Bill as a movement of privileged urbanites in Nairobi. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) at Eldama Ravine in Baringo County, the Kikuyu Member of Parliament said young Nairobi protesters have little understanding of hardship as they do it in the comfort of the city’s amenities. The MP added that he was proud of leading a group of 204 legislators in voting to approve the contentious Finance Bill during the Second Reading. According to results announced by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the House voted 204 against 115 to send the bill to the Committee Stage. Video by Ken Ruto

Linet Toto (in a black see-through top) was left speechless after her colleagues and friends attended her baby shower. Source: FacebookWhich politicians attended Linet Toto's baby shower? A week ago, Toto's friends and colleagues threw a surprise baby shower for her. Toto sheds tears during baby showerThe heavily pregnant politician shed tears of joy after her colleagues and friends showed up to her surprise baby shower. Below are photos of Toto overpowered by emotions:Toto shared more photos from her baby shower accompanied by the sweet message below:"What a wonderful surprise!!!

A court has restrained Nation Media Group from publishing or republishing any story about Rongo Success Academy or its director Eliud Ondeyo pending the hearing and determination of a defamatory suit filed by the two. The school in Migori County last month made good its threat and sued the media house over a story it claimed was defamatory. The story was aired on television channel NTV which is owned by Nation Media Group. Through lawyer Danstan Omari, the school and its director Ondeyo claim that the April 7 broadcast destroyed their standing and reputation among right-thinking members of the society. The school had given the station seven days to apologise failing which it would institute civil proceedings against the media house.

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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said that Azimio will not allow Deputy President Gachagua to be mistreated. Speaking in Ruiru on Friday Kalonzo said that Gachagua is a courageous leader and he should be supported to perform his mandate to the people. "If they try to impeach Gachagua, we in Azimio will not allow and we will support him, "Kalonzo said. Kalonzo said that Gachagua should not be afraid of being called a villager. DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa who was also present said that the Mount Kenya region should court other communities ahead of 2027.

The Green Belt Movement has implored the government to adopt just policies for a sustainable future in the wake of growing opposition to the Finance Bill 2024. These measures, the Green Belt Movement said, are not only economically punitive but also counterproductive to the principles of climate justice and environmental conservation that the Green Belt Movement tirelessly advocates for. According to the Green Belt Movement, the policies should economic, social, and environmental goals are pursued in harmony. GBM argues that the proposed Finance Bill stands in stark opposition to the principles of climate justice and social equity and vehemently. Police officers look on as youths demonstrate against the Finance Bill 2024 in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County on June 20, 2024.

Nairobi - Outspoken lawyer Miguna Miguna has joined Kenyans in mourning the death of 29-year-old Rex Kanyike Masai. Lawyer Miguna Miguna (l) said the death of Rex Masai will lead to a revolution. Rex was allegedly shot dead by a rogue police officer along Moi Avenue during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. In a statement, Miguna condemned the police, saying Rex's death was cruel and inhumane. How cop shot Rex MasaiMeanwhile a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage surfaced, showing the moment a rogue police officer shot Rex.

Apple’s investigation, before firing Timothy Jeffries who worked as a “genius” at its store in White City, was “poor and incomplete,” an employment tribunal judge said. Apple didn’t have a zero tolerance policy in place around discrimination and harassment, which it wanted to impose for the dismissal, according to the ruling published this week. “In this case there was ample evidence that there was a culture in the repair room which embraced explicit language and some jokes which may be considered inappropriate, whether they referred to race or other sensitive issues,” the judge said.