Newcastle United, Everton, and Brentford are all tracking Parma forward Mateo Pellegrino ahead of a potential summer transfer battle. Reports from Italy suggest the Argentine striker has emerged as one of Serie A’s standout performers this season, attracting widespread European interest. The 24-year-old has been valued at €30 million by Parma, a figure that represents […] The post Newcastle United, Everton And Brentford Eye €30m Move For Parma Striker Mateo Pellegrino appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Trump also indicated that Vice President JD Vance would participate in a signing ceremony expected over the weekend. Asked whether Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had approved the arrangement, Trump replied that he understood the answer to be yes.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula addressed President William Ruto’s absence during the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Statement, saying the annual exercise remains Parliament’s responsibility and does not require the Head of State to be present. Wetang’ula said Ruto was right to stay on an official trip abroad, adding that the Constitution and existing procedures do not mandate the president to attend the annual budget presentation by the National Treasury. Speaking in the House ahead of the reading of the budget statement by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, the Speaker maintained that the budget process belongs to the National Assembly The post Wetang’ula Defends Ruto’s Budget Day Absence: “No Such Thing as Crisis” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Controller of Budget (CoB) has warned that the national government budget spending has disregarded austerity measures. In her nine-month expenditure report, the CoB said Parliament and State House continue to spend billions of shillings on both foreign and domestic travel, despite calls by President William Ruto to cut down on travel-related expenses. The report, which covers national government spending for the nine-month period, shows that the government had used Ksh.3.4 trillion by March 2026. Of that amount, 85 percent, or Ksh.2.9 trillion, went to recurrent expenditure, while Ksh.507.9 billion supported development. Despite the government’s repeated claims of austerity, the The post Ruto Preaches Austerity But State House Spent Ksh.1.3 Billion on Foreign Travel, CoB Report Reveals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Ministry of Health has announced that it will introduce a new biometric registration system for minors. In a statement on Wednesday, June 10, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the digital platform will create a secure, unique link between each child and their medical records. He added that the biometric system will help healthcare providers access essential patient information, no matter where a child seeks treatment. Duale said the move will eliminate duplicate registrations and reduce misidentification. “A child’s medical history, immunization logs, and treatment records will be accessible at any SHA facility nationwide, allowing medical workers to make The post Health Ministry to Link Every Child’s Medical Records to Biometrics Under New System appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Motorists using Mombasa Road and the Nairobi Expressway have been told to expect traffic disruptions after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced a temporary closure of a busy section of the corridor. In a public notice issued on Thursday, June 11, KeNHA said it will close the Mombasa-bound carriageway of Mombasa Road (A8) and both carriageways of the Nairobi Expressway between Airtel Complex and General Motors (GM) for 24 hours. The closure will start at 10pm on Saturday, June 13, and will run until 10pm on Sunday, June 14, the authority said. KeNHA added that it will carry out The post Footbridge Installation Forces 24-Hour Shutdown of Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road Section appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The High Court in Kerugoya has given the greenlight for the burial of Racheal Muthoni Wandeto after ruling in favor of her family in a dispute over custody of her remains. This comes after mourners were thrown into confusion on May 28, 2026, when the late gospel artist’s funeral was stopped following a court order. In delivering the decision, Kerugoya High Court Resident Magistrate Harisson Mwangi said the court had to weigh two competing claims: a confirmed parent-child relationship and an alleged customary marriage that the court had not seen substantiated. “The court is therefore confronted with a proven parent-child The post Court Issues Racheal Wandeto Burial Ruling After Heated Family Dispute appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The government awarded China Communications Construction Company(CCCC) a Ksh375.4 billion (about $2.9 billion) contract to upgrade and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF). The award follows President William Ruto’s announcement that construction would start in June 2026, after the government received seed capital for the NIF through the privatization of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). According to reporting by Bloomberg, the deal signals a return to large-scale infrastructure financing that uses Chinese contractors after the government cancelled a previous concession agreement with India’s Adani Group two years earlier. The JKIA expansion will The post China Firm Wins Ksh375 Billion JKIA Expansion Contract appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released updated guidance on the shift to e-logbooks, confirming that previously issued paper logbooks will not be automatically converted into digital records. In a public notice published on Thursday, NTSA cautioned motorists to avoid sharing personal information with scammers who claim to be officials and offer to process e-logbooks on their behalf. The authority said e-logbooks are created only after a motorist submits an application, makes the required payment, and completes the motor vehicle registration-related processes successfully. “The Authority shall not convert already printed paper logbooks to e-logbooks,” the NTSA said. The The post NTSA Warns Kenyans Against E-Logbook Scams Spreading on Social Media appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The 2025 National Census for Street Families report shows that the number of street families across the country has dropped by more than 60 percent over the past eight years. The findings also show a steep decline in the wider street-connected population, which fell from over 46,000 in 2018 to 18,049 in 2025, with Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mombasa counties still reporting the highest numbers. The census counted 18,049 street-connected persons, including 78.6 percent males and 21.4 percent females. Nairobi recorded 4,690 street persons, followed by Nakuru with 1,546, Mombasa with 1,428, and Kiambu with 1,370. Nyandarua, Lamu, and Tana River The post Nairobi Tops the List as Kenya Conducts Street Families Census appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has issued an early warning about the expected El Niño, cautioning that Kenya may shift from mid-year dry conditions to heavier rainfall and possible flooding later in the year. In a statement dated June 9, the weather agency said global climate models show an 80–82 percent chance that El Niño will develop during the June–August period. It added that the odds increase to about 90–96 percent that the event will continue through the end of 2026. KMSA said the anticipated conditions are likely to be moderate and could strengthen further. “Kenya Meteorological Department is The post Kenya El Niño Warning Raises Flood Concerns Across Multiple Regions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

