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Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing crashes killing 157
Africa
/ 10 March 2019

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing crashes killing 157

People from 35 countries and one UN passport-holder were on board flight ET 302 when it ploughed into a field southeast of Addis Ababa

By Chris Stein
Nairobi attack highlights ‘new generation’ of Shabab recruits
Africa
/ 21 February 2019

Nairobi attack highlights ‘new generation’ of Shabab recruits

Somalia’s Al-Qaeda affiliate has mainly used recruits from Kenya’s ethnic Somali community or coastal Muslim communities

By Nicolas Delaunay
Kenya suffers Somali blowback
Africa
/ 18 January 2019

Kenya suffers Somali blowback

Kenya said it invaded Somalia to protect its citizens, but the attack in Nairobi this week shows this has failed

By Patrick Gathara
Kenya terror attack highlights security challenges
Africa
/ 17 January 2019

Kenya terror attack highlights security challenges

Kenya’s security agencies are under scrutiny following the latest attack on a hotel compound

By Ineke Mules and Deutsche Welle 1
Kenya police scour rubble as hotel attack toll jumps to 21
Africa
/ 17 January 2019

Kenya police scour rubble as hotel attack toll jumps to 21

The police chief revised the death toll to 21 from 14, saying the victims included 16 Kenyans, one American, one Briton and three of African descent

By Francois Ausseill and Fran Blandy
Kenyatta announces end to al-Shabab attack in Nairobi
Africa
/ 16 January 2019

Kenyatta announces end to al-Shabab attack in Nairobi

President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the nation to remain calm following a 20-hour siege at the DusitD2 hotel complex

By Mashadi Kekana
15 killed in ongoing al-Shabab attack in Nairobi
Africa
/ 16 January 2019

15 killed in ongoing al-Shabab attack in Nairobi

Security forces worked throughout the night to secure the DusitD2 compound, which includes a 101-room hotel, spa, restaurant and office buildings

By Fran Blandy
Six dead in attack at upmarket Nairobi hotel complex
Africa
/ 15 January 2019

Six dead in attack at upmarket Nairobi hotel complex

The attack at DusitD2 is the first in Nairobi in five years, when gunmen stormed the city’s Westgate shopping mall, killing at least 67 people

By Fran Blandy
Sugar and spice and all tastes Kenyan
Article
/ 14 December 2018

Sugar and spice and all tastes Kenyan

Nikita Singh writes about the indigenous memory held in food.

By Nikita Singh
Governments must end the brutal practice of forced evictions
Article
/ 1 October 2018

Governments must end the brutal practice of forced evictions

Affordable housing is one of Kenya’s development priorities. But how does it aim to achieve this when it continues to render thousands homeless?

By Staff Reporter
How Kenya is managing security 20 years after the Nairobi blast
Africa
/ 7 August 2018

How Kenya is managing security 20 years after the Nairobi blast

Two decades after terrorists bombed the US embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, Kenya has implemented a slew of measures to counter terrorism

By Staff Reporter
Is Africa becoming the world’s dumping ground for dirty diesel vehicles?
Article
/ 31 July 2018

Is Africa becoming the world’s dumping ground for dirty diesel vehicles?

Cars that are no longer able to meet emission standards are being exported to Africa

By Deutsche Welle 1 and Sophie Mbugua
Hull septuagenarian sent to prison for preying on Kenyan girls
Africa
/ 19 July 2018

Hull septuagenarian sent to prison for preying on Kenyan girls

While on holiday, 72-year-old Keith Morris used his elevated status among villagers to groom young girls

By Sarah Smit
What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall
Article
/ 27 May 2018

What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall

Looking at Kenya’s rainwater harvesting, the government favours runoff systems in the form of dams because they can serve a larger population

By Staff Reporter
Nairobi can fix its serious waste problem
Africa
/ 20 March 2018

Nairobi can fix its serious waste problem

Nairobi has failed to prioritise waste disposal which means that it has a massive garbage problem.

By Staff Reporter
Nairobi’s poorer parents are choosing private over free primary schools
Article
/ 6 February 2018

Nairobi’s poorer parents are choosing private over free primary schools

Low cost private schools were described as being high quality, with harder-working teachers. Public schools were described as corrupt.

