It’s easy to see why. Betting odds are constantly changing at the best online betting sites in Kenya and beyond. But when a single player posts an unexpected highlight-reel goal or delivers an otherworldly performance, those betting lines can shift drastically — sometimes within minutes. That power gives standout performers at the World Cup tremendous influence over betting markets.

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This year, several World Cup stars share an unexpected connection: Kenya. While the country has yet to qualify for its first FIFA World Cup, players with Kenyan-born parents are frequenting soccer headlines in several nations that have qualified. And thanks to strong showings this summer, those storylines are no longer merely sentimental feel-good wrinkles in the larger World Cup narrative.

For better or worse, World Cup underdogs and surprise stars are a favorite story of tournament coverage. Whether your home team is favored to win or not, there’s always a rush in seeing another squad upset the odds.

That rush can translate to dollars when football fans place bets with the best betting apps in Kenya. Betting odds always shift when a dark horse team or tournament outsider exceeds expectations. It’s why upsets are so costly — and so thrilling — for sports bettors. But this World Cup’s surprise stars are standing out for an additional reason: they have roots in Kenya.

Players with Kenyan Birthrights Are Influencing the World Cup Odds

Whether you’re following betting odds as a casual fan or trying to gain an edge as a more serious bettor, World Cups are notorious for causing upsets. Sure, the favorites and biggest soccer powers always enter the tournament with the best odds to win. But upsets are always possible in a single-elimination tournament. And when they do happen, they move betting lines.

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The modern sports betting industry operates on sophisticated data collection and analysis. For all their insights, though, betting models sometimes struggle to keep up with high-profile variables crashing into the World Cup. Suddenly, relevant players fit that bill. Say a largely unknown prospect from a weak program explodes onto the scene with multiple big tournament performances. Their team will instantly go from dark horse to contender. The goals markets will react. Futures will shorten. Bettors will swarm.

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Players of Kenyan Descent Are Excelling at This FIFA World Cup

Players born in Kenya and representing countries such as New Zealand, Wales, England, and Portugal have begun to filter into international soccer at a rapid rate in recent years. Sons of Kenyan immigrants are exceeding expectations across multiple teams at this year’s World Cup, creating betting opportunities as they do.

Players like Hugo Leverton and Harrison Budd are naturalized minors whose parents were born in Kenya but played professionally abroad. Winger Maalique Foster was born in Kenya and then raised in England. Those players — and others — are putting the Kenya Football Federation on display for betting markets and football fans around the world.

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In a notice, the Laikipia County Public Service Board invited qualified candidates to submit applications to fill 191 vacancies in medical, nursing, public health, laboratory, pharmaceutical, nutrition, engineering, and administrative fields.

“Pursuant to the above constitutional and legal provision, the board invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for the positions listed below,” the notice reads in part.

Interested candidates are required to submit applications online through the Google Forms link on the County’s website.

The county added that all supporting documents should be combined into one PDF document, not exceeding 5 MB.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their academic and professional documents during the interview.

The county has set July 8 as the deadline for submitting applications.

Below is the full list of the advertised positions:

• Assistant Community Health Officer III – 7 vacancies
• Assistant Health Records and Information Management Officer III – 4 vacancies
• Assistant Public Health Officer – 1 vacancy
• Assistant Occupational Therapist III – 6 vacancies
• Assistant Physiotherapist III – 2 vacancies
• Community Health Officer III – 2 vacancies
• Community Oral Health Officer III – 2 vacancies
• Dental Technologist I – 1 vacancy
• Enrolled Nurse III – 26 vacancies
• Health Administrative Officer III – 2 vacancies
• Health Records and Information Management Assistant III – 5 vacancies
• Medical Engineering Technician III – 1 vacancy
• Medical Engineering Technologist III – 2 vacancies
• Medical Laboratory Technologist III – 5 vacancies
• Medical Officer – 5 vacancies
• Nursing Officer (Intern) – 18 vacancies
• Nutrition and Dietetics Officer – 3 vacancies
• Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III – 5 vacancies
• Orthopaedic Trauma Technician III – 2 vacancies
• Pharmaceutical Technologist III – 2 vacancies
• Radiographer III – 7 vacancies
• Registered Clinical Officer II – 12 vacancies
• Registered Nurse III – 70 vacancies
• Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist I (General Surgeon) – 1 vacancy

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In a video posted on the company’s Facebook Page, the company said it is seeking to recruit individuals to fill positions in sales, Human Resources, and Secretarial Departments. The company is also recruiting carpenters to assist in various carpentry work.