"In Kibera alone, we are constructing 10,000 units, and I am confident that we will totally eradicate that slum within the next seven years,” he said.

Chelsea have been advised to prioritise the sale of Alejandro Garnacho as incoming manager Xabi Alonso begins his squad overhaul at Stamford Bridge this summer. The Argentine winger arrived from Manchester United in a £40 million deal last August after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. Garnacho, 21, endured a difficult […] The post Danny Murphy Tells Chelsea To Sell Alejandro Garnacho As Xabi Alonso Prepares Summer Assessment appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Speaking during the opening session, Ondrej Simek, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Kenya, emphasized Kenya’s strategic position within global maritime networks.

Chelsea are facing mounting pressure to make a definitive decision on their reported pursuit of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho this transfer window. The Argentine forward has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with speculation surrounding his future intensifying in recent months. Xabi Alonso, who took charge at Chelsea, is understood to […] The post Chelsea Urged To Commit To Alejandro Garnacho Transfer With Clear Message Sent To Xabi Alonso appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Kieran Trippier is seriously considering cancelling his contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers after the club dismissed manager Rob Edwards on Thursday. The veteran right-back is reportedly furious at the decision and feels betrayed by the Molineux hierarchy following the sudden sacking. Trippier had only agreed to join Wolves days earlier, with Edwards identified as the defining […] The post Kieran Trippier Weighs Contract Cancellation After Wolves Sack Rob Edwards appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has said his side could have beaten South Africa by as high as 3-0, in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday. Mexico got the 2026 World Cup underway by comfortably beating South Africa 2-0, in a match that saw three players sent off. Julian Quinones scored the opening [...] The post 2026 W/Cup: It Could Easily Have Been 3-0 — Mexico Coach Reacts To Win Against South Africa appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tinashe Kusema  THE stage is set for a high-stakes rugby encounter between the Zimbabwe Sables and South Africa A, a match that is shaping up to be far more than…

