The Latest Breaking News from Kenya

Neuville explains distracting brush with a bee at WRC Safari Rally Kenya

The Hyundai driver endured an eventful Friday morning in Kenya which began with a strange brush with the wildlife in the opening Loldia (19.17km) test.

Autosport · Jun 23, 2023

Meet The Women-Led Team Protecting Elephants From Poaching & Helping Them Thrive In Kenya

Do you ever read about what people do for a living while you’re spending a day rotting and scrolling in bed and think, “Wow, what am I doing with my life????? What purpose do I serve in this world???” Well, that’s exactly how I felt when I found out about…

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 23, 2023

Kenya's new tax package angers some backers of president who once vowed to reduce cost of living

Kenyans are preparing for tough times after lawmakers approved tax increases that are even unpopular with supporters of the president who once vowed to reduce the cost of living

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

Suspect in Kenya cult deaths dies in custody after hunger strike

The dead suspect had embarked on a hunger strike after being detained in connection with a mass starvation in Kenya.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023

‘Women bear the biggest brunt of climate change,’ says climate scientist Susan Chomba

She leads a team of 100 at a non-profit with operations across Africa and says climate has been seen through a male perspective for too long

The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2023

‘They don’t value life’: families fight for answers over Kenya plantation deaths

Del Monte launches investigation after guards at huge pineapple farm are alleged to have killed three men in the last four years, leaving relatives distraught

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023

Guards at Del Monte pineapple farm in Kenya accused of killings

Exclusive: Investigation uncovers villagers’ claims of violence at farm that is single largest exporter of Kenyan produce to the world

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023

Kenya's population: 5 key findings in the past 20 years of research

Like many countries on the African continent, Kenya’s population is growing – fast. The country’s population was 8.1 million in 1963; today it stands at about 55 million people. More people have moved into urban areas too. In 1960 about 7% of the population lived in urban areas; by 2021…

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2023

‘It’s just you – and memories’: Kenyan rape survivors find help hard to find

Tracey Doyin took to TikTok after she experienced the official indifference and lack of support faced by sexual assault victims

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023

Migration Gravel Race: Baum and Fisher win opening stage in Kenya

Lachlan Morton finishes second in men's division while Amity Rockwell rolls across line as women's runner up

Cycling News · Jun 20, 2023