By Staff Reporter
Clashes in Kenya as Kenyatta gets sworn in for disputed second term
Africa
/ 28 November 2017

Clashes in Kenya as Kenyatta gets sworn in for disputed second term

​Kenyan police clashed with both ruling party and opposition supporters ahead of the swearing in of President Uhuru Kenyatta after two disputed polls

By Fran Blandy
The Lunatic Express rides again
Africa
/ 2 June 2017

The Lunatic Express rides again

Kenya’s shiny new railway line is the first stage in a network that promises to transform the region

By Simon Allison
From the judges’ seat: Three lessons for scientists
Article
/ 7 March 2016

From the judges’ seat: Three lessons for scientists

Here are three tips to help keep your scientific presentations interesting, full of life and not sleep inducing.

By Amy Green
Obama says ‘Africa is on the move’
Africa
/ 25 July 2015

Obama says ‘Africa is on the move’

"People are being lifted out of poverty, incomes are up, the middle class is growing and young people like you are harnessing technology."

By Staff Reporter
Kenyan unions warn civil servants to leave amid ‘danger’ of attacks
Africa
/ 25 November 2014

Kenyan unions warn civil servants to leave amid ‘danger’ of attacks

Kenyan teachers’ union leader, Wilson Sossion, says that the lives of Kenyan civil servants are "clearly in danger" from insurgent attacks.

By Peter Martell 1
Kenya faces uphill battle to revamp police force
Africa
/ 13 April 2014

Kenya faces uphill battle to revamp police force

Kenyans are losing patience with their ill-equipped and notoriously corrupt police force.

By Reuben Kyama
Kenya’s war on terror is East Africa’s looming nightmare
Africa
/ 3 April 2014

Kenya’s war on terror is East Africa’s looming nightmare

Kenya’s crackdown on Muslim militants may only worsen the problem, with the use of alleged extra-judicial measures only fueling the fire.

By Mg Correspondent
Kenya bomb blast: Police suspect terrorist attack
Africa
/ 1 April 2014

Kenya bomb blast: Police suspect terrorist attack

Suspicions of terrorism have been raised after three explosions left at least six people dead in the Somali district of Nairobi.

By Simon Maina
Kenyans rally to save their wildlife
Article
/ 18 October 2013

Kenyans rally to save their wildlife

A grass-roots campaign is putting pressure on politicians and the courts to act decisively.

By Staff Reporter
Al-Shabab: We will strike Kenyans where it hurts
Africa
/ 2 October 2013

Al-Shabab: We will strike Kenyans where it hurts

Militant group al-Shabab, who have claimed responsibility for the attack on Westgate mall, have threatened to step up militant attacks against Kenya.

By Reuters
Kenyan soldiers looted Westgate mall during siege, say traders
Africa
/ 1 October 2013

Kenyan soldiers looted Westgate mall during siege, say traders

Store owners and many Kenyans are angry that goods appeared to have been looted during a shooting at Westgate mall in Nairobi where 67 people died.

By Reuters
Morgues in Nairobi prepare for an influx of bodies
Africa
/ 27 September 2013

Morgues in Nairobi prepare for an influx of bodies

Scores more bodies are believed to be buried under rubble in Kenya’s Westgate shopping mall.

By Afua Hirsch
Westgate siege: Briton arrested ‘not of significant interest’
Africa
/ 25 September 2013

Westgate siege: Briton arrested ‘not of significant interest’

Britain’s top diplomat in Kenya has said the arrest of a Briton following the Westgate mall shooting is not significant for investigations.

By Staff Reporter
Kenya: Search on for booby-traps at Westgate mall
Article
/ 25 September 2013

Kenya: Search on for booby-traps at Westgate mall

Explosives experts are searching for possible booby-traps in the wreckage of Nairobi’s Westgate shopping mall after a four-day bloodbath.

By Afp
Somalia’s UN envoy seeks resources to counter al-Shabab
Africa
/ 24 September 2013

Somalia’s UN envoy seeks resources to counter al-Shabab

Nicholas Kay, UN special representative for Somalia, says troops in the East African country require more resources to combat al-Shabab.

By Stephanie Nebehay and Tom Miles
Kenya’s security forces control most of Westgate mall
Africa
/ 23 September 2013

Kenya’s security forces control most of Westgate mall

With over 10 suspects arrested and three attackers killed in fighting at the Nairobi complex, Kenyan officials claim troops have won back control.

By Jason Straziuso and Tom Odula
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