According to the CEO, no previous work experience is needed for sales representatives, adding that successful applicants would be trained.

“No previous work experience is needed, but you must have an academic background in sales. The company will cater for the training,” Murage said.

However, he noted that carpentry applicants need to have prior experience and should include details of places they have worked before, as well as past projects they have completed.

The businessman encouraged job seekers from all over the country to apply, adding that Kenyan citizens would be given the first priority.

How to apply

Interested candidates have been urged to submit their applications and supporting documents to Modernfurniturepacific@gmail.com.

Applicants must clearly indicate their academic background, skills, and areas of expertise in the application. The CEO warned applicants against contacting him personally, maintaining that the right job application channel must be followed.

Successful applicants will be deployed to run operations at the company’s newest branch in Kihunguro, Ruiru.

Murage said the formal review of applications will be conducted between Monday, June 22, and Wednesday, June 24.

“Don’t try to contact me in person or the manager because you will not be considered,” he warned.

Modern Furniture Pacific, headquartered in Ruiru, Kiambu county is one of the popular furniture stores in the country.

The company, which deals with the sale of a variety of furniture, including beds, sofa sets, and dining tables, has branches in Ruiru, Nyeri, and Nakuru, creating employment to hundreds of Kenyans.

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The new facility, situated at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, signals the beginning of a wider expansion strategy that will see the organization establish a network of community pharmacies across Kenya and other African markets.

Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi said the initiative is intended to bridge longstanding gaps in access to affordable, quality medicines, particularly for communities that remain underserved by formal healthcare systems.

He noted that many Kenyans still face challenges accessing licensed pharmacies, a situation that continues to contribute to disparities in healthcare delivery and outcomes.

“Today, very few Kenyans have convenient access to a licensed pharmacy, underscoring deep inequalities that leave vast populations underserved and excluded from essential care,” said Mwangi.

According to Dr. Mwangi, the community pharmacy model is designed to make essential medicines more accessible while significantly lowering healthcare costs.

He said the initiative aims to reduce the cost of medicines by between 50 and 80 percent through an integrated healthcare approach that combines pharmaceutical services with broader medical care.

“Through this franchise model, our strategic objective is to enhance access to high-quality, affordable medicine and integrated healthcare, with the goal of reducing the cost of medicine by 50 percent to 80 percent while significantly expanding access to safe and effective pharmaceutical care for all Kenyans,” he said.

The pharmacy will stock both prescription and non-prescription medicines and offer additional preventive health services, including free blood pressure and blood sugar screening.

Customers will also have access to nutrition and wellness advice, with referrals to Equity Afya clinics provided where specialized medical attention is required.

The launch represents a strategic evolution of Equity Afya’s healthcare model, extending its services beyond clinic-based care to include dedicated pharmaceutical outlets within communities.

Equity Afya currently serves an average of 130,000 patients every month through its growing healthcare network. The franchise operates 146 facilities across Kenya and an additional four in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The network is staffed by multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, pharmaceutical technologists, dentists, oral health officers, laboratory technologists, sonographers and optometrists.

Its facilities are equipped with modern medical technology to support the delivery of both preventive and curative healthcare services.

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In the deal, the government has handed a Chinese firm a mega contract for the modernization and expansion of the JKIA. The deal is also alleged to involve a Zimbabwean figure who has lately become a regular visitor at State House, Nairobi. The Zimbabwean has been identified as Wicknell Chivayo.

