Sunday 18 January 2026
Kenya
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The United States is preparing to dispatch its Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, on a tour of East Africa in late January, a trip expected to include Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. The visit is being read as a signal of the return of economic diplomacy to the forefront of international…
The United States is preparing to dispatch its Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, on a tour of East Africa in late January, a trip expected to include Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. The visit is being read as a signal of the return of economic diplomacy to the forefront of international…
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The United States has introduced a sweeping overhaul of its global health engagement, replacing the long-standing USAID-led aid model with a new framework called the America First Global Health leadership. This shift represents a move away from traditional grant-based assistance and donor-driven…
The United States has introduced a sweeping overhaul of its global health engagement, replacing the long-standing USAID-led aid model with a new framework called the America First Global Health leadership. This shift represents a move away from traditional grant-based assistance and donor-driven…
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Kenya has received an advanced Israeli air‑defense system of the SPYDER (Surface‑to‑Air Python and Derby) type, as part of a government plan to modernize its air‑defense capabilities and strengthen the protection of the country’s airspace in the face of increasing regional threats.
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Kenya has received an advanced Israeli air‑defense system of the SPYDER (Surface‑to‑Air Python and Derby) type, as part of a government plan to modernize its air‑defense capabilities and strengthen the protection of the country’s airspace in the face of increasing regional threats.
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Less than two months after the passing of Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, attention has turned to his youngest daughter, Winnie Odinga — East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member — amid growing questions over whether she is preparing to inherit his political…
Less than two months after the passing of Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, attention has turned to his youngest daughter, Winnie Odinga — East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member — amid growing questions over whether she is preparing to inherit his political…
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Kenya, in partnership with two Chinese state-owned firms, has broken ground on a $1.5 billion highway expansion project, signaling Beijing’s renewed engagement in large-scale infrastructure development in the country after several years of reduced activity. The project, structured in two phases,…
Kenya, in partnership with two Chinese state-owned firms, has broken ground on a $1.5 billion highway expansion project, signaling Beijing’s renewed engagement in large-scale infrastructure development in the country after several years of reduced activity. The project, structured in two phases,…
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Kenyan authorities have deployed a mix of digital surveillance, coordinated disinformation, online harassment and violent policing to suppress the country’s youth-led protest movement, Amnesty International says in a new report documenting an escalation in attacks on online activists.
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Kenyan authorities have deployed a mix of digital surveillance, coordinated disinformation, online harassment and violent policing to suppress the country’s youth-led protest movement, Amnesty International says in a new report documenting an escalation in attacks on online activists.
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A video circulating widely on social media since Saturday has triggered national outrage in Kenya after it showed a Chinese national harassing and physically assaulting a Kenyan employee at TCM Mabati Factory in Eldoret. In the clip, the Chinese worker is seen repeatedly striking the Kenyan…
A video circulating widely on social media since Saturday has triggered national outrage in Kenya after it showed a Chinese national harassing and physically assaulting a Kenyan employee at TCM Mabati Factory in Eldoret. In the clip, the Chinese worker is seen repeatedly striking the Kenyan…
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President William Ruto has defended his controversial directive to the Kenyan police during the recent anti-government protests, insisting he has “no regrets.” In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ruto was asked whether he regretted authorizing police officers to shoot protesters. He responded that he…
President William Ruto has defended his controversial directive to the Kenyan police during the recent anti-government protests, insisting he has “no regrets.” In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ruto was asked whether he regretted authorizing police officers to shoot protesters. He responded that he…
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In January 1964, a manual labourer from Uganda seized power in Zanzibar. The revolution, and the violence that followed in its wake, would reshape the region forever.…
In January 1964, a manual labourer from Uganda seized power in Zanzibar. The revolution, and the violence that followed in its wake, would reshape the region forever.…
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Kenya mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at 80, a lifelong champion of democracy and peaceful opposition. His legacy shaped multi-party politics and inspired generations across Africa…
Kenya mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at 80, a lifelong champion of democracy and peaceful opposition. His legacy shaped multi-party politics and inspired generations across Africa…
