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Campaigners allege ‘biopiracy’ over export of Kenyan baobabs

Foreign contractors say they are saving the trees, which can live for thousands of years, but one farmer who sold his tree says he feels exploited

The Guardian - UK

Migrants feel inflation's squeeze twice — at home and abroad

In nearly every corner of the globe, people are spending more on food and fuel, rent and transportation

The Independent UK

RFI correspondent in Kenya wins prize for report on GMO cotton

Kenya-based correspondent Victor Moturi has been named among the prize winners at the Open Forum on Agriculture Technology 2022 Awards for his radio report aired on RFI’s Africa Calling podcast.

Radio France Internationale

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Woman left homeless after being rejected by long-lost family in Kenya finally back in UK

Peris Newlove is celebrating as her mum Rose is finally back home in the UK after a disastrous trip to Kenya where she was "shunned" by her own relatives due to her lack of money

Daily Mirror

Leeds mum left homeless and coughing up blood after trying to reunite with family in Kenya

Paris Newlove's mum Rose met her grandchildren for this first time this week as she finally returned back home to Leeds

Leeds Live

Does Ugandan President Museveni really want to be the 'Karate Kid'? Nope.

Kenyan social media users have been circulating a video they say shows the president of neighbouring Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, making ridiculous martial arts moves. The video has been making the rounds since October 12. It turns out, however, that the video is actually a comedy sketch featuring an actor.

France 24

Kenya's Samburu warriors still practise a rock art tradition that tells their stories

The Samburu people in northern Kenya’s Marsabit county are pastoralists. They migrate from place to place in search of pasture and water for their cattle, goats, sheep and camels. As part of their lifestyle, Samburu boys go through an initiation period when they live in rock shelters, learning how to…

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No, this video of parachutists crash-landing in a stadium wasn’t filmed in Uganda

Social media users in Kenya have been laughing at a video they say shows a number of parachutists crash-landing into a crowd during celebrations marking 60 years of independence in neighbouring Uganda. However, it turns out that this video was actually filmed in the Central American nation of Honduras, back…

France 24

Immerse yourself in Kenya with these seven authentic experiences

It’s well known for safari and beaches, but there’s much more to this magical country than meets the eye; find the real deal with these unexpected treasures.

The Independent UK

Dad's fight to bring triplets home after surrogacy service demands extra £34,000 first

Edward O’Reilly’s three daughters were born prematurely on September 1 in Nairobi, Kenya - he says he's been hit with extra costs despite already paying €50,000 (£43,570) to cover all expenses

Daily Mirror

Kenya uncovered: explore the landscapes of this ultimate bucket-list destination

From red savannahs and lush rainforests to soaring mountains and pristine beaches, Kenya boasts an abundance of unlikely landscapes, primed for adventures with or without kids

The Independent UK

Stunning shores: discover the bucket-list beaches and secret islands of Kenya

Discover the magic of Kenya’s wild side with our guide to its natural treasures

The Independent UK

Irish dad's desperate plea to get newborn triplets home after being forced to leave them in Kenya

The Dubliner raced to Nairobi to see his newborns but has been left devastated after the surrogacy service he used demanded a further €16,000 when he arrived despite already paying €50,000 and being told all expenses were covered in the initial payment

Irish Mirror

Distraught Dublin dad in desperate attempt to get surrogate triplets to Ireland

He has been left devastated after the surrogacy service he used demanded a further €16,000

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France 24

Son of Ugandan president threatens to invade Kenya, triggers flurry of misinformation

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, sent out a series of tweets about Kenya on October 3, in which he threatened to invade the neighbouring country. Following these "humorous" comments, a video taken out of context is circulating on Kenyan social media, in which users mock…

Radio France Internationale

Museveni's son 'to stay off Twitter' after veiled threat to invade Kenya

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has said that his son will stay off Twitter when it comes to affairs of state, after a social media tirade that included a threat to invade neighbouring Kenya.

Daily Mirror

Family of Brit 'murdered after joining cult in lockdown' wins court bid for post-mortem

Lutfunisa Kwandwalla travelled to Kenya in 2019 and was stranded there as Covid swept across the globe but the Brit ended up joining a cult - who her family claim murdered her

The Guardian - UK

‘Enough to feed a family of four’: Kenyans embrace urban farming as food worries rise

Facing supply shortages, price hikes and the prevalent use of dangerous pesticides, city-dwellers are turning to homegrown food

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The Times of India

Chala Regasa and Irine Cheptai win elite races at Delhi Half Marathon

NEW DELHI: Chala Regasa of Ethiopia and Irine Cheptai of Kenya won the men and women elite races respectively at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon here on Sunday.

The Times of India

Haile Gebrselassie: It's not about winning anymore now. There are no winners

With words as powerful as his famed burst on the home stretch of those epic long distance runs over two decades ago, Haile Gebrselassie tells it like it is. The ambassador from Africa was telling the world that if peace has to have a chance, if the planet has to…

The Guardian - UK

‘Traumatising’: how rogue digital loan apps in Kenya intimidate borrowers

Kenyans unable to access bank loans are being harassed and ‘debt-shamed’ by unlicensed online lenders if they default

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers rediscovering ‘spirit of adventure’ after Covid grounded travel

Luxury travel company Kuoni has reported an upturn in bookings for destinations such as India, Thailand, Kenya, Costa Rice and Japan.

WEKU

Emily Sisson sets a record for American women at the Chicago Marathon

Benson Kipruto of Kenya was first in the men's division while Ruth Chepngetich, also of Kenya, led the women's division. Sisson finished second.

The Times of India

Edris, Kipkoech and Cheptai headline Delhi Half Marathon

NEW DELHI: Two-time 5,000m world champion Muktar Edris of Ethiopia and Kenya's Felix Kipkoech are among the top names in a strong men's elite field for the Delhi Half Marathon race on October 16.

Radio France Internationale

Raila Odinga’s eternal optimism

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Kenyan Raila Odinga’s presidential aspirations. There’s “On This Day”, the bonus question and the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick, and lots of good music. All that, and the new quiz question, too, so click on the…

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