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The Latest Breaking News from Kenya

‘We want closure’: family searches for answers over Kenyan police officer missing in Haiti

Benedict Kuria was ambushed by suspected gang members in March while serving in security mission

The Guardian - UK

'King's Cross in Africa' rail station project unveiled as Kenya's president visits London

The Nairobi Railway City scheme aims to transform 438 acres of land in the centre of Kenya’s capital into a new multi-modal transport hub

Evening Standard

Top Football Leagues for Under 2.5 Goals Betting

Top football leagues for under 2.5 goals betting include Argentina Primera Nacional, Iran Azadegan League, and Kenya Premier League, which is known for its close matches and strong defensive play

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France, African countries form coalition to tax luxury air travel

France, Kenya, Barbados, and Spain were among the countries that on Monday launched a coalition advocating for taxes on affluent air passengers, with the aim of supporting poorer nations in their response to climate change, according to the French presidency.

Radio France Internationale

Kenyan civilian dies after being shot at close range by police during protests

The Kenyan man who was shot at close range by a police officer during recent protests over a blogger’s death in custody has died

The Independent UK

Torn between grief and political gain, Kenya's 'Gen Z' takes stock

Evans Mwangi is one of several young Kenyans still missing since anti-government demonstrations shook the country in June and July 2024. His story captures the lingering pain that haunts many families – a reminder that while the protests transformed Kenya’s political landscape, they also left deep scars.

Radio France Internationale

39 Of The Absolute Worst Things People Have Seen At Bachelor And Bachelorette Parties

Would you tell your friend's spouse if they did something like this?

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Fusion between culture and modernity as children dance in Kenya’s refugee camp

Kenya's northern Kakuma refugee camp is home to more than 300,000 people fleeing conflict from dozens of east Africa countries

The Independent UK

Death toll from Kenya's anti-government protests rises to 16

Sixteen people have died in Kenya following nationwide protests on Wednesday against police brutality and poor governance

The Independent UK

16 Dead, Thousands Of Businesses Destroyed After Kenya Protests

At least 16 people died in protests across Kenya on Wednesday, Amnesty International said Thursday, as businesses and residents were left to clean up the devastation in the capital and beyond.

International Business Times

At least eight killed in deadly Kenya protests: What we know

The protests marked deadly demonstrations in 2024 against a controversial tax bill.

Al Jazeera

Sixteen people dead after police open fire during Kenya protests

Sixteen people were killed and more than 400 injured in Kenya on Wednesday as police cracked down on anti-government protests. Most of the victims were shot, rights groups said, in the worst day of unrest since last year’s deadly demonstrations over tax hikes.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya Anniversary Protests Turn Violent, 8 Dead

Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with eight killed and at least 400 injured as protesters held running battles with police, who flooded Nairobi's streets with tear gas and sealed off government buildings with barbed wire.

International Business Times

At least 16 people killed and 400 injured in Kenyan protests

Police clashed with people marching in Nairobi and other areas to honour those killed in protests last year

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The Independent UK

Youth-led protests erupt again in Kenya over police brutality and poor governance

Youth-led protests against police brutality and poor governance have erupted across Kenya, with thousands gathering in Nairobi

Radio France Internationale

Can Kenyan youth protests spark real police reform one year on?

One year after major protests against corruption, Kenyans are holding remembrance marches for victims of police violence. Renewed demonstrations follow the death of a teacher in custody. RFI spoke to a policy analyst on whether youth protests can drive real reform.

The Independent UK

Photos show demonstrators in Kenya clashing with police

Thousands of protesters against police brutality and government corruption clashed with police in Nairobi, who hurled tear gas canisters and wielded batons, leaving several people injured as demonstrations spread around Kenya.

The Independent UK

Young people in Kenya protest police brutality and bad governance as demonstration spread

Several people have been injured as Kenyan police hurled tear gas canisters and clashed with thousands of demonstrators in Nairobi protesting police brutality and corruption

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Radio France Internationale

Thousands of Kenyans stage street protests one year after storming parliament

Thousands of protesters have taken to Kenya's streets to mark a year since people stormed parliament at the peak of anti-government demonstrations, despite fears that they would be met by state-backed gangs and police violence. Sixty people were killed during last year's protests and 20 others remain missing.

The Guardian - UK

Kenya: two protesters die from gunshot wounds and several injured during protests – as it happened

Casualties arrive at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, as government orders broadcasters to stop coverage; legal challenge raised against police barricading of streets

The Guardian - UK

Nairobi’s lions are almost encircled by the city. A Maasai community offers a key corridor out

Maasai pastoralists living by the national park in Kenya’s capital are helping wildlife with a crucial migratory route through their land – at great risk to their cherished cattle

The Conversation

Kenya police brutality – it will take more than laws and public anger to change behaviour

Kenya has once again been reminded of brutality within its police force. Two events in mid-June 2025 pointed to the grave challenge that Kenya must confront to reform the service.

Radio France Internationale

Justice and art: Kenya’s fight against police brutality; Africa’s bold new art fair in Basel

In this episode, Spotlight on Africa reviews the origins of protests in Kenya against police brutality. And you'll also hear from the co-founders of the Africa Basel contemporary art fair, in Switzerland, the newest event of its kind.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya police officers charged with murder over death in custody

Kenyan prosecutors said Monday they were charging six people, including three police officers, with murder over the death of a teacher while in custody that has triggered protests. Albert Ojwang, 31, was found dead in a police cell in Nairobi earlier this month.

The Conversation

Kenya’s police still kill with impunity – what needs to be done to stop them

Days ahead of the first anniversary in Kenya of the Gen Z-led anti-government protests that resulted in at least 60 deaths and displays of police brutality, news broke that Albert Ojwang, a young Kenyan blogger, had died in police detention. Kamau Wairuri who has studied the politics of policing in…

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