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Kenya’s supreme court upholds William Ruto’s win in presidential election

Court dismisses opposition’s challenge against August’s vote that alleged fraud and voter suppression

The Guardian - UK

Kenya's Supreme Court upholds Ruto's presidential victory

Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Aug. 9 election of William Ruto as president in a unanimous decision, Chief Justice Martha Koome said, throwing out a petition brought by opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Reuters

Can social media be used as a source of evidence in Kenya's election petitions?

The conduct of Kenya’s elections has repeatedly come under close scrutiny in the courts. Petitions were lodged challenging the outcome of presidential races in 2013 and 2017, as well as in the most recent poll. In addition to these, other elective seats invite dozens of petitions. An issue that has…

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Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win in presidential election

Former deputy president William Ruto had been declared winner of the election over former prime minister Raila Odinga.

Al Jazeera

Scottish actress attacked by muggers who stole over £8000 of charity money

SCOTTISH actress and writer Kate Copstick was attacked in the street on Saturday September 3 by muggers who stole £8500 in cash.

The National (Scotland)

Kenyan presidential poll winner promises to respect court ruling

William Ruto, who was declared winner of Kenya's presidential election in August, says he will respect the Supreme Court's decision expected Monday confirming or invalidating the results of the vote, disputed by his rival Raila Odinga.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto's presidential victory

Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld William Ruto's presidential win in a scathing judgment that blasted opposition leader Raila Odinga's accusations of cheating.

Reuters

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4 lessons from Serena Williams for sportswomen in Africa

US icon Serena Williams, considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is retiring from professional tennis. Williams has won 23 grand slam singles titles, more than any other woman or man during the professional era, which began in 1968. Coached by her father, she changed the face…

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Kenyan court starts hearing challenges to presidential vote

Kenya’s Supreme Court has started hearing arguments in challenges to the presidential election

The Independent UK

Whatever happened to the Kenyan farmer who turned a dump into a garden of giveaways?

Victor Edalia turned a trash dump into a farm. He hoped to earn extra income but decided to give away free produce during the pandemic. Now hundreds of needy families enjoy his harvest.

WEKU

1st Ukraine Grain Ship for Horn of Africa Reaches Djibouti

The first ship carrying grain from Ukraine for people in East Africa affected by drought and conflict has docked at the Horn of Africa port of Djibouti. Food security experts call it a drop in the bucket for the vast needs in the worst-hit Horn countries of Somalia, Kenya and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kenya's top court to rule on hacking allegations, votes disparity in election dispute

Kenya's Supreme Court on Tuesday laid out eight questions it will answer when it rules on this month's disputed presidential election result, including whether the commission's website was hacked.

Reuters

Kenya's parliament and senate: how will they work together if there's no clear majority?

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government has held a majority of elected seats in both the national assembly and the senate – which together make up parliament – since the 2013 general election. This enabled his Jubilee coalition to drive its agenda largely unhindered over two five-year terms. This will clearly not…

The Conversation

Environmentalist Elizabeth Wathuti: ‘Perhaps I had something President Biden really needed to hear’

Kenya’s rising climate star tells how her speech at Cop26 grabbed a world leader’s attention, and urges policymakers to go beyond mere pledges

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Kenyan farmers endure painful drought as millions face starvation

Water is at a premium in Kenya, where four million people are facing starvation as severe drought brings life to a standstill. The government has declared an emergency in four counties, including Tana River on the south coast, but locals there have seen government aid dry up as well.

Daily Mirror

Kenyan cyclist, 33, dies after high-speed crash at event in United States

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangangi, who was considered one of his country's best talents, has tragically died with the likes of Chris Froome paying tribute

The Independent UK

Suleiman Kangangi: Kenyan cyclist dies after high-speed crash during Overland gravel race

‘Sule was a giant,’ his team said in a statement following the tragedy

Reuters

Kenya's Odinga still says he won election, but will respect court ruling

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who is contesting his loss in this month's presidential election in the Supreme Court, said he will respect the court's ruling - but still believes he won.

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Travel for Two: Writer's plantation in Kenya a novel place for a getaway

If ever there was a single place that evokes a sense of romance, it would have to be Bogani, also called Mbogani, author Karen Blixen’s stately home where she lived in a leafy neighborhood just outside of Nairobi near the Ngong Hills.

WEKU

Kenyan cyclist dies in crash during gravel race in Vermont

Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi died in a crash while competing in a gravel race in Vermont.

The Guardian - US

Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi killed in crash at Vermont Overland gravel race

Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi died in a crash on Saturday while competing in a gravel race in Vermont

The Independent UK

Kenyan cyclist dies in crash during gravel race in Vermont

Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi has died in a crash during a gravel race in Vermont

Al Jazeera

Five things to know for Africa Climate Week

Facing deadly drought and historic floods, African leaders will voice calls for urgent action at the Gabon meeting.

France 24

Kenyan project donates cotton prostheses for breast cancer survivors

Following the death of her mother from breast cancer, a Kenyan woman living in the United States set up an NGO in her native country. The aim is to raise awareness of breast cancer by explaining how to recognise common symptoms and offering cotton breast prostheses to women who have…

The Guardian - UK

Kenyan tea pickers on Scottish-run farm to pursue health issues in UK court

Prolonged bending to gather tea for James Finlay Kenya is argued to accelerate ageing of pickers’ backs by up to 20 years

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