So @FIFAcom’s position is that a referee they selected for the World Cup can be excluded because of one host country’s racism, and FIFA bears no responsibility whatsoever.
Then why wasn’t he assigned to Canada or Mexico?
The tournament has three host countries. The obstacle is one country, not the entire World Cup. So why isn't FIFA finding a solution?
What FIFA is really saying is that when officials from the Global South are discriminated against, accommodation is impossible and exclusion is acceptable.
A World Cup that only works for holders of the right passports is not a global tournament. It’s a privilege masquerading as one.
FBI CO-DEPUTY DIRECTOR VISITS DCI HEADQUARTERS
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) hosted the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Mr Andrew Bailey, during a high-level visit to the DCI Headquarters at Mazingira Complex, Nairobi.
The visit marked another milestone in the enduring strategic partnership between the DCI and the FBI, coming barely two years after the historic visit by former FBI Director Christopher Wray.
During the visit, senior officials from both agencies engaged in extensive discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in various critical areas, including the fight against terrorism, cybercrime, transnational organised crime, financial fraud, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, money laundering and crimes against children.
The talks also focused on enhancing collaboration in digital forensics, the application of artificial intelligence in investigations, cryptocurrency tracking, intelligence sharing, predictive analytics, and other emerging law enforcement technologies designed to disrupt increasingly sophisticated criminal networks operating across borders.
DCI Director Mohamed Amin praised the longstanding partnership between the two agencies, highlighting that the collaboration has consistently yielded tangible operational successes through joint investigations, intelligence sharing, extraditions, specialised training, and capacity-building initiatives.
He expressed gratitude for the extensive support provided by the FBI and the United States government, which includes advanced forensic training, technical assistance, operational support, and the modernisation of investigative capabilities within the DCI.
On his part, Mr. Bailey commended the DCI’s commitment to combating corruption, emphasising that robust anti-corruption efforts are essential for fostering investor confidence and boosting economic growth. He also announced plans to strengthen the FBI Legal Attaché Office in Nairobi by appointing a Regional Transnational Anti-Corruption Programme Manager to enhance technical support and specialised training.
Furthermore, the FBI Co-Deputy Director recognised the invaluable contributions of Kenyan officers who have trained at the FBI National Academy, describing them as a vital link in the enduring partnership between the two agencies. He reaffirmed the FBI’s commitment to continued collaboration with the DCI as "equal partners" in advancing regional and international security.
This visit reemphasised the strong and evolving alliance between the DCI and the FBI, anchored in mutual trust, professionalism, operational cooperation, and a shared commitment to addressing emerging global threats.
President Ruto says Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products reduced from 16pc to 8pc for the next three months to cushion consumers. https://t.co/XaPZT7tq6B
I think that so much ineffective repentance that does not lead to true change is because we do not hate our sin. We ask for mercy merely because people tell us it’s wrong. But we within ourselves still do not hate the sin we have committed against a holy and righteous God.