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Kenya braces for 3 days of anti-government protests after new tax hikes

Kenya is bracing for three days of protests this week. The demonstrations are being organised by opposition leader Raila Odinga, who accuses the government of failing to control a cost of living crisis. Also, as the conflict rages in Sudan, we look at the economic impact of the war on…

France 24

Kenya braces for 3 days of anti-gov’t protests: All the details

The latest round of anti-government protests in Kenya has been scheduled after tax hikes add to soaring cost of living.

Al Jazeera

Kenya doomsday cult deaths top 400 as detectives exhume 12 more bodies, with the pastor in custody

The death toll in connection with Kenya’s doomsday cult has crossed the 400 mark as detectives exhumed 12 more bodies

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Kenyan court acquits ‘miracle baby’ televangelist of trafficking

The Nairobi court rules that the prosecution had not produced enough evidence to link the clergyman to the charges.

Al Jazeera

Israeli Foreign Minister Visits Kenya For African Union Meeting

Eli Cohen seeks to strengthen ties and address recent diplomatic incident at the African Union

Zenger

Queer theory offers new views on daily life - even on infrastructure projects in Kenya

I’ll confess I’ve raised quite a few eyebrows when I’ve told people about my research linking queer theory and infrastructure development.

The Conversation

Tournament favourites Scotland make successful start at Junior Rugby World Cup

ournament favourites Scotland made a successful start to their Junior World Rugby Trophy campaign at the Nyoha National Stadium in Nairobi in Kenya…

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Kenyan religious leaders urge the president to repeal a new tax law as protests surge

Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya are urging President William Ruto to repeal a finance bill whose new taxes have sparked protests and police killings of civilians

The Independent UK

Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe roll out red carpet for ‘brother’ Iran’s official visit

Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a “critical strategic partner” while Iran boosted diplomatic and economic ties with what Raisi called a “continent of opportunities”.

Radio France Internationale

More than 300 including lawmaker arrested after Kenya protests

Police blasted for heavy-handed response to deadly protests but authorities say ‘acts of lawlessness’ won’t be accepted.

Al Jazeera

Six killed in Kenya at anti-tax hike protests

In tonight's edition: Kenya warns demonstrators that they'll be met with a short fuse from authorities as at least six people are killed in clashes with police during banned anti-tax rallies. Also, the mystery of a possibly missing migrant boat deepens as Senegal denies the claims of a Spanish NGO…

France 24

Kenyan police tear-gas protesters in latest row over tax hikes

Rallies, the second in a week, held after bill raising taxes in highly indebted Kenya signed into law by President Ruto.

Al Jazeera

Kenyans protest again over rising cost of living, with some targeting a recently built expressway

One person has been killed as some Kenyans angered by the rising cost of living are back on the streets Wednesday in the latest of a series of protests

The Independent UK

Iran's president begins a rare visit to Africa 'to promote economic diplomacy'

Iran’s president has begun a rare visit to Africa as his country under heavy U.S. economic sanctions seeks to deepen partnerships around the world

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Insider UK

Kenyan workers win right to sue Scottish tea manufacturer

Court of Session judge rules that class action case can be heard in Scotland

Daily Record

Kate's sweet note after romantic getaway and life-changing moment with William

Prince William asked Kate to marry him with a romantic proposal during a trip to Kenya but the couple kept their news a secret from the rest of the world for a month.

Daily Mirror

Kate Middleton's romantic note after loved-up getaway and life-changing moment with William

Prince William and Kate Middleton became engaged during a romantic trip to Kenya in October 2010 and waited just over a month to share their happy news with the world

France 24

Sudan refuses to attend regional peace talks in Ethiopia

In tonight's edition: Sudan stays away from regional peace talks in Ethiopia about its three-month war. Sudan's foreign minister accuses Kenya of alleged bias. Also, rumours that one of Senegal's biggest cities may twin with a city in Russian-occupied Crimea have stirred up a diplomatic row with Ukraine. Finally, we…

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Kenya Lifts Logging Ban, Promising Jobs and Growth

The 2018 ban led to the loss of approximately 44,000 jobs and $28 million in revenue.

The Guardian - UK

Three arrested in Kenya as backlash grows over period strip-search

Police take action as activists, politicians and the company involved all condemn tactics used by managers investigating who put sanitary towel in wrong bin

Zenger

Orphaned Baby Rhino Goes On Walks With Keepers

Raha truly is a bundle of joy and has gone from strength to strength throughout rehabilitation with a positive spirit.

The Conversation

Kenya at 60: six key moments that shaped post-colonial politics

Kenya celebrates 60 years of independence this year. As a political scientist who has studied Kenya for the past 20 years, I consider a turning point from each decade that helped to shape the east African country’s post-colonial politics. I haven’t selected elections, assassinations or other moments that have enjoyed…

Radio France Internationale

Two men killed in Kenya's anti-tax protests

The number of people killed in protests in Kenya rose to two on Saturday, a hospital official told French news agency AFP, after opposition leader Raila Odinga urged Kenyans to take to the streets against tax hikes.

Daily Mirror

Women working at Kenyan factory forced to undress to 'show if they have their period'

Three people at a Kenyan cheese factory have been arrested on indecent assault charges after they forced female employees to strip when a sanitary towel was found in "the wrong bin"

The Independent UK

Activists in Kenya burn tires and block roads to protest taxes. Police detain more than 20 people

Anti-government demonstrators in Kenya have lit bonfires and barricaded major roads in the capital as part of nationwide protests against the government’s plans to increase taxes

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