June 09, 2023
Kenya: Planned Tax Hikes Spark Anger
Kenya wants to raise taxes to help pay off its massive foreign debt. But with Kenyans hard hit by high prices, the government's Finance Bill is proving wildly unpopular among… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Kenya: Cholera - Health Crisis Threatens Dadaab Refugee Camp
The French medical charity Doctors Without Borders has warned of a looming health crisis in Kenya's Dadaab refugee complex. The camp hosts nearly 300,000 refugees from Somalia and… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Kenya: Nation Bids Final Farewell to Freedom Fighter Dedan Kimathi's Widow
Mukami Kimathi, the wife of Kenyan freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, has been eulogized for her role in championing the rights of fellow Mau Mau fighters during her lifetime. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Kenya: Kenya - Organs Missing From Some Victims of Starvation Cult
Kenyan investigators have started a new round of exhumations of victims of a doomsday cult, where they found evidence of organ harvesting. Read more »
April 23, 2023
Kenya: Body Count Rises to 47 in Starvation Cult Case
Paul Makenzie Nthenge reportedly told his followers to starve themselves in order to meet Jesus. On Sunday, police found 26 more bodies. Exhumations continue. Read more »
April 22, 2023
Kenya: Police Exhume 21 Bodies in Starvation Cult Probe
Paul Makenzie Nthenge reportedly told his followers to starve themselves in order to meet Jesus. Police were able to rescue several cult members and take them to the hospital for… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Millions Indebted to Mobile App Lenders
Loans through mobile apps have skyrocketed in Kenya. While this fintech industry provides easy-to-access credits, it has become a nightmare. Experts fear the largely unregulated… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: Civil Servants Threaten to Strike Over Wage Delay
The Kenyan economy faces many challenges, including soaring inflation and a high cost of living. However, the government is yet to tackle them, and the latest lack of cash to pay… Read more »
April 24, 2017
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 »