It however remains a mystery when the tender for the JKIA project was announced, how interested bidders were vetted, which bidders presented applications, and how the Chinese and Zimbabwean were awarded the deal.

Red flags have also been raised over the involvement of the Zimbabwean figure in such a mega national deal, with questions raised on why President Ruto can’t seem to carry out a transparent process for the airport’s modernization.

According to a report that appeared in the Daily Nation on Thursday, the JKIA contract is estimated to cost between Sh150 billion and Sh180 billion.

The report further quotes sources associated with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) saying that there were two Chinese firms that had allegedly participated in a bid that was allegedly opened in March 2026. The two alleged firms are the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and Sinohydro.

Claims now are that a company that is fully owned by Chivayo will implement the modernization of JKIA in partnership with CRBC. Curiously, it has remained puzzling why a mega company such as the CRBC which is known to have operated mega infrastructure projects required input from a Zimbabwean businessman who is closely associated with President Ruto.

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The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) told a local publication that it would challenge the involvement of Chivayo in the project, terming him as fraudulent.

“COFEK has established that joint-venture partner IMC Construction Kenya Limited is wholly owned by Chivayo, a man COFEK had already petitioned the High Court to bar from Kenya entirely, citing his fraud and money-laundering record and tender scandals in Zimbabwe, including the Gwanda solar project and Zimbabwe Electoral Commission contracts,” COFEK Secretary-General Stephen Mutoro told the media.

The deal being pushed by Ruto and his government has also drawn condemnation from Kenyans on social media with may wondering how the government settled on a Wicknell Chivayo, the contractor from Zimbabwe.

“Why is it so hard for our government to build a new international airport as Ethiopia and Rwanda have done in an above-board deal? Why do we like to use people with criminal pasts?” lawyer Donald B Kipkorir had posed on X (formerly Twitter).

“Is it so hard to undertake a multi-billion project with open transparency? How can we use a contractor from Zimbabwe of all places? JKIA deserves our respect and patriotism.”

In March, Kenya Airports Authority’s acting chief executive officer Mahamud Gedi, had said that the construction works at the airport would be funded by the government.

One of the ways through which the government would fund the project would include the securitization of the Air Passengers Service levy which is currently Sh18.5 billion. This levy would be used to support a Sh154.8 billion bond for the project.

“The government of Kenya is going to fund this project through a government finding model, not through PPP as was previously decide,” Gedi had said.

According to statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir, the JKIA has a capacity of about 8.93 million passenger and is expected to hit a capacity of  22.31 million passengers by the year 2045.At the same time, air cargo at JKIA is expected to grow from 407,214 tons in 2025 to 860,400 tons in 2045.

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SportyTV combines world-class football, basketball and combat sports with nonstop news, analysis, highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes access. The channel adds a new layer of sports coverage to DStv’s existing sports lineup and will also be available on GOtv.

“SportyTV is a strong addition to the DStv Access and GOtv Value content offering across Africa. Bringing new and exciting sports events to our customers, at an accessible price point, reflecting our commitment to making quality sport available to as many fans as possible across the continent,” said David Mignot, CEO of CANAL+ Africa.

Sudeep Ramnani, Founder and CEO of Sporty Group, said: “Our ambition has always been to provide a truly global sports offering for African fans, one that combines live sports action, nonstop storytelling and unprecedented access to the world’s biggest clubs and competitions. Partnering with CANAL+ and launching on one of the continent’s leading TV and streaming providers allows us to bring that vision to millions more households across Africa.”

“The SportyTV channel gives DStv and GOtv viewers more choice, complementing SuperSport’s wide variety of sports content,” said Rendani Ramovha, CANAL+ Director of Sport Content in English and Portuguese-speaking Africa. “It adds a fresh mix of live sport and broadens DStv’s compelling sports offering, covering an additional array of the live action loved by African sports fans.”

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Football fans can look forward to an extensive lineup featuring popular competitions, including the English Premier League, Carabao Cup, EFL Championship and Women’s FA Cup, alongside LaLiga, the Spanish Super Cup, the Bundesliga and the Italian Serie A.

