The attacks have renewed fears among communities that had enjoyed relative calm for nearly three years, with local leaders now calling for heightened security and the recovery of the stolen animals. Residents of Turkana East and Turkana South are demanding urgent government action following a resurgence of bandit attacks that has left three people dead and hundreds of livestock stolen in the past two weeks.The attacks have renewed fears among communities that had enjoyed relative calm for nearly three years, with local leaders now calling for heightened security and the recovery of the stolen animals.The latest incident was reported in Lokwar Nakuse village on Thursday, where residents say armed cattle rustlers raided a homestead, killing three people and driving away livestock.Residents say the losses have left families struggling to cope, with one resident estimating that thousands of animals were stolen during the raids.“Idadi ya hiyo mbuzi yote ni kama elfu 5 na kitu... kama watu wa hapa tunalalamikia hasara kama hiyo tayari watu 3 wamekufa mwingine amepata jeraha tunalalamika kabisa,” a resident from Logum Village Josepg Elibach said.Residents also accused security agencies of failing to respond effectively to the attacks, saying they were left vulnerable despite the presence of security forces in the area.“Sisi tunalalamikia Murkomen Murkomen akuwe fair kwa disarmament......
Read briefing The suspect, Caleb Ng'wena, is accused of abducting the two minors on the night of August 24 after their parents sent them to a nearby shop to buy milk. File image of a police vehicle in a crime scene. PHOTO | COURTESYPolice in Mombasa have arrested a human rights activist and politician in connection with the disappearance of two Form Three students in the Kiembeni area of Kisauni Constituency, Mombasa County.The suspect, Caleb Ng'wena, is accused of abducting the two minors on the night of August 24 after their parents sent them to a nearby shop to buy milk.According to Mombasa County Commissioner Mohammed Noor, Ng'wena allegedly sent money to the two students using his personal assistant's mobile number before ferrying them to Nairobi, where they spent more than two weeks.Police say further investigations are underway to establish whether the human rights defender is linked to child trafficking. ©Citizen Digital, Kenya
Read briefing Meanwhile championship leader Kimi Antonelli, relegated to the back of the grid following an engine change said he just hoped to pick up some points. Lewis Hamilton was left disappointed on Saturday as the pace in his Ferrari evaporated as he qualified fifth for the Italian Grand Prix behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, the duo later rising to third and fourth following penalties.Meanwhile championship leader Kimi Antonelli, relegated to the back of the grid following an engine change said he just hoped to pick up some points.Hamilton, the seven-time champion, was bidding for an outright record sixth pole at Monza where he shares the record of five with Ferrari great Michael Schumacher, said he felt the Mercedes-powered cars ahead remained faster."I think we have a really great car," he said. "It's all Mercedes engines up ahead of us and I think we've done a good job to be as close to them as we are, but they ultimately gain several tenths on the straight."It is what it is. We just have to do the best we can. We're hoping for tracks that don't rely too much on power hopefully in the future."I'm really grateful to the guys back in the factory because they did bring an upgrade here. They are really pushing, but this is just the situation we're in."Hamilton again struck a note of criticism of the team strategy, saying it left him with no rhythm in his driving."The execution in Q3 wa...
Read briefing The angry faithful further claimed that their efforts to recover the money through the criminal justice system have been frustrated after the politician was allegedly released following intervention by a senior government official. Photo/CourtesyMembers of Gospel Embassy Chapel in Kisii are demanding a refund of Ksh.7 million they allegedly paid a politician for a parcel of land where they planned to construct a mega church project in Kisii Town.The angry faithful further claimed that their efforts to recover the money through the criminal justice system have been frustrated after the politician was allegedly released following intervention by a senior government official.The church members are now appealing to President William Ruto to intervene in the matter.The mood at Gospel Embassy Chapel was tense on Saturday morning as members expressed frustration over the alleged loss of the money.The members accused the politician of failing to refund the Ksh.7 million they allegedly paid for a parcel of land next to the church, where they intended to put up a mega church project.The church members, accompanied by their lawyers, further alleged that senior government officials had intervened in the matter, leading to the politician's release after his arrest."Inasikitisha jinsi ambavyo tumejaribu kutafuta hiyo milioni saba kupitia kiongozi wetu amekataa," Rachel Nyatichi, an elder at...
