Kenya coach McCarthy slams Burundi: They tried to break my players' legs!

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has hit out at Burundi for trying to injure Harambee Stars players during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture dubbed the ‘East African derby’ at Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium on Thursday....

Burundi Seeks Foreign Investment Amid Deep Poverty and Economic Chaos

In the outskirts of Bujumbura, Burundi’s capital, Amisia Aleko struggles to feed her family on a single daily meal of renga renga, a stew of leafy vegetables. “We ate some fish in 2019. That was a good day,” said the 40-year-old mother of four,...

2026WCQ: Brilliant Ogam secures important 1-0 victory for Harambee Stars against Burundi

Harambee Stars secured a dramatic and essential 1-0 victory against Burundi this evening in a critical 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played in Burundi, with substitute Ryan Ogam Rabok emerging as the hero with the decisive goal. The match began in...

Burundi endures ‘worst economic crisis in a country not at war’

Ogam strikes as Harambee Stars edge Burundi in Bujumbura

FILE: Harambee Stars forward Ryan Ogam celebrates after scoring against Seychelles during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Sept 8, 2025. Photo/Sportpicha/Citizen Digital Audio By Vocalize...

Super Sub Ogam Nets Winner As Harambee Stars Silence Burundi In Bujumbura

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Ryan Ogam netted the winner for Harambee Stars who beat Burundi 1-0 away in Bunjumbura in the penultimate round of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier on Thursday evening. The hosts played the better part of the match with 10...

Harambee Stars edge out 10-man Burundi in World Cup qualifiers

Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam (left) celebrates after scoring a goal during their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match against Burundi at Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura, Burundi, on October 9, 2025. [FKF Media] Ryan Ogam came off the bench to score...

The term of the Special Rapporteur on Burundi renewed

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 7, 2025 — The United Nations Human Rights Council has decided to extend for one year the term of Fortuné Gaétan Zongo, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi. But Gitega maintains...

Burundi : alleged embezzlement of 500 million at the National Post Office – two agents arrested, one on the run

SOS Médias Burundi Muramvya, October 3, 2025 — Two agents of the National Post Office (RNP) were arrested and imprisoned in Muramvya, in Gitega province (central Burundi), while a third is currently on the run, in connection with the alleged...

Kenya’s World Cup qualifier against Burundi rocked by injuries to three key players

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga/HANDOUT Kenya’s World Cup hopes may already be over, but Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars have a fresh problem — injuries to three key men just days before facing Burundi. Captain Michael Olunga, Alpha Onyango,...

McCarthy building the future as Harambee Stars face Burundi

Harambee Stars head coach Benni MacCarthy during training session at Police Sacco on October 6, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Stafford] Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy will be focusing on building a stronger team for the future when Kenya takes to the...

Burundi : the triple crisis of fuel, electricity, and water is suffocating residents, businesses, and schools

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 2, 2025 – For nearly five years, fuel has been in short supply across the small east African nation. Added to this are power outages and a shortage of drinking water that are paralyzing daily life in the...

Harambee Stars Fired Up for Burundi Clash as Kenya Eyes Crucial Win

The Harambee Stars have set their sights firmly on victory as they prepare to face Burundi in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday, October 9, in Bujumbura. Kenya’s national team camp is buzzing with optimism as captain Michael...

Preview: Burundi vs Kenya - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Burundi and Kenya, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. With nothing left to play for but pride, Burundi and Kenya will face off at Stade du Prince Louis...

Burundi – Cibitoke : farmers evicted under pretext of links to the M23

SOS Médias Burundi Cibitoke, October 1, 2025 – Since September 21, more than a hundred farming families from the Kaboya and Mbaza sub-villages, Rukana village, in the Rugombo zone, Cibitoke district in western Burundi, have been evicted from their...

Harambee Stars to depart today for Burundi for World Cup Qualifier

The national soccer team, Harambee Stars, will depart today for Bujumbura, Burundi, for a penultimate 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against the host set for this Thursday. The two sides, which settled for a 1-1 draw in the first leg hosted by...

England-based defender Harper out to make his mark as Harambee Stars face Burundi

Harambee Stars team pictured after CHAN quarter finals match against Madagascar. Photo| Harambee Stars/X Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars and Walsall fullback Vincent Harper has expressed excitement and optimism after making his long-awaited...

Burundi – Cibitoke : farmers evicted under pretext of links to the M23

One in ten people in Burundi faces acute food insecurity

Harambee Stars fired up for Burundi test as Olunga, McCarthy target full points

Harambee Stars players celebrate Ryan Ogam's goal against Zambia during their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) match at Kasarani Stadium on August 17, 2025. Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize The Harambee Stars are brimming with confidence...