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Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.

Radio France Internationale

Oil price surge is hurting African economies: scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa take stock

The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world’s oil…

The Conversation

WRC working to secure future of Safari Rally Kenya beyond 2026

Safari Rally Kenya has become a key World Rally Championship event according to the drivers, but its future hangs on a change in its organisation

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The city where menstruating workers get two days off per month – no questions asked

The policy is aimed at boosting health and productivity

The Independent UK

A Polish Businessman's African Ties Raise Questions About Belarus Links

An investigation highlights a contested Kenya tender, extensive cross-border dealings, and unresolved legal and political scrutiny surrounding Witold Karczewski.

International Business Times

2 men found with hundreds of ants are charged with illegally dealing in wildlife in Kenya

A Chinese national and a local man were criminally charged over possession of live ants in the case that could further shine a spotlight on the trade in rare wildlife

The Independent UK

Two men in Kenya charged with attempting to smuggle live ants

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans in fight against Kyiv

No more Kenyans to be enlisted by Moscow; Starmer warns against fossil fuel ‘windfall for Putin’ during war on Iran. What we know on day 1,483

The Guardian - AU

Planned demolition of a building in Nairobi goes wrong, leaves at least 4 dead

Officials say a building has collapsed during a planned demolition that went wrong in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, killing at least four people

The Independent UK

27yo caught with 2238 ants at airport. Yes, ants, you read that right

They were individually packed!

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Do dads of disabled children do enough? Kenya study points to misunderstood ways of caring

A child’s success at school doesn’t depend only on teachers and classrooms. Studies show that when parents engage with schools – by attending meetings, supporting learning at home and working with teachers – children tend to do better academically and socially.

The Conversation

Under the same sky, climate change brings drought to Somalia and floods to Kenya

For east African neighbours Kenya and Somalia, the effects of climate change are worlds apart, with one country suffering drought and the other deadly flooding.

Radio France Internationale

“Probably the toughest rally ever”: Thierry Neuville as brutal Safari wreaks havoc

WRC crews, mechanics and cars were pushed to their limits in Kenya as multiple frontrunners retired and teams battled to keep surviving cars running

Motorsport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg and Ogier stop, Katsuta takes lead

Drama strikes for Safari Rally Kenya’s top two on the way back to service

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WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg and Sebastien Ogier stop, Takamoto Katsuta takes lead

Drama strikes for Safari Rally Kenya’s top two on the way back to service

Autosport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg’s unusual weather wish

Heavy rain is expected to add further spice to the Safari Rally Kenya victory fight on Saturday

Motorsport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg wants more rain as rivals struggle

Heavy rain is expected to add further spice to the Safari Rally Kenya victory fight on Saturday

Autosport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg hangs on to lead from charging Ogier

The Safari Rally Kenya victory battle is hanging in the balance after drama struck Oliver Solberg

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WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg hangs on to lead from charging Sebastien Ogier

The Safari Rally Kenya victory battle is hanging in the balance after drama struck Oliver Solberg

Autosport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg leads as Ogier fights back

Toyota maintained its top-five lockout on Friday morning

Motorsport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg leads as Sebastien Ogier hauls himself into contention

Toyota maintained its top-five lockout on Friday morning

Motorsport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Extreme road conditions force stage cancellation

Wild weather contributed to organisers making the decision to cancel a stage of the World Rally Championship event

Autosport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg heads Toyota top five as wild weather strikes

Toyota in command while all three Hyundais suffer overheating issues

Motorsport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg heads Toyota top-five lockout as weather strikes

Toyota in command while all three Hyundais suffer overheating issues

The Times of India

‘2,000 queen ants in a suitcase’: Chinese man arrested for smuggling live ants in test tubes at Nairobi airport

Kenyan authorities apprehended a Chinese national at Nairobi's international airport. He was found with over 2,000 live queen ants hidden in his luggage. The insects were carefully packed to survive the journey. This discovery highlights a growing trade in rare insects. Officials are investigating potential links to a larger trafficking…

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