Read briefing Former Arsenal midfielder Guendouzi has been suspended "for a total of four UEFA club competition matches for which he would otherwise be eligible, for insulting others present at the match, provoking spectators and for violating the basic rules of decent conduct", UEFA announced in a decision made public on Friday evening. Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi have been suspended for their part in the chaotic scenes after their club's Champions League play-off second leg against Lyon.Last month's 2-1 victory for Fenerbahce in France meant the Turks progressed 3-2 on aggregate and after the final whistle Greenwood and Guendouzi, who both previously played for Lyon's bitter rivals Marseille, were involved in a brawl with players and coaching staff from both sides.Former Arsenal midfielder Guendouzi has been suspended "for a total of four UEFA club competition matches for which he would otherwise be eligible, for insulting others present at the match, provoking spectators and for violating the basic rules of decent conduct", UEFA announced in a decision made public on Friday evening.Two of the matches are subject to a "one-year probationary period", European football's governing body added in the statement.Guendouzi, who was also fined 50,000 euros ($58,000), was found guilty, among other things, of giving the middle finger to Lyon supporters and of provocations tha...
Read briefing A late move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapsed on a chaotic deadline day, while Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City. Everton's Scottish manager David Moyes reacts on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Everton at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on August 29, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)Everton boss David Moyes expressed his disappointment at being left with a threadbare squad in the final days of the transfer window but is hopeful the Toffees have enough to avoid a relegation battle.A late move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapsed on a chaotic deadline day, while Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City.As a result Moyes has been left with only 18 senior outfield players, including just one recognised striker."Disappointed we didn't do more business, disappointed things didn't go our way in the end," said Moyes at a pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United's visit on Sunday."But sometimes in football you have to live with disappointments and we will and we'll move on."Monaco managing director Thiago Scuro said that Balogun pulled out of a move back to the Premier League over his treatment by Everton.An issue with the USA international's medical saw Everton attempt to renegotiate the terms of a reported £40 million ($54 million) move.However, both clubs were sti...
Read briefing The November 3 elections will decide all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate, determining how much freedom Trump has to pursue his agenda during the remaining two years of his term. WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 02: U.S. President Donald Trump leaves the podium after speaking as he hosts a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House on September 02, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump invited Republicans in competitive races to a Rose Garden dinner ahead of the November elections. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFPVoting in the US midterm elections effectively began Friday as North Carolina became the first state to send out mail ballots for contests expected to threaten President Donald Trump's Republican control of Congress.The November 3 elections will decide all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate, determining how much freedom Trump has to pursue his agenda during the remaining two years of his term.Democrats enter the final months favored to take the House.A new Cornell University forecasting model gives them an eight-in-10 chance of winning control and projects a roughly 226-209 majority, while other forecasters similarly give the opposition party an edge.The Senate is expected to be much closer. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority, leaving Democrats needing a net gain of four seats, while Decision Desk HQ has pr...
Read briefing He called on "Arab and Islamic countries to take serious and unified action to confront these plans and adopt effective positions and measures to thwart them". A Palestinian boy rides his bicycle past Israeli army vehicles during a military operation at the Askar camp for Palestinian refugees, east of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on September 4, 2026. JAAFAR ASHTIYEH / AFPHamas called on Arab and Muslim countries on Friday to oppose a proposal from two Israeli ministers to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and send them abroad."Escalating statements by ministers in the Israeli government regarding the continued adoption of plans to displace the Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip represent an extremely dangerous development," Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said in a statement.He called on "Arab and Islamic countries to take serious and unified action to confront these plans and adopt effective positions and measures to thwart them".Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir laid out a plan on Thursday that aims to see the departure of 250,000 Palestinians from Gaza in the first year, followed by the rest of the roughly two million residents over the following six years.His remarks came a day after Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel was ready to remove Palestinians from Gaza by sea and land but was waiting for the United States, which h...
