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Lyles and Kipyegon named track athletes of the year

American sprinter Noah Lyles and Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon were named the men’s and women’s track athletes of the year by World Athletics

The Hindu

Kenya celebrates 60th year of independence and the role of Mau Mau rebels

Sixty years ago, Kenya gained independence after 68 years of British rule. It came after a decade of fighting, between 1952 and 1960,thanks to the Mau Mau rebellion. These freedom fighters, after decades of controversy on their use of violence, are now celebrated as heroes.

Radio France Internationale

Pio Gama Pinto: The Indian activist who became a Kenyan freedom fighter

Pinto, who died in Kenya’s first political assassination in February 1965, was involved in the independence struggle.

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What's east Africa's position on the Israel-Hamas war? An expert unpacks the reactions of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

The reactions of some east African countries to the ongoing conflict in Gaza have been less dramatic than South Africa’s. South Africa’s parliament has passed a resolution calling for the closure of its embassy in Tel Aviv. Algeria and South Africa have been the most supportive of the Palestinians. Thus…

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The Dangerous Rise Of 'Medicalised' Genital Mutilation In Kenya

As Edinah Nyasuguta Omwenga fought for her life after developing complications during childbirth, she overheard doctors in the Kenyan hospital describe her condition as a textbook example of the damaging -- even deadly -- effects of genital mutilation.

International Business Times

Kenya at 60: the patriotic choral music used to present one version of history – podcast

Kenya is marking 60 years since its independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963. Each year, the country celebrates the occasion with a national holiday, Jamhuri Day. And for much of the past 60 years, patriotic choral music has been a regular feature of those celebrations.

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Much of Kenya falls into darkness in the third nationwide power blackout in 3 months

A power blackout has hit Kenya, paralyzing large parts of the country, and the transport minister is calling for an investigation into “possible acts of sabotage and coverup” over the third nationwide outage in three months

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Human rights groups investigate death at Kenyan Del Monte pineapple farm

Exclusive: Inquiry comes after discovery of body of Peter Mutuku Mutisya, 25, in a dam on the plantation

The Guardian - UK

‘As a parent, I lost hope for justice’: family seeking answers over death of man on Del Monte farm

Kenyan parents of Peter Mutuku Mutisya claim his neck had marks like he had been strangled. No injuries were recorded on the official report

The Guardian - UK

Mau Mau rebels, heroes of Kenya's independence, still seeking recognition

Between 1952 and 1960 in Kenya, the Mau Mau rebels who rose up against British rule faced a brutal crackdown that killed thousands of them. Left out of the history books for decades, these independence heroes are now fighting for recognition before the last survivors die out. Our correspondents report.

France 24

Kenyan delegation prepares for police mission in Haiti despite opposition

A delegation from Nairobi went to Haiti this week to prepare for the arrival of a multinational mission to be led by Kenyan police. However, the deployment to help the Haitian police combat gangs still needs the green light from the Kenyan High Court of Justice.

Radio France Internationale

Being recognised for taking the next right step is a genuine honour, says Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu

Being recognised for taking the next right step is a genuine honour, says Kenyan filmmaker Waniru Kahiu

The Hindu

Humiliation and violence in Kenya’s colonial days – when old men were called 'boy' and Africans were publicly beaten

When King Charles visited Kenya in November 2023, many Kenyans renewed their demands for an official apology for atrocities committed by the British government during the colonial era. The widespread human rights abuses during the Mau Mau rebellion are the best-known of these atrocities. Yet we should not forget more…

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Kenya at 60: the shameful truth about British colonial abuse and how it was covered up

It is fairly well known that the lives of hundreds of thousands of Kenyans were affected by terrible acts of violence under the British colonial administration. The British government and King Charles have acknowledged it, and some victims of violence have taken the British government to court for these crimes.

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Al Jazeera

Blinky, the Kenyan bandleader whose crew shaped ‘cool’ Nairobi music scene

Bill ‘Blinky’ Sellanga speaks on life before the music and the evolution of one of Kenya’s most beloved bands.

Reason

Self-Described "Transgender" "Pedo" Threatens Blacks, Christians, Children, Ugandan and Kenyan Governments

Some background for the motion to keep defendant in jail pending trial (U.S. v. Alexia N. Willie a/k/a Jason Lee Willie (S.D. Ill.)): In a recorded interview … at the Sheriff's office, Kennedy, the man with whom WILLIE resides, said that he previously had called the FBI about threats made…

International Business Times UK

World Bank Faces Accusations of 'Turning Blind Eye' to Sexual Abuse in Kenyan Schools

The World Bank's failure to act on early warnings and reports of sexual abuse has perpetuated a culture of impunity.

Marie Claire

The Thrill of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve

Thrilling adventures await on safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve

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Yehualaw, Ebenyo to lead international field of athletes

Yalemzerf, Ebenyo lead int'l field in Kolkata 25K. Ethiopian Yalemzerf & Kenyan Ebenyo, 10K world record & 2-time World Championship silver medallist respectively, to lead int'l field of athletes in Kolkata 25K.

Cycling News

Froome aims to set up Cycling Academy in Kenya, find Tour de France 'magic' in 2024

38-year-old outlines plans for Chris Froome Cycling Academy in Kenya

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Mohamed Amin was a famous Kenyan photojournalist – there's much more to his work than images of tragedy

Kenyan photojournalist Mohamed Amin (1943-1996) rose to fame for documenting the 1984 famine in neighbouring Ethiopia with powerful images of the tragedy. He also captured the Ethiopian people’s suffering during the brutal reign of Mengistu Haile Mariam. These images, broadcast by the BBC, shocked the global public and had a…

The Hindu

India provides $250 million Line of Credit to Kenya for agricultural modernisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s decision to provide $250 million to Kenya for modernisation of its agriculture sector following his wide-ranging talks with visiting Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto.

The Guardian - UK

Long thought to be extinct in Kenya, giant pangolins are now being helped back from the brink

In 2018, sightings of these solitary, nocturnal animals were recorded in Kenya for the first time in half a century. Now conservationists are working with farmers to create space for them on the land

The Guardian - UK

Feminism in pictures: illustrated stories of women’s rights around the world

Three female artists, from Kenya, Brazil and Turkey, describe how their creative vision helped them draw attention to the fight for equality

The Guardian - UK

World Bank accused of ‘turning blind eye’ to sexual abuse in Kenyan schools it funded

Calls grow for independent inquiry after the bank’s internal watchdog found 21 cases of child sexual abuse by teaching staff

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