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Kenya

Death toll from Kenya’s latest anti-government protest surges to 31

More than 100 people were injured in Monday's demonstrations, which took place on Nairobi's outskirts and across 17 Kenyan counties.

09/07/2025

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Kenyan police disperse protesters with tear gas in Nairobi

Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons in Nairobi on Monday as protests over police brutality, high living costs and alleged corruption gripped Kenya’s capital.

07/07/2025

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Blogger’s death sparks protest and police crackdown in Kenya

Kenyan police fired tear gas twice at demonstrators marching to Nairobi’s Central Police Station on Monday, protesting the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in custody.

10/06/2025

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Watch: The Kenyan network saving seeds for future generations

In partnership with Media City

Daniel Wanjama leads a grassroots effort to protect Kenya’s indigenous seeds. Through the Seed Savers Network, he conserves agricultural biodiversity and supports small-scale farmers.

26/05/2025

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Two Belgian teens found with ants given fine or prison by Kenya court

The teenagers were found with the ants, which authorities said were destined for European and Asian markets, in an emerging trend of trafficking lesser-known wildlife species.

07/05/2025

Europe News

Belgian teens found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced in two weeks

The two men had entered Kenya on a tourist visa and were staying in a guest house in the western town of Naivasha. Their lawyer said that her clients did not know what they were doing was illegal.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Belgian teens charged with wildlife piracy by Kenya court

Kenya has in the past fought against the trafficking of parts of larger species of wild animals such as elephants, rhinos and pangolins but this case represents 'a shift in trafficking trends.'

15/04/2025

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Watch: The fencing coach en garde against crime in Kenya

In partnership with Media City

Isaac Mburu Wanyoike is turning a new generation of fencers away from a life of crime by teaching footwork, thrusts, and counterattacks.

14/04/2025

Nature

Green corridors help elephants and rhinos regain a foothold in Kenya

As wild animal populations increase, conservationists are calling for more routes to give them safe passage from conflict and wildfires.

03/03/2025

Nature

Tree-hugging world record attempt: Woman doesn’t let go for 48 hours

A young Kenyan woman may have broken a world record for the longest tree-hugging marathon by 24 hours.

10/02/2025

Kenya

Kenya investigates piece of space debris that crash landed in village

Kenya's Space Agency (KSA) said the object was a massive metallic ring measuring approximately 2.5 metres wide and weighing 500 kilograms.

03/01/2025

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Kenyans let off steam in rage rooms

Rage rooms, where people can release pent-up frustrations by smashing and breaking objects, are gaining popularity in Kenya.

25/12/2024

Nature

How bees might be a sweet solution to human-elephant conflicts

Kenyan wildlife authorities kill between 50 and 120 elephants each year because of attacks on humans.

25/12/2024

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Demonstration against feminicide in Kenya

In Nairobi, Kenya, police used tear gas to disperse protesters demonstrating against gender-based violence under the slogan 'Stop Feminicide'.

10/12/2024

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No Comment: police fire tear gas at women's march in Kenya

On Monday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, police in Nairobi broke up a march against femicide. Kenya has reported 97 cases of femicide in 3 months. The demonstrators condemned the government's inaction.

25/11/2024

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No Comment: Medication delivered by drone in Kenya

In the county of Kisumu, Kenya, drones are delivering essential HIV drugs and screening kits to remote villages.

06/11/2024

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No Comment: Kenya moves its elephants

The Mwea national reserve is now overpopulated, with 156 elephants instead of 50.

15/10/2024

Travel News

Safaris, beaches and clubbing: Kenya announces digital nomad visa

The visa is part of the country's plan to boost tourism numbers.

04/10/2024

Kenya

Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being set on fire by her partner

Rebecca Cheptegei, who was 33, had just competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics.

05/09/2024

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Watch: Kenya's steeplechase star on the fast track to success

In partnership with Media City

Pamela Kosgei is a young steeplechase runner eager to do well through hard work, guided by her coach and former marathon runner, Eric Kimaiyo, at the Kapsait Athletics Training Camp.

15/07/2024

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The finance bill fury, Nairobi's streets on fire

Anti-tax protesters in Nairobi clashed with riot police on Tuesday, blocking roads and burning tires after recent tax legislation caused deadly unrest.

02/07/2024

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Protests persist in Nairobi despite president's concessions

Tear gas filled Nairobi's streets on Thursday amid a heavy security presence ahead of protests against a controversial finance bill.

27/06/2024

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Protesters clash with police in Nairobi

Police opened fire on the crowds and used teargas to disperse people. Multiple deaths have been reported.

26/06/2024

Kenya

Kenya's parliament set on fire after anti-tax protests turn violent

A part of the parliament building in Nairobi was set on fire by protesters who managed to break inside following protests gathering thousands, while reports say several dead bodies can be seen in the streets of the Kenyan capital.

25/06/2024

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WATCH: Nationwide protests in Kenya over controversial tax proposals

Thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets of Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday to protest against new tax proposals in the government's annual budget.

25/06/2024

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Mass arrests in Nairobi as tax hike protests continue

Over 200 protesters were arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, during protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill.

18/06/2024