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Trump re-ups ‘Barack Hussein Obama’ conspiracy when asked about tariffs at economic forum

Amid Obama’s rise, many on the right, including Trump, pushed the baseless ‘birther’ conspiracy theory that he was secretly a Muslim born in Kenya

The Independent UK

Kenya's High Court Rejects Bid To Halt Deputy's Impeachment

Kenya's High Court ruling allows senate to proceed with Deputy President Gachagua's impeachment motion, sparking political debates and legal battles.

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Kenya Conducts Massive Elephant Relocation Operation

Kenya relocates elephants from overpopulated reserve to restore balance and reduce conflicts. A model conservation effort.

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Kenya relocates 50 elephants to a larger park. A sign poaching is under control, officials say

Kenya is relocating 50 elephants from a national reserve to a larger park after overpopulation overwhelmed the ecosystem, in what has been hailed as a success in conservation efforts

The Independent UK

Kenya’s presidents have a long history of falling out with their deputies – Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment would be no surprise

The process of removing Kenya’s deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is part of a long history, dating back to independence, of fallouts between the president and his deputy. The difference this time around is the process.

The Conversation

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich sets women's world record at Chicago Marathon

Kenyan athletics chiefs were on Monday basking in the glory of another marathon world record for one of their long distance runners after Ruth Chepngetich shaved nearly two minutes off the previous high in the women's race at Sunday's Chicago Marathon.

Radio France Internationale

Ruth Chepngetich Breaks Women's Marathon World Record In Chicago

Ruth Chepngetich and John Korir shine at Chicago Marathon, honoring late record-breaker Kelvin Kiptum.

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Planned nuclear plant in a Kenyan top tourist hub and home to endangered species sparks protest

Dozens have rallied against a proposal to build Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in one of the country’s top coastal tourist hubs which also houses a forest on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage site

The Independent UK

Kenya to send more police to Haiti

In tonight's edition, An additional 600 Kenyan officers are to be sent to Haiti, a pledge following the Haitian prime minister's visit to Kenya. Also, the South African President survives the so-called 'Farmgate' scandal after criminal charges against him are dropped. And Solar power could be the solution to fill…

France 24

Kenya and Haiti urge partners to boost support for peacekeeping mission amid a funding shortfall

The leaders of Kenya and Haiti are urging international partners to honor their commitment to the U.N.-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti, saying the mission needs more resources and that its budget will run out in March 2025

The Independent UK

Maggots to the rescue: innovative food waste solution may help wild fish populations too

Project Mila’s team of volunteers collect organic waste from households, markets and restaurants in Mombasa and feed it to voracious larvae

The Guardian - UK

University lecturers strike against illegal mining in Ghana

In tonight's edition: An indefinite strike is voted in Ghana by a major union whose members want to force the government to ban gold mining in forest reserves, farmlands and rivers. Also, we bring you an exclusive interview with Abdulwahid al-Nur, the leader of the Sudan Liberation Army Al-Nur, which…

France 24

Kenya is overhauling its national healthcare scheme after 58 years – what would make the transition less painful

Kenya’s pursuit of universal health coverage has evolved over three decades through incremental reforms. But by far the boldest step taken so far was in 2022 when the government embarked on an overhaul of the healthcare system under President William Ruto’s economic transformation agenda.

The Conversation

‘Will I be next?’: Fear haunts Kenyan women athletes after Cheptegei murder

At least four professional female runners have been murdered by their intimate male partners since 2021.

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AI is a multi-billion dollar industry. It’s underpinned by an invisible and exploited workforce

In dusty factories, cramped internet cafes and makeshift home offices around the world, millions of people sit at computers tediously labelling data.

International Business Times

Kenya MPs Vote To Impeach Deputy President In Historic Move

Kenyan lawmakers on Tuesday voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse of office in an unprecedented political drama that has transfixed the nation.

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Kenyan MPs vote to impeach deputy president in historic move

Kenyan lawmakers have voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse of office in an unprecedented political drama that has transfixed the nation.

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An unexpected country just launched a new visa for remote workers

The new visa mirrors others launched in recent years.

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Kenya’s laws make it a crime to attempt suicide – this hurts vulnerable people

One in every 100 deaths globally is by suicide. Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide. A staggering 77% of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries, with the African region bearing the highest burden at a rate of 11.2 deaths per 100,000 people. In Kenya, the crude…

The Guardian - UK

‘It was a challenge to film both sides’: the struggle to portray Kenya’s age-old land dispute

From dodging bullets to sleeping on goat skins, film-makers Peter Murimi and Daphne Matziaraki faced unique challenges when documenting the conflict between white farmers and Indigenous herders

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Kenya's Deputy President Defends Himself Amid Impeachment Proceedings

Kenya's deputy president faces impeachment motion over allegations, sparking debates and withdrawal of support, while President Ruto remains silent on the ...

France 24

Rwanda starts vaccine trials for Marburg virus as death toll climbs

In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has started distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that's still in the testing phase. This is the first time it will be deployed during an outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, more than 17 million people in…

The Guardian - UK

The Battle for Laikipia review – clash over Kenyan land is essential viewing

The smouldering conflict between the Samburu community and European settlers is captured in an arrestingly shot, shrewdly edited documentary

Radio France Internationale

Meet the Kenyan man shaping a francophone future in East Africa

UN human rights advisor Chris Mburu turned his Kenyan hometown of Mitahato into something unexpected: a French-speaking village. After learning the language himself later in life, Mburu is determined to give local children a head start – opening doors to career and education opportunities across Africa and beyond. He shared…

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'Gravel racers have to step it up' - Briton Maddy Nutt assesses influx of road pros at Gravel World Championships

'This course is really interesting, it actually suits a road Classics rider' says Safari Gravel Race winner

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