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Dozens of countries including the United States, India, Australia, Kenya, and the European Commission have launched a 12-month plan to boost technologies that would help tackle global warming

The Independent UK

Kenya Standard Gauge Railway contracts: what released documents say, and what they don't

A media frenzy has erupted in Kenya over the November 5, 2022 release of three Chinese loan contracts signed between the Kenyan government and China Export Import Bank (Eximbank), to finance two phases of Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).

The Conversation

Kenyan court drops $60 million corruption case against deputy president

A Kenyan court on Thursday allowed a request by public prosecutors to withdraw a 7.4 billion shillings ($60 million) corruption case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing insufficient evidence.

Reuters

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Kenya to spend $37 million on sending forces to Congo

Kenya’s parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 troops for a new regional force in eastern Congo amid questions about the $37 million cost for the first six months of the mission

The Independent UK

Young Kenyan tree activist speaks up for Africa at COP27

Elizabeth Wathuti channelled her frustration and sadness over the damage to natural habitats including Kenyan forests close to her childhood home into a life of activism, founding Green Generation Initiative to raise awareness through tree growing.

Reuters

Kenyans to enter South Africa visa-free from January

The presidents of South Africa and Kenya say they have resolved a long-standing visa dispute

The Independent UK

Tyrone GAA star to travel to Kenya for climate project

The group will travel to Kenya in mid-November to work with communities, and visit cultural and climate related projects

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Kenya violence: 5 key drivers of the decades-long conflict in the north and what to do about them

Conflict and insecurity are prevalent in northern Kenya. In recent weeks, cases of bandit attacks in the region have left villages terrorised and led to several deaths. In October 2022, the government launched a multi-agency security operation aimed at curbing further attacks.

The Conversation

Pakistan PM writes to top judge on Khan attack, journalist murder

Shehbaz Sharif calls for formation of judicial panels to probe Imran Khan attack and TV journalist’s killing in Kenya.

Al Jazeera

Kenya Airways pilots' strike set to end after 4 days

Pilots working for Kenya’s national airline are set to resume work on Wednesday after a court ordered them to end their four-day strike

The Independent UK

Pakistan journalist killed in Kenya was ‘targeted’, says official

Interior minister says evidence suggests the killing of Arshad Sharif in Kenya was ‘not a case of mistaken identity’.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan minister: Evidence suggests shot reporter was targeted in Kenya

Pakistan's interior minister said on Tuesday evidence suggested a prominent Pakistani journalist was the victim of a targeted killing in Kenya, not an accidental shooting, though he still needed more information on the incident.

Reuters

Nairobi court orders striking Kenya Airways pilots back to work

A Nairobi court has ordered striking Kenya Airways pilots to return to work by Wednesday morning after the days-long walkout forced dozens of flight cancellations and left thousands of passengers stranded.

Radio France Internationale

African nations can’t ‘adapt’ to the climate crisis. Here’s what rich countries must do

There are 37 million people facing starvation in the Horn of Africa. Time for wealthier countries to adopt ‘loss and damage finance’, says climate activist Vanessa Nakate

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The Independent UK

Kenya Airways pilots strike over benefits, stopping flights

Pilots working for Kenya’s national airline have been on strike for three days over a demand to honor a retirement savings plan, and it is estimated to be costing millions of dollars in losses daily

Newsday

Chebet and Lokedi of Kenya win NYC Marathon races in debuts

NEW YORK — You never forget your first, and surely Sharon Lokedi will never forget her latest Sunday morning in Manhattan. The 28-year-old Kenyan woman, who lives in Arizona, won her first New York City Marathon in her first try, taking home the title in 2 hours, 23 minutes, 23…

The Independent UK

Lokedi of Kenya wins NYC Marathon women's race in her debut

Sharon Lokedi of Kenya has won the New York City Marathon women’s race in her debut at the event

ABC News

'It's not about the colour of your skin anymore': Socceroos defender Thomas Deng wants to use the Qatar World Cup to open Australian football's doors

As the first South Sudanese refugee to represent Australia alongside childhood friend Awer Mabil, Thomas Deng represents the changing face of the Socceroos — and of the country.

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‘We’ve got to win three games in Dubai’: US Eagles face last Rugby World Cup chance

If the Americans are to avoid missing the finals for the first time since 1995, Bryce Campbell’s team must beat Kenya, Hong Kong and Portugal on successive weekends

Reuters

Passengers stranded as Kenya Airways' pilots strike

Kenya Airways on Saturday warned its striking pilots they could be dismissed if they do not return to work immediately as industrial action led to the cancellation of dozens of flights and left thousands of passengers stranded.

France 24

Hundreds of animals die in Kenyan wildlife preserves amid region’s worst drought in decades

Hundreds of animals, including elephants and endangered Grevy’s zebras, have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades, according to a report released Friday.

France 24

Amnesty International demands urgent help for survivors of sexual violence in Tigray

Following the truce deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigray forces, the country looks ahead to peace and reconciliation. But as Amnesty International researcher Donatella Rovera warns, many women were subject to horrific attacks and not enough is being done to make sure they get justice. Also, ahead of the opening…

Reuters

Kenya opposition asks regional court to overturn election

A leading Kenya opposition figure has petitioned the East African Court of Justice to overturn President William Ruto's August election victory, a win that drew legal challenges but was upheld by the country's top court.

Radio France Internationale

S3,EP1: Nigeria post-strike, Kenya health disorders, Sudan women on bikes

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Nigeria, students and their parents are dealing with the after-effects of an eight-month public university strike. In Kenya, mothers in poor areas look for help in managing their children's health…

The Independent UK

Hundreds of elephants, zebras die as Kenya weathers drought

A new report says hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan widlife preserves during East Africa’s worst drought in decades

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