Kenya’s first Olympic medalist dies at 84
Wilson Chuma Kiprugut, Kenya’s first Olympic medalist thanks to his third place in the 800 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, died Tuesday at the […]
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Kenya: New government sworn in
The government of Kenya’s new President William Ruto was sworn in Thursday, two months after a close but peaceful presidential election. The 22-member government team […]
Outspoken Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif killed in Kenya
A star Pakistani television presenter who fled his country a few months ago to escape arrest on sedition charges has been shot dead in Kenya, […]
Biafran separatist leader Kanu acquitted by court but Nigerian authorities say separatist not free yet
Lawyers for Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu said late last week that their client had been acquitted by a ruling of the Abuja Court of […]
An 11-year old Kenyan expresses touching thanks to King Mohammed VI for his help to Kenya
Jayden Dixon Kaburu, an 11-year old Kenyan has expresses touching thanks to King Mohammed VI for his decision to help the East African country with […]
War in Tigray: African Union invites warring parties to discuss in South Africa
The Ethiopian government announced on Wednesday that it had accepted an invitation from the African Union (AU) to hold peace talks with rebels in the […]
Ugandan president apologizes to Kenya for son’s rant
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni apologized Wednesday in a statement for his son’s Twitter rants, which included threats to invade Kenya. The unfriendly comments earlier this […]
President Ruto authorizes the cultivation of genetically modified maize in Kenya
Kenya’s Head of State William Ruto on Monday authorized the import and cultivation of genetically modified maize, banned since 2012, to address the country’s severe […]
Kenya: Raila Odinga calls for international inquiry into death of lawyer Paul Gicheru
There are calls for an international investigation into the death of lawyer Paul Gicheru in Kenya. The lawyer, who was being prosecuted by the ICC, […]
Kenyan president seeks tax reform to reduce inequality
Kenyan President William Ruto announced Thursday his intention to reform the tax system to make it more “equitable” by making the richest pay more, in […]