Kenya swears in its fifth president William Ruto has been sworn in as Kenya's fifth president, a week after the Supreme Court upheld an election that dashed the hopes of the … World • 13 Sep 22
Food insecurity - on the frontline of famine in Kenya Prolonged malnutrition isn't just an urgent medical concern, it can also have life-long consequences for the children affected. World • 07 Sep 22
Ruto extends 'hand of brotherhood' as victory confirmed Kenya's president-elect William Ruto today pledged to extend "a hand of brotherhood" to his rivals after the Supreme Court upheld his victory in the 9 … World • 05 Sep 22
Kenya's Odinga mounts court challenge to poll result Kenya's defeated presidential candidate Raila Odinga filed a petition to the country's top court today, challenging the outcome of the 9 August election in what … World • 22 Aug 22
Kenya's Odinga says election result a 'travesty' Kenyan politician Raila Odinga rejected as a "travesty" the result of the presidential election he was declared to have lost to Deputy President William Ruto. World • 16 Aug 22
Kenya on edge as election outcome sparks protests Kenyans are braced for a potentially turbulent time ahead after the disputed outcome of the country's presidential election triggered violent protests in some areas World • 16 Aug 22
Kenyans vote amid anger over surging food, fuel prices Kenyans have voted in national elections, but turnout was unusually low amid voter apathy and frustration over surging food prices, corruption and fears of violence … World • 09 Aug 22
350,000 Somalian children at risk of death from hunger The United Nations has predicted that 350,000 children in Somalia could die from hunger by the end of the summer. World • 14 Jun 22
Conservationist Richard Leakey has died aged 77 Conservationist Richard Leakey, who spearheaded campaigns against the ivory trade to save the dwindling African elephant population, has died, the Kenyan presidency said on Sunday. … World • 03 Jan 22
Tullow Oil to focus spending on Ghana projects Tullow Oil has today reiterated its forecast for a full-year free cashflow of $100m on the back of operating cashflow of $600m as it focuses … Business • 17 Nov 21
Manhunt in Kenya after 'dangerous' inmates escape Kenya has launched a nationwide manhunt after three "dangerous" inmates escaped from a high security prison, with the authorities vowing to punish those responsible for … World • 16 Nov 21
Kenyan police question husband over Tirop stabbing Police in Kenya have questioned the husband of Kenyan distance running star Agnes Tirop after she was stabbed to death in a killing that has … World • 15 Oct 21
Kenya holds first national wildlife census Kenya is conducting its first national wildlife census, as decades of unbridled poaching, expanding human settlements and climate change have taken a heavy toll on … News Lens • 05 Aug 21
Pandemic poachers aim to make a killing Criminal poaching gangs are targeting and attempting to recruit vulnerable people in Kenya who were left unemployed by the collapse of the country's tourism industry … World • 16 May 20
Poachers kill two rare white giraffes in Kenya Kenya's only female white giraffe and her calf have been killed by poachers, conservationists said, in a major blow for the rare animals found nowhere … World • 11 Mar 20
African nations racing to control locust swarms Countries in east Africa are racing against time to prevent new swarms of locusts wreaking havoc with crops and livelihoods after the worst infestation in … News Lens • 27 Feb 20
From Kerry to Africa: Irish charity's impact in Kenya HIV, AIDS, starvation - not the words one is likely to associate with an eight-year-old here in Ireland. However, in Kenya, these are the challenges … World • 07 Feb 20
Former Kenyan president Daniel Arap Moi dies aged 95 Kenya's longest-serving president Daniel Arap Moi, whose rule was marred by corruption and torture of opponents, has died, the office of the president said. World • 04 Feb 20
36 dead as landslides sweep away Kenyan villages At least 36 people, including seven children, have been killed by landslides triggered by unusually heavy rains in northwestern Kenya, a local official said. World • 23 Nov 19
Funding shortfall for global goals on women's health Countries need about €240 billion - the equivalent cost of 110 military aircrafts - to end maternal deaths, gender based violence, child marriage, and provide … World • 13 Nov 19
Enterprise Ireland heads to South Africa, Kenya Enterprise Ireland is leading 42 client companies on a five day trade mission to South Africa and Kenya. Business • 11 Nov 19
Seven children killed as classroom collapses in Kenya Seven children have been killed and at least 57 injured after a classroom collapsed in Kenya's capital Nairobi, officials said. World • 23 Sep 19
Stowaway who fell from plane may have worked at airport A stowaway whose body fell from a plane into a south London back garden may have been an airport worker, a Kenyan official has said. UK • 03 Jul 19
Tullow Oil's Kenyan, Ugandan projects timelines slip Tullow Oil has delayed the final investment decision (FID) for its Kenya project to 2020 and has not yet sealed a tax deal in Uganda … Business • 26 Jun 19
