African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOMBASA, Kenya — Bandari FC has once again taken centre stage in Kenya’s football discourse after Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director Captain William Ruto dissolved the club’s entire management board in a dramatic intervention triggered by a disastrous run of results. [spacer height=”20px”] The December 9 decision marks one of the most far-reaching governance […]
Kenya is back on the global martial arts stage after the Tong-IL Moo-Do Federation announced the return of the Mombasa Open International Martial Arts Championship, following last year’s abrupt cancellation and a subsequent international sanction. [spacer height=”20px”] Tong-IL Moo-Do President, Clarence Mwakio, confirmed the revival of the tournament and announced that the 12th Mombasa Open […]
Two of East Africa’s rising golf stars, Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera and Uganda’s Ronald Rugumayo, are set to compete in two high-profile Sunshine Tour events in South Africa this month, following invitations extended through the Sunshine Development Tour–East Africa Swing (SDT–EAS). [spacer height=”20px”] The pair will headline regional representation at the Vodacom Origins of Golf, slated […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in soccer history to join the billionaire ranks, officially entering the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion. [spacer height=”20px”] The 40-year-old Portuguese superstar’s remarkable milestone is largely attributed to his record-breaking contract with Al-Nassr FC, a […]
HALFTIME: First half end in stalemate as enya 1- 1 Angola [spacer height=”20px”] In Summary With both teams chasing a spot in the knockout stage, today’s match is expected to be a decisive moment in the group. With both teams chasing a spot in the knockout stage, today’s match is expected to be a decisive […]
Kenya’s athletics queens Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet delivered unforgettable performances at the Prefontaine Classic, a Diamond League meeting held in Eugene, Oregon, where both athletes broke world records in thrilling fashion. [spacer height=”20px”] Kipyegon, the three-time Olympic 1500m champion, stunned fans by lowering her own world record in the women’s 1500m to an astonishing […]
PARIS, FRANCE – Kenyan middle-distance queen Faith Kipyegon delivered another staggering performance on Thursday evening at the Stade Charléty, running the fastest women’s mile in history at an unofficial time of 4 minutes 06.42 seconds. [spacer height=”20px”] The 31-year-old Olympic champion fell just shy of the monumental sub-four-minute barrier – a feat once thought physiologically […]
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has ended mounting speculation over his future by affirming his commitment to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr for the upcoming season. [spacer height=”20px”] The 40-year-old superstar, who joined Al Nassr in January 2023 on a highly publicized contract set to expire this June, appeared to close the door on transfer […]
BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA – In a powerful and unexpected twist to combat persistent challenges like teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence, Bungoma County has turned to the beautiful game: football. Local NGO WEMA Organization, under the leadership of CEO Elizabeth Juma, launched a football-centered empowerment initiative in 2023 with the aim of keeping girls off the […]
The FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Gambia’s Scorpions concluded in a thrilling 3-3 draw on March 20, 2025. This encounter showcased several standout performances from both teams. Kenya’s Key Players: Gambia’s Key Players: The match was a testament to both teams’ resilience and attacking capabilities, setting a high standard for […]
