The Latest Breaking News from Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto is this week making the first state visit to the US by an African leader in 15 years. The crisis in Haiti, where Kenya has pledged troops to quel gang violence, is topping the agenda – as are trade and security partnerships.

Recent floods in Kenya have left at least 270 people dead, displaced more than 200,000 and destroyed property, infrastructure and livelihoods across the country. In Nairobi, hundreds of people in informal settlements were left homeless and thousands were displaced. And now, the government has been evicting people from flood-prone areas.

Recent heavy rainfall in Nairobi leads to floods and mudslides, prompting government evacuations and demolitions. Critics question response and aid for aff...

Kenya's government faces criticism as it demolishes flood-prone homes amid heavy rains, displacing thousands.