Read briefing Fernandez previously worked under Maresca at Stamford Bridge, where the pair won the Club World Cup and Conference League in their only full season together. Man City's Argentinian midfielder #08 Enzo Fernandez arrives for the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage in London on August 24, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)Enzo Maresca believes Enzo Fernandez's winning mentality will fit in nicely at Manchester City after a £125 million ($169 million) move from Chelsea to match the Premier League's transfer record fee.Fernandez previously worked under Maresca at Stamford Bridge, where the pair won the Club World Cup and Conference League in their only full season together.The 25-year-old was also a World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022, but endured a rollercoaster of emotions during his nation's defence of the tournament.Fernandez scored two huge goals at the 2026 World Cup in comeback victories over Egypt and England, but was sent off in the final as Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain."He’s a winner and when you belong to a squad and another winner arrives they are always happy," said Maresca, who has stepped into the huge void left by Pep Guardiola as City boss."I can promise you that in the last four or five days, four or five players in the squad were asking if he was coming or not because they wanted him to be with us."It's very impo...
Read briefing Speaking at separate functions across Nyanza and the Western region, the leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, highlighted reforms in the agriculture and health sectors, saying the country is on a steady path to economic freedom. Leaders in the broad-based government have said the opposition lacks a clear strategy to improve the lives of Kenyans.Speaking at separate functions across Nyanza and the Western region, the leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, highlighted reforms in the agriculture and health sectors, saying the country is on a steady path to economic freedom.The leaders toured various parts of the country to rally support for President William Ruto’s re-election as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also called for political maturity.Meeting UDA polling centre officials at Kinoru Stadium in Meru, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki outlined what he described as the government’s achievements so far, pointing to reforms in the agricultural sector.He also criticised the opposition, singling out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whom he accused of political immaturity.“Mtaongeza mazao ya kilimo namna gani? Mtaongeza mambo ya matibabu na njia gani? Ni nini mpya mtaleta katika sekta ya manyumba na masoko? That is the adult conversation we want to have,” said the DP.Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga added, “I have looked at...
Read briefing The Government Spokesman cannot start by telling us everything is fine and then, in the same breath, explain why the problem is somebody else’s. So, I witnessed an exchange between our news anchor and reporter Serfine Ochieng’ Auma and the Government Spokesman Charles Owino on our breakfast show, DayBreak, earlier this week. For once, could we just admit: We have a problem in the police service?Not Mars. Not society. The police service.Also, the Government Spokesman cannot start by telling us everything is fine and then, in the same breath, explain why the problem is somebody else’s.Because imagine a hospital recording an unusually high number of deaths, and the doctors saying: “Well, people die every day, even outside hospitals. This is a societal problem.”Or buildings collapsing and killing people, and engineers responding: “Well, buildings don’t collapse only because of engineers. Society has a problem.”Or an airline suffering a series of fatal crashes, and the pilots saying: “Well, people die on the roads every day. This is bigger than us.”Of course, police officers come from society. But they are also officers of the State, entrusted with enormous power and an even greater responsibility to protect life.If this is a societal problem, and not merely the responsibility of the police, then do we even need the police? Or should we just organise ourselves as a society?What we a...
Read briefing Principal Secretary for the State Department for Livestock, Jonathan Mueke, announced plans by the government to open a duty-free window for the importation of yellow maize as part of strategic interventions to address a gap in animal feeds. He put a figure to it: 500,000 tonnes of yellow maize. On my Sense tonight, I try to make sense of a growing demand for maize importation.Just today, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Livestock, Jonathan Mueke, announced plans by the government to open a duty-free window for the importation of yellow maize as part of strategic interventions to address a gap in animal feeds. He put a figure to it: 500,000 tonnes of yellow maize.Now, two weeks ago, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe gazetted a duty-free window to import white maize, of up to 25 million bags. Kagwe explained that the country’s annual demand had risen to 75 million bags and, given the current season’s situation, we were going to face a shortage in the national harvest.All good! Until you interrogate the numbers and the timing.You see, PS Mueke’s declaration that up to 5.5 million 90-kilogram bags of yellow maize will be imported is not backed by any publicly demonstrated evidence of a corresponding shortage.The government’s own justification has been that animal-feed manufacturers are competing with millers for limited white-maize stocks. But that is...
