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As aid dries up in Kenya, millions are threatened by the climate-driven disease kala-azar

Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall have supercharged the breeding of sandflies that spread the disease, putting 5 million at risk.

Plane crashes while flying tourists to Kenya’s Maasai Mara, killing 11 people

Officials in Kenya say 12 people are feared dead after a small plane crashed in the coastal region of Kwale while en route to ...

Kenya says more talks needed to secure new IMF programme

Kenya plans to hold follow-up meetings with the IMF in efforts to secure a new programme, Finance Minister John Mbadi said on ...

Why Kenya Now Faces an Uncertain Future

The death of former PM and longtime opposition leader Raila Odinga leaves a large political vacuum, writes Ian Bremmer.

Heavy security after deadly violence in Kenya as thousands turn out to mourn former PM Odinga

Heavy security has been deployed to Kenya’s western city of Kisumu ahead of the final public viewing of the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, after five people died in the last two public fu ...

Kenya Plans Bond Sale to Raise $1.32 Billion for Road Arrears

Kenya will sell bonds this month to raise 170 billion shillings ($1.32 billion) needed to settle debts owed to road ...
The Africa Report

Kenya: 10 rising stars finding new ways to boost the economy

From working tirelessly in the shadows to stepping into the limelight, here are the key figures defining the next phase for ...

Kenya's Hellen Obiri, Benson Kipruto win New York City Marathon

Obiri set a women's course record, finishing in 2:19:51, while the men's race was the closest in the event's history.