Kenya: Kenyan Woman Hugs Tree for 72 Hours, Breaks Own Record

Truphena Muthoni has set a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for three straight days. Read more »

Kenya: Fraud Scandal Robs Millions of Health Care, Pensions

Kenya's pension and health insurance systems were meant to bring people dignity in old age. But fraud, delays and broken promises have left retirees and patients paying with their… Read more »

Kenya: Marathon World Record Holder Suspended After Doping Test

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who won last year's Chicago marathon in record time, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Street Vendor Shot by Police During Protests Dies

The family of street vendor Boniface Mwangi Kariuki has confirmed his death after he was shot by police during protests. His killing has reignited anger over police violence as… Read more »

Kenya: Illegal Insect Trade - 5,300 Ants and a Global Problem

In Kenya, two ant smuggling cases recently made global headlines. It's part of a growing problem with biopiracy and the illicit trade in wild animals. Read more »

Kenya: Kidney Probe Launched, Clinic Denies Allegations

The Kenyan clinic at the center of allegations of organ trafficking has denied any wrongdoing and promised to cooperate fully with a criminal investigation. It follows an… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Turn to Camels to Cope With Climate Change

While parts of Kenya are becoming drier, a growing number of people are starting to keep camels. The animals are more drought-resistant than cows - and their highly nutritious milk… Read more »