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'Accident' or 'stunt', controversy evoked by Kenyan senator in stained paints shows menstruation stigma

The 36-year-old said she has never understood why menstruation is spoken of like a secret.

published on : 8th March 2023
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'Plastic waste in disguise': Donated clothing worsening Kenya's pollution crisis

Much of the clothing shipped to the country is made from petroleum-based materials such as polyester or is in such bad shape they cannot be donated.

published on : 16th February 2023
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'You People' review: Commentary-laden culture clash rom-com lacks energy

You People has a promising premise and actors well known for their comedic talents but struggles to squeeze a chuckle or two

published on : 3rd February 2023
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Is there hope for a dying river in Kenya's growing capital?

Nairobi is one of Africa's fastest-growing cities and is struggling to balance the needs of creating jobs and protecting the environment from pollution.

published on : 30th January 2023
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African Nightingale: Meet Kenyan nurse who broke gender, traditional norms for cause of women

Anna has started a community—Qabale Duba Foundation—that champions the rights of girls and women in Northern Kenya, especially in the field of education.

published on : 23rd January 2023
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Football: Kenya suspends 16 players and coaches for match-fixing

The federation said it had suspended those accused, including one player from reigning Kenyan premiership side Tusker, until the matter was formally investigated.

published on : 14th January 2023
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Chebet and Lokedi of Kenya win New York City Marathon races in debuts

Susannah Scaroni broke the course record in the women’s wheelchair race, finishing in 1:42.43. That was 21 seconds better than the old mark, which was held by Tatyana McFadden.

published on : 6th November 2022
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Flights disrupted, passengers stranded as pilots strike in Kenya

The pilots announced the strike in defiance of a court order against industrial action and gave no indication of how long it will last.

published on : 5th November 2022
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Hundreds of elephants, zebras die as Kenya weathers drought

Parts of Kenya have experienced four consecutive seasons with inadequate rain in the past two years, with dire effects for people and animals, including livestock.

published on : 4th November 2022
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India envoy meets Kenyan President over abduction of two Indian men

A close aide of the Kenyan President last week claimed the two missing Indians, Mohammad Zaid Sami Kidwai and Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan, have been killed by the disbanded DCI.

published on : 25th October 2022
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Kenya: Nairobi police say Pakistani journalist killed by mistake

Later on Monday, dozens of journalists rallied in Islamabad over the killing and demanded justice for Sharif.

published on : 24th October 2022
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Senior Pakistan journalist shot dead in Kenya, says wife

Foreign Office spokesman Asim Iftikhar said Pakistan's High Commission in Kenya were ascertaining information from authorities, according to the Dawn newspaper.

published on : 24th October 2022
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Ex-Balaji Telefilms COO, his friend who went missing in Kenya killed by cops: Report

Zulfiqar Khan and Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai were in Kenya in July to join President William Ruto's election campaign Information and Communications Technology team.

published on : 23rd October 2022
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Kenyan with stage IV cancer gets new lease of life 

On admission at Apollo hospital, the patient was very weak and fatigued due to multiple health complications.

published on : 19th October 2022
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Kenyan woman with stage IV cancer gets new lease of life in Delhi hospital

The woman has recovered well and is now back in her country with a recommendation to continue immunotherapy there.

published on : 18th October 2022
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Calls in Kenya for UK to return resistance leader's head

Samoei, an Orkoiyot or spiritual leader of the Nandi people, was decapitated and his head taken to England as a war trophy, according to Nandi elders.

published on : 10th September 2022
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Modern reimagining of 'Wizard of Oz' by Kenya Barris in works

A new adaptation of the famous fantasy story, The Wizard of Oz, is getting made by Kenya Barris who is writing and directing the film for Warner Bros.

published on : 17th August 2022
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Kenya’s Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos

Crowds of people across Kenya exploded in jubilation in some places, and in anger in others.

published on : 16th August 2022
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Kenya in close presidential election amid prayers for peace 

The election is considered close, and East Africa's economic hub could see a presidential runoff for the first time.

published on : 9th August 2022
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Kenya and Zimbabwe excluded from 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

FIFA had suspended both the Kenyan and Zimbabwe federations on February 24 due to 'government interference.'

published on : 24th May 2022
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