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Georgia Bell pounces to snatch thrilling 1500 metres bronze for Great Britain

Kenyan Faith Kipyegon took the gold and Australian Jessica Hull claimed silver.

The Independent UK

Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi Wins Men's 800M Gold In Paris

Kenyan runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins gold in men's 800m race with a remarkable time of 1:41.19, showcasing resilience and talent.

Top News

Eliud Kipchoge explains why he did not finish Olympic marathon and reveals future plan

The Kenyan great gave an uncertain assessment of his future as an Olympic marathon runner after a disastrous race in Paris

The Independent UK

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Kenyan police fire tear gas at protesters as new cabinet is sworn in

Kenyan police fired volleys of tear gas Thursday in the capital Nairobi, injuring several journalists, as small groups of protesters gathered on what was billed as a fresh day of action against embattled President William Ruto.

Radio France Internationale

Art futurists go in search of micro-utopias in Nairobi

‘Hakuna Utopia? In Search of Micro-Utopias’ sees Nairobi-based art collective Kairos Futura harness visions of the future to provoke change; artist Ajax Axe tells us more

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Kenya Police Fire Tear Gas At Nairobi Protests, Journalists Hurt

International Business Times

Kenyan protesters are demanding President Ruto be removed – what the law says about how that could happen

In June 2024, many Kenyans took to the streets to protest what they believed were punitive taxes imposed by President William Ruto’s government. Though the president caved in and withdrew the contentious Finance Bill 2024, protesters are unmoved and now insist that he leave office.

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No jobs, no trust: young Africans’ economic struggles fuel protests

Young people have taken to streets in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria amid cost of living crises and lack of jobs

The Guardian - UK

Data protection is poor for African farmers who use digital services: Kenya and Ghana cases highlight gaps

Across Africa, agricultural producers are turning to digital solutions to get information about farming methods, market access or financial services. By 2022, there were 666 of these solutions operating on the continent, the highest number among all low- and medium-income regions.

The Conversation

Tanzania wants to evict Maasai for wildlife – but they’re fighting back

Community members are on a campaign to get international donors to defund their government and stop rights violations.

Al Jazeera

Young, urban, African: research explores what it means to be a good citizen in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania

Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 make up two-thirds of Africa’s population. The number is expected to reach 75% by 2030. They live in an environment of rapid urbanisation, high unemployment rates and poor state services. These are some of the factors that incline young people towards…

The Conversation

Why are Nigerians protesting? Young people were roused by events in Kenya

A demonstration against the president about the cost of living crisis has spread, after youth groups saw protests across the continent force a change in the law

The Guardian - UK

Pain, organ damage, infertility: the neglected disease that leaves millions of women in agony

Parasites in ponds and rivers cause female genital schistosomiasis – easily treated but rarely diagnosed. A health campaign in Kenya aims to change this

The Guardian - UK

Merewether students give boots a new purpose with kids in Kenya

'Don't give us sympathy, give us opportunity.'

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The Independent UK

Who is Ferdinand Omanyala? Sprinting star forges new Kenyan track success story

Ferdinand Omanyala’s status as Africa’s fastest man has many people believing Kenya’s push for Olympic gold medals isn’t entirely a long-distance objective

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Elsy Wameyo: "Bass is my favourite instrument - when I open Ableton, I always run to a bassline first"

Rap/R&B songwriter Elsy Wameyo chats to Danny Turner about the themes of self-empowerment behind her debut LP, Saint Sinner

Radio France Internationale

New blow to Kenya's President Ruto as court annuls 2023 finance bill

Kenya's Court of Appeal has declared the government's 2023 finance bill unconstitutional, inflicting a new blow to the government of President William Ruto who withdrew this year's finance bill after deadly protests.

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread

Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa's health officials are racing to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines

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The Conversation

Protests in Kenya and Uganda highlight corruption at the top - but political elites don’t give in without a fight

The recent protests by young people in Kenya and Uganda have highlighted a form of corruption that is difficult to deal with: political corruption.

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Youth-Led Protests Sweep Across Africa Against Corruption And Unemployment

Youth-led protests in Africa demand economic reforms, accountability for corruption, and governance improvements, sparking concerns of potential unrest spr...

The Independent UK

Refugee athletes want more of them to compete at the Olympics as migration takes global focus

South Sudanese runner Perina Lokure Nakang first ran for sport along the road near her refugee camp in Kenya

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: how a Kenyan runner turned undercover agent to lift the lid on dopers

Special report A meeting in a New York coffee shop helped US investigators get the inside track on a network of doping and the agents that prey on vulnerable athletes

WhatToWatch

How to watch the 2024 Olympic indoor volleyball events online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic volleyball indoor events online, ready for when they begin on Saturday, July 27.

International Business Times

Nigeria's Army, Security Agency Warn Against Kenya-style Protests

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria's armed forces on Thursday warned against Kenya-style violence in protests planned for next week over soaring living costs, with the military saying it would head off "anarchy".

The Conversation

Kenya’s new cabinet: finance minister faces an uphill battle against corruption, unemployment and debt

Kenya faces difficult times ahead because of pressure to pay debts, create jobs for the youth, offer improved services to citizens and uproot entrenched corruption.

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