Clashes erupt in Kenya’s capital Nairobi
In Nairobi, demonstrators protesting the death of a blogger have been attacked by men armed with whips and clubs. Albert Ojwang died in police custody two days after being arrested. An independent…
Kenyan Court declares protest ban in Nairobi illegal
A Kenyan court has ruled that a police ban on anti-government protests in Nairobi last year was unconstitutional.Also, a national political conference in Mali's recommends naming the junta leader as president for…
People trapped under houses being demolished on the banks of the river in Nairobi
Rescue workers in Nairobi are searching for people trapped under a collapsed building undergoing demolition in Mathare, Kenya. Kenyan security agencies continue to demolish houses,near the banks of the Nairobi River, which…
Nairobi, devastated by floods that leave at least thirteen people dead
At least thirteen people have died in Nairobi due to serious flooding caused by torrential rains that fell last Tuesday night, the Police reported this Thursday.…
Kenyan lawyer brings boxing and justice to Nairobi
Lawyer Shadrack Wambui has turned to boxing to help young people in poor Nairobi neighbourhoods, combining his passion for the sport with informal lessons on the law and legal clinics to resolve…
NBA President clarifies withdrawal of El-Rufai as calls grow to withdraw Gov Wike from conference, Adekunle Gold, DJ Cuppy drop albums and more
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Homeless in Nairobi during the COVID-19 crisis
Kenya's homeless disappear into the shadows when the night-time curfew goes into effect. Their precarious situation has taken a turn for the worse since the arrival of the coronavirus, as the best…
Kenyans stranded as capital cordoned off
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta hopes a deputy Governor arrested for ignoring rules to self-quarantine gets a 10 year sentence. Meanwhile thousands struggle with strict Nairobi travel restrictions brought in to tackle Coronavirus.…
6-story building collapses in Nairobi, Kenya
A rescue operation is underway in the Kenyan capital after a residential building collapsed. Two people were confirmed dead and an unknown number are feared to be trapped under the rubble despite…
Daily struggle: 7.5 billion trips in the world’s most congested cities
Tokyo, Nairobi, Rome, Cairo, Bogota, humans around the world make a collective 7.5 billion journeys on average every day, whether that be on foot, by bike, in cars or on public transport.…
Kenya classroom collapse kills 7 children, at least 57 injured
Seven children were killed and at least 57 injured on Monday when a classroom collapsed in Kenya's capital Nairobi, officials said. Kenyatta National Hospital later said on Twitter 64 students had been…