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Kenya signs defence agreement with United States ahead of planned deployment to Haiti

Washington and Nairobi have signed a defence agreement that will see Kenya receive resources and support for security deployments as it is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya's new urban school meal plan is ambitious – it could offer lessons for scaling up

More than 250,000 children in public primary schools in Nairobi will receive regular subsidised school meals provided by the county government. The Dishi Na County programme is Kenya’s first in an urban setting. The national school meal programme set up in 2009 serves more than 1.5 million children in rural…

The Conversation

Kenya: Ongata Rongai boom town destroyed two vital rivers – new study flags a major health risk

Over the past 10 years, Ongata Rongai, a satellite town on the edge of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has experienced uncontrolled development and exponential population growth. Because of its appealing location close to the city, it’s jumped from just under 40,000 residents in 2009 to a population of over 172,000 in…

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Climate activists say African summit failed despite billion-dollar pledges

Africa's first ever climate summit, held this week in Nairobi, may appear to be a huge political success for Kenya and the continent – but environmental campaigners are warning the result is ultimately disappointing. Not enough is being done, they say, to ensure African countries are better positioned to face…

Radio France Internationale

Africa Climate Summit: Leaders call for rich polluters to keep their word

African nations reached a consensus on climate change action as the first Africa Climate Summit drew to a close on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted by President William Ruto, African leaders discussed how to harness the continent's potential to tackle global warming.

France 24

African leaders seek global taxes for climate change at Nairobi summit

The Nairobi Declaration represents a united front for Africa before negotiations for more funding at COP28.

Al Jazeera

Hunger and hope: Africans tell of desperation and innovation as climate summit meets

As delegates in Nairobi debate the havoc that climate crisis has wreaked on the continent, we speak to people finding new ways to feed themselves in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa

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African Climate Summit adopts ‘Nairobi declaration’ calling for global tax on fossil fuels

The first African Climate Summit ended with a call Wednesday for world leaders to rally behind a global carbon tax on fossil fuels, aviation and maritime transport, and it seeks reform of the world financial system that forces African nations to pay more to borrow money.

France 24

UAE pledges $4.5 billion investment in clean energy for Africa

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa at the landmark Africa Climate Summit in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

African leaders at odds over climate plans as crucial Nairobi summit opens

Oil-producing African nations have argued they should be able to use fossil fuel resources for economic growth

The Guardian - UK

Africa Climate Summit begins in Kenya: A simple guide to proceedings

The meeting opens in Nairobi as Kenyan President Ruto, its champion, stands accused of doublespeak on climate change.

Al Jazeera

High hopes for lucrative green deals as Africa's first climate summit gets underway in Nairobi

Africa's first climate summit opens in the Kenyan capital this Monday as the continent looks to limit the devastating impact of global warming by spearheading efforts for green growth and shoring-up finance for developing countries on the frontline of climate change.

Radio France Internationale

Kenyans Mark 25th Anniversary Of Al-Qaida Embassy Bombing

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Money down the drain: scandal of Kenya’s failed dams reveals a country drowning in debt

Kenya came out of the 2008 financial crisis in fine shape. Today, it is mired in ‘shocking corruption and debt dependency’. The tale of two ill-fated infrastructure projects explains why

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The Hindu

King’s Ransom, Jet Typhoon and Reminiscence catch the eye

At Pune, King's Ransom, Jet Typhoon & Reminiscence imp. in morning exercise. Faranoush, Stunning Visual, India Strong & Moonshot level. Koenig, Ristretto, Arcana, Etoile, Roll The Dice, Ataash, Spiritual Rock, Chagall, Jet Typhoon, Reminiscence, Racing Romance, Taimur, Littorio, Silver Steps, Historic, Alexandros, Balius Warrior, Alpine Star, Bellator, The Godfather, Jerusalem,…

The Independent UK

Kenyan team in Haiti looking into ways how to help the Caribbean nation fight rampant gang violence

A team of Kenyan officials is in Haiti to explore how best to help the troubled Caribbean nation fight the scourge of gang violence, following up on Nairobi’s offer to lead a multinational force in the task

The Guardian - UK

Kenya launches inquiry into claims of abuse by British soldiers at training unit

Nairobi MPs say findings could have implications for the defence deal that allows UK troops to train in the country

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Up First briefing: Trump fights protective order; FDA approves postpartum pill

Donald Trump's legal team has until 5:00 p.m. to respond to prosecutors' request for a protective order. The FDA has approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression.

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Living in Nairobi's slums is tough – residents are 35% more likely to suffer from high blood pressure than those in rural areas

Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is a non-communicable disease that occurs when there is a sustained elevation in the pressure of the blood that flows through the arteries.

The Hindu

Portofino Bay and Joaquin show out

Pune: Portofino Bay, Joaquin impr. in morn. gallop. Comaneci, Etoile, Sedgefield/Another Star, Blue Eyed Boy, Rue St' Honore, Kirkines, Mirae, Axis, Son Of A Gun, Mysterious Girl, Chat, Market King, Buckley, Golden Glow, Northern Lights, Sandman, Exuma, India Strong, Magnanimous, Azrinaz, Trinket, Nairobi, Fancy Nancy, Silver Spring.

The Guardian - UK

‘Our biggest challenge is simply to exist’: atheist society fights for legal recognition in God-fearing Kenya

Non-believers say their civil liberties are at stake in a court battle against a bishop who wants to strip them of legal recognition

France 24

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…

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

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