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Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu on emboldening women to reclaim their value

Thandiwe Muriu discovered photography at 14, when she says her father put a camera in her hands and she never put it down. After breaking boundaries as Kenya's first female commercial photographer, she began developing her own personal work and burst onto the arts scene in 2020 with her "Camo"…

France 24

From Senegal to Central America: Would-be migrants hope to reach US

Increasing numbers of would-be Senegalese migrants are heading to Central America in the hopes of making it to the United States. But the journey is often fraught, expensive and uncertain. Also, in Kenya, the rising cost of living has added to the mental health struggles of many who are finding…

France 24

King Charles to acknowledge ‘painful’ colonial past on state visit to Kenya

Monarch’s recognition will come as country prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence from Britain

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Kenyan publisher recalls school book depicting Prophet Muhammad

A Kenyan publishing company has withdrawn a primary school book that featured a drawing of the Prophet Muhammad, following uproar by Muslim leaders and parents.

Radio France Internationale

King Charles to recognise ‘painful aspects’ of UK-Kenya history during first Commonwealth state visit

The King and Camilla will fly to Kenya next month to help mark the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain

Evening Standard

King Charles III to travel to Kenya for state visit full of symbolism

Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will travel to Kenya later this month

The Independent UK

Charles to recognise ‘painful aspects’ of UK-Kenya history during state visit

The King and Camilla will fly to the east African country to help mark the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain.

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Kenya court puts Haiti deployment on temporary hold for two weeks

A Kenyan court on Monday temporarily suspended the government's plan to send police to Haiti on a UN-backed mission that aims to restore calm in nthe Caribbean nation.

Radio France Internationale

US officially labels ousting of Niger's president a 'coup'

The US formally acknowledges that Niger's military staged a coup when it ousted President Mohamed Bazoum back in July. The announcement means the US will be suspending financial aid and military support to the country. Meanwhile, the first convoy of French troops prepares to leave Niger. Also in this edition:…

France 24

Cameroon: Dozens dead in Yaoundé landslide after heavy rains

The search for survivors continues in Cameroon after a deadly landslide in the capital Yaoundé. Precariously built homes were swept away as water swept down from above as an entire section of a hill collapsed. Also in this edition: Kenyan President William Ruto calls for a ceasefire between Israel and…

France 24

‘There are no better experts on refugees than refugees’: Nhial Deng on why politicians need to listen

At 11, the South Sudanese refugee was forced to flee his Ethiopian village and spent several years in Kakuma camp in Kenya. His work helping others there won UN recognition and a prestigious award – now he’s planning to fund a library

The Guardian - UK

Kelvin Kiptum breaks a world record in his U.S. marathon debut

The self-coached 23-year-old runner from Kenya beat two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge's previous world record by 34 seconds at the Chicago Marathon.

WEKU

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum sets world record to win Chicago Marathon men's title

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum secured victory in the men's title at Sunday's Chicago Marathon, setting a new world record with an unofficial time of two hours and 35 seconds.

The Times of India

Giraffe poop seized at airport from passenger who had strange plans for it

A woman on her way back from a trip to Kenya had an unusual memento from her time in Africa

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History of Kenyan police violence raises concerns for Haiti mission

The United Nations Security Council has given the green light for Kenya to lead an international mission to combat rampant gang violence in Haiti. But watchdogs say they are concerned about possible human rights violations, given accusations of abuses by Kenyan police.

The Independent UK

Muslims in Kenya protest at Supreme Court over its endorsement of LGBTQ right to associate

Hundreds of Muslims in Kenya’s capital have rallied outside the Supreme Court to protest its decision last month to reaffirm the LGBTQ community’s right of association

The Independent UK

US Customs officials seize giraffe feces from woman at Minnesota airport

Federal customs agents pooh-poohed the plans of a Iowa woman who wanted to make jewelry from giraffe feces she picked up on a trip to Kenya and brought back to the U.S. in her luggage

The Times of India

Strange illness hits Kenya: 90 school kids paralyzed

A mysterious illness has attacked school kids in Kenya’s St. Theresa’s Eregi Girls High School. Due to this illness, more than 90 school kids have been paralyzed, reports have said.

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The Independent UK

Kenya’s foreign minister reassigned days after touchy comment on country's police mission in Haiti

Kenya’s foreign affairs minister has been moved to the tourism post as part of a Cabinet reshuffle just days after he said the country’s police in the Kenya-led Haiti peacekeeping mission would be deployed “within a short time.”

Zenger

Kenya To Lead UN Mission In Haiti Amid Concerns Over Police Preparedness

Kenyan police face challenges as they spearhead efforts to combat gang violence in troubled Caribbean nation

The Independent UK

A foreign armed force to fight gangs makes many in Haiti celebrate, while others worry

Foreigners with guns are met with hostility in most countries in the world

Al Jazeera

Why Kenya volunteered to lead UN-approved forces to Haiti

UN Security Council approves troop deployment, months after Kenya proposed sending 1,000 officers to Haiti.

The Independent UK

Kenya's president welcomes UN Security Council's approval to send a Kenya-led mission to Haiti

Kenya’s president has welcomed the U_N_ Security Council’s resolution to send a Kenya-led multinational armed force to Haiti to help combat violent gangs and pledged that it will “not fail the people of Haiti.”

Radio France Internationale

UN approves Kenya-led mission to combat gangs in Haiti

The United Nations Security Council has approved a Kenya-led mission aimed at bringing stability to Haiti, where violent armed gangs have taken over parts of the Caribbean country, leaving the economy in tatters.

WEKU

U.N. Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to quell violence in Haiti

The resolution authorizes the force to deploy for one year, with a review after nine months. The non-U.N. mission would be funded by voluntary contributions, with the U.S. pledging up to $200 million.

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