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The Latest Breaking News from Kenya

As the world's attention remains focused on the war between Russia and Ukraine, more than 100 nations are convening in Kenya this week to wage their own war -- against plastic waste. Delegates -- including those from Thailand are expected to take the first steps toward establishing a historic global…

Bangkok Post

Kenya and Zimbabwe have been suspended from world football: what happens next

Kenya and Zimbabwe have both been suspended by the world’s football governing body, FIFA, owing to government interference in the operations of the national football federations. Nairobi and Harare dissolved their federations late last year and replaced them with government-appointed officials. The suspension, overshadowed for now by Russia’s dramatic banishment…

The Conversation

The man helping young Africans with their mental health

Africa has a very young population, but many young people don't see a clear path to leading a successful, independent life. This leads to a "ticking time bomb" of mental health problems, according to our guest. Tom Osborn is the co-founder and executive director of the Shamiri Institute in Kenya.…

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UN environment meeting in Kenya: a chance to finally act?

The United Nations Environment Assembly is gathering for three days in Kenya’s capital to find holistic solutions to today’s environmental threats. The fight against plastic pollution is one of the key topics to be tabled with the hope governments will agree on a legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya is changing its copyright law. Why this is bad for sports

Kenya’s copyright law is up for change. The proposed amendments seek to increase the proportion of revenue going to content creators, such as musicians. However, they have also caused alarm by seeking to prevent copyright owners from taking down unauthorised creative material on internet platforms. This could result in pirate…

The Conversation

Good hair day: Nairobi stylist's wigs lift morale of breast cancer patients

Hair stylist Diana Aketch felt helpless. She wanted to help a friend who was battling breast cancer but didn’t know how.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria's plastic pollution is harming the environment: steps to combat it are overdue

A key theme at this year’s United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya is plastic pollution. It will be returning to a theme from 2018 World Environment Day. The evidence for the prevalence and consequences of plastic pollution has been building up and the assembly needs to lead action on this…

The Conversation

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Kenya's ruling party backs opposition leader Odinga for presidency

Kenya's ruling Jubilee party endorsed veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga in a presidential election scheduled for August, in a pointed rejection of Deputy President William Ruto, who has also announced his candidacy.

Reuters

Kate Middleton's sweet message in guest book at lodge where Prince William proposed

Prince William asked Kate Middleton to marry him while on a romantic holiday in Kenya, but before they left the lodge they were staying at near Lake Rutundu, Kate left a message in the guest book

Daily Mirror

Killing of star runner makes Kenya confront scourge of abuse

The brutal killing of Olympic runner Agnes Tirop last year shows signs of being a turning point for Kenya in finally confronting a scourge of abuse and violence against female athletes

The Independent UK

Lanarkshire charity founder invents solar powered audio aid to help Kenyan children hear for the first time

Sean Walls and Sight Aid International are working with Kenya Society for the Deaf to conduct hearing screening camps which will tranform the lives of hundreds of children.

Daily Record

Kenya’s incumbent President Kenyatta endorses long-time rival Raila Odinga

In tonight's edition: Kenya's incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta is backing his long-time rival Raila Odinga in the upcoming election. And opposition parties in South Africa protest the budget and World Bank loans. Finally, we head to Kinshasa, where Congolese rumba, which emerged in the 1940's, is still being celebrated today.

France 24

Kenyan pilot takes internet by storm after smooth landing at Heathrow during Eunice gales

Captain Ruth Karauri brought her Boeing 787 Dreamliner down with barely a wobble

The Independent UK

Malian PM speaks to FRANCE 24, RFI after France withdraws troops

In tonight's edition: In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and its sister station Radio France Internationale (RFI), Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga says that since 2012, French authorities have tried to divide his country by fueling autonomy claims in the north. And African countries weigh in on Russia's decision…

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Kenya's push to promote traditional food is good for nutrition and cultural heritage

A few years ago, traditional vegetables and local foods in Kenya were largely perceived as foods of the poor and of the past. Local markets were dominated by three exotic vegetables: cabbage, kale (locally known as sukuma wiki) and Swiss chard (spinach).

The Guardian - UK

Kenya to use solar panels to boost crops by ‘harvesting the sun twice’

Successful trials found growing crops beneath panels – known as agrivoltaics – reduced water loss and resulted in larger plants

The Guardian - AU

Russia strongly condemned at UN after Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine

Ukraine’s foreign minister appealed for strong sanctions as the only way of stalling further Russian encroachment

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Biden announces new Russia sanctions

Latest Ukraine crisis updates from February 22: Blinken cancels upcoming meeting with Russia’s Lavrov as tensions mount.

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Fears of election rigging may fuel further abuses in Kenya: democracy could be the loser

As Kenyans approach a general election in August 2022, many lack confidence in the electoral process.

Evening Standard

Six African countries selected to kick off Covid-19 jab production

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia will receive the know-how to manufacture their own Covid jabs

Asharq Al-Awsat

Six African Nations to Get Own mRNA Jab Production

Six African countries have been chosen to establish their own mRNA vaccine production, the World Health Organization said Friday, with the continent largely shut out of access to Covid jabs. Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia were selected as the first recipients of technology from the WHO's global…

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The story of how Swahili became Africa's most spoken language

Once just an obscure island dialect of an African Bantu tongue, Swahili has evolved into Africa’s most internationally recognised language. It is peer to the few languages of the world that boast over 200 million users.

France 24

Covid-19 in Africa: 'The doses are here, but vaccine hesitancy remains high'

The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Friday the launch of a Covid-19 vaccine production programme in Africa. Six countries (South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia) will be equipped with production lines to manufacture doses of mRNA vaccines, in an initiative aimed at reducing the continent’s reliance on…

Radio France Internationale

S2, EP12: Child soldiers fighting for Boko Haram in Nigeria, Kenya breast cancer patients gifted with wigs

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent, with our African correspondents. In Nigeria, our reporter looks into how Boko Haram and ISWAP forces children into becoming child soldiers; and from Kenya, one hair stylist brings joy to her clients who are suffering…

The Guardian - UK

Six African countries to begin making mRNA vaccines as part of WHO scheme

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia first countries to be assisted by global mRNA hub

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