Kenya: Presidential candidate terms poll result ‘null and void’ as BBC fact checkers say tally ‘not suspicious’
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has rejected the results of Kenya’s presidential election saying that the figures announced on Monday were “null and void”. According to the official results, Odinga narrowly lost to Deputy President William Ruto. Odinga accused the head of the electoral body of a “blatant disregard of...
Kenya comes to terms with veteran Raila Odinga losing presidential election for the fifth time
After a tumultuous political day in Kenya, the country on Tuesday began to come to terms with the reality of a new president-elect, William Ruto, a sharply divided electorate and uncertainty over how the election’s apparent loser would react to defeat in a nation pivotal for the economy and stability...
Kenya’s elections agency declares Ruto president-elect at event skipped by his boss President Kenyatta
Kenya Deputy President William Ruto will take over from President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced six days after the August 9 General Election. Mr Ruto polled 7,176141 or 50.9 per cent of people who voted and his closest rival Raila Odinga garnered 6,0942930 or 48.8...
Why and how Arsenal young centre-back convinced defensive partner not to move to Juventus
William Saliba may have played a role in convincing Gabriel to stay at Arsenal despite the defender attracting interest from Serie A giants Juventus. The Brazilian partnered the young Frenchman for the first time in competitive action in the Gunners’ opening day win over Crystal Palace and has been keen...
Scorched earth: US and European officials accuse Russia of using food as a weapon in Ukraine conflict
Russia’s war in Ukraine has pushed global displacement figures to record levels, the UN refugee agency said Thursday, calling the statistics a “tragic milestone.” Over the past decade, levels of displacement have increased every year, the United Nations noted in its global trends report – with figures currently at the...
It is highly likely Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Man United and is firmly in manager Ten Hag’s plans
Erik ten Hag has dropped a major hint that Cristiano Ronaldo has changed his mind and now wants to stay at Manchester United. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner requested to leave Old Trafford last month and it had been thought that he remained keen to call time on his return...
Unhappy Man United fans plan anti-Glazers protests during league match against Liverpool
Manchester United fans are planning to protest against the club’s ownership during the upcoming home clash against Liverpool. Upset towards the Glazer family is at an all-time high amid an underwhelming summer transfer window and a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton on the opening day of the Premier League season....
Nicknamed ‘Animal’ because of his work rate Arsenal’s ‘diamond’ Martinelli ‘trains like his last on earth’
Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has been described as a “diamond” that trains each day “like it’s his last on earth”. The Brazilian got his season up and running last Friday by netting 20 minutes into the Gunners’ 2-0 win at Crystal Palace. North London insiders are incredibly excited about Martinelli’s...
Chelsea manager Tuchel, owner at loggerheads over singing of Aubameyang and De Jong from Barcelona
Chelsea are “ready to sign” Barcelona pair Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports. Manchester United have been trying to bring De Jong to Old Trafford all summer, but the player is not keen on the move. The Red Devils had a bid worth around £72 million ($88...
Inter striker Lukaku reflects on London stay: I wanted to take revenge at Chelsea…I thought I would be a hero
Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku insists he has a lot of “anger” inside him at how things worked out at Chelsea last season. The Blues splashed out £97.5m on the Belgium international last summer after spening seven years away from the west London club at Everton, Manchester United and Inter...
