The Latest Breaking News from Kenya

Kenyan police on trial for ‘assassination’ of Pakistani journalist

Arshad Sharif was killed last year when police at a checkpoint opened fire on his car.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

King Charles asked for ‘unequivocal apology’ by Kenya’s rights commission

King urged to offer apology while in Kenya for UK’s ‘brutal and inhuman treatment’ during the Mau Mau uprising in the 1950s

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Pomp and pageantry welcome King and Queen to Kenya

Charles and Camilla were warmly greeted by Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife First Lady Rachel Ruto.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

King Charles III is in Kenya for a state visit, his first to a Commonwealth country as king

King Charles III has arrived in Kenya for his first state visit to a Commonwealth country as king, underscoring his commitment to an organization that’s been central to Britain’s global power and prestige since World War II

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

King Charles III begins his inaugural Commonwealth state visit in Kenya

King and the Queen have arrived in Kenya

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Kenya to scrap visas for all African nationals

President William Ruto says change aims to boost trade and allow goods, services, people and ideas to move freely across continent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Ceremonial greeting for King and Queen’s visit to Kenya

Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife, First Lady Rachel Ruto, will meet Charles and Camilla at the official residence in Nairobi.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

South Africa declares public holiday to celebrate Rugby World Cup win

South Africa is still relishing its victory after Saturday's big win at the Rugby World Cup. President Ramaphosa has declared December 15 a public holiday and said that sports could unite a country. We speak to Will Mbiakop, head of the African Sports and Creative Institute about the economic returns…

France 24 · Oct 30, 2023

King and Queen arrive in Kenya for five-day state visit

Charles and Camilla’s royal tour comes as the East African nation celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

King Charles in Kenya: despite past tensions, the visit is a sign of a strong relationship with Britain

King Charles’ visit to Kenya this week is the British monarch’s first to a Commonwealth nation since his coronation in September 2022. The visit comes during the country’s 60th anniversary of independence from Britain.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023