Read briefing No fee was disclosed but British media reports said the deal was worth a guaranteed £60 million ($81 million). Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (L), Arsenal's English midfielder Eberechi Eze (2L), Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (C) and Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes takes part in a team training session at London Colney, north of London, on April 14, 2026, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League, quarter-final, second-leg football match against Sporting Lisbon. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi side Al-Hilal, the Premier League champions announced Thursday.No fee was disclosed but British media reports said the deal was worth a guaranteed £60 million ($81 million).That would make 25-year-old Brazil international Martinelli the most expensive player to leave the London club, following Alex Oxlade Chamberlain's £35 million exit to Liverpool in 2017.Martinelli has signed a four-year deal with Al-Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the Saudi Pro League with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr."Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on a permanent transfer," said a statement on Arsenal's website."Proud to be blue, proud to be Al-Hilal," said Martinelli during an unveiling video on his new club's social media channels.He will join Ollie Watkins at Al-Hilal after the Engl...
Read briefing Hamilton shares the Monza record of five Italy wins with fellow seven-time title-winner Michael Schumacher, whose first home win 30 years ago, in his opening season with Ferrari, is being commemorated with a special livery and team kit. Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton walks at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria on June 25, 2026, ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. (Photo by ERWIN SCHERIAU / APA / AFP)Lewis Hamilton will seek to boost his hopes of an unprecedented eighth drivers' world championship with a record sixth Italian Grand Prix win on Sunday when he races on Ferrari's home tarmac.As he bids to reduce local hero Kimi Antonelli's 59-point advantage - the Italian having claimed six wins for Mercedes - the 41-year-old seven-time champion has been given encouraging news.Ferrari plan to introduce an updated power unit while Antonelli, 20, faces a grid penalty for taking a new engine.Hamilton shares the Monza record of five Italy wins with fellow seven-time title-winner Michael Schumacher, whose first home win 30 years ago, in his opening season with Ferrari, is being commemorated with a special livery and team kit.The nostalgic twist will only add to an emotional atmosphere as Italy's favourite sports team battle the tifosi's new curly-haired hero, Antonelli, who just happens to come from Ferrari's homeland of Emilia-Romagna, at the historic...
Read briefing Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky Italia said the 25-year-old, the younger brother of Inter Milan winger Marcus and son of former France defender Lilian, would be out for at least four months.Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has undergone surgery on his right knee, the Turin giants said Thursday, with Italian media reporting the Frenchman will be sidelined until next year.Thuram has not played since the end of last season due to degeneration of the cartilage in his kneecap.Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky Italia said the 25-year-old, the younger brother of Inter Milan winger Marcus and son of former France defender Lilian, would be out for at least four months.Khephren Thuram has scored six goals in 70 Serie A appearances for Juve in two seasons since signing from Ligue 1 side Nice.Juventus missed out on Champions League qualification by finishing sixth in Italy's top flight last term, but have won their first two Serie A matches of the new campaign. ©Citizen Digital, Kenya
Read briefing Nyoro said he had been among President Ruto's closest political allies who had extensively campaigned for him during the 2022 General Election.According to Nyoro, he remained loyal to the President and other leaders he worked closely with but felt that the same loyalty was not reciprocated.Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro speaks during an interview on Citizen TV's JKLive on September 2, 2026.Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has linked his fallout with President William Ruto to his refusal to participate in the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the strained relationship deteriorated to his removal as the Chairperson of the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee.Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV's JKLive on Wednesday night, Nyoro said he had been among President Ruto's closest political allies who had extensively campaigned for him during the 2022 General Election.According to Nyoro, he remained loyal to the President and other leaders he worked closely with but felt that the same loyalty was not reciprocated.“We went around the country and campaigned in the last elections. I went to hundreds of meetings and campaigned for this government and for William Ruto. We were very close, as we were with other leaders, including the then Deputy President,” Nyoro stated.Nyoro said his severed relationship with Ruto intensified during th...
