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Kenya president warns against 'overthrow' as 31 die in protests
Sabah
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July 9, 2025
Kenyan President William Ruto warned Wednesday against attempts to "overthrow" the government through "unconstitutional means," claiming recent violent protests were sponsored. The country has seen a wave of protests, initially led by young people...
Studio Can-V launches music hub in Nairobi
Music in Africa
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July 10, 2025
The initiative, spearheaded by Kenyan DJ, architect and sustainable design advocate Jesse Mwenda, opened on 2 July at the Kuona Artists Collective with support from Jägermeister’s global Save the Night Fund. The launch event brought together key...
Kenya Airways pioneers IATA’s aviation safety culture
Punch
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July 9, 2025
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Kenya Airways is the first airline globally to adopt IATA’s new Aviation Safety Culture Survey Light, a strategic tool aimed at enhancing safety performance by cultivating a stronger...
Kenyan woman recounts Saudi job stint that left her depressed in viral TikTok...
TUKO
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July 8, 2025
A Kenyan TikToker identified as Babytopwag has captured hearts online after revealing her emotional journey of battling depression while working in Saudi Arabia To make matters worse, she was lonely in a foreign country with no one to share her...
Kenya's Ruto faces tough task taming protests and winning over Gen Z
Gulf Daily News Online
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NAIROBI - Protesters braving police batons, water cannon and occasional bullets on Kenya's streets this week have taken up a rallying cry that is likely to unnerve its embattled president, William Ruto: "Ruto wantam", or Ruto one-term. Ruto won...
Girls Dominate Kenya's Latest Adoption Wave
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
More Kenyans are choosing to adopt baby girls over boys, according to a recent government data showing an increase in registered adoptions in the country. In the Kenya Vital Statistics 2024 Report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS),...
Mosiria in Trouble Over Filming Vulnerable Children
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has called for action to be taken against Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria over a video the county official shared featuring a young street boy. In a statement released on...
Details of YouTube's New Restrictions Affecting Kenyan Content
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
Kenyans, particularly those in the digital economy, have been put on high alert after YouTube announced a huge change in its monetization rules, starting July 2025. New guidelines under the YouTube Partner Programme (YPP) are set to take effect...
Pope Leo XIV Makes Changes to Catholic Leadership in Kenya
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has officially created a new Catholic diocese in the Rift Valley region and appointed a bishop to lead it, marking a significant milestone for the Catholic Church in the country. On Thursday, His Excellency Bert Van Megen, the...
Public Service wins Gender and Inclusion Honor at 2025 USAWA Awards
Switch TV
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July 10, 2025
NAIROBI — The State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development has been awarded for its strong commitment to gender equality and inclusion during the 2025 USAWA Awards ceremony held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. The event,...
Clergy Warn Politicians Over Use of Religion in Rallies
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) has called upon the government to take action on politicians using religion to mobilize chaos and destruction. Through a statement released on Thursday, July 10, IRCK condemned the recent spate of...
Inside Nairobi's boda boda church
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 10, 2025
The boda boda sector is one of the key pillars of the transport industry in Kenya. Every corner, street or highway, there is a boda boda. Despite the role riders in the transportation sector, they are also faced by challenges, ranging from...
Why Spanish Might Soon Become Common Practice in Kenyan Schools
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
Kenyan schools might be looking at an increased dose of Spanish lessons, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said. The PCS revealed this new development after a meeting with Diego Martínez Belío, Secretary of State for Foreign and Global...
Kenyan visitors flock to Chinese products at annual trade expo
People's Daily Online
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NAIROBI, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Braving the chilly Tuesday morning in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, George Owino and a group of friends took a leisurely stroll through the exhibition hall hosting the tenth edition of China Trade Week. The engineering...
Kenya Protests Erupt on Saba Saba Anniversary, Clashes with Police Leave 11 Dead
South Africa Today
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July 9, 2025
Protests rocked Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Monday as demonstrators marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba rallies, which in the 1990s demanded multiparty democracy. The latest demonstrations, led largely by youth, echoed recent...
A taste of home: Gainesville's ethnic markets offer comforting meals, friendly faces
The Independent Florida Alligator
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Homesickness is a familiar feeling. Whether you’re craving a meal your mom used to make, a snack from childhood or a friendly face, these two Gainesville ethnic markets can cure your longing or open the door to a new culture. From African spices...
Kenyan Police Attack Youth-led Demonstrations Against Brutality
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
At least 16 killed in protests marking the first anniversary of mass actions against tax hikes and the continuing repression by law enforcement agents. Originally published in Fighting Words. Social unrest in the East African state of Kenya...
Concern over low HIV treatment uptake among children
The Standard
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Kenya is grappling with low treatment coverage of HIV among children. According to the latest NASCOP report, only 8 out of every 10 babies born with HIV are initiated on treatment—equivalent to 75 per cent. As a result of the low treatment uptake,...
Vybz Kartel Eyes Kenya for 2025 World Tour, Appeals to Local Promoters
Switch TV
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July 10, 2025
Vybz Kartel, one of Jamaica’s most influential dancehall artists, has declared his desire to perform in Kenya during his upcoming world tour -a move that has stirred excitement among fans across the country. In a message shared online, Kartel...
Ministry of Health Launches Nationwide Typhoid Vaccination for Children
Switch TV
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July 10, 2025
Ministry of Health has begun rolling out the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) in a major nationwide campaign from 5th to 14th July 2025. Health officials hope the vaccination drive will shield children from a disease that has grown both persistent...