Elias Gallego, VP of Business Development, Marketing, and Media at Sporty Group, added: “We’re thrilled to launch SportyTV on DStv and GOtv and make watching sport more accessible than ever to fans across Africa. Through this partnership, we’re able to reach millions of viewers and deliver a wide variety of competitions and content, connecting sports fans with exciting moments from around the world.”

SportyTV will also be home to Real Madrid TV, Arsenal TV, Chelsea TV and Manchester City TV, offering fans unprecedented access to four of the world’s biggest clubs. Beyond the elite European clubs, viewers can enjoy top-tier South American football through the Copa Libertadores, Argentina League and Brazil Serie A, as well as additional coverage from the Greek League and Saudi Pro League. The channel’s offering is further complemented by world-class basketball through the NBA and a growing portfolio of international sports content.

DStv Access subscribers now get even more value, with SportyTV bolstering the line-up as a 24/7 sports channel and giving customers the chance to watch live sport that was not previously available on the package.

DStv Access also includes 80+ TV channels spanning movies, series, reality shows, lifestyle, kids’ entertainment, news and more, with additional channels being added regularly. Recent and upcoming additions include WWE, music channel Base Pulse and, from 1 July, Novelas+, featuring telenovelas from around the world. SuperSport will also launch a dedicated World Cup pop-up channel for the tournament.

Customers looking for the full SuperSport line-up, including every Premier League match, major rugby fixtures, Formula 1 and MotoGP, will need to upgrade to DStv Premium.

SportyTV launched on 10 June 2026 and is available in HD on DStv Channel 237 and GOtv Channel 58 in Kenya.

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It shows up in small, familiar ways. A moment of hesitation before sending money because you are not sure you keyed in the right number. The quiet frustration of repeating the same payment several times. The panic of hitting a transaction limit when you are already at the till. Or that lingering doubt after sending money to an agent; was that the right one?

These are not major financial crises. They are everyday frictions. But they add up.

They sit in the background of daily life, shaping how people interact with their money; cautiously, sometimes anxiously, often with unnecessary effort.

For a long time, digital banking has focused on enabling transactions, not easing that stress. Making it possible to send money, but not always making it simpler, faster, or safer in a way that feels intuitive.

Take something as simple as sending money. Traditionally, it has required careful attention; asking for details, confirming digits, double-checking names. It is functional, but fragile; one mistake, and the consequences are immediate.

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The handover forms part of a broader asset financing solution under which NCBA leases and manages a fleet of 72 passenger and commercial vehicles for Rubis Energy Kenya. The structure enables the business to optimise capital allocation while maintaining high fleet availability, supported by comprehensive fleet management delivering utilisation rates above 98%.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, NCBA Bank Kenya Managing Director, James Gossip said the milestone reflects both the depth of the relationship and the Group’s evolving role as a solutions partner and trusted advisor to its corporate clients.

“Our relationship with Rubis Energy Kenya is built on more than two decades of trust, shared growth and a commitment to creating long-term value. Over the years, we have evolved from a banking provider into a strategic partner, supporting the business through tailored financial solutions that enable operational efficiency and sustainable growth.”

He added:

“We do not approach our clients with predefined products. We structure solutions around each customer’s operating model, industry dynamics and growth ambitions. This is what allows us to deliver long-term value beyond financing.”

This approach is aligned to a shifting operating environment in Kenya, where businesses are increasingly prioritising capital efficiency. Economic growth remains steady, with GDP projected at approximately 4.5% to 5% in 2026, supported by expansion across key sectors such as energy, infrastructure and logistics. At the same time, rising financing costs, currency pressures and changing consumer behaviour are accelerating the transition toward asset-light and efficiency-driven models.

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SMEs, which contribute and estimated 40% of Kenya’s GDP, remain central to economic activity, further reinforcing the need for structured and accessible financing solutions that enable productivity and growth. In this context, asset financing solutions such as leasing and hire purchase are becoming critical tools for capital optimisation.