Read briefing Tottenham also embarked on a spending spree, but champions Arsenal missed out on a marquee forward and Liverpool and Manchester United may not have done enough. Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea tours with 2025 FIFA Clubs World Cup trophy after the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Milan at Stamford Bridge on August 10, 2025, in London, England. RaÅŸid Necati Aslım / Anadolu (Photo by RaÅŸid Necati Aslım / ANADOLU / Anadolu via AFP)Manchester City launched a new era by setting a Premier League transfer window record, while Chelsea made Morgan Rogers the most expensive British player in history.Tottenham also embarked on a spending spree, but champions Arsenal missed out on a marquee forward and Liverpool and Manchester United may not have done enough.After Premier League clubs broke their summer transfer record by spending £3.49 billion ($4.7 billion) before the window shut on Tuesday, Citizen Digital looks at the key talking points:Man City, Chelsea lead spending Pep Guardiola's exit after a glorious decade as Manchester City manager sparked a major overhaul by his successor Enzo Maresca.Maresca smashed the Premier League record for a single transfer window by spending £458 million on a host of new faces in a bid to reestablish City as England's preeminent force.City have failed to win the title for the last two seasons and, with Rodri, John Stones, Bernardo Silva, Savio...
Read briefing Speaking during an appearance on Citizen TV’s JKLive show on Wednesday night, Nyoro said he would be ready to assume the presidency if given the opportunity to lead the opposition in the 2027 race against President William Ruto. Kiharu MP and PPK party leader Ndindi Nyoro speaks on Citizen TV's JKLive show on September 2, 2026.People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has declared that he is prepared to run for President in the 2027 General Election, saying he believes he is among the leaders best equipped to take charge of the country.Speaking during an appearance on Citizen TV’s JKLive show on Wednesday night, Nyoro said he would be ready to assume the presidency if given the opportunity to lead the opposition in the 2027 race against President William Ruto.Asked by show host Jeff Koinange whether he was running for President, Nyoro said he was prepared for the country’s top job, while stopping short of formally declaring his candidacy.“I don’t believe there is a person more prepared in Kenya to lead this country than Ndindi Nyoro,” he said.The Kiharu Member of Parliament said his preparedness was driven by his efforts to understand the country’s challenges and develop solutions that could be implemented if he eventually took over the reins of government.He gave education as an example, saying that if he became President, his administration would move within three mon...
Read briefing Citizen TV Investigations have established that a shadowy unit within the National Police Service (NPS) was involved and is reputed to target government critics. The brazen abduction involved officers attached to a powerful unit under the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). So, who were the brazen abductors captured on camera abducting Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich? Citizen TV Investigations have established that a shadowy unit within the National Police Service (NPS) was involved and is reputed to target government critics. Citizen TV has established that the brazen abduction involved officers attached to a powerful unit under the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).This unit, known as the Operations Support Unit (OSU), was formed in late 2022 after the disbandment of the Special Service Unit (SSU), which had been accused of abducting two foreign nationals.Following the Gen Z protests, OSU’s mandate shifted to no longer targeting organized crime, but government critics. Their chain of command bypasses ordinary policing structures, reporting only to the DCI boss, the Deputy Inspector General, and a senior state officer.Adding to the intrigue is the involvement of a retired officer with deep police connections, contracted in a manner reminiscent of the infamous Artur brothers saga - civilians granted extraordinary police powers outside the off...
Read briefing Pegula needed just 56 minutes to get past Kenin, the former Australian Open champion now ranked 110th, dropping just seven points on serve. USA's Jessica Pegula celebrates her victory over USA's Sofia Kenin during their women's singles second round tennis match on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 2, 2026. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)World number three Jessica Pegula raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, dominating on serve in a 6-3, 6-1 victory over compatriot Sofia Kenin.Pegula needed just 56 minutes to get past Kenin, the former Australian Open champion now ranked 110th, dropping just seven points on serve."I was just trying to stay focused on what I needed to do," said Pegula, who is among a trio of players who could supplant Aryna Sabalenka atop the world rankings in New York.Pegula, who reached the US Open final in 2024, next meets another former finalist, Leylah Fernandez.The Canadian breezed past Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1.Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka highlighted the day-four action.World number one Sabalenka, gunning for a rare US Open three-peat, takes on 160th-ranked Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko before second-ranked Alcaraz caps the night session against Portugal's Jaime Faria.Alcaraz won his seventh major titl...
