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Harambee Stars to face Eritrea in AFCON qualifier on Saturday
Kenya's national football team Harambee Stars is preparing to face Eritrea in an AFCON 2027 qualifier match scheduled for Saturday at Nyayo Stadium. Coach Benni McCarthy is facing crucial decisions ahead of the match, with concerns mounting over the team's performance. The government has announced plans to engage the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) on reviewing national teams players' allowances. McCarthy has reportedly described the team as a 'sinking ship' and raised alarm bells over the team's performance. The match preparation comes as the Harambee Starlets prepare to participate in the World Cup in Morocco.
Uhuru’s Raila 2022 Claim Sparks Criticism From Kenya Kwanza Leaders
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has claimed he supported Raila Odinga in the 2022 general election, stating the sponsorship name benefited him among other events. This claim has drawn sharp criticism from leaders within the Kenya Kwanza coalition, who have strongly refuted Kenyatta's statements regarding the 2022 presidential election. Leaders affiliated with Kenya Kwanza have hit back at Uhuru over these 2022 election claims. Separately, leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have publicly challenged Kenyatta's claims, asserting that he falsely declared Mr. Odinga the winner in 2022.
CCTV, Ballistics Link Four Suspects to Lawyer Mathew Mbobu’s Killing
CCTV footage and ballistics analysis have linked four suspects to the killing of lawyer Mathew Mbobu, with investigations ongoing following the incident. In a separate security development, PS Omollo announced that security has been beefed up across Samburu, Isiolo, and Meru to contain cattle rustling and banditry. Meanwhile, Boniface Muteti, who had been reported missing in Nairobi, has been found injured in Lukenya. Additionally, a domestic dispute in Shauri Yako village, Mombasa, tragically resulted in the deaths of a mother and her 6-year-old daughter.
Court of Appeal upholds Affordable Housing Act
The Court of Appeal has affirmed the legality of the Affordable Housing Act, rejecting a legal challenge against the legislation and the associated housing levy deductions. This ruling allows the housing levy to survive the court hurdle. In related political developments, leaders Martha Karua and Ndindi Nyoro are urging the Kenyan opposition to unite and resolve internal disputes, emphasizing the need to welcome all leaders committed to removing President William Ruto from office. As Kenya's 2027 General Election approaches, political mobilization efforts by the Kenya Kwanza coalition are extending beyond national borders, with leaders recently holding a cross-border meeting in Uganda.
Lanet Floods: 200 Families Fear the Situation Could Get Worse as El Niño Rains Loom
Approximately 200 families in Lanet are facing potential displacement as they fear a worsening situation due to looming El Niño rains. The area has already experienced significant flooding, prompting concerns about future impacts. Heavy El Niño rains are threatening Machakos and arid regions, raising additional disaster concerns. This comes as public health experts emphasize that talking about mental health problems is no longer enough, indicating deeper systemic challenges facing communities.
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