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  • Victor Wanyama Pays Glowing Tribute to Good Friend Harry Kane After Ballon d’Or Accolade

    Victor Wanyama Pays Glowing Tribute to Good Friend Harry Kane After Ballon d’Or Accolade

    The former Kenyan skipper has lauded his ex-Tottenham teammate after he beat stiff competition to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or Award.

    Former Harambee Stars and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama has paid tribute to his ex-teammate Harry Kane after the England captain claimed the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in London.

    The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker edged out Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé to secure football’s highest individual prize. In doing so, Kane became the first English player to lift the golden trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.

    Reacting to the announcement, Wanyama commended his former colleague, stating that the milestone was completely justified given Kane's extraordinary consistency at the top level.

    “Congratulations, brother, totally deserved,” Wanyama posted in social media.

    The pair shared the pitch in north London between 2016 and 2020 during Mauricio Pochettino’s memorable tenure. That Spurs squad challenged on multiple fronts, finishing as Premier League runners-up in the 2016/17 campaign before falling 2-0 to Liverpool in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.

    Wanyama has frequently highlighted the England international's elite standards, once noting: "Harry’s finishing is second to none. He showed that every day in training—incredibly clinical and unlike any striker I have ever seen. Beyond that, he is the ultimate professional who makes the right decisions, with an elite understanding of the game and exceptional movement off the ball."

    Kane parted ways with Tottenham in 2023 as their record all-time goalscorer, having cemented his status as one of English football’s most lethal forwards despite never lifting team silverware with the club.

    His switch to the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich revitalised his pursuit of major honours. A staggering return of 73 goals in 65 appearances across all competitions for club and country over the past season provided an undeniable foundation for his Ballon d’Or crowning, capping a journey from heartbreak in cup finals to the pinnacle of world football.

  • Shock of the Century? Arsenal Left Without Answers as They are Embarrassed by English Minnows

    Shock of the Century? Arsenal Left Without Answers as They are Embarrassed by English Minnows

    The Gunners were stunned by the fourth tier club who secured a place in the next round of the Carabao Cup.

    Every now and then, football produces an evening so extraordinary that it becomes etched into folklore, recounted by supporters across generations. For Fleetwood Town, that timeless chapter was written on an unforgettable cup night.

    The League Two underdogs orchestrated one of the greatest upsets in recent League Cup history, eliminating Premier League heavyweights Arsenal. Far from relying on a stroke of blind luck, the fourth-tier side withstood an onslaught of pressure across regular time before displaying nerves of steel in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout.

    Playing at their own Highbury Stadium—an ironic twist of fate given Arsenal's historic former ground—in front of just over 5,000 spectators, Fleetwood embraced what was already their maiden appearance in the fourth round. Facing Mikel Arteta’s star-studded squad was supposed to be a celebratory occasion; instead, it turned into an immortal triumph.

    The home crowd erupted midway through the first half when Aaron Loupalo-Bi struck in the 21st minute to hand the hosts an improbable lead. The Gunners eventually restored parity shortly after the interval, with Viktor Gyokeres scrambling in an equalizer in the 50th minute.

    Arsenal turned up the heat following the equalizer, dominating proceedings with 78 percent possession and registering 26 attempts on goal compared to Fleetwood’s three. Yet, despite introducing senior personnel and relentlessly probing the host's stubborn backline, the visitors could not find a breakthrough.

    Arsenal’s task grew even steeper with five minutes remaining in regulation when Max Dowman received a red card, all but forcing the contest into spot-kicks.

    Fleetwood proved flawless from twelve yards, converting all five of their penalties. When Bruno Guimaraes failed to convert for Arsenal, the League Two outfit sealed a sensational 5-3 shootout victory. The final whistle sparked an immediate pitch invasion as fans and players' families joined the squad on the turf in scenes of unbridled joy.

    The giant-killing served as a quintessential reminder of the magic of domestic cup football, where division gaps vanish and underdogs write the grandest headlines.

