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5 indie art spaces in African cities worth knowing more about

Independent art spaces are collectives of artists (and others) who club together to set up a communal space – often in former industrial sites and more affordable parts of the city – to further their practice. These spaces are DIY art institutions, if you like, that operate largely under the…

The Conversation

Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests

Authorities in Kenya have arrested a senior police officer responsible for the cell where a blogger died, leading to widespread protests in the capital, Nairobi, that left dozens injured

The Independent UK

Kenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody

James Mukhwana detained over death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested after criticising police official online

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Blogger’s death in custody sparks protest and police crackdown in Kenya

Kenyan police fired tear gas twice at demonstrators marching to Nairobi’s Central Police Station on Monday, protesting the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in custody.

Euronews

Kenya protests erupt after activist Albert Ojwang dies in police custody

Anger is mounting in Kenya following the death of Albert Ojwang whilst in custody. The activist was arrested on Saturday, subsequent to a complaint from the police, who accused him of damaging their reputation on social media. Activists have taken to the streets in protest, as Kenya approaches the one-year…

Radio France Internationale

Police tear gas activists protesting the death in police custody of a Kenyan blogger

Kenyan police have tear gassed activists twice as they marched to the main police station in the capital Nairobi during a protest against the death of a blogger under unclear circumstances

The Independent UK

Man dies in Kenya cell after police arrest over online posts

Kenya's police chief said Monday that the man who died in custody over the weekend had been arrested for making a complaint against a senior officer. The Kenyan man had been arrested over a post on social media. His death shortly after in his cell is sparking condemnation from supporters…

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Kenya’s ride-hailing drivers say their jobs offer dignity despite the challenges

Many argue that gig work involves exploitation, as research and media coverage have highlighted. But that doesn’t seem to deter ride hailing drivers on platforms like Uber and Bolt.

The Conversation

Man charged with murder of missing British businessman found in sack of pineapples

Police are still on the hunt for more suspects after Mr Campbell was killed while on a trip to Nairobi

The Independent UK

Man charged over murder of British businessman 'found in sack of pineapples' in Kenya

Alex Mutua, a Kenyan national, pleaded not guilty to killing Campbell Scott earlier this

Evening Standard

Nairobi court finds 2 men guilty of aiding al-Shabab militants in 2019 hotel attack

Two Kenyan men charged with facilitating militants who attacked a luxury hotel complex in 2019 leaving 21 people dead have been found guilty and will be sentenced next month

The Independent UK

‘We’re ready to fight’: activists brace as US anti-rights figures descend on Africa

Ultra-conservative campaigners fly in for ‘family values’ conferences to share tactics with African allies who oppose abortion and LGBTQ+ rights

The Guardian - UK

Two Belgian teens found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or year in prison

The teenagers were found with the ants, which authorities said were destined for European and Asian markets, in an emerging trend of trafficking lesser-known wildlife species.

Euronews

How A Privately Owned City In Kenya Took On Corrupt Officials

To many, Tatu City on the outskirts of Nairobi looks like a success. But to some local politicians, Tatu City has looked more like a target for extortion.

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'Beauty exists everywhere’: Ballet builds hope for future in Nairobi slum

Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, is often reduced to images of poverty – rusted tin rooftops, open sewers and overcrowded homes. But a community project is using ballet as a means to build the confidence of the children living there.

Radio France Internationale

The Kenyan engineer building a sustainable future with recycled plastic bricks

It’s a typical day in a Nairobi neighbourhood. As the sun beats down on dusty streets, children are playing and market traders are shouting out their best prices. As you walk past brick homes and corner shops, something catches your eye – a pile of plastic bottles, bags and wrappers.

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New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

Euronews

Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced by Kenyan court in two weeks

The two men had entered Kenya on a tourist visa and were staying in a guest house in the western town of Naivasha. Their lawyer said that her clients did not know what they were doing was illegal.

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Kenyan president visits China as country pivots away from the US

Kenyan President William Ruto has begun a five-day state visit to China, signalling a deepening of strategic and economic ties between the nations. Ruto's first state visit to China since taking office in 2022 is being viewed by some as a strategic shift amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.

The Independent UK

Ants are at the centre of a new crime ring threatening Europe: ‘It’s like cocaine’

The seized haul would have been worth as much as $1 million if it had reached European shores

Euronews

Belgian teens charged with wildlife piracy by Kenya court after found with 5,000 ants

Kenya has in the past fought against the trafficking of parts of larger species of wild animals such as elephants, rhinos and pangolins but this case represents 'a shift in trafficking trends.'

Radio France Internationale

Kenya’s silent tragedy: a woman killed every two days but justice is nowhere in sight

At one of the police stations in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, families are seated on an old wooden bench, awaiting their turn with the officer on duty. Some of them are holding fading photographs of their lost sisters and daughters. They look tired and sad, with some holding back their tears.…

International Business Times

Kenya President Still Handing Cash To Churches Despite His Own Ban

Kenya's President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption.

Evening Standard

British man dies in hit-and-run crash involving Kenyan president's motorcade

Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, died following the incident as President William Ruto’s motorcade made its way to a public engagement in Nairobi

The Guardian - UK

Dragged from a taxi and driven to the border: Kenya’s ‘safe’ reputation tainted by forced deportations

Dozens of activists, critics and asylum seekers are thought to have been abducted and sent home in the past year

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