In Nairobi's Kibera, Rastafarians from the House of Nyabinghi gathered after a Kenyan court dismissed their petition to decriminalise marijuana for spiritual use. Leaders like Ras Ndeto, spokesperson for the Rastafari Society of Kenya, expressed marginalisation and vowed to appeal the decision to a higher court.
Rastafarians in Kenya, following a court's dismissal of a petition to decriminalize marijuana for spiritual use, have vowed to appeal the decision. The ruling, which they say marginalizes their community, highlights their ongoing struggle for religious freedom and recognition in the country.
Tether and Nairobi Securities Exchange explore tokenized securities, blockchain infrastructure, and USDT as a settlement layer in a new MoU, amidst growing tokenized real-world assets sector.
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.
Africa's 4% GDP growth projection for 2026 and China's extension of zero-tariff access to most African economies
A Kenyan autobiographical play, 'Free Me,' is sparking conversations about the country's rising gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide rates. The play, by Gathoni Kimuyu, depicts her experience with domestic abuse and reflects a public outcry for government action.
Kenyan police shot and killed a man during a protest against a proposed US-run Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. Dozens gathered, some carrying a coffin, while police used teargas and arrested 19 protesters. The US plans to send 30 medical personnel to the 50-bed facility.
Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan, Türkiye'nin çeşitli ülkelerdeki büyükelçiliklerine atanacak isimleri belirledi. Atamalar arasında Tahran, Reykjavik, Muskat, Amman, Mogadişu, Aşkabat, Kuveyt, Cenevre BM Temsilciliği, Üsküp, Bujumbura, Cibuti, Doha, Lahey, Gaboron, Hartum, Banjul, Helsinki, Kiev, Kinşasa, Kişinev, Avrupa Konseyi Temsilciliği, Manama, Manila, Maputo, Nairobi, Seul, Tallin ve Windhoek büyükelçilikleri bulunuyor.
Speerwerfer Thomas Röhler erzielte in Nairobi mit 83,33 Metern seine beste Leistung seit sieben Jahren und erfüllte die Norm für die EM.
Tại Nairobi, Kenya, hàng nghìn người hâm mộ bóng đá đã tổ chức diễu hành ăn mừng thất bại của Arsenal ở chung kết Champions League 2026. Hoạt động do danh hài Eric Omondi dẫn đầu, thu hút sự chú ý lớn trên mạng xã hội.
Kenyans are protesting a US plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility for its citizens in Nanyuki, fearing it will expose them to the virus and highlight double standards. The proposal has led to protests, court challenges, and debate, with some officials defending it as a health preparedness measure.
Des centaines de manifestants se sont opposés lundi 1er juin à l'installation d'un centre de quarantaine pour Américains potentiellement exposés à Ebola sur la base militaire de Laikipia, au Kenya. Ce projet, confirmé par le gouvernement kényan et soutenu par 13,5 millions de dollars américains, vise à isoler les ressortissants américains évacués de RDC.
Thousands marched in Nairobi demanding the government declare femicide and child disappearances a national crisis. Organizers issued a 40-day ultimatum for action, citing the murder of gospel singer Rachel Wandeto and alarming statistics on gender-based violence and missing children.
Kenya'da bir kız yatılı okulunda çıkan yangında en az 15 öğrenci hayatını kaybetti.
A dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Kenya, killed at least 16 students and injured 79, with 71 discharged. The cause remains unknown, but survivors report a student lit a mattress with a match, motive unclear.
France commits €23 billion to Africa's private sector to counter Chinese influence, co-hosting a summit with Kenya to bypass historical baggage and challenge China's "predatory logic". Analysts note China's established infrastructure focus has already shifted the continent's power balance.
Des manifestations contre la hausse des prix des carburants au Kenya ont dégénéré en violences, faisant quatre morts et plus de 30 blessés à Nairobi. Les affrontements entre manifestants et policiers ont conduit à des blocages routiers, désormais dégagés selon le ministre de l'Intérieur.
Des manifestations contre la hausse des prix du carburant au Kenya ont dégénéré en violences, faisant au moins quatre morts et plus de 30 blessés à Nairobi. Des affrontements ont eu lieu entre manifestants et policiers.
Thousands stranded and businesses paralyzed in Kenya as transport operators strike nationwide over record fuel price hikes. Over 200 arrested amid protests, with calls for government action on the cost of living crisis.
France's influence in Africa is reportedly declining under President Macron, with a shift towards economic gain and away from historical ties. The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi highlighted this trend, as Paris focuses on English-speaking nations and civil society, while French trade and market share on the continent shrink.
Depuis Nairobi, le président français a affirmé que le message de la République ne consistait pas à «renvoyer des identités l’une contre l’autre».
VIDÉO - En marge du sommet «Africa Forward» au Kenya, Emmanuel Macron a participé à une partie de football à Nairobi avec Bassirou Diomaye Faye et William Ruto.
TRIBUNE COLLECTIVE - Le sommet Africa Forward, qui s’est ouvert à Nairobi ce lundi 11 mai en présence d’Emmanuel Macron et du président kenyan William Ruto, est l’occasion pour plusieurs patrons français et africains de réaffirmer le caractère stratégique du partenariat qui unit le continent africain avec la France et l’Europe.
Parmi ce montant, 14 milliards d’euros sont des investissements strictement français, privés et publics, a précisé le chef de l’État, en clôturant le forum des affaires du Sommet franco-africain Africa Forward à Nairobi, au Kenya.
