Could a new highway divide Kenya’s Aberdare national park?
Conservationists are battling a planned highway through the Aberdare National Park. They say it threatens rare species and the water supply for Nairobi.…
Kenya to send more police to Haiti
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…
Kenya’s President William Ruto marks two years in office
William Ruto swept to Kenya's presidency with great optimism. But almost two years down the line he became caught up in the worst protests in its history. Could things get even harder…
Kenya bids farewell to 21 children killed in primary school fire
Families, classmates, friends, members of the school community and authorities said goodbye on Thursday at an emotional funeral to the 21 children between the ages of 9 and 13 who died on…
African firm recycling textile waste in Kenya and Nigeria
The fashion industry faces a growing waste problem, with only 1% of all textiles produced being recycled. One DIY company based in Kenya and Nigeria has innovated a way to recycle textiles…
Kenya’s President William Ruto speaks on the labor and migration deal
Marking two years in office, Kenyan President William Ruto has signed a migration deal with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Ruto spoke to DW, highlighting his plans for creating jobs for the country's…
Kenya hosts a concert to raise funds for violence-hit Haiti
Kenya hosted 'Harmony4Haiti' in Nairobi's Uhuru Park on Sunday, a concert and cultural festival aimed at raising awareness and funds to support humanitarian initiatives in Haiti.…
Kenya mourns victims of fatal school fire
The president, William Ruto, declared three days of national mourning starting from Monday to honour the victims of what he described as an “unfathomable tragedy”. He said on Friday that 17 children…
‘Sadness everywhere’ after Rebecca Cheptegei’s death: Felix Maringa from Kenya
'Sadness everywhere' after Rebecca Cheptegei's death: Felix Maringa from Kenya…
Can kenya’s protest change the status quo?
In June 2024 young Kenyans took to the streets and while their initial calls to #RejectTheFinancebill demanded the rejection of controversial tax hikes, their demands soon turned into an overhaul of the entire…
Kenya : accused serial killer flees Nairobi jail
Collins Khalusha, who had confessed to killing 42 women over the past two years and throwing their bodies into a quarry– which is used as a dump– has escaped the Gigiri police…