On June 9, 2026, the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced that its official World Cup ticket allocation had been revoked ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation revealed that it could no longer distribute tickets to Iranian supporters through FIFA’s
Year: 2026
Students from Migori Boys High School have staged a peaceful march to condemn the rising cases of school arson across Kenya. The learners carried placards promoting peace, responsibility, and the protection of learning institutions. Consequently, their message quickly attracted praise from
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has confirmed plans to challenge the High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment. Following the June 8, 2026 judgment, Gachagua stated that the court misinterpreted key constitutional principles. Consequently, his legal team is preparing an appeal
Kenyan influencer Kevin Kinuthia has officially moved into a luxurious new 5-bedroom villa. On June 9, 2026, Kinuthia shared the milestone with fans through social media updates and vlogs. Consequently, followers witnessed his latest lifestyle transformation in real time. Additionally, the
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has confirmed that schools will remain open until the scheduled mid-term break on June 24, 2026. On June 9, 2026, the Ministry of Education dismissed calls to close schools early following recent student strikes and arson incidents. Consequently,
On June 8, 2026, FIFA confirmed the appointment of former Harambee Starlets defender Terry Ouko to a major leadership role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ouko will serve as the Sustainability and Human Rights Venue Manager at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Consequently, she will
On June 8, 2026, Instagram officially began rolling out its long-awaited Reorder Grid feature to users worldwide. The update allows users to rearrange posts on their profiles without affecting engagement metrics. Consequently, Instagram is moving away from the strict reverse-chronological
On June 8, 2026, the High Court upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Consequently, the court dismissed consolidated petitions that sought to overturn his removal from office. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima, and Fridah Mugambi
On June 8, 2026, details emerged of Kenya’s plan to commercialise government-held data under the Draft Final National Data Governance Policy released in May 2026. Consequently, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) aims to transform data into a strategic
On June 8, 2026, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced the partial closure of several major roads in Nairobi. Consequently, motorists should prepare for significant traffic disruptions over the coming months. The closures will facilitate bridge and viaduct construction projects aimed











