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Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan Criticizes Refereeing and Campaigns Bias in World Cup Exit

Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan accused refereeing unfairness and suggested bias towards Argentina following their 3-2 World Cup defeat, highlighting concerns over

Business

Kenya's Tea Exporters Protest 0.8% Levy, Citing Threat to Global Competitiveness

Kenya's tea exporters are protesting the new 0.8% export levy, arguing it undermines their competitiveness and impacts farmers' earnings, amid industry concerns

Sports

Neymar Officially Retires from International Football After Brazil-Norway Match

Brazil's football icon Neymar has announced his retirement from international play after Brazil's defeat to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the …

Business

Heineken Secures Sh250M Bank Guarantee Amid Legal Dispute with Kiuna

Heineken has obtained a Sh250 million bank guarantee as it navigates a legal dispute with Kiuna, intensifying the conflict. Read more on the latest …

Sports

Unai Simón Sets New World Cup Goalkeeping Record with 519-Minute Clean Sheet

Spain's Unai Simón has broken the record for the longest clean-sheet streak in FIFA World Cup finals, with a remarkable 519-minute scoreless run in …

Sports

DR Congo's 2026 World Cup Journey Ends in Disappointment Despite Valiant Efforts

Despite a brave performance, DR Congo's 2026 World Cup campaign comes to an end, with England prevailing. A look back at their journey and …

Sports

Martin Ødegaard Joins Exclusive World Cup Club with Record-Setting Assists

Norwegian football star Martin Ødegaard has made history by assisting in his first three FIFA World Cup matches, joining an elite group of players …

Economy

Kenya Pipeline Company to Handle Rwanda's Fuel Imports After New Bilateral Deal

Kenya Pipeline Company will now oversee Rwanda's fuel imports, boosting volumes from 42,000 to over 500,000 cubic meters annually following a new bilateral deal

Business

Vodacom Increases Safaricom Stake to 55% in $2.1 Billion Deal

Vodacom has finalized a $2.1 billion deal to acquire a 55% stake in Safaricom, solidifying its control and impacting the Kenyan telecom landscape.

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How the Eastern Region Music Festivals Are Transforming Wote Town's Local Economy

Explore how the Eastern Region Music Festivals are revitalizing Wote Town's economy by attracting visitors and supporting local businesses, and their role in Mâ