Author: Mwenda Gitonga

NAIROBI, Kenya — Nairobi is set to host Africa’s largest renewable energy expo in June 2025, bringing together innovators, investors, and policymakers in a bid to accelerate the continent’s transition to clean energy. The three-day event, which will be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), is expected to attract more than 5,000 delegates from across the globe, including representatives from leading solar, wind, and hydro power companies. Organizers say the expo will serve as a platform for showcasing new technologies while also highlighting investment opportunities in Africa’s growing green energy sector. Focus on Green Investments Kenya’s Ministry of…

Jamie Vardy, the veteran English forward whose goals fired Leicester City to an unlikely Premier League title truimph in 2016, joined newly promoted Serie A side Cremonese on Monday. Vardy, 38, a free agent since leaving Leicester in May, put pen to paper on a one-year contract with an option to extend just hours before

Arsenal signed Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen on Monday. Hincapie can make a permanent move to Arsenal for £45 million ($60 million) at the end of the current campaign. The 23-year-old made more than 100 appearances for Leverkusen after joining the German club in 2021 and played a key

Napoli on Monday announced the signing of Rasmus Hojlund on loan from Manchester United with an obligation to buy, bringing an end to the striker’s difficult spell at Old Trafford. British media reports suggested Napoli will pay £38 million ($51.5 million) for a permanent deal for Hojlund next summer. The 22-year-old Dane signed for United

Crystal Palace have confirmed their starting XI for tonight’s clash against Norwegian football club, Fredrikstad Fotballklubb, and one notable absentee has immediately fueled fresh speculation – Eberechi Eze. The England international, who has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the final days of the transfer window, does not feature in Oliver Glasner’s lineup. Instead, 20-year-old Justin Devenny comes into the side, slotting in where Eze would typically operate. Palace Lineup Changes According to the official team sheet, Jefferson Lerma and Borna Sosa are drafted in for Chris Richards and Tyrick Mitchell, while Devenny replaces Eze in midfield.…

Harambee Stars have secured a historic CHAN 2024 quarterfinal spot with a game to spare. Here’s why Kenya must beat Zambia to avoid traveling to Tanzania.

Two-time champions DR Congo took a big step towards the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Angola at Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, on Thursday night. Second-half headers from Jephté Kitambala and substitute Jonathan Mokonzi sealed the Group A victory, putting the Leopards A’ in strong contention for a knockout place. The result came hours after Morocco’s 3-1 win over Zambia, setting up a decisive Sunday clash between DR Congo and Morocco for a semi-final berth. Angola’s campaign ends without a goal scored. First Half Battle Angola needed a win to stay alive,…

President Ruto Hosts US Delegation at State House

President William Ruto warmly welcomed a distinguished delegation from California State, led by Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin, to State House, Nairobi, on Monday.

Ten-man Kenya produced a performance full of grit and resilience to earn a 1-1 draw against Angola in a pulsating Group A clash at the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 in Nairobi on Thursday night. Backed by a raucous home crowd at the Moi International Sports Centre, the Harambee Stars were forced to play with a man down for over 70 minutes after Marvin Nabwire’s 21st-minute dismissal. Yet Austin Odhiambo’s composed penalty ensured Benni McCarthy’s men remained unbeaten and top of the group with four points from two matches. Angola, beaten by Morocco in their opener, started…

Kenya’s Harambee Stars face one of their toughest tests yet when they take on Morocco in a CHAN 2024 group-stage clash at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The African Nations Championship, reserved for players competing in their domestic leagues, offers a rare stage to showcase homegrown talent and tactical depth. Since taking over, head coach Benni McCarthy has pushed for a high-tempo, pressing style. His side showed flashes of promise against Angola, with sharp transitions in attack, but also left defensive gaps that a team of Morocco’s calibre will be quick to punish. Morocco — CHAN champions in 2018 and…