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Lost baby elephant reunited with herd after researcher helps find missing family

This is the heartwarming moment a baby elephant in Kenya was reunited with its family after researchers located the missing herd.

The Independent UK

DMRC expands global outreach, forms international arm to pursue overseas metro projects

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is expanding its horizons by seeking international collaboration for infrastructure enhancements. Nations such as Israel, Egypt, and Kenya are keen to partner on these initiatives. To facilitate these global endeavors, DMRC has established a new entity - Delhi Metro International Limited.

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How women are paving their own way through Africa's tech sector

The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave women working in the technology sector the chance to discuss issues including the future of artificial intelligence in Africa. RFI spoke to Shikoh Gitau, CEO of tech lab Qhala, about working with France's Mistral AI, and…

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Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after president vows to reduce fuel prices

Kenya's public transport operators on have called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices

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How a few Kenyan women show the way forward in the technological sector

Women working in the technology sector stand out in the global landcape of the sector, and even more in Africa. The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave some of them the chance to discuss their input in the future of artificial intelligence on…

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Kenyan fuel strike suspended after 4 killed and more than 30 injured in protests

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The Independent UK

A fuel strike in Kenya is suspended after 2 days of protests that left 4 people dead

Public transport operators in Kenya have suspended a nationwide strike for one week to consult with the government

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Professional mourners mix tribal tradition with Kenya’s widespread Christianity

Loud and expressive mourners are common at funerals around the world — but in parts of Kenya, some of them may be paid workers

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Kenya erupts into fiery protests over soaring fuel prices

Iran vows to hit back with ‘full strength’ if Trump attacks again Roads set on fire and commuters stranded as fuel protests erupt in Kenya Mexico cartel massacre and drone attacks force thousands of families to flee The city at ‘the end of the world’ faces hantavirus crisis – here’s…

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Roads set on fire and commuters stranded as fuel protests erupt in Kenya

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Protesters light bonfires during public transport strike in Kenya over fuel prices

Protests have erupted in Nairobi as a nationwide public transport strike begins over rising fuel prices

The Independent UK

Can sugar cane waste replace plastic? The Kenyan firm pushing sustainable packaging

In a bid to replace single-use food packaging with a more sustainable alternative, one Kenyan company is making use of the waste left behind by the country's sugar industry.

Radio France Internationale

Microsoft's $1 billion Kenya AI data center project hits a major hurdle as the government says it would require switching off 'half the country' to meet power needs

Microsoft and G42 data center plans in Kenya face power capacity constraints as the national grid struggles with electricity demand requirements

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A record-breaking race and Catholic blessing highlight the role of faith for Kenyan runners

A Catholic church in Eldoret, an epicenter of global long-distance running in the north Rift Valley region of Kenya, is in the spotlight after a runner prayed there and later won the London Marathon

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The Conversation

Kenya’s war on traditional alcohol: a colonial hangover about what it means to be ‘civilised’

At the dawn of Kenya’s colonial era in 1902, consumption of home-made alcohol was deeply embedded in society. For instance, among the Mijikenda of coastal Kenya, palm wine was integral (p.290) to traditional ceremonies, such as marriage and initiations, and in ritual offerings.

Radio France Internationale

'I'm incredibly proud of my record' on Africa, Macron tells RFI

French President Emmanuel Macron says he is proud of how France's relationships with countries in Africa have evolved under his leadership. Speaking to RFI at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya, he hailed progress towards a "partnership of equals".

PC Gamer

'We would need to shut off power for half the country': Microsoft's $1 billion Kenya data center project runs out of juice

'Future generations will be overburdened by the current decisions.'

The Guardian - UK

Smuggled in syringes: how Nairobi became a nexus for the black market in giant harvester ants

Court cases in Kenya point to a growing market for ants as exotic pets in Asia and Europe that has implications for conservation and biosecurity

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Kenya's President warns Microsoft’s $1 billion AI data center will "switch off half the country" — but my government insists it hasn't failed or withdrawn from the project

Microsoft’s $1 billion Kenyan AI data center stalls as the power grid struggles to meet demand, sparking fears of blackouts and resource strain.

The Conversation

Millions of farmers in Africa’s Great Lakes region face rising temperatures. Study predicts how crop disease and pests could spread

Farming in the Great Lakes region of Africa (which includes Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Kenya) is challenging because of changing environments and ongoing social and political tensions. These tensions include conflict over resources. As a result, agricultural productivity is low and there’s a high…

Times Pets

10 Rare Cat Breeds You Almost Never See in Real Life

Some cat breeds are so uncommon that even lifelong cat lovers may never encounter them in person. While millions of domestic cats live around the world, only a small number belong to rare or geographically limited breeds shaped by isolation, selective breeding, or unique genetic traits. These cats often carry…

The Guardian - UK

Rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa: ‘I am not blaming Europeans but I must highlight climate injustices’

The Kenyan player has been recognised for his advocacy and grassroots work to tackle sport’s carbon footprint

The Independent UK

Furious Macron demands silence from audience in Kenya and accuses them of ‘total lack of respect’

Some African politicians took offence at the French president’s ‘condescending’ outburst

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Microsoft's massive Kenya AI data center would require switching off 'half the country' to meet power requirements, government says — $1 billion project stalls over capacity disagreements and lack of infrastructure

The project was supposed to bring a geothermal-powered data center to the Olkaria region in Kenya's Rift Valley.

Radio France Internationale

Spotlight on Africa: Does the Africa Forward summit signal a fresh start?

This week, Spotlight on Africa takes you to the Africa Forward summit hosted by France and Kenya in Nairobi on 11 and 12 May. It marks the first time France has staged such an event in an English-speaking African country, and comes at a moment of change and challenges.

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