East Africa
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Kenya police watchdog says 65 dead after recent protests
Sixty-five people were killed during recent violent demonstrations in Kenya as police used “disproportionate force”, the policing watchdog said Thursday. The east African nation has been shaken by a wave of demonstrations against police brutality…
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KCB’s 2jiajiri Programme: 1,844 Kenyan Youths Graduate with Technical Skills
Over 1,800 youth have today graduated from the KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri youth technical skills and job creation programme, from 14 Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) centres across the county, marking a transformative milestone in…
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Gaming Firm, SportPesa, pumps Ksh15 million towards 2025 National Rugby Sevens Circuit
Kenya’s Betting firm, SportPesa, on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025, announced it will pump in a total of 15 million Kenya Shillings into the 2025 National Sevens Circuit. The partnership means SportPesa retains the title sponsorship…
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Kenya Pulls Out of Pre-CHAN Friendlies Over Poor Pitch Conditions in Tanzania
Head coach Benni McCarthy explained that the playing surface in Karatu did not meet the standards required for high-level preparation. After consultations with the technical bench, the team opted to return to Nairobi to resume…
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President Ruto dismisses ‘’Ruto Must Go and One Term” slogans
Kenyan President Dr William Ruto has pushed back against mounting calls for his resignation through growing ‘Ruto Must Go’ chants in street protests and social media posts. Ruto questioned the motivations behind the calls for…
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Kenyans were more generous in 2024, according to World Giving Report
Kenya ranks 20th out of 101 countries for how generous we think we are.
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Ancestral Insights, Scientific Tools: East Africa’s Dual Path to Climate Adaptation
Deep in Western Kenya’s sacred Nganyi forest shrine, elders examine tsiswa ant trails and the delayed blooming of muyeye trees with the same meticulous care their ancestors used for generations. While satellite models recently predicted…
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KEPRECON engages North Eastern leaders on HPV uptake advocacy
Kenya has taken a bold step in bridging the gap between science and faith in public health through a powerful collaboration led by the Kenya Paediatric Research Consortium. Through its Championing Evidence-Based Advocacy initiative, the…
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John Heche: Wait for Chadema’s big declaration ahead of general election
We have a declaration. We shall give direction to our members and supporters on what to do. It’s not over yet. Wait for our declaration.
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Boniface Mwangi aachiliwa kwa Dhamana ya Ksh milioni moja
Mwanaharakati wa Kenya Boniface Mwangi Amefikishwa Mahakama ya Kahawa kwa Mashtaka ya Umiliki Haramu wa Risasi Butu na Mabomu tatu ya Machozi (teargas). Boni, kama anavyofahamika alifikishwa mbele ya Jaji Gideon Kiage ambapo alikana mashtaka…
