Ballon d’Or: Dembele was a scatter-brained boy wonder who did not even know which was his stronger foot
Inevitably, Dembele’s rapid rate of goal-scoring could not last forever, but what his goals lost in frequency, they more than made up for in importance. Against Liverpool in the Champions League last 16 and Arsenal in the semi-finals, he scored strikingly similar goals that showcased both his tactical intelligence and his newfound poacher’s instincts.
How new role, learning to love tap-ins and not ‘cheating’ propelled Ousmane Dembele to Ballon d’Or
Following Mbappe’s exit, Dembele had been assured by the PSG hierarchy that he would be “the leader of the attack”, according to a source close to the player. He was subsequently disappointed to discover that central midfielder Vitinha, and not he.
Turbulent transition: KTDA finance director backed by new board as ousted Kenya tea agency officials told ‘to carry own cross’
The potential economic crimes and financial fiddling Rugutt alludes to are a subject of a 2021 investigation by Attorney General Paul Kihara that implicated several senior officials at KTDA and recommended prosecution by the relevant state agencies.
Kenya’s rhino numbers rise but poaching threats remain due to staggering demand for horns
The report states that each new calf is a symbol of hope and a proof that holistic, inclusive conservation model, is delivering real, tangible results and triumphs, resulting from decades of dedicated work and to the unwavering support of likeminded stakeholders.
Teen pregnancies in Kenya’s Rift Valley hit all-time high as school unrest incidence rise
In Belgut Sub-County, 932 teenage girls were impregnated, while in Bureti Sub-County, 541 were impregnated between January 2025 and July 2021 – the highest number. Further, the gender officer reported that 3,331 teenage girls were pregnant across six sub-counties of Kericho during the same period.
The Africa We Want: World Bank to hold jobs policy meeting in Nairobi to discuss Africa’s skills gap
With global megatrends such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence, green skills and climate change reshaping the future of work, the academy will underscore the urgency of demand-driven, inclusive and high-quality skills systems that can support upskilling, reskilling and lifelong learning for diverse groups, including youth, women in both formal and informal sectors.
Pushed to the peripheries of nationhood Kenya’s minorities are now on the cusp of inclusion
Speaking during a consultative meeting with members of Turkana Community in Nakuru, Lodoyi admitted that though Articles 56 and 26o of the Constitution recognised minority and marginalised groups, progress had stalled due to absence of a guiding policy.
US, Israel skip world summit on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state
Israel and the United States will boycott the summit, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon, said, describing the event as a “circus.” Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday. France and five other states are expected to also formally do so this week.
Groom punches bride after becoming ‘extremely angry and violent’ for being cut off from alcohol service
Imagine the scene: a beautiful wedding reception in full swing, friends and family gathered to celebrate, music playing and the bride glowing with happiness. Then, suddenly, a violent disruption.
Israel’s mass killing of Gaza aid seekers: Civilians die by starvation and deprivation when aid is blocked
The frequency and lethality of attacks has dramatically escalated since the GHF began operating at the end of May. In the 17 months between January 2024 and May 27 this year, we recorded 663 fatalities. In just three months since then, more than 2,200 people have been killed.
