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Femicide in Kenya a national crisis, say rights groups

At least four women have been murdered since the start of the year, leading to accusations of government inaction

The Guardian - UK

IMF Grants Kenya New $941 Million Loan

The International Monetary Fund said it has granted Kenya a new loan of more than $941 million to help buttress the finances of the cash-strapped East African nation.

International Business Times

Kenya religious cult leader to face murder charges over Shakahola deaths

Authorities say Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve themselves and their children to death, to go to heaven.

Al Jazeera

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Watch: Lions swim across flooded river as though it’s no big deal

Richard Generally, a tour guide and photographer, captured the remarkable scene on the Rongai River in Kenya.

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Major human rights violations at Del Monte farm in Kenya, report finds

Exclusive: summary sent to UK supermarkets describes conflict between pineapple thieves and Del Monte security staff

The Guardian - UK

Ghana is behind the curve on climate change laws: expert suggests a way to get corporations on board

Ghana has introduced some climate change policies and general environmental regulations but has yet to pass a Climate Change Act. This leaves the country without effective legal and regulatory instruments for addressing climate change. Climate change law expert Kikelomo Kila sets out her findings in a recent paper on why…

The Conversation

Urban Kenyans mistrust police even more than rural residents do: study sets out why it matters

Across the African continent – from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa – widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality. A continent-wide survey done in 2022 shows very low trust in the police and a prevailing perception of the police…

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Healthcare to go: roadside clinics help keep Kenya’s truckers rolling

A life on the road puts drivers at risk of hypertension and diabetes but often puts doctors out of reach. A network of clinics on key routes is helping to combat lifestyle diseases

The Guardian - UK

Confusion over Kenya's 'visa-free entry' policy

In tonight's edition: Visa or no visa to go to Kenya? President William Ruto advocates for a borderless Africa. But visa-free travel might have a price tag. Also, in an exclusive interview, Chad's interim Prime Minister Succès Masra talks about the need for a united country. Plus, we report on…

France 24

Kenya eyes new year boost to tourism with visa-free system

Kenya on Friday welcomed the first batch of foreign tourists who arrived under a simplified entry system it hopes will encourage more visitors.

Radio France Internationale

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

Kenya and Uganda added to foreign degree crackdown list at Nigeria universities

In tonight's edition: Nigeria widens the net to degrees earned in Kenya and Uganda as part of its crackdown on fraudulent foreign certificates. Also, French energy giant TotalEnergies puts former Beninese prime minister Lionel Zinsou at the head of land acquisition for its controversial multi-billion-dollar oil projects in Uganda and…

France 24

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Koroma with treason over coup bid

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason over his alleged involvement in what authorities have called an attempted coup in November. Also, Sudan's RSF chief is in Kenya on the last leg of his regional diplomatic tour to try to forge a ceasefire in Sudan's conflict. And Togo…

France 24

Kenya's Chebet shatters women's 5km world record

Beatrice Chebet sets new women-only 5km world record in Barcelona, clocking 14:13.

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The Independent UK

2 men arrested in connection with Ugandan Olympic runner's killing in Kenya, police say

Police say two men have been arrested in connection with the killing of Ugandan Oympic runner Benjamim Kiplagat, who was found fatally stabbed in a car in Kenya on New Year’s Eve

Al Jazeera

Kenyan farmers battle toxic legacy of locust plague three years on

Experts say multiple errors were made in a UN-coordinated campaign to tackle the locust invasion in Kenya.

International Business Times

Ugandan Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat 'Stabbed To Death' In Kenya

Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death.

Al Jazeera

Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat found dead in Kenya

Kiplagat’s body was found with a knife wound to his neck, suggesting he was murdered, according to the local police.

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The Independent UK

Former Ugandan steeplechase Olympian Benjamin Kiplagat found fatally stabbed in Kenya

Police in Kenya say they are investigating the slaying of three-time Ugandan Olympian Benjamin Kiplagat

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Kenya's Inflation Eases to 6.6% YoY in December

Kenya's inflation rate sees a slight decline in December, easing to 6.6% YoY. Discover how this impacts the economy and consumer prices.

The Guardian - UK

Kenyan police investigate four suspected killings on Del Monte farm

Bodies of men missing for several days were retrieved from a river on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The Guardian - UK

How Mama Octopus and her female fishing crew make waves saving Kenya’s reefs

Amina leads a team of fisherwomen challenging the status quo as they build a future for their families and help restore marine life

The Conversation

4 must-read books from east Africa in 2023: from Tanzanian masters to Ugandan queens

East African literature continues to grow and reshape itself in exciting new ways – and 2023 was no exception. The world really did take notice of the region when Tanzanian-British author Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2021. Interest in Gurnah’s work continued last year when he…

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Young Kenyan ballet dancers stage early Christmas performance for their community

As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa's largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other ballet gear.

Android Central

YouTube Premium and Music Premium come to more countries

Google expands its Premium YouTube services to regions including Algeria, Kenya, Senegal, and more.

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