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The Nigerian leader said citizens should remain grateful despite the fuel price burden, suggesting that conditions in Nigeria were still better compared to Kenya and other African nations. His remarks quickly circulated on social media, triggering a wave of criticism from users in both countries.
The deals, signed during the inaugural Kenya–Morocco Joint Commission of Cooperation in Nairobi, signal a shift toward more practical, results-driven collaboration aimed at boosting economic transformation and intra-African trade.
The top 11 players have advanced to the playoffs, scheduled from April 10th to 15th, while all players scoring five points and above have earned spots to represent Kenya at the 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship, set for May 14th to 23rd, 2026, at the Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel in Entebbe, Uganda.
Ruhiu recorded a video and shared it on his Facebook account in tears after the award presentation, thanking his family and friends for their support, but notably did not mention the government of Kenya.
Speaking after the match, team captain Ian Kanji said he was proud of the team’s performance, noting they will return home with valuable lessons.
Speaking from the Pavilhão Multiuso de Kilamba on Wednesday after the game, head coach Sarah Libese congratulated her players but lamented earlier missed opportunities. Kenya had lost to Morocco on Tuesday, Algeria and South Africa on Monday, and host nation Angola on Sunday, but had opened the tournament strongly with an 89-2 win over Liberia on Saturday.
The decision follows the withdrawal of Ghana, which was the initial host.
Shujaa, USA, Germany, and Uruguay will now advance to the three-legged SVNS Championship, where they will face the top eight teams from the SVNS Series in Hong Kong from April 17-19, 2026, followed by events in Valladolid, Spain (May 29-31), and Bordeaux, France (June 5-7).
Speaking on Monday when he presided over the closing of the 19th Ambassadors Conference in Nairobi, Kindiki said Kenya has made huge strides in all the facets of economy since 2022, challenging the envoys to spread Kenya’s economic strength and stability in their hosting countries and missions.
Speaking after the men’s game at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Kilamba, team manager Joseph Ochieng thanked his players, praising their work ethic.
President Ruto admitted the crisis is having a significant impact on the global economy, adding that it is already being felt across global supply chains and is placing pressure on economies worldwide.
Speaking exclusively to Radio Generation from the Pavilhão Multiuso do Kilamba in Luanda, the experienced basketball and rugby development coach said she was impressed by Kenya’s performance at the continental event, but was concerned about their failure to progress further.