Read briefing Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's pledge, during questioning by MPs in the UK parliament, follows weeks of increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory. Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to staff members during a visit to officially open No10 North in Manchester, north-west England on July 24, 2026.Britain's top diplomat vowed Tuesday to launch a major reset of policy towards Israel in the coming weeks, as he condemned "appalling settler terrorism" in the occupied West Bank.Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's pledge, during questioning by MPs in the UK parliament, follows weeks of increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory.It also comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to keep establishing settlements in the West Bank despite mounting international pressure, promising a major wave of immigration to the occupied Palestinian territory.Some of the violence by settlers in recent weeks had drawn rare condemnation from Netanyahu and unusually strong criticism from the US ambassador, as well as more typical critics in European capitals."We need a comprehensive reset of our policy," Miliband said Tuesday."This government will not acquiesce in the destruction of the two-state solution. We will act, and I will set out a comprehensive set of measures in the coming...
Read briefing Messi on Monday revealed he had called time on his remarkable career with Argentina after 207 caps and 125 goals. A file photo shosw Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrating after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the United States, on June 22, 2026. Messi has set the all-time record with his 18th World Cup win.Argentina's professional football player Lionel Messi announced his retirement on Instagram on August 31, 2026. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun ) (Photo by Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP)David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football.Messi on Monday revealed he had called time on his remarkable career with Argentina after 207 caps and 125 goals.The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and his last game for his country was Argentina's World Cup final defeat against Spain in July.Messi's brilliance for Argentina and Barcelona made him one of the world's greatest ever players.Former England captain Beckham has had a close-up view of Messi's career as an opponent and now as co-owner of the forward's current side Inter Miami."This is the moment we get to look back on and realise how grateful we were to witness the greatness of a young kid with a dream," Beckham wrote on Instagram on Tuesday."Leo, you ha...
Read briefing The 29-year-old former Manchester United player has recently experienced a heart rhythm disorder, something which is not considered serious but does require surgery. Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli reacts during the Serie A Enilive match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on August 30, 2026 in Naples, Italy (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto) (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay will be out until after the international break at the end of the month due to a minor heart issue, his club Napoli said on Tuesday.The 29-year-old former Manchester United player has recently experienced a heart rhythm disorder, something which is not considered serious but does require surgery."Due to the onset of a mild benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo PFA (pulsed field ablation) surgery in the next few days," said Napoli in a statement."He will be available again after the international break."McTominay is set to miss Napoli's Champions League clash with Premier League champions Arsenal next week, as well as Scotland's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Slovenia (twice), Switzerland and North Macedonia. ©Citizen Digital, Kenya
Read briefing Algeria threw down the gauntlet by taking the first set 25-21 to hand Malkia Strikers their first set loss of the championship, but the home crowd-buoyed hosts staged a comeback to seal the win 25-7, 25-15, and 25-18. Malkia Strikers rallied from a set down to beat Algeria 3-1 in the quarter-finals of the Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Tuesday. The win saw the reigning champions set up a high-stakes Thursday semi-final against former champions Cameroon who picked a routine 3-0 win (25-18,25-20, 25-18) against Uganda. Algeria threw down the gauntlet by taking the first set 25-21 to hand Malkia Strikers their first set loss of the championship, but the home crowd-buoyed hosts staged a comeback to seal the win 25-7, 25-15, and 25-18. Earlier on, three-time champions and 2023 silver medallists Egypt continued their impressive run after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Tunisia to book Rwanda in the semi-finals. Egypt dominated the match from the opening whistle, winning the first set 25-20 before extending their advantage with a 25-14 victory in the second. Egypt maintained their momentum in the third set, delivering a commanding performance to win 25-9 and complete a straight-set victory. Rwanda punched their ticket to the last four with a 3-1 set win (25- 17, 24- 26, 25- 19, 25- 18) over Ghana. ©Citizen Digital, Kenya
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