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Other lives: Academic who became an aid agency worker in Kenya after lecturing at Nairobi University

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Kenya breaks ground on $16bn refinery as environmental concerns grow

East Africa is accelerating its push for greater energy independence with a new $16 billion refinery in Kenya – but the project is raising fears over the environmental cost of an expanding oil economy.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1

Kenya’s large class sizes make it harder for teachers to help children learn

Kenya introduced a competency-based approach to education in 2017. It was meant to give learners a range of skills, from basic reading, writing and arithmetic to critical thinking, creativity, digital literacy and social-emotional skills.

The Conversation · Oct 1

Nigerian billionaire eyes US investors ahead of groundbreaking for $16B Kenya refinery

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has said Americans will be among the investors in the new East African $16 billion refinery, which is set to break ground on Wednesday, while insisting on African-led foreign investment

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Climate aid driving up public debt of poorest countries by billions of pounds each year

IN FOCUS: New Independent analysis reveals how many of the poorest and most climate-vulnerable countries are being priced out of the climate aid system, while countries able to access aid are seeing billions added to their already-critical levels of national debt. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Online attacks on Kenyan journalists: what makes audiences join in, push back or stay silent

Online harassment targeting journalists has escalated into a global crisis. Across digital public spheres, it threatens press freedom and individual safety.

The Conversation · Sep 27

Loud worship and other contrasts set apart Kenya's large community of Quakers

Inside a Quaker meeting house in western Kenya, loud music complete with modern instruments can be heard from a distance

The Independent UK · Sep 26

South Africa, Kenya and Japan among best-value winter break spots – report

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Evening Standard · Sep 25

He gave 80% of his salary to help poor students: How Peter Tabichi became the ‘world’s best teacher’

Peter Tabichi, a remarkable science educator from rural Kenya, clinched the Global Teacher Prize in 2019, earning $1 million for his dedication to his students. Committed to changing lives, he donated 80% of his earnings to uplift impoverished families. Through his perseverance, students from his school triumphed in science competitions,…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Côte d'Ivoire outfox Ghana on Renard's return in Afcon 2027 qualifier

Hervé Renard launched his second spell as Côte d’Ivoire head coach with a 2-0 victory over Ghana in the first qualifying game for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25