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Junior Starlets Qualify for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Patricia Waigwa July 13, 2026 0

Kenya’s Junior Starlets secured a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating South Africa 3-1 at a packed Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Specifically, the emphatic victory completed a commanding 5-1 aggregate win, following

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Kenya Ends South Africa Evacuation After 472 Citizens Return Home

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

The arrival of 50 more Kenyan evacuees at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2026, officially marks the completion of the government’s emergency repatriation mission. Specifically, this final batch brings the total number of safely returned citizens to 472. Furthermore, the operation was managed by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs

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80 More Land at JKIA in Largest Single Evacuation Flight

Patricia Waigwa July 9, 2026 0

The safe arrival of 80 more Kenyan evacuees from South Africa at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport marks the largest single repatriation group since the exercise began. Specifically, this brings the total number of citizens brought home to 320. Furthermore, the latest flight prioritised minors, senior citizens and other highly vulnerable persons fleeing anti-immigrant

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Kenya Schedules Final South Africa Repatriation Flight for July 9

Patricia Waigwa July 4, 2026

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has confirmed that the final government-sponsored repatriation flight for stranded Kenyans will depart from Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Specifically, this emergency evacuation was launched following a surge in attacks, intimidation and xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals. Furthermore, at least

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Kenya’s Bradley “Gen Z Goliath” Is in South Africa Filming a Netflix Movie

Patricia Waigwa July 3, 2026

Bradley Marongo, popularly known as Bradley Mtall or the Gen Z Goliath, is currently in South Africa filming a new Netflix movie project. Specifically, he confirmed his presence on set via social media, expressing gratitude for being part of the production. Furthermore, this marks another major step in a rapidly accelerating international film career. From […]

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80+ Kenyans Evacuated After South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

Patricia Waigwa July 1, 2026

The Kenyan government has evacuated over 80 citizens from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks linked to an unofficial June 30, 2026 anti-immigrant deadline issued by civilian groups. Specifically, the returnees were received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where government officials debriefed them, offered psychosocial support and reunited them with

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Thousands Flee South Africa Ahead of Vigilante

Patricia Waigwa June 30, 2026

A mass exodus of thousands of undocumented foreign nationals from South Africa is currently unfolding, driven by an unofficial June 30, 2026 deadline issued by civilian anti-immigration groups. Specifically, this ultimatum was not issued by the South African government but rather by civic movements such as Operation Dudula and March and March. Furthermore, these groups

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Why We Mark Day of the African Child Every June 16

Patricia Waigwa June 16, 2026

Every June 16, the African continent pauses to remember a defining moment in its history. Specifically, the Day of the African Child honours the memory of the school children massacred during the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa. Furthermore, the day simultaneously raises continental awareness about the rights, welfare and unique challenges facing African youth […]

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South Africa Faces Economic Fallout From Xenophobic Protests

Patricia Waigwa June 15, 2026

South Africa’s Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has warned that anti-immigrant protests are causing serious damage.Speaking during an Inter-Ministerial Committee on migration briefing, Kubayi addressed growing concerns over recent unrest. For weeks, organised groups have staged protests targeting foreign nationals. Protesters claim immigrants contribute to

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Zari Hassan and Shakib Confirm Divorce After Five Years Together

Patricia Waigwa June 12, 2026

Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has ended her marriage to Shakib Cham Lutaaya. Furthermore, the couple released a joint statement on social media today confirming the split was mutual. Additionally, both parties cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their separation after five years together. What Their Statement Said Zari and Shakib addressed