Tag: Kenya
Kenya: Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 23 in Nairobi
As of March 9, 2026, severe flash floods caused by heavy overnight rainfall have resulted in at least 23 fatalities in Nairobi.
Recent reports sugg [...]
Kenyan police arrest man for luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Police in Kenya have charged a man accused of luring young men to Russia with job opportunities, only for them to end up fighting in Ukraine.
Festu [...]
President Putin bans recruitment of foreigners into Russian army
Following severe criticisms from Russian allies, Turkey, Kenya, Brazil, Cuba, Iran and Venezuela, President Vladimir Putin has banned the recruitment [...]
Russia recruit over 1,000 Kenyans to fight against Ukraine
A recent Kenyan intelligence report has revealed that more than 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine.
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CAF insists Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania remain on course to host 2027 AFCON
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has firmly dismissed reports suggesting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations [...]
Akufo-Addo calls for African Water Peace Initiative at Nairobi conference
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged African leaders to take bold and united action to address the continent’s growing challenges ar [...]
World Athletics Championships: Beatrice Chebet wins gold for Kenya in 5000 meters
Beatrice Chebet won the 5000 meters at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, representing Kenya, on Saturday, September 20.
Chebet, who [...]
2025 World Athletics Championships: Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins gold in 800 meters
Following five gold medals won by the Kenyan women in Tokyo, Emmanuel Wanyonyi secured a victory for the men in an exciting 800m final at the 2025 Wor [...]
Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over young mother’s murder
A Kenyan High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British national suspected of murdering a 21-year-old woman more than a decade ago.
Agnes Wa [...]
UK agrees to pay Kenyans affected by military fire
The UK government has agreed to pay compensation to thousands of Kenyans who were affected by a fire caused by a British military training exercise fo [...]