The Latest Breaking News from Kenya

Kenya Deploys Military To Support Police Amid Widespread Protests

Kenya's military assists police in response to protests, aiming to address security emergencies and infrastructure damage.

Top News · Jun 25, 2024

Haitians wary as Kenyan police arrive on latest US-backed mission

First contingent of multinational team lands in operation to end chaos in gang-controlled country

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

Barack Obama’s sister among protesters tear-gassed during protest in Kenya

‘How can teargas your own people, listen to them. Listen to these children; they are the future,’ Auma Obama told reporters after being struck with teargas amid the protests

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Five Killed, 31 Injured In Kenya Protests, Human Rights Groups Report

Recent violent protests in Kenya lead to deaths, injuries, and human rights violations, prompting calls for de-escalation and protection of lives.

Top News · Jun 25, 2024

Kenyan police force arrives in Haiti for UN-backed security mission

The first wave of Kenyan police disembarked a plane at the Port-au-Prince airport in Haiti on Tuesday as part of a UN-backed security mission to defeat the powerful gangs ravaging the island nation.

France 24 · Jun 25, 2024

Lake Victoria: why so many fishers are dying and what can be done about it

Small-scale fishers on Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest freshwater lake, shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) are drowning. Safety issues such as storms, a lack of available life jackets, and a shortage of navigational equipment and rescue services are a major cause of this.

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2024

Kenya Red Cross Staff Attacked During Protests

Kenya Red Cross faces violence during protests, denies transporting parliament members, emphasizes staff safety.

Top News · Jun 25, 2024

Kenyan Security Force Arrives In Violence-ravaged Haiti

Kenyan police arrived in violence-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday on a UN-backed mission to help wrest the Caribbean nation from powerful gangs, just as deadly turmoil gripped Nairobi during mass protests.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024

Nairobi City Hall Set On Fire Amidst Protests In Kenya

Protests in Kenya intensify as Nairobi's City Hall is set on fire and parliament is stormed, leading to escalating tensions and unrest.

Top News · Jun 25, 2024

Kenyan Police Officers Deploying To Haiti To Tackle Gang Violence

Kenyan police officers are joining an international mission to combat gang violence in Haiti, aiming to restore security and stability in the country.

Top News · Jun 25, 2024