Liverpool are reportedly targeting Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram as a direct replacement for Curtis Jones, who is expected to leave the club this summer. Jones has been a familiar figure in Liverpool’s midfield for several years, but his anticipated departure has forced the club to identify high-quality alternatives capable of filling the void. Reports from […] The post Liverpool Eye Khephren Thuram As Potential Curtis Jones Replacement In €50m Deal appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw ORGANISERS of the Nedbank Premier Soccer League say the competition is progressing smoothly, with a noticeable improvement in the quality of play and growing interest from spectators.…

Samuel Kadungure News Editor THE Hartzell community was plunged into deep mourning after two Early Childhood Development (ECD) learners from Hartzell Central Primary School drowned in a disused swimming pool…

Tadious Manyepo, tedious.manyepo@zimpapers.co.zw SCOTTLAND ended the first half of the season exactly where champions expect to be — at the top of the table. With closest challengers CAPS United and…

Fungai Muderere at Barbourfields Stadium  Highlanders 1-0 Agama  HIGHLANDERS head coach Benjani “The Undertaker” Mwaruwari admitted his side made the match harder than it should have been after missing a…

Nqobile Bhebhe INDUSTRY and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu has called for the rigorous implementation of a “Local Manufacturing First” principle in public procurement, saying Government purchasing power must be…

Raymond Jaravaza, ray.jaravaza@chronicle.co.zw A police raid in Bulawayo’s city centre has uncovered what officers say was an illegal alcohol brewing operation, leading to the seizure of large quantities of ethanol,…

Debra Matabvu, debra.matabvu@zimpapers.co.zw PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA and his Equatorial Guinea counterpart, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, are today expected to preside over the inaugural Bi-National Commission (BNC), during which several agreements…

Barney Ronay SHORTLY before 6pm local time on Friday night at the Los Angeles Stadium, the actor who plays Ted Lasso — the fictional manager of a fake team in…

Mthokozisi Ncube mthokoncube3015@gmail.com AT just 15 years old, Lindokuhle Dlamini is already drawing the kind of attention many aspiring musicians can only hope for. The Njube High School learner has…

Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw ZIBUSISO Nyoni could hardly contain himself in Mauritius last week. Standing in the stands at the Southern Africa Confederation of Athletics Association Championships, the veteran coach shouted…

Gift Moyo giftmoyo2005@gmail.com FRESH from being crowned Miss Intercontinental Zimbabwe 2026, media personality Virginia Tlou Nyambe used her homecoming celebrations in Bulawayo to deliver a message of hope, urging young…

Onward Gangata, gangataonny@gmail.com SUPER STRIKERS have suffered a major setback this week after their highly anticipated Central Region Soccer League clash against title favourites Kwekwe United was postponed. The match…

Gibson Mhaka gibmhaka@gmail.com AS Parliament continues deliberations on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3) (CAB 3), one reality has become increasingly evident: the peaceful atmosphere prevailing across the…

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has blamed his squad’s poor tactical composure and costly individual errors for the team’s 2-0 loss against Mexico in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup. Recall that the hosts signalled their intentions early, dominating possession and pushing the visitors deep into their own half. Their bright start [...] The post 2026 World Cup: Broos Blames South Africa’s Poor Tactical Composure For Loss Against Mexico appeared first on Complete Sports.

Thupeyo Muleya, thupeyo.muleya@zimpapers.co.zw THE Beitbridge Mayor’s Half Marathon has come a long way from its early days as a small municipal race, and on Saturday the town once again came…

Chaka Ruzvidzo THE global community commemorated the World Day of the Boy Child, also known internationally as International Boys Day or International Day of the Boy Child, under the theme…

Tottenham Hotspur have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy after his agent dismissed reports of a pre-agreement with Fenerbahce. Speculation had been building that the 30-year-old Guinea international was close to sealing a move to the Turkish giants, but those claims have now been firmly denied. Karamba Guirassy, […] The post Serhou Guirassy Agent Denies Fenerbahce Agreement As Tottenham Transfer Hunt Gets Major Lift appeared first on Gooner Daily.