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Meet Becky Chaplin: Abandoned as a newborn in Kenya, UK therapist returns to Africa to help marginalised communities

Abandoned as a newborn in Kenya, Becky Chaplin's life took a remarkable turn. Now an occupational therapist, she dedicates her skills to improving healthcare in impoverished nations. Her work with Mercy Ships in Sierra Leone has been instrumental in training local physiotherapists and providing rehabilitation for those shunned by their…

The Times of India

‘In Sudan, there is nothing but death.. you just run’

IN FOCUS: Rachel Hagan speaks to those who have fled Sudan, and other nearby African nations, to Kenya – escaping war, poverty and sexual violence. But workers for the Red Cross fear that looking after such refugees will only get harder as international aid is cut

The Independent UK

Kenyans are encouraged to work abroad, but protection rights remain weak – new research

Labour migration from Kenya was oriented towards Africa, North America and Europe until the 1990s. Kenyans then started moving to the Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Most Kenyan labour migrants to the Gulf perform low-waged work, the women in domestic occupations and…

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Kenya approves defence pact with France, as Paris shifts focus from West Africa

Kenya's National Assembly has ratified a bilateral defence agreement with France, underlining Paris's strategic shift away from its traditional West African sphere of influence towards anglophone Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Can Africa’s informal economy become the continent’s next investment frontier? {Business Africa}

Formalising Africa’s sizable informal sector: how an investment company is turning unreported consumer power into verifiable, high-growth portfolios. While Kenya’s housing faces crisis, a massive deficit of two million units persists despite the real estate sector’s 5.7% growth.

Euronews

BA to reduce Middle East flights when services resume in July

After suspending routes owing to Iran war, airline will operate more direct flights to India and Kenya

The Guardian - UK

How Takamoto Katsuta’s maiden WRC win is impacting his mindset

The WRC’s newest rally winner is already feeling the positive effects of a breakthrough win in Kenya

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Katsuta relishing in the aftermath of maiden WRC win

The WRC’s newest rally winner is already feeling the positive effects of a breakthrough win in Kenya

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Beneath this town in Kenya lies a hidden energy goldmine; here’s how it powers a nation

Located in the scenic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Naivasha has gone from being a beautiful lakeside destination to one of Africa's leaders in terms of renewable energy production. By taking advantage of the geothermal power produced by the volcanic forces found under Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha now…

The Times of India

Sluts, simps and body shaming: the rise of Africa’s manosphere

Experts have been alarmed at the growth of deep misogyny dressed up as self-help on social media. We profile seven men from across the continent who are gaining traction

The Guardian - UK

Kenya’s counties get budgets to undo inequality – how it’s helped households

Kenya devolved power and public spending to 47 counties in 2013. This was in line with a global trend in which governments were pushing power and resources down to local levels in the hope that decisions made closer to people would lead to better outcomes.

The Conversation

Inside the unique Kenya school for teenage mothers and their children

The boarding school has allowed girls and young women to complete their secondary education while supporting their children

The Independent UK

New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa

Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya

The Independent UK

Matildas stars return to squad for friendlies as Joe Montemurro builds to 2027 World Cup

Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord named as Mary Fowler rested after Asian Cup with Australia to play 153rd-ranked Malawi followed by India or Kenya

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Brutal Mau Mau camps in Kenya were an extension of Britain’s colonial prison system – historian traces their roots

During the Mau Mau uprising between 1952 and 1960, the British colonial government confined an estimated 150,000 Kenyans in a sprawling network of “emergency” detention camps.

The Independent UK

Kenya’s HIV drug rollout sparks inequality fears

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The Independent UK

Hardest hit being left behind as Kenya rolls out ‘breakthrough’ HIV prevention jab, charity says

IN FOCUS: Jeffrey Okoro, of CFK Africa, tells Rachel Hagan that the drug lenacapavir can be transformative, but Kenya’s rollout is not yet reaching those who need it most

The Conversation

Kenya’s new infrastructure fund is long overdue – but design flaws could limit its impact

Kenya is laying the ground for an infrastructure fund which will raise money for new projects – such as roads, energy and ports – through public-private partnerships, privatisation proceeds, and institutional capital. We asked Odongo Kodongo, a project finance expert, to unpack the potential risks and rewards of this strategy…

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Radio France Internationale

The Kenyan landlords helping fight gender-based violence

In Kenya, charities are working with landlords to fight gender-based violence – in particular the domestic violence experienced by women living in overcrowded, impoverished areas.

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AMD Zen 6 'Venice' ES chips break cover with up to 192 cores, 32 per CCD, in early stress test — Kenya, Congo, Nigeria platforms leaked

Several Venice Zen 6 engineering samples were discovered on OpenBenchmark.org, featuring core counts of up to 192 cores.

The Conversation

Africa’s electric motorbike future can be built locally and powered by solar – our 6,000km ride shows what’s possible

Across much of Africa, motorcycles are not leisure vehicles. They are workhorses. They carry commuters, schoolchildren, goods, medicines and deliveries. For millions of people, they provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses.

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Geography Fans, This One’s For You: Name 30 Countries From Their Spot On The Map

Can you recognize Portugal from just a tiny spot on the map? Let’s test that. In this round, you’ll travel across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with 30 countries to recognize - from Greece and Norway to Kenya, Argentina, and New Zealand. Each question shows a world map with…

The Guardian - UK

‘It helped me feed my six children’: how Africa’s first water fund supports farmers to protect Kenya’s biggest river

Conserving the watershed of the Tana and improving farming methods is securing water supplies and livelihoods alike in a changing climate

Radio France Internationale

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from US

French officials have denied claims by the office of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's that France has excluded South Africa from the list of invitees to June's G7 leaders' summit in Paris under pressure from Washington, saying Kenya has been invited instead.

The Independent UK

Police in Kenya exhume at least 33 bodies from a mass grave

Authorities in western Kenya say they have uncovered a mass grave with at least 33 bodies

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