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'Climate whiplash': East Africa caught between floods and drought

At dawn in the town of Mai Mahiu, Kenya, all is quiet. No goat bells ring, no voices call across farm fields, there is no rustle of maize leaves in the morning wind. Instead, the air smells of churned mud and uprooted vegetation, a reminder of the April 2024 floods…

Radio France Internationale

US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals

The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals

The Independent UK

‘One bite and he was hooked’: from Kenya to Nepal, how parents are battling ultra-processed foods

Five families around the world share their struggles to keep their children away from UPFs

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Kenyan Man Claims He's Elon Musk's Eldest Son — the Internet Weighs In

A Kenyan man's claim that he is Elon Musk's eldest son has sparked widespread online debate, fuelled by a questionable photo and timeline inconsistencies.

International Business Times UK

Governments need to prepare for more frequent large floods

Flood management is a priority for many governments around the world. Recent floods have led to hundreds of deaths and caused significant damage in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Albania, Kenya and elsewhere.

The Conversation

British troops accused of human rights violations and sexual abuse in Kenya

Inquiry into British Army Training Unit in Kenya by country’s parliament says UK military ‘dismissed most complaints as false, without publishing its findings’

The Guardian - UK

How Kenya’s jailhouse lawyer turned a life sentence into a legal career behind bars

After being incarcerated for murdering her partner, Ruth Kamande studied the legal system to understand her own case. Now she is fighting to reform Kenya’s laws

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Rhino: documentary unravels the challenges rangers face, but that’s not the whole story

On the western flanks of Mount Kenya lies the Laikipia plateau, an achingly beautiful landscape that is both a refuge for wildlife and a home to traditional Masai communities. Black rhinos, which were once nearly extinct, are now thriving on some of these conservation properties, thanks to the intense efforts…

The Conversation

Kenyan court declares law banning seed sharing unconstitutional

A high court in Kenya has declared unconstitutional sections of a seed law that prevented farmers from sharing and selling indigenous seeds in what food campaigners have called a landmark win for food security

The Independent UK

News influencers are reshaping the media – insights from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

News creators and influencers have become increasingly important sources of news as more people turn to social media and video networks like Facebook and YouTube to inform themselves. By news creators, we mean individuals who create and distribute content mainly through social and video networks and have some impact on…

The Conversation

Rhino review – Tom Hardy channels David Attenborough in mission to save Kenya’s rhinos

The actor is a slightly distracting narrator in this documentary about a local ranger’s efforts to protect a group of rhinos from poachers – and from killing each other

The Guardian - UK

'I can't express how happy I am' – 12 years after podium finish as a teenager, Merhawi Kudus wins African Continental Championships road title

South Africa's Hayley Preen takes victory in elite women's race in Kenya, as Eritrea find success at all levels

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High-rise living in Nairobi’s Pipeline estate is stressful – how men and women cope

Within sight of Kenya’s main international airport in Nairobi’s east, Pipeline residential estate stands out like a sore thumb. Composed almost entirely of tightly packed high-rise tenement flats, the estate has been described by the media as an urban planning nightmare. They point to its garbage problem, its waterlogged and…

The Conversation

British ex-soldier charged with 2012 murder of Kenyan woman denies meeting her

Robert James Purkiss faces extradition for alleged septic tank killing of Agnes Wanjiru near army training base

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Agricultural exports from Africa are not doing well. Four ways to change that

Africa is the world’s most endowed continent in agricultural potential, yet it remains a marginal player in global agribusiness. This paradox lies at the heart of Africa’s development challenge.

Radio France Internationale

Climate change threatens Morocco's camels, and with them its cultural heritage

Camel livestock in Morocco is on the decline, due to the effects of climate change and diminishing pastures. Camels are part of the fabric of life for Saharan populations, providing meat, income, employment, and an essential draw for tourists. RFI met camel breeders in the Guelmim, the “gateway to the…

The Guardian - UK

From Kenya to Madagascar, the African countries struggling to escape old politics

Discontent is brewing on the continent as a younger generation seek to dismantle the status quo

The Independent UK

Kenyan activists released from Ugandan detention after Museveni confirms arrest

Two Kenyan activists have been released from detention in Uganda after President Yoweri Museveni confirmed their arrest over a month ago

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The Independent UK

Former British soldier fighting extradition to Kenya in death of woman

A former British soldier is fighting extradition to Kenya, where he faces murder charges

The Independent UK

British soldier told colleague alleged murder in Kenya was sex gone wrong, court told

A hearing on Friday was told that a colleague of Robert Purkiss saw him crying outside the Lions Court Hotel

Evening Standard

Ex-British soldier told colleague alleged murder was sex gone wrong, court told

Robert James Purkiss told Westminster Magistrates’ Court he does not consent to his extradition to Kenya.

The Guardian - UK

Former British soldier fights extradition to Kenya over alleged murder

Robert Purkiss appears in court after his arrest in relation to the death of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru in 2012

The Guardian - UK

‘There is no money’: As carbon markets collapse, what happens to the forests they promised to protect?

After it was found most offsets did not represent real carbon reductions, the money dried up. But successful schemes such as Kasigau in Kenya now face a stark future

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Kenya landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods halt rescue efforts

At least 26 people have died and 25 remain missing after a deadly landslide in Kenya’s western Rift Valley, where flash floods have forced rescue teams to suspend operations

International Business Times UK

NYC Marathon 2025: Full Results, Course Records, and Five-Borough Highlights From the 54th Running

The 2025 New York City Marathon featured record-breaking performances and dramatic finishes as elite runners and wheelchair athletes navigated all five boroughs. Kenyan champions Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto led the field.

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