Kenya investigates deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park, with preliminary tests suggesting a toxic substance may be involved.
The UK's cancellation of a military training exercise in Kenya due to unresolved disagreements over defence arrangements has strained a long-standing defence partnership, highlighting tensions over legal jurisdiction, accountability, and rules governing British forces in Kenya.
Una turista italiana di 52 anni, Sidney Serpetri, è morta in Kenya in un frontale con un camion mentre viaggiava con marito e figlio da Mombasa a Malindi. L'autista keniano è deceduto, mentre marito e figlio sono ricoverati senza gravi condizioni. L'ambasciata italiana a Nairobi offre assistenza.
Former Kenyan governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused were convicted of murdering 26-year-old Sharon Otieno, with whom he had an affair and who was pregnant. Her 2018 death, found dumped in western Kenya, sparked protests and highlighted violence against women. The judge cited Obado's motive and funding for the plot, with sentencing pending.
An AI tool, AI Consult, powered by GPT-4o, was tested in Kenyan primary clinics, helping clinical officers like Vyonne Njeri improve diagnoses and treatment plans, though patient outcome improvement was not statistically significant.
The British army cancelled planned training in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a defence agreement, seeking greater accountability for British soldiers. Negotiations are ongoing regarding jurisdiction and payment, impacting economic activity and the UK-Kenya defence partnership.
Seven American aid workers from Samaritan's Purse are quarantining at a new US-built isolation facility in Kenya, following US travel restrictions for those returning from Ebola-affected areas. The facility's construction has faced significant opposition and a court-ordered suspension in Kenya.
A growing number of men in Kenya, particularly among the Kikuyu ethnic group, are adopting their mothers' first names as surnames, challenging traditional patriarchal norms. This trend sparks debate, with some seeing it as a reflection of changing attitudes towards women's influence, while others criticize it, linking it to perceived masculinity issues.
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority is seeking a blockchain analytics platform to monitor virtual assets, flag illicit activities like fraud and money laundering, and enforce compliance under the new Virtual Assets Service Providers Act. The tool will track Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 20 other networks to support regulation of the country's growing crypto market.
Buildher, a Nairobi-based nonprofit, trains women for skilled construction jobs, aiming to increase their participation from 3% to 10% by 2030. Graduates see significant earnings increases and improved household decision-making.
Kenya's new Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, designed to be more practical and less exam-focused, is causing rural primary schools to close due to plummeting enrollment. Schools like Kaliluni Primary, once serving over 200 students, now have as few as five, forcing parents to transfer children to distant schools.
Maasai and Samburu communities in Kenya are leveraging improved internet access and smartphones to revitalize their traditional music, fostering cultural pride and preserving identity amidst environmental and social challenges. Artists are using social media to share their work, connect with audiences, and promote unity, while also exploring new production techniques and collaborations.
India leads the global list with 162 athletes and support personnel banned for doping and related offenses, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has been moved to Category A, signifying an "extremely high" doping risk.
Women and children, many victims of trafficking, are being held indefinitely in Indian detention centres under poor and abusive conditions. Lacking access to legal documents and healthcare, they face declining health and fear for their future, with no clear timeline for release or deportation.
Tám nữ sinh ở Kenya đã bị buộc tội giết người liên quan đến vụ hỏa hoạn chết người tại Học viện Nữ sinh Utumishi vào tháng 5, khiến 16 bạn học thiệt mạng. Các bị cáo vị thành niên đã không nhận tội và tòa án đang xem xét các biện pháp bảo vệ danh tính của họ.
African governments, led by Kenya, Namibia, Mali, and Ghana, are pushing to refine critical minerals domestically, shifting from raw exports to value-added products, aiming to capture more economic value and transform their resource governance.
Sweden will deliver 16 Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine for $2.54bn. Denmark also announced a $671.8m military aid package. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military prepares for a potential Russian offensive from the north, and a parcel bomb injured three in Monaco, reportedly targeting a Ukrainian-origin businessman.
Africa's 4% GDP growth projection for 2026 and China's extension of zero-tariff access to most African economies
Six Kenyans arrested during a memorial for 2024 protest victims were found abandoned in Nairobi, alleging police torture. One protester, Davis Lichuma, remains missing.
Emmanuel Macron annonce un partenariat entre la France et le Kenya pour un investissement de 615 millions d'euros dans le port de Mombasa, illustrant la confiance des entreprises françaises dans le potentiel africain.
Kenyas Langstreckenläufer Kandie wurde wegen Dopingbetrugs für sieben Jahre gesperrt. Er verweigerte eine Dopingprobe und legte gefälschte Dokumente vor. Der Fall reiht sich in eine Serie von Dopingvergehen kenianischer Athleten ein.
Kenyan police dispersed protesters and detained 355 people nationwide on Thursday, marking the second anniversary of deadly anti-tax rise rallies. Authorities cited security concerns, while victims' families and organizers demanded justice and compensation for alleged police brutality.
Families of those killed during Kenya's 2024 anti-government protests marked the two-year anniversary by attempting to lay flowers outside parliament, demanding justice for over 80 deaths. Police arrested 355 protesters nationwide and blocked roads, while opposition leaders joined activists in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Two years after breaching parliament over a finance bill, Kenya's Gen Z continues to protest police brutality, economic hardship, and governance issues. Digital activism and decentralized organization mark the movement, which commemorates fallen activists while demanding accountability and justice.
