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Kenyan single mothers ‘trapped’ in Saudi Arabia as exit visas denied to children born outside marriage

Domestic workers who fled abusive employers say their children are not eligible for birth certificates, medical care or education – yet cannot leave

The Guardian - UK

US Transfers Guantanamo Detainee To Kenya After 3 Years

Recent transfer of Guantanamo detainee to Kenya highlights ongoing challenges in closing the facility and the complex history of detainee treatment post-9/11.

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Police in Kenya hurl teargas at protesters against gender-based violence

Police in Kenya have hurled teargas cannisters at hundreds of protesters against gender-based violence, or femicide, in the capital, Nairobi, and arrested an unknown number of people

The Independent UK

Climate information is useful at local level if people get it in good time: how African countries can build systems to share it

African countries collectively have emitted very little of the greenhouse gases that have caused climate change, but are badly affected by climate-induced floods, droughts and heatwaves. To withstand some of the most devastating extreme weather events, African countries need to adapt fast. Setting up advanced climate information services that predict…

The Conversation

Trauma And Terror Of Kenya's Kidnapped Protesters

The Kenyan parliament was ablaze, protesters running through the streets, police firing into the crowds.

International Business Times

Kenya’s forgotten Mau Mau freedom fighters and the impeached deputy president that stood up for them

Kenya’s ousted deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in October 2024, established his name early enough as a forceful politician unafraid to take a stand. These include his aggressive push for justice for Mau Mau ex-freedom fighters and those who survived them. Landless veterans of the guerrilla war against…

The Conversation

Kenya police boss denies reports officers in Haiti peacekeeping mission haven't been paid in months

Kenya’s top police official has denied reports that officers serving in the United Nations-backed multinational peacekeeping mission in Haiti have gone unpaid for three months

The Independent UK

Under assault by gangs in Haiti, a Kenyan-led mission fights back

An armored vehicle carrying Kenyan police rumbles through Haiti’s capital with a shattered window that a high-caliber bullet failed to penetrate, a permanent sign of the violence confronting the United Nations-backed force almost daily in Port-au-Prince

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

What does it take to build a peaceful society? The 3 golden rules that make a difference

What is a peaceful society? When peacebuilders or policymakers think about peace, they have to decide what they mean by it – what kind of society they are trying to build.

The Independent UK

Some young Kenyans turn to kung fu for self-improvement in difficult times

A growing number of young people in Kenya see kung fu as a path toward future employment

The Independent UK

A court in Kenya finds a housemate guilty in the killing of an LGBTQ activist

A court in Kenya has found the housemate of an LBGTQ activist guilty of murder in the killing of the activist, whose body was discovered stashed in a metal box two years ago

The Times of India

Avinash Sable can be the best in world: Steeplechase legend Ezekiel Kemboi

NEW DELHI: Kenyan steeplechase legend Ezekiel Kemboi has an offer for Avinash Sable, that the Indian just cannot refuse.

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WRC Safari Rally Kenya tipped for expansion in 2025 amid larger changes

Safari Rally Kenya is set to cover more competitive kilometres next year although general changes to World Rally Championship event formats are likely to be “evolutionary” rather than “revolutionary”.

The Conversation

Will al-Shabaab get stronger in Ethiopia? Two reasons why it’s unlikely – analyst

There have been numerous reports of arrests of al-Shabaab insurgents, the dismantling of an al-Shabaab terrorist network and interception of arms in Ethiopia in 2024. Reports have also suggested that al-Shabaab is seeking to establish “an active combat presence” in the Bale mountains.

The Conversation

‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting African waters: Lake Victoria, South Africa’s Vaal and Kenya’s Nairobi rivers are hotspots

Every week seems to bring a new report about where “forever chemicals” have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they’re more commonly called “forever chemicals” because, once they’re in an environment, they almost never…

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This Photographer Lived In Mud Huts, Wore A Panda Suit, And Changed How We See The World With Her Photos (20 Pics)

Ami Vitale isn’t just a photographer; she’s a force of nature with a camera. She’s been to over 100 countries, braved war zones, lived in mud huts, and even dressed up as a panda (yes, really!) to get the perfect shot. The post This Photographer Lived In Mud Huts, Wore…

The Conversation

960 million dirty diapers are a big waste problem – what can be done with them

The use of disposable diapers (nappies) is growing in African countries. The disposable diaper undoubtedly makes it easier for many parents to work or spend time on other things, including their own and their child’s wellbeing.

The Independent UK

The children of British soldiers left behind in Kenya are now tracing their fathers

The biracial children of Kenyan women and visiting British soldiers live uncomfortable lives in Kenya

The Conversation

Presidential term limits help protect democracy – long ones can be dangerous

The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, in Kenya, a motion was tabled before the senate in September 2024 to extend the presidential term limit…

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