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End of Kenya's Historic Haiti Mission as Final Police Contingent Returns Home

In a significant milestone for Kenya's international peacekeeping efforts, the last group of Kenyan police officers deployed under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission arrived back on Kenyan soil on March 17, 2026, effectively concluding the country's leadership role in stabilizing the gang-plagued Caribbean nation of Haiti.

Sports

Morocco Crowned 2025 AFCON Champions as CAF Overturns Final Result

In a dramatic and unprecedented ruling issued on Tuesday evening, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco the winners of the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. The CAF Appeal Board upheld an appeal from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), overturning Senegal’s 1-0 victory in the final played on January 18 in Rabat.

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Chinese National and Kenyan Charged with Smuggling Over 3,300 Live Ants at JKIA

A 37-year-old Chinese national identified as Zhang Kequn and a 35-year-old Kenyan man, Charles Mwangi, appeared in court on March 17, 2026, facing serious charges related to the illegal trade of live wildlife. The duo was arrested after authorities discovered thousands of ants being smuggled without the required permits, highlighting a bizarre but sophisticated attempt to traffic these insects out of the country.

Politics & Policy

North Teso MP Oku Kaunya Urges Massive Turnout for President Ruto’s Development Visit to Kocholia

North Teso Member of Parliament Oku Kaunya has called on residents of his constituency to come out in large numbers tomorrow to warmly welcome President William Ruto during his development tour in Busia County. The President is expected to lay the foundation stone for the construction of new hostels at the KMTC Kocholia Medical Training College, among other key development projects in the area.

Politics & Policy

Gladys Wanga Nominates new Deputy Governor.

Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has moved quickly to fill a leadership vacuum by nominating Danish Otieno Onyango, her current County Executive Committee member for Roads and Public Works, as the county’s new deputy governor.