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Kenya's logging ban has been lifted – it's a political decision and a likely setback for conservation

Kenyan president William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging, despite public objections. Ruto said it would create jobs and boost economic growth. Lisa E. Fuchs has studied the Mau Forest Complex, one of Kenya’s most important – and most threatened – forests. She unpacks the implications of this…

The Conversation

A man lies in a Kenya morgue. His family says he's one of at least 35 shot dead by police this month

The bullet was still lodged in Douglas Kalasinga’s head as he lay in the morgue

The Independent UK

Several killed in Kenya anti-government protests

Clashes in Kenya claim six more lives as police and protesters face off in the capital Nairobi, but fewer demonstrators are out on the streets than in previous days. Also, as the Women's World Cup kicks off, we head to Morocco to hear how the country's first ever participation in…

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Death toll rises as Kenya’s cost-of-living protests continue

Opposition leader Raila Odinga rallies his supporters to the streets where there have been clashes with armed police in Nairobi and western city of Kisumu

The Guardian - UK

Two Kenyans die in protests over cost-of-living and tax increases

Clashes between police and protesters resulted in two deaths in the city of Kisimu. This as Kenya enters the second day of a three-day protest called by opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya police are told not to report deaths during protests. A watchdog says they killed 6 this week

Police in Kenya say they have been ordered not to report deaths amid demonstrations against the rising cost of living

The Independent UK

Police clash with anti-government protesters in Kenya

In tonight's edition: Unrest breaks out in Kenya as protesters clash with police over the cost-of-living crisis. Also, facing an international arrest warrant, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not go to South Africa. His South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa calls it a "mutual decision". And in his first apparent public…

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Kenya’s opposition set for second day of tax-hike protests

The Wednesday-to-Friday demonstrations are the third round of protests that the opposition has called for this month.

Al Jazeera

In a refugee camp in Kenya, food shortages left kids hungry even before Russia ended grain deal

One of the world's largest refugee camps offers a stark example of the global food security crisis

The Independent UK

‘It’s a huge sign of progress’: the battle to decriminalise suicide

In at least 17 countries, suicide remains a criminal offence – a ‘huge barrier’ to mental health care. As Ghana becomes one of four countries to overturn its law in a year, others could follow

The Guardian - UK

Kenya's politicians continue to use ethnicity to divide and rule – 60 years after independence

Since independence in 1963, Kenya’s politicians have fed and manipulated ethnicity to win elections.

The Conversation

Two killed, hundreds arrested at anti-government protests in Kenya

Police in Kenya opened fire amid opposition-organized protests on Wednesday against the rising cost of living, and health workers and witnesses said at least two people were shot dead and 26 others wounded.

France 24

At least 4 injured in Kenya anti-government protests as schools remain closed

At least four protesters have been injured in Kenya as police clash with demonstrators who are calling for the government to lower the cost of living

The Independent UK

Kenyan demonstrators clash with police as 3-day protest begins

The three days of protests began with relative calm in Nairobi but pockets of unrest erupted elsewhere in the country.

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Kenya closes schools before three days of tax-hike protests

Three days of protests, called by veteran opposition figure Raila Odinga against tax hikes, begin on Wednesday.

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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…

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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Israeli Foreign Minister Visits Kenya For African Union Meeting

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

The Conversation

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.

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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…

The Independent UK

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

Radio France Internationale

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”.

Al Jazeera

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.

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