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Man United Agree £35m Fee For Brazilian Midfielder
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal with Italian side Atalanta for Brazil midfielder Ederson, BBC Sport reports. The 26-year-old will sign a four-year deal at United, with the option to extend it by a further 12 months. Ederson is still to have a medical, with sources saying the transfer should be completed in early [...] The post Man United Agree £35m Fee For Brazilian Midfielder appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Argentina Coach: Messi Will Decide Own Retirement Timeline
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will continue playing for as long as he desires, dismissing any immediate thoughts of his retirement. Heading into the 2026 World Cup, Scaloni emphasized that Messi retains complete control over his timeline and continues to perform at an elite level because of his unrelenting drive [...] The post Argentina Coach: Messi Will Decide Own Retirement Timeline appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelle: Super Eagles Strong Enough To Beat Poland Without Osimhen, Lookman
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle insists his team have enough quality to beat Poland despite the absence of key stars Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen and Lookman headline the list of notable absentees for the international friendly slated for the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on Wednesday night. The Super Eagles [...] The post Chelle: Super Eagles Strong Enough To Beat Poland Without Osimhen, Lookman appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Newcastle United And Tottenham Hotspur Eye Marcus Rashford In Potential £26m Summer Transfer Battle
Barcelona hold an option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently this summer for £26m, but several Premier League clubs are also circling the Manchester United forward. Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa have all been credited with interest in Rashford, according to a report by iNews. Rashford spent the second half of the season on […] The post Newcastle United And Tottenham Hotspur Eye Marcus Rashford In Potential £26m Summer Transfer Battle appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Murkomen, Sakaja benchmark with NYPD in bid to set up Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Governor Johnson Sakaja have met NYPD leadership in New York to benchmark urban policing models as Kenya advances plans to establish the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit under President Ruto’s directive.
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Murkomen, Sakaja benchmark with NYPD as Kenya moves to establish Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 3 — Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has begun a high-level learning tour of the New York Police Department (NYPD) as Kenya moves forward with plans to establish the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU), a major security reform initiative aimed at strengthening safety and law enforcement in the capital. […]
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Jalen Brunson Heaps Praise On Victor Wembanyama Ahead Of NBA Finals Opener
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to tip off the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday with Game 1 approaching fast. Much of the pre-Finals conversation has centred on two players who have defined their respective teams throughout the postseason. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has been a prominent figure in the NBA […] The post Jalen Brunson Heaps Praise On Victor Wembanyama Ahead Of NBA Finals Opener appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Govt to release second NYOTA business grant tranche on June 30
The NYOTA Project, which began implementation in March 2025, attracted nearly two million applicants, reflecting what the government describes as a strong surge in youth entrepreneurial ambition nationwide.
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Inside the Utumishi Girls Fire Case Hearing as Accused Confess Motives
Nine Utumishi Girls students suspected of starting the tragic dormitory fire on Thursday that claimed 16 of their schoolmates were arraigned on June 2, 2026. Before the girls entered the courtroom, Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Lorot Ramathan issued strict directions. Citing Section 220 of the Children Act, the magistrate ordered that no one reveal the identities of the suspects. He only permitted the parents of the accused children to enter the courtroom and banned live coverage of the proceedings. During Tuesday’s session, the prosecution asked for a 30-day extension to detain the suspects so investigators could wrap up their work. The The post Inside the Utumishi Girls Fire Case Hearing as Accused Confess Motives appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Kenya Quarantines 37 Returnees From DRC as Ebola Preparedness Enters High Alert
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga said Kenya has prepared for a worst-case Ebola outbreak and has implemented contingency measures, including shared quarantine facilities. Oluga added that Kenya will strengthen its emergency response capacity as part of its preparedness efforts. He cited surveillance systems, isolation facilities, and coordination with international partners. He said Kenya’s preparedness draws on past experience and ongoing monitoring of outbreaks across the region, especially in neighbouring countries. “Laikipia Ebola facility is for everyone; it’s for Kenyans and for Americans. What we are looking at is a quarantine facility. Kenya is preparing itself to deal with The post Kenya Quarantines 37 Returnees From DRC as Ebola Preparedness Enters High Alert appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Hilarious Memes Trending in Nairobi This Wednesday
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Kenya Courts Order Full Disclosure on Secret Ebola Facility Arrangement With the United States
