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The Latest Breaking News from Kenya

British soldier, 32, killed while off duty in Kenya, MoD reports

A British soldier has died while off duty in Kenya, the Ministry of Defence has said.

Evening Standard

British soldier, 32, dies while off duty in Kenya

UK defence secretary, Grant Shapps, leads tributes to Maj Kevin McCool saying his death is ‘tragic loss’

The Guardian - UK

British soldier, 32, dies after being attacked while off duty in Kenya

Major Kevin McCool praised as ‘exceptional’ soldier as Grant Shapps leads tributes

The Independent UK

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Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to pay State visit to India from December 4-6

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto will pay a State visit to India from December 4-6 on the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu

The Hindu

Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 18 months for film violations but still not charged over mass graves

The leader of a doomsday cult in Kenya has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the illegal distribution of films and operating a film studio without licenses

The Independent UK

HIV prevention drug for Kenyan sex workers helps curb new infections

Kenya has a severe, generalised HIV epidemic, with 1.4 million cases. But in recent years, the country has experienced a notable decline in the prevalence of the virus, attributed in part to increased access to antiretroviral drugs. In 2016, Kenya became one of the first African countries to make antiretroviral…

France 24

South Africa 2021 riots: Alleged instigator sentenced to 12 years in prison

In tonight's edition: For the first time, a South African court has sentenced a man to 12 years in prison for inciting unrest. More than 350 people died during days of unrest in 2021 sparked by the incarceration of ex-president Jacob Zuma. Also, with COP28 is set to begin, we…

France 24

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Somalia has joined the EAC regional bloc. What happens next?

Observers say Somalia’s accession to the bloc comes with multiple opportunities but also multiple challenges.

Al Jazeera

Sierra Leone clashes were failed coup attempt, government says

Sierra Leone is now treating Sunday's clashes that killed 21 people in the capital Freetown as a failed coup attempt. Thirteen military officers and one civilian are under arrest. Meanwhile, 11 miners have lost their lives in South Africa after an elevator carrying 86 workers plunged 200 metres at a…

France 24

Death Toll From Kenya Floods Almost Doubles To 120

The death toll from floods that have devastated many parts of Kenya has almost doubled to 120, a government official said on Tuesday.

International Business Times

ICC halts investigation into deadly post-election violence in Kenya

A senior International Criminal Court prosecutor has dropped all further investigations into crimes committed in Kenya relating to violence that erupted following elections in 2007.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya court strikes out key clauses of a finance law as economic woes deepen from rising public debt

The Kenyan High Court has struck out key clauses of a contentious finance law that has been blamed for significantly raising taxes and the cost of living in East Africa’s largest economy

The Independent UK

ICC prosecutors halt 13-year Kenya investigation that failed to produce any convictions

The International Criminal Court prosecutor’s office is halting its long-running investigation into deadly violence that followed Kenya’s 2007 presidential election

The Independent UK

Kenya raises alarm as flooding death toll rises to 76, with thousands marooned by worsening rains

Kenya's government is urging people living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher ground as heavy rains and flash floods continued to wreak havoc across East Africa

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Africa's new online foreign exchange system will enable cross-border payments in local currencies – what you need to know

The high cost of making cross border payments on the African continent has driven governments on the continent to seek options of settling trade and other transactions in local currencies. This has given birth to the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System which is scheduled to go live in 2024 under…

The Guardian - AU

Australian Christian group fights claim it was linked to leader of Kenya starvation massacre doomsday cult

Kenyan parliamentary committee report finds Paul Mackenzie, held responsible for more than 400 deaths, was ‘influenced’ by Australians Dave and Cherry McKay, which they vehemently deny

The Guardian - UK

Trapped in History: Kenya, Mau Mau and Me by Nicholas Rankin review – a child’s eye view of empire

The author’s account of his youth amid Kenya’s 1950s anti-colonial uprising is an unforgettable mix of history and memoir

International Business Times

Kenya's Ruto Pledges Action To Tackle Deadly Flood Emergency

Kenya is drawing up measures to tackle a flood disaster that has killed 70 people and driven tens of thousands from their homes, President William Ruto said on Saturday, describing it as an "emergency situation".

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Somalia Joins East Africa Trade Bloc In 'Milestone'

Conflict-weary Somalia on Friday became the eighth member of the East African Community (EAC) in a move hailed as a milestone for the troubled Horn of Africa country.

Radio France Internationale

Somalia joins the East African Community, but questions remain over security

The 23rd Summit of East African Community leaders is opening this Friday with the integration of Somalia into the group dominating the agenda.

Al Jazeera

Kenya’s Ogiek people fight on against eviction from Mau Forest

The Ogiek have been accused of encroachment and deforestation in a place they consider home by Kenyan authorities.

Radio France Internationale

Cameroon receives first shipment of 'breakthrough' malaria vaccine

More than 330,000 doses of the Mosquirix malaria vaccine have been delivered to Cameroon as part of efforts to ramp up immunisation across Africa. Cameroon is the first African country to receive the vaccine after pilot programmes in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi.

The Conversation

If Kenya wants to help Haiti, it should push for colonial reparations not send in the police

As the security situation in Haiti deteriorates, Kenya has offered to lead a new sort of UN mission to the country from 2024. In early October, the UN Security Council authorised a Multinational Security Support mission led by Kenya to confront the paramilitary-style gangs that control the capital city of…

The Independent UK

Authorities warn that fake HIV drugs are found in Kenya despite a crackdown on counterfeits

Kenyan authorities have issued a warning about the sale of counterfeit HIV prevention drugs in the country, saying their “safety, quality and efficacy cannot be assured.”

The Independent UK

An American man convicted of child sex crimes in Kenya 9 years ago is rearrested on new charges

An American man convicted of child sex crimes in Kenya nine years ago has been denied bail on new charges of defilement, months after he was mysteriously released from prison where he was serving a 50-year sentence

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