10 people returning from a funeral die in Kenya bus crash Police say at least 10 people died when the bus they were traveling in left the road and rolled several times in southern Kenya The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack – but they must also regain public trust In recent months, Kenyan journalists have been harassed, intimidated and attacked by government officials, politicians and members of the public. George Ogola, a professor of media industries, explains the impact of these attacks on media freedom in Kenya. The Conversation · Apr 16, 2023
Kenya satellite launch aboard SpaceX rocket boosts Africa space Kenya launched its first ever operational Earth observation satellite, becoming the latest African nation to achieve the milestone in the continent’s nascent space industry. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
Kenya launches first operational satellite into space -Space X Kenya launched its first operational earth observation satellite on Saturday onboard a SpaceX rocket from the United States, a live feed from Elon Musk's rocket company showed. Reuters · Apr 15, 2023
Man caught disguising himself as a woman trying to enter female chess tournament Keen player Stanley Omondi thought he could get away with pretending to be a woman in the Kenya Open, but he was eventually rumbled and kicked out Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023
Four cult members starve to death in Kenyan forest after 'fasting to meet Jesus' Police in Kenya are looking for suspect Makenzie Nthenge, a pastor of Good News International Church, after four people died and 11 were taken to the hospital when they were found starving in a forest Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023
Kenya 'disturbed' by UN remarks in leaked memo -senior official Kenya is "disturbed" by comments about President William Ruto reportedly attributed to the United Nations deputy secretary-general in a leaked U.S. classified document, a senior Kenyan official said on Friday. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Kenya opposition seeks ICC probe of police head over violence against protesters Kenya's opposition alliance has written to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) asking him to open an investigation into the head of the police who it accuses of ordering attacks on its supporters during anti-government protests. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Kenyan opposition to resume anti-government protests as talks stall After a 10-day break, Kenya's opposition coalition plans to hold another protest in Nairobi on 16 April, renewing the demands they have been making since the country's elections in August 2022. Radio France Internationale · Apr 14, 2023
This being my first Baisakhi after marriage is special: Dalljiet Kaur For newlywed Dalljiet Kaur, who has taken her husband’s surname Patel, this Baisakhi is special. “This being my first Baisakhi after marriage, is absolutely special,” she says speaking to us from Kenya where she has shifted after marrying Nik Patel. She adds, “Though Nik is an NRI, he believes in… The Times of India · Apr 14, 2023
Saints’ Paulson Adebo visits Kenya for NFL Africa Camp 2023 The NFL has a global reach, as illustrated by Saints corner Paulson Adebo visiting Kenya to participate in NFL Africa Camp 2023: USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2023
Kenyan opposition willing to talk to government, resume protests Kenya's opposition alliance is prepared to negotiate with the government over electoral reforms and the high cost of living while also resuming protests, its leader Raila Odinga said on Thursday. Reuters · Apr 13, 2023
Our Changing Planet season 2: release date, presenters, episode guide and all we know Our Changing Planet season 2 returns for an update from six of the world's under-threat ecosystems. WhatToWatch · Apr 13, 2023
Giants great Osi Umenyiora helps expand NFL Africa program Retired New York Giants DE Osi Umenyiora has helped expand NFL Africa into Kenya with an NFL Flag football showcase. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2023
WEKU · Apr 12, 2023 What's the origin of the long-ago Swahili civilization? Genes offer a revealing answer Genetic analyses back up what Swahili oral tradition has long held about ancestry of people from eastern Africa — that their ancestors are from Africa and abroad.
France 24 · Apr 11, 2023 Kenya's pay crisis: Ruto rules out loans for unpaid workers In tonight's edition: Kenya's cash crunch won't see it default on its debt repayments, the government says. But it is struggling to pay its workers on time. Also, locals speak of the toll of the brutality inflicted upon the community of Kishishe in eastern DR Congo by M23 militants. Finally,…
France 24 · Apr 10, 2023 Ethiopia's city of Gondar protests over plan to disband regional forces In tonight's edition: At least two people have been killed in Ethiopia's Amhara region amid protests against the government's efforts to disband regional special forces. Also, Rome says that more than 28,000 migrants have arrived in Italy since the start of the year and the UN reckons the number of…
France 24 · Apr 10, 2023 Russian embassy shares AI-generated image of Julian Assange in prison The Russian Embassy in Kenya shared an image on Twitter on April 6 showing an exhausted-looking Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, who has been incarcerated in the United Kingdom since 2019. However, it turns out that one of his supporters generated the image using artificial intelligence.
The Times of India · Apr 10, 2023 I have the soul of an elephant: Rupali Ganguly Rupali Ganguly was pleasantly surprised recently when she got to know that somebody had adopted an elephant on her behalf. A fan from Canada adopted an elephant called Mayan, which is in Kenya with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Incidentally, Rupali wasn’t even aware of this; it was brought to her…
Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023 Boy, 15, undergoes life-saving castration after being beaten by his teachers The pupil, who is in Grade 8 - the equivalent of Year 9 in the UK - had to undergo surgery after being beaten so badly that one of his testicles completely rotated in Kisii, Kenya
The Conversation · Apr 5, 2023 Foreign exchange: several African countries have a shortage of US dollars - why this happens and how to fix it A number of African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia, are currently experiencing shortages of US dollars. The dollar is the dominant currency in international transactions. These countries rely on the US currency to pay for foreign debts, essential goods and industrial inputs. Development economist Christopher Adam…
France 24 · Apr 5, 2023 Tweets by Uganda president’s son spark ‘concern’ over succession question Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has attracted international attention with a range of striking tweets in recent months – starting with a veiled threat to invade Kenya in October and most recently last week, when he offered to deploy Ugandan troops to defend Moscow from “imperialists”.…
Radio France Internationale · Apr 5, 2023 Kenya to launch its first earth observation satellite Kenya is preparing to launch its first-ever earth observation satellite.
Reuters · Apr 4, 2023 Kenyan opposition leader presents new demand for electoral reform talks Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday called for parties outside parliament to be involved in talks on electoral reform and the high cost of living, at odds with President William Ruto's plan for negotiations to be held only within parliament.
Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2023 Kenya opposition protests pause for talks: All you need to know Two weeks of protests against the high cost of living and alleged electoral rigging have been paused for dialogue.