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4 must-read books from east Africa in 2023: from Tanzanian masters to Ugandan queens

East African literature continues to grow and reshape itself in exciting new ways – and 2023 was no exception. The world really did take notice of the region when Tanzanian-British author Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2021. Interest in Gurnah’s work continued last year when he…

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AP PHOTOS: Young Kenyan ballet dancers stage early Christmas performance for their community

As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa's largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other ballet gear.

The Independent UK

YouTube Premium and Music Premium come to more countries

Google expands its Premium YouTube services to regions including Algeria, Kenya, Senegal, and more.

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EU, Kenya sign landmark trade deal hailed as beginning of 'historic partnership'

Kenya and the European Union have signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya, EU Ink 'Historic' Trade Deal

Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.

International Business Times

Tejay Antone Creates Unforgettable Memories with Giraffes in Nairobi, Kenya

Discover Tejay Antone's joyful encounter with giraffes in Nairobi, Kenya. Heartwarming snapshots reveal Antone and his wife creating unforgettable memories.

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Kenya ‘disassociates’ from DR Congo rebels alliance after diplomatic row

Kenya government says it ‘strongly disassociates’ with DRC opposition figure who forged alliance with rebels in Nairobi.

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Congo recalls envoys to Kenya and Tanzania over alliance launch in Nairobi

Democratic Republic of Congo recalled its ambassadors from Kenya and Tanzania for consultations on Saturday after a new Congolese military alliance that includes rebels was launched in the Kenyan capital.

Radio France Internationale

Police officer stoned to death after rescuing FGM survivors in Kenya

Activists see the killing as a setback in the efforts to eliminate the practice, despite it being illegal in the east African country

The Guardian - UK

With a rising death toll, Kenya's military evacuates people from flood-hit areas

The floods have killed at least 170 and displaced more than 600,000 since the onset of heavy rains in November.

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With death toll rising, Kenyan military evacuates people from flood-hit areas

Kenya’s military continued efforts Thursday to evacuate hundreds of people trapped by raging floods that have hit many parts of the East African country

The Independent UK

Young Kenyans begin boycott of Israeli brands as Gaza war goes on

In Nairobi, advocacy efforts are on the rise in solidarity with Palestine as the war in Gaza continues.

Al Jazeera

African countries at COP28: several big wins and a united voice

African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before this conference, in September, African government leaders, policymakers, activists and other groups from the continent met at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The African position and expectations for COP28 were shaped at this summit…

The Conversation

Africa sees sharp rise in road traffic deaths as motorbike taxis boom

Fatalities rose by 17% in a decade on the continent, despite falling globally, with campaigners calling for stricter safety standards on motorcycle helmets

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Kenya to become visa-free from January 2024!

In a latest development, visitors from across the world will no longer require a visa to visit Kenya. This initiative will come into effect from January 2024. In a significant move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Kenyan President William Ruto announced on December 12 that visitors from around…

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Falcon House is a Kenyan retreat rooted in simplicity and a site-specific approach

Falcon House by PAT was designed as a private home that feels at one with its natural surroundings in Kenya’s Manda Island

France 24

COP28 summit heads into overtime without fossil fuel deal

In tonight’s edition: the COP28 summit enters the final hours of climate negotiations. Meanwhile, researchers in the Sahel region are working on how to reduce emissions from livestock farming. Also, there's another dire warning from the World Food Programme, as food insecurity continues to worsen in West and Central Africa,…

The Hindu

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

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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Conversation

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…

International Business Times

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.

The Conversation

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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