Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Future Council has denied allegations that opposition groups are planning to form an armed faction, insisting that they intend to seek political power through peaceful means amid growing tensions over the country's electoral process.Speaking in an interview with local media this week, council secretary and federal lawmaker Abdullahi Arab rejected claims that the opposition was preparing an armed rebellion against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government.
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Meru farmer develops first locally bred dragon fruit variety
Dragon fruit, a tropical fruit prized for its striking appearance, distinctive flavour and nutritional value, is attracting growing interest among Kenyan farmers seeking to diversify their crops and tap into emerging markets.Also known as pitaya, the fruit is recognisable by its brightly coloured skin and white or red flesh speckled with tiny black seeds.
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From Toddler Pitch to Spanish Academy: Jay-Z Steps Up for Nevada Pierre.
Nevada Pierre went viral a few days ago after opposing parents called cops on him because other kids could not take the ball from him during a youth football match in Florida.Jay-Z’s sports management agency, Roc Nation Sports has signed several top tier football stars like Vinicius Junior, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Gabriel Martinelli among others.
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Bayern Munich vs Ajax: When to Buy Tickets for Historic Game at Talanta Stadium
Kenyans will have a chance to buy tickets early for the blockbuster friendly between Bayern Munich and Ajax at Talanta Stadium.
Kenyans will be able to buy tickets early for the friendly match pitting Bayern Munich against Ajax Amsterdam at Talanta Stadium in January.
President William Ruto announced on Wednesday that six-time European champions Bayern and four-time Champions League winners Ajax will clash in Nairobi on January 5 during the official opening of the ultra-modern 60,000-seater stadium.
Bayern and Ajax have since confirmed their participation, expressing excitement that they will be able to connect with their fans in Africa.
Tickets for the match will go on sale two months early, after the German Embassy in Kenya stated that fans will start purchasing them from November 5.
Bayern Munich is coming to Nairobi! 🇩🇪⚽🇰🇪 Germany’s record champions FC Bayern will face Ajax Amsterdam at the new Raila Odinga International Stadium on 5 January 2027! We might be a little biased about who we’re cheering for. 😉🔴⚪ 🎟️ Tickets on sale from 5 November! https://t.co/cmlkUNQhgZ
“Bayern Munich is coming to Nairobi! Germany’s record champions FC Bayern will face Ajax Amsterdam at the new Raila Odinga International Stadium on 5 January 2027.We might be a little biased about who we’re cheering for. Tickets on sale from 5 November!” the Embassy stated via a social media post.
However, ticket prices for the game have not been made public but fans can expect a higher amount than the average paid during FKF Premier League and Harambee Stars games where they range between Ksh300 and Ksh500 for terraces.
It will be the first meeting between Bayern and Ajax since a pre-season game in July 2021 when they played out a 2-2 draw.
Over the years, Bayern and Ajax have faced off 11 times with three wins for each side while five matches ended in draws.
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AFA closes avocado sea export season over low production
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of the avocado harvesting season for sea exports from October 30, 2026, citing inadequate production levels in major growing regions.The restriction covers Hass, Fuerte, Pinkerton and Jumbo varieties, with the authority cautioning exporters and processors against breaching the seasonal controls.
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Ndindi Nyoro gains Sh57mn in a day after Olympia Capital share rises 198pc
Olympia Capital Holdings share price increased by 198 percent on Wednesday, fueled by what has been described as the Ndindi Nyoro market effect.This sharp increase came barely hours after news that the businessman and investor who is also the Member of Parliament for Kiharu had acquired a stake in Olympia.
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Government seals Sh20 billion deal with UASU to end lecturers’ strike
Public university students could return to normal learning on Monday after lecturers’ union UASU agreed to a Sh20 billion package with the government to resolve a nationwide strike that has paralyzed teaching for nearly four weeks.The agreement followed negotiations between the two sides, with Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary General Constantine Wasonga saying the union would formally call off the industrial action on Friday, once the negotiated terms have been documented.
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Kenya’s 2026/27 fiscal deficit overshoots target by Sh178 billion in two months
Kenya’s budget deficit reached Sh252 billion in the first two months of the 2026/27 financial year, driven by lower-than-expected revenue collections and spending that exceeded government projections.The deficit is Sh178.5 billion above the Sh73.5 billion target for July and August, highlighting the growing challenge facing the government’s efforts to rein in public borrowing.
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What Is Shuga Global? Inside The Organisation That Hired Yvonne Okwara After Citizen Tv Exit
Yvonne Okwara recently landed a new job as the Head of Investments and Partnerships at Shuga Global, barely a day after she made her final broadcast on Citizen TV.Okwara left Citizen on October 27 after working at the station for more than eight years.Shuga Global is an educational entertainment company that was formerly known as the MTV Staying Alive Foundation.
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Jiulize Kama Ni Ukweli: That Safaricom boss in the online video may not be real
The video is convincing: a recognisable Safaricom executive in a branded setting announces a giveaway or special offer and urges viewers to “click now before it expires.”However, the said executive never spoke those words.Cheap and widely available generative AI tools are allowing fraudsters to clone a face and a voice in minutes and push the fake videos to Kenyans through social media ads.