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US-based Kenyan man laments as wife dupes him into building house at her mum’s...

TUKO · July 4, 2025

A Kenyan man based in the United States claimed his wife deceived him into building an apartment at her mother’s property The man, who works as a medic in Minnesota said they had jointly agreed to purchase land in Kikuyu, Kiambu county for the...

Kenyan woman pleads for help after Russian ex-lover kicks her out, takes off with baby

The Standard ·

In a quiet corner of Mvindeni village near Ukunda, 23-year-old Jerop Faith stares into the distance, her heart shattered, her arms empty, but her spirit holding on. Her baby girl, Maya, is thousands of kilometres away in Russia, taken by the man...

(Hello Africa) From Kenya to China, youth coding program sparks digital dreams

Birmingham Star - Alabama ·

Pauline Wahura's public school, nestled in the rolling plains of southern Kenya's Kajiado County, may seem unnoticeable at first glance. Yet, it has become a thriving hub for nurturing the next generation of coders. NAIROBI, July 5 (Xinhua) --...

Kenya Protests Against Ruto Turn Deadly as 16 Killed and Over 400 Injured

The News Chronicle · June 26, 2025

Hello and welcome! In today’s trending news stories; 1. At least 16 people died, mostly from police gunfire, during anti-government protests across Kenya on Wednesday, held to mark the anniversary of the 2024 demonstrations. Rights groups reported...

Feature: From Kenya to China, youth coding program sparks digital dreams

Xinhua News Agency ·

NAIROBI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Pauline Wahura's public school, nestled in the rolling plains of Kenya's southern Kajiado County, may seem unnoticeable at first glance. Yet, it has become a thriving hub for nurturing the next generation of coders. In...

Feature: From Kenya to China, youth coding program sparks digital dreams

Xinhua News Agency ·

NAIROBI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Pauline Wahura's public school, nestled in the rolling plains of Kenya's southern Kajiado County, may seem unnoticeable at first glance. Yet, it has become a thriving hub for nurturing the next generation of coders. In...

Transport in Kenya contributes to 40% of their air pollution

Global Fleet · July 4, 2025

Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is a major economic and transport hub in East Africa, but 40% of its air pollution, a leading risk factor in the country, stems from their transport. Nairobi’s prime source of PM.2 concentrations come from its...

10 Things a Travel Writer Will Never Pack in a Checked Bag on an International Trip, and What to Pack Instead

Travel + Leisure ·

In 2017, I sold a tell-all to a magazine titled “Tales from Tindering in 25 Countries.” I visited all 25 countries, spread out over five continents, in less than 12 months. Nearly a decade later, I’m no longer dating like the Tasmanian devil. But...

Kenyans Rally One Year On from Parliament Storming

Arabian Post · June 25, 2025

Nairobi and towns across Kenya witnessed widespread demonstrations on 25 June as Kenyans marked one year since thousands breached the national parliament—a flashpoint sparked by anger over proposed tax hikes. The gatherings, under tight security,...

The real price of picking fruit in Britain: Ben’s story from Kenya

The Scottish Farmer · July 3, 2025

Ben is one of a strong contingent of Kenyans working on the farm this year, along with citizens of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgizstan, Poland, Bulgaria and Romania, Ukraine and Latvia. Some of them have settled status and are able to travel freely...

More Kenyan schools to join China-UNESCO coding program as phase 2 launches

China Daily Global ·

By SHARON NAKOLA in Nairobi Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-04 20:12 More Kenyan's primary and junior secondary schools are set to take part in a global youth coding and artificial intelligence or AI program, following the launch of...

In its Kenya comeback, Luno targets crypto users who feel left out of risky P2P platforms

TechCabal · July 4, 2025

Luno, the UK-based crypto company which operates in South Africa, Nigeria—and recently, Uganda—now has a fourth horse to back in its Africa race: Kenya. On June 23, the company announced its re-entry into the East African country after a 2014...

Kenya passes finance bill impacting aviation sector

Ch-Aviation · June 25, 2025

Kenya’s aviation industry could face higher operating costs and reduced competitiveness after parliament last week passed the controversial Finance Bill 2025, which proposes reinstating value-added tax (VAT), Import Declaration Fees (IDF), and...

Kenya wins Africa Catchball Cup in South Africa unbeaten

Citizen TV Kenya · June 25, 2025

Kenya clinched the Africa Catchball Cup in South Africa after completing an unbeaten run during the week-long tournament held from Saturday, June 14 to Saturday, June 21 in Soweto. The competition, which took place at Pimville Stadium in Gauteng,...

China deepens ties with Kenya's devolved units

China Daily Global ·

By VICTOR RABALLA in Nairobi Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-04 20:00 More than one million people from western Kenya are expected to benefit from an ambitious integrated urban development initiative -- from having access to clean...

“Unmatchable joy”: Athlone man finds purpose volunteering in Kenya

Westmeath Independent ·

Published: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 4:18 PM By Rebekah O'Reilly Athlone native Enda Daly is currently completing a two-month volunteering stint in Kitale, Kenya, with the Upendo Street Boys Project. The 25-year-old is a former Marist College student and a...

Kenyan man who sheltered stranded tourist in bedsitter confirms lost passport recovered

The Standard ·

A stolen passport belonging to a UK tourist stranded in Nairobi has been recovered days after a kind-hearted Kenyan man took him in and shared his story online. Content creator and self-proclaimed minister of foreign affairs, Thithad, who went...

Mohamed Salah 'cuts holiday short' after tragic death of Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota

Daily Star · July 4, 2025

Mohamed Salah is set to return to the UK on Friday, with the Liverpool star cutting his holiday short following the tragic death of team-mate Diogo Jota in a car crash on Thursday morning Mohamed Salah is due to return to the UK on Friday, cutting...

Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Kenya Ahead of Saba Saba Day

Kenyans.co.ke · July 4, 2025

The Canadian Embassy in Kenya has issued an advisory notice to its citizens living in Kenya and those planning to visit the country due to planned protests on July 7, 2025. In the notice published on July 3, the embassy urged the citizens to...

Mo Salah Sends Emotional Tribute to Diogo Jota as he 'Cuts Holiday Short'

GiveMeSport · July 4, 2025

Liverpool and Egypt talisman Mohamed Salah has reportedly cut his off-season holiday short amid the news of Diogo Jota’s tragic passing and the Egyptian has, after a day of mourning, taken to social media to commemorate the 28-year-old Portuguese,...