NCBA is strategically positioned to meet this need, with a leading role in asset finance and a strong track record in hire purchase solutions. The Rubis partnership illustrates how the Bank structures sector-specific solutions that enable clients to sustain operations, optimise capital and scale efficiently.

Rubis Energy Kenya Managing Director Frederic Joseph Maupetit welcomed the fleet renewal, noting its impact on operational performance and capital efficiency.

“At Rubis Energy Kenya, our mission is to serve our customers well. That sounds straightforward. But behind it is a network of more than 300 service stations and thousands of commercial and industrial customers, spread across this country, each one requiring daily attention — from our commercial teams visiting partners, our field staff troubleshooting on site, our people moving constantly to make sure that what we promise, we deliver.” Rubis Energy Kenya Managing Director, Frederic Maupetit remarked, “These vehicles are for them. This is a direct investment in the people who carry the Rubis name onto the roads of Kenya every single day. Better tools mean better service. And better service is what our customers deserve.”

Beyond asset financing, NCBA provides an integrated corporate banking platform that brings together asset finance, leasing, trade finance, cash management solutions, investment banking and insurance. This one-stop-shop approach enables the Group to deliver holistic solutions that address both financing and operational needs across entire value chains.

The energy sector remains a key focus for NCBA, given its role in driving industrial activity and economic growth. 2025 sector data shows continued expansion, with fuel consumption rising by over 10% year-on-year, and electricity consumption rising by over 6% year-on-year, reflecting increased commercial and industrial demand. NCBA continues to support players across the energy value chain with tailored solutions that enable efficient capital deployment, supply chain optimisation and regional expansion.

Salvador Caetano Kenya Managing Director Aurélien Glay highlighted the importance of partnerships in delivering end-to-end solutions for corporate clients.

“When we started working together on this first fleet, it was never just about supplying vehicles. It was about understanding the operational needs of our customer, finding the right financial structure, aligning expectations, and, ultimately, building a solution that creates value for everyone involved.”

Since 2004, NCBA and Rubis Energy Kenya have built a relationship anchored on trust, innovation and shared growth. The fleet renewal programme reflects a proven model that enables businesses to preserve capital, maintain operational efficiency and scale sustainably, while reinforcing NCBA’s position as a strategic partner across sectors.

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The Mombasa Declaration is a call to action for coastal and flag States on fisheries transparency, with a particular focus on better collection and dissemination of vessel information and allowing for better access to fisheries data. It builds support and momentum for the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, which outlines 10 low-cost or no-cost policy principles that governments can adopt globally, in law and in practice.

Endorsed at Our Ocean by a diverse coalition of countries including Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, the Dominican Republic, France (on behalf of its overseas territories), Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Republic of the Congo, Somalia, and South Korea – the Mombasa Declaration unites nations committed to strengthening ocean governance and leading global action on fisheries transparency. Once adopted, signatory countries will begin putting the Declaration into action. The signing launches a campaign for other nations to join the effort in advance of the next Our Ocean Conference in 2027.

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Coastal communities, small-scale fishers, and economies that depend on marine wildlife bear the brunt of IUU fishing, which threatens livelihoods, food security, and the long-term health of ocean ecosystems. The Mombasa Declaration responds to these challenges by advancing practical transparency measures, outlined in the Global Charter, to improve access to information on vessel ownership, licensing, and fishing activity; strengthening accountability; and enabling more sustainable and equitable management of marine resources.

Hon. Emelia Arthur, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Ghana, said, “In my country, our very existence depends on fish. Sixty percent of our animal protein comes from fish, and ten percent of our population depends on the fisheries value chain for livelihood. Fisheries are a matter of culture and national security for us. I’m happy that Ghana is among the first countries to sign the Mombasa Declaration, because it provides a platform for all of us, the different governments, to come together and declare on an international platform that we are working together, fighting together for transparency in the fisheries sector.”

Madame Catherine Chabaud, Minister Delegate for the Sea and Fishery, France, said, “France is proud to be among the first supporters of the Mombasa Declaration on Fisheries Transparency, through its Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs).

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