  • KPSEA 2026 Knec Assessment Papers Complete with Marking Scheme (Free Download)

    KPSEA 2026 Knec Assessment Papers Complete with Marking Scheme (Free Download)

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    Kindly note that these papers are meant for revision purpose only and will be provided in this platform after the final paper is done by candidates in various assessment centres countrywide.KPSEA stands for Kenya Primary School Education Assessment.KPSEA is a final assessment in Primary Schools for Grade 6 learners before transitioning to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) at Grade 7.

  • Edwin Sifuna US Tour 2026: Cities, Dates and Meetings

    Edwin Sifuna US Tour 2026: Cities, Dates and Meetings

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    Edwin Sifuna Announces US Tour: Town Hall Meetings With Kenyans in DiasporaBy Chris Wamalwa | Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is preparing for a major United States tour that will see him engage Kenyans living in America through a series of town hall meetings organized by the Linda Mwananchi Movement.

  • Sad News: Sudden Death of Emmanuel K. Ngetich in Denmark

    Sad News: Sudden Death of Emmanuel K. Ngetich in Denmark

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    Sudden Death of Emmanuel K. Ngetich in Denmark: Family Appeals for Help to Repatriate His Body to KenyaThe Kenyan diaspora community in Denmark is mourning the sudden death of Emmanuel K. Ngetich, a promising Kenyan PhD scholar who passed away on October 20, 2026, while pursuing his doctoral studies abroad.

  • Kenya Becomes First African Nation to Join Global Dengue Alliance as Cases Surge

    Kenya Becomes First African Nation to Join Global Dengue Alliance as Cases Surge

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    Nairobi- Kenya has become the first African country to join the Dengue Alliance, a global partnership working to develop treatments for dengue, with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) formally admitted at the Alliance’s meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 27 October.

  • Committed but Overstretched: Why Kenya’s Refugee Teachers Need More Than Motivation

    Committed but Overstretched: Why Kenya’s Refugee Teachers Need More Than Motivation

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    Nairobi-A APHRC report reveals a gap between teachers’ high motivation and low well-being, as educators in refugee and host communities struggle with overcrowded classrooms, inadequate pay, insecurity, and limited employment benefits.A classroom with 200 learners and one teacher leaves little time to give each child individual attention.

  • James Kimani: How I Won A Deal To Supply Fruits And Vegetables To Quickmart Supermarket For 12 Years

    James Kimani: How I Won A Deal To Supply Fruits And Vegetables To Quickmart Supermarket For 12 Years

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    Follow us for the latest business, career & biography updates.James Kimani is the chief executive officer of Jrine Investments Limited, a company that supplies fruits and vegetables to Quickmart supermarkets.In an interview, he said that he got the bright idea to supply fresh produce to Quickmart around 2014.

  • Margaret Wanjiku Kariuki Zoom Memorial Service Oct 28

    Margaret Wanjiku Kariuki Zoom Memorial Service Oct 28

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    Zoom Memorial Service for Margaret Wanjiku Kariuki Set for October 28, 2026Kenyan Diaspora Community Invited to Virtual Memorial Service Honoring the Beloved Mother of Evangelist Isaac KariukiFamily members, friends, church leaders, and members of the Kenyan diaspora community are warmly invited to a Zoom memorial service for Margaret Wanjiku Kariuki, the beloved mother of Evangelist Isaac Kariuki, founder and publisher of DiasporaMessenger.com.

  • Somalia opens fourth national cybersecurity forum as digital security efforts expand

    Somalia opens fourth national cybersecurity forum as digital security efforts expand

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    Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal government opened its fourth National Cyber Security Forum on Tuesday in Mogadishu as the country expands efforts to protect its growing digital infrastructure.The two-day forum, organized by the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Mogadishu University, is being held under the theme “Building Trust and Cyber Resilience Through Security by Design.”