The High Court dealt the government another major setback after it issued conservatory orders blocking the establishment or operation of any Ebola exposure, quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility in Kenya under any arrangement involving the United States or any other foreign entity. “Since the respondents are not in court, it is ordered that pending the hearing and determination of the petition, orders will issue in terms of prayers F, H and I…,” the court stated. In orders issued Tuesday morning, the court acted after the attorney general failed to appear in the case filed by Katiba Institute. The court granted The post Kenya Courts Order Full Disclosure on Secret Ebola Facility Arrangement With the United States appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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“Trump Asked, I Said Yes”: Ruto Explains Why He Approved the Laikipia Ebola Quarantine Deal
President William Ruto revealed why he supported the United States in establishing an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki. Speaking to the media on Monday evening, Ruto said U.S. President Donald Trump asked Kenya to help fight the deadly virus. He said he accepted the request immediately because he sees it as a matter of partnership with long-time allies. “Our partnership with the American government is a mutual agreement. When President Trump asked Kenya to support them by having a centre in Laikipia Air Base, I gave the okay because it was an agreement with friends who The post “Trump Asked, I Said Yes”: Ruto Explains Why He Approved the Laikipia Ebola Quarantine Deal appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Jimi Wanjigi Backs One-Term Push But Warns Kenyans: Replacing Ruto With a Copy Solves Nothing
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi challenged both the government and opposition leaders to move past political slogans and explain clearly how they plan to improve Kenyans’ lives. He said debates over whether President William Ruto should serve one term or two terms cannot, on their own, solve the country’s problems. Wanjigi said he supports opposition efforts to make Ruto a one-term president. However, he insisted that Kenyans should require real, practical solutions from anyone seeking to replace the current administration. “Hawa watu wa one term niko na wao, lakini waulize watafanya nini. Wakenya wataishi namna gani?” Wanjigi said during a The post Jimi Wanjigi Backs One-Term Push But Warns Kenyans: Replacing Ruto With a Copy Solves Nothing appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Ichung’wah Says Students Who Burn Schools Are Copying Protesters
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah said on Tuesday, June 2, that students who burn schools to vent frustration picked up the habit from protesters. Speaking in Parliament, Ichung’wah explained that school fires often rise during Term Two of Kenya’s academic calendar. He said mental fatigue among students drives many of the incidents. He added that students resort to burning schools because they do not see other ways to express their dissatisfaction. “Many of the cases are because the students are probably fatigued and want to go home. If you want to go home, you do not need to burn The post Ichung’wah Says Students Who Burn Schools Are Copying Protesters appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Green Belt Movement Blows the Whistle on Alleged Plan to Carve Up Uhuru and Central Park for a Highway
The Green Belt Movement has raised alarms over reports that the government plans to shrink parts of Uhuru Park and Central Park in Nairobi to expand Uhuru Highway. In a statement on Tuesday, the Movement revealed that its members spotted survey beacons within sections of the parks, which points to early activity tied to the proposed project. The organization warned that destroying urban green spaces threatens biodiversity, climate resilience, public health, and every Kenyan’s constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment. Because of this, the group is demanding full disclosure from key government agencies regarding whether they have started The post Green Belt Movement Blows the Whistle on Alleged Plan to Carve Up Uhuru and Central Park for a Highway appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Mau Summit-Malaba Highway Upgrade Takes Shape as Kenya Secures Major Funding Boost
The government’s plan to extend the Rironi–Mau Summit dual carriageway to Malaba at the Kenya–Uganda border has gained momentum after Kenya secured financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to prepare the project. A notice from the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) shows the state will hire consultancy firms to carry out a technical feasibility study for the planned capacity upgrade of the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba (A8) Road. This step points to the next phase of improvements along one of East Africa’s busiest transport routes. The work supports a wider effort to modernize the Northern Corridor into a high-capacity highway The post Mau Summit-Malaba Highway Upgrade Takes Shape as Kenya Secures Major Funding Boost appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Caleb Amisi Sets Conditions for Ruto Impeachment Motion, Asks Kenyans for Evidence
Saboti MP Cameb Amisi updated the public on an impeachment motion against President William Ruto. He said he will file the motion if he reaches 24,000 likes on his tweet. In a statement he shared on X, Amisi confirmed that he has started drafting the impeachment document and promised to brief Kenyans once it is ready. He also urged Kenyans to share any evidence they hold that could help demonstrate that Ruto does not qualify to lead the country. Amisi added that the motion must include all relevant information and supporting documents, warning that the effort would fail if it The post Caleb Amisi Sets Conditions for Ruto Impeachment Motion, Asks Kenyans for Evidence appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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The Tomato Economy: What Kenya’s most viral food price tells us about inflation
KNBS Consumer Price Index report reported accelerated annual inflation to 6.7 per cent in May, up from 5.6 per cent in April, driven largely by rising food and transport costs.
