Govt’ declares Monday, May 25 public holiday

By Tonny Ndungu,

The Government has declared Monday, May 25, a public holiday to allow Kenyans of Muslim faith to participate in Idd-ul-Fitr celebrations. This was ...

Idd Ul-Fitr

Egypt hit Zimbabwe to record winning start in AFCON

By Isaac Swila,

By Swila Isaac in Cairo,Egypt Egypt launched their hunt for an eighth Africa Cup of Nations title with a slender 1-0 win over Zimbabwe as the compe...

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World Press Freedom Day: Global leaders fault corrupt nations, dictators

By Rachel Ombaka,

Leaders from around the world have called on governments to defend the rights of journalists in their quest to fight against corruption and to achieve...

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Talking points from the Premier League weekend

By Reuters,

Chelsea rescued a late 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United while champions Manchester City scored five without reply against Burnley. City lead t...

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Duale wants Chief Kadhi investigated for contradicting Matiang’i on Idd-Ul-Adha

By Benjamin Muriuki,

National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale wants the Chief Kadhi investigated for contradicting Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's announce...

Chief Kadhi , Idd Ul Adha , Matiang’i

Nelson Mandela intelligence documents made public

By Reuters,

Thousands of pages of U.S. intelligence documents on Nelson Mandela were made public on Wednesday, revealing that Washington continued to monitor the ...

Nelson Mandela

Mandago versus Buzeki: The fierce battle for Uasin Gishu governor’s seat

By Majanga Michael,

The fifth largest town in Kenya is witnessing one of its fiercest political battles in the race to capture the Uasin Gishu County governorship seat. ...

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Dubai offering great post Ramadhan deals

By Mac Otani,

With the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai has great travel deals for those looking forward to celebrate and have some summer fun. Emirates A...

Mosul celebrates first Eid without Islamic State in years

By Reuters,

People in the Iraqi city of Mosul celebrated their first Muslim Eid holiday without Islamic State in years on Sunday after the militants were ejected ...

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I’ll accept defeat if Mandago wins, says Buzeki

By John Wanyama,

Uasin Gishu independent gubernatorial candidate, Zedekiah Bundotich alias Buzeki, now says that he is ready to accept defeat and work with his rival, ...

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Muslims mark Eid-Ul-Fitr amid confusion over moon sighting

By Majanga Michael,

A section of Muslims have joined their colleagues across the world in marking the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan, even amid confusion after Chief K...

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Namibian sprint hero Fredericks now marred by scandal

By AFP,

In Namibia, nobody is more admired than Frankie Fredericks. Long since retired from athletics, he remains a national hero in the sparsely-populated...

Frankie Fredericks , Namibia , olympics , Sprints

Bayern regain top spot as Leipzig lose unbeaten record

By AFP,

Robert Lewandowski netted twice as Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday with a 5-0 win over Wolfsburg after RB Leipzig lost...

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Bombs hit Eid celebrations in Bangladesh

By VOA,

At least one police officer was killed and five more injured when suspected Islamist militants hurled bombs near a mass prayer gathering to mark the e...

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Jeptoo lawyer quits, former coach arrested two days before CAS hearing

By Waihiga Mwaura,

Tainted female marathon star, Rita Jeptoo's lawyer quit and her former Italian coach was arrested on Monday ahead of a hearing against her two-year EP...

athletics , Claudio Berardelli , doping , EPO , Federico Rosa , IAAF , Rita Jeptoo

Muslims in Kenya begin holy month of Ramadhan ahead of official announcement

By Wangui Ngechu,

A section of the Muslim community began the fasting period of Ramadhan this morning (Monday) after some religious authorities in the Middle Eastern c...

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Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Adha

By Reuben Wanyama,

Muslims from across the world have gathered in various places to celebrate the holy day of Eid-al-Adha. In Nairobi, Muslim faithful gathered at the...

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29 killed as militants attack Yemen Mosque during Eid prayers

By Agencies,

At least 29 people were killed Thursday morning when a bomb went off inside a crowded Mosque in Sanaa, Yemen during the Eid celebrations. According...

Chief Kadhi leads Muslims in marking Eid Ul Fitr

By Maureen Murimi,

A section of Muslim faithful in Mombasa county have today, Saturday, celebrated  Eid-Ul-Fitr just a day after others defied the Chief Kadhi's positio...

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Muslims to mark Eid Ul Fitr tomorrow

By Maureen Murimi,

Chief Kadhi Ahmed Muhdhar has announced that Eid Ul Fitr celebrations will be marked on Saturday and not today, Friday, as expected by Muslims in the ...

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