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Nairobi gas explosion: At least 3 dead, hundreds injured in Kenya’s capital

Truck laden with gas exploded in Nairobi with fire engulfing warehouses and damaging homes and vehicles.

Al Jazeera

A stranger in Nairobi 'sowed a seed of kindness' that he carries with him today

Biar Kon tells the story of a woman's act of generosity when he was 17, which inspired him to help someone else in the U.S. five years later.

WEKU

Hundreds March Against Gender Violence In Kenya

Several hundred people marched in Nairobi on Saturday to protest against femicide in Kenya where over a dozen women have been killed this month in cases that shocked the nation.

International Business Times

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Femicide in Kenya: What’s causing an epidemic of violence against women?

Activists call for government to act following a series of brutal murders of women in January.

Al Jazeera

‘Bait and switch’: Why Kenya’s no-visa policy is drawing pushback

Kenya’s feted initiative, launched this month, makes it harder for citizens of some countries to visit.

Al Jazeera

How British American Tobacco lobbied Kenya to water down nicotine pouch warnings

Exclusive: tobacco giant said it would pull investment from a Nairobi factory if its request for smaller health labels was not met, leaked documents show

The Guardian - UK

Why is President Ruto in a row with Kenya’s judiciary? A simple guide

The president’s outbursts come after a series of rulings against his reforms since he took office in August 2022.

Al Jazeera

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Most Affordable Travel Destinations For Backpackers In 2024: Enjoy Without Breaking The Bank

If you want to go backpacking this year, check out our list of most affordable travel destinations for backpackers.

International Business Times

Moments of Friendship and Culinary Delights in Nairobi's Vibrant Culture

Discover the cherished moments and unique experiences Lupita Nyong'o shares with her friends in Nairobi, from cooking traditional dishes to supporting loca...

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Kenya ‘disassociates’ from DR Congo rebels alliance after diplomatic row

Kenya government says it ‘strongly disassociates’ with DRC opposition figure who forged alliance with rebels in Nairobi.

Al Jazeera

Congo recalls envoys to Kenya and Tanzania over alliance launch in Nairobi

Democratic Republic of Congo recalled its ambassadors from Kenya and Tanzania for consultations on Saturday after a new Congolese military alliance that includes rebels was launched in the Kenyan capital.

Radio France Internationale

Leaks Show McKinsey Pushed Fossil Fuel Agenda At Africa Climate Summit

Consulting giant McKinsey & Company sought to place controversial carbon market schemes favoured by its fossil fuel clients at the heart of the Africa Climate Summit, according to internal documents and sources who talked to AFP. The documents reveal that the firm worked behind the scenes to shape the agenda…

International Business Times

African countries at COP28: several big wins and a united voice

African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before this conference, in September, African government leaders, policymakers, activists and other groups from the continent met at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The African position and expectations for COP28 were shaped at this summit…

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Pio Gama Pinto: The Indian activist who became a Kenyan freedom fighter

Pinto, who died in Kenya’s first political assassination in February 1965, was involved in the independence struggle.

Radio France Internationale

Kenyan delegation prepares for police mission in Haiti despite opposition

A delegation from Nairobi went to Haiti this week to prepare for the arrival of a multinational mission to be led by Kenyan police. However, the deployment to help the Haitian police combat gangs still needs the green light from the Kenyan High Court of Justice.

Al Jazeera

Blinky, the Kenyan bandleader whose crew shaped ‘cool’ Nairobi music scene

Bill ‘Blinky’ Sellanga speaks on life before the music and the evolution of one of Kenya’s most beloved bands.

France 24

Nigerian university students in torment over 300% fee hikes

Students are among the victims of Nigeria's rampant inflation, as they face tuition fee hikes of over 300 percent. Also, the clock is ticking down towards DR Congo's general elections, in which President Felix Tshisekedi is running for a second term. Plus, Nairobi hosts international talks on the reduction of…

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Lana Trzebinski’s ceramics for de Pury sale are mediations on healing

Lana Trzebinski on creating her ‘Fractal Series’ of ceramic art in her Nairobi studio, for a selling exhibition with de Pury

The Guardian - UK

Feminism in pictures: illustrated stories of women’s rights around the world

Three female artists, from Kenya, Brazil and Turkey, describe how their creative vision helped them draw attention to the fight for equality

Radio France Internationale

In Kenya's biggest slum, HIV patients skip meds because of hunger

Recent studies show that food insecurity is a barrier to the optimal treatment of HIV because some people forego crucial medication for fear of the side effects they experience when taking the drugs on an empty stomach. The problem is especially acute among people living in poverty – like the…

The Independent UK

In some neighborhoods in drought-prone Kenya, clean water is scarce. Filters are one solution

There is no piped water or sewage system in Athi River, near Kenya's capital Nairobi, and drought is making clean water supplies more scarce and expensive for locals

The Conversation

As plastic production grows, treaty negotiations to reduce plastic waste are stuck in low gear

Plastic pollution has spread to Earth’s farthest reaches, with widespread effects on wildlife, the environment and human health. To curb this problem, U.N. member countries are negotiating a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution, which they aim to complete by the end of 2024.

The Independent UK

Weeklong negotiations for landmark treaty to end plastic pollution close, marred in disagreements

Negotiators at United Nations-led talks in Nairobi, Kenya have failed to agree on how to advance toward the development of a global treaty to end plastic pollution

The Conversation

Kenya’s stock market has suffered steepest losses in the world: an expert view on why and how to reverse it

Kenya’s stock market recently suffered steep losses, making it the worst performing globally. The weak performance has persisted: the Nairobi Securities Exchange 20-share index stood at about 1420 on 10 November 2023, having fallen from 1509 on 29 September 2023, a drop of 6% over the six-week period. In better…

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