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KNEC Releases TVET 2026 Registration Dates, Strict No Late Entry Rule Confirmed
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the registration schedule for the 2026/2027 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) examinations. In a notice on Tuesday, June 2, the council stated that online registration for the November 2026 Business and Technical examinations will kick off on July 6, 2026. According to the notice, candidates must register through KNEC’s online examination portals. For the November 2026 series, institutional candidates, including those taking Business Single and Group subjects, can register between July 6, 2026, and September 11, 2026. Candidates and institutions must submit their Course Work Assessment (CWA) and Project Marks The post KNEC Releases TVET 2026 Registration Dates, Strict No Late Entry Rule Confirmed appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Duale to Explain Ebola Preparedness, US Deal Before National Assembly plenary
"The Cabinet Secretary is scheduled to appear tomorrow, Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, at 2:30 P.M. to respond to concerns regarding the Government’s preparedness in addressing the threat posed by the Ebola Virus Disease, as well as issues surrounding the proposed Isolation Centre in Nanyuki, Laikipia County," read a communication from Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
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Atletico Madrid Hold Victor Osimhen Transfer Talks As Julian Alvarez Boost Hands Arsenal Hope
Arsenal’s chances of signing Julian Alvarez have received a significant boost after Atletico Madrid made contact over a potential replacement for the Argentina international. The La Liga club have enquired about the possibility of signing Victor Osimhen, according to reports from AS, as they prepare for the possibility of Alvarez’s departure. Despite publicly insisting that […] The post Atletico Madrid Hold Victor Osimhen Transfer Talks As Julian Alvarez Boost Hands Arsenal Hope appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Manchester United Close In On Ederson Dos Santos Deal As Midfield Rebuild Takes Shape
Manchester United are reported to be close to agreeing a deal with Atalanta midfielder Ederson Dos Santos this summer transfer window. The Red Devils are moving decisively behind the scenes to secure high-quality reinforcements following a transition of power in the dugout. The 26-year-old Brazilian has emerged as United’s primary target to anchor the midfield […] The post Manchester United Close In On Ederson Dos Santos Deal As Midfield Rebuild Takes Shape appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Crystal Palace Prepare Formal Offer For Pierre Sage As Oliver Glasner Replacement
Crystal Palace are set to make a major managerial appointment this summer, with RC Lens boss Pierre Sage emerging as their top target to replace Oliver Glasner. The south London club recently won the UEFA Conference League and are determined to make a bold statement with their next managerial hire. According to Julien Laurens of […] The post Crystal Palace Prepare Formal Offer For Pierre Sage As Oliver Glasner Replacement appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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New York Knicks Guard Landry Shamet Addresses Rust Concerns Ahead Of NBA Finals Opener Against San Antonio Spurs
The New York Knicks have not played a game since completing a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals on May 25. The lengthy layoff has raised questions about how sharp the Knicks will be when they take the floor at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center for Game 1 of the […] The post New York Knicks Guard Landry Shamet Addresses Rust Concerns Ahead Of NBA Finals Opener Against San Antonio Spurs appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Fabio Vieira Arsenal Exit Could Drag Into August As Hamburg Valuation Gap Remains Wide
Arsenal are prepared to play a waiting game over Fabio Vieira’s future, with the midfielder potentially facing a transfer saga that extends well into the summer. The Portuguese midfielder could be forced to wait until August to finalise his exit from Arsenal, as the two clubs remain far apart on a transfer fee. Vieira would […] The post Fabio Vieira Arsenal Exit Could Drag Into August As Hamburg Valuation Gap Remains Wide appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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CAB3 tabled in Parliament
Farirai Machivenyika and Nyore Madzianike CONSTITUTIONAL Amendment Bill Number 3, tabled in the National Assembly yesterday, seeks to introduce reforms that will reinforce constitutional governance and strengthen the country’s democracy,…
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National Youth Policy gets Cabinet approval
Mukudzei Chingwere Senior Reporter CABINET has approved the National Youth Policy (2026–2030), a comprehensive empowerment framework aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges facing young people, particularly barriers to education,…
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Zim on verge of clinching UNSC seat as voting begins
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE is on the cusp of a major diplomatic breakthrough as it seeks to secure a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for…
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Child Online Protection Policy okayed
Debra Matabvu Senior Reporter CABINET yesterday approved the Zimbabwe National Child Online Protection Policy (2026-2030), which provides a comprehensive framework to protect children from risks associated with internet platforms, while…
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Zim fuel strategy inspires South Africa
Rutendo Nyeve Victoria Falls Bureau SOUTH Africa has expressed keen interest in taking a leaf from Zimbabwe’s biofuel and ethanol blending programme, describing it as a potential game-changer in mitigating…
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New platform for women in manufacturing launched
Takunda Gambiza Herald Reporter THE launch of Zimbabwe Women in Manufacturing has been hailed by the Government as a major step towards inclusive industrialisation as it reinforces the need for…
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TRUCK DRIVER NABBED WITH ONE TONNE OF MBANJE
Arron Nyamayaro A TRUCK driver was arrested yesterday after being found in possession of more than one tonne of mbanje in Southerton in Harare. Tapson Ndou, (58), was intercepted while…
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PATTRICIA JACK BACK IN CUSTODY, IT’S NOW BEGINNING TO SOUND LIKE A SONG THAT HAS BEEN PUT ON REPEAT
Zvikomborero Parafini PATTRICIA JACK IN CUSTODY! If you have read this before in this newspaper, and you think we’ve made a mistake by repeating an earlier story that we carried,…
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MAN KILLS BROTHER AFTER REPEATEDLY ATTACKING HIM WITH A WOODEN PLANK
Arron Nyamayaro A MAN allegedly killed his brother in Murehwa after he flew into a rage and repeatedly struck him with a wooden plank. Daniel Bandahwe died from injuries sustained…
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MAN SLAPPED WITH 20-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR RAPING TEEN NEIGHBOUR
Zvikomborero Parafini A NORTON man has been sentenced to twenty years imprisonment after raping his teen neighbour in aggravating circumstances. Kelvin Chikanga was convicted after a full trial by Harare…
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