Kenya

Country Kenya
Capital Nairobi
Continent Africa
Currency Kenyan shilling(KES)
Languages Swahili & English

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Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo KENYATTA led Kenya from independence in 1963 until his death in 1978, when President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI took power in a constitutional succession. The country was a de facto one-party state from 1969 until 1982 when the ruling Kenya African National Union (KANU) made itself the sole legal party in Kenya. MOI acceded to internal and external pressure for political liberalization in late 1991. The ethnically fractured opposition failed to dislodge KANU from power in elections in 1992 and 1997, which were marred by violence and fraud, but were viewed as having generally reflected the will of the Kenyan people. President MOI stepped down in December 2002 following fair and peaceful elections. Mwai KIBAKI, running as the candidate of the multiethnic, united opposition group, the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC), defeated KANU candidate Uhuru KENYATTA and assumed the presidency following a campaign centered on an anticorruption platform. KIBAKI's NARC coalition splintered in 2005 over the constitutional review process. Government defectors joined with KANU to form a new opposition coalition, the Orange Democratic Movement, which defeated the government's draft constitution in a popular referendum in November 2005. KIBAKI's reelection in December 2007 brought charges of vote rigging from ODM candidate Raila ODINGA and unleashed two months of violence in which as many as 1,500 people died. UN-sponsored talks in late February produced a powersharing accord bringing ODINGA into the government in the restored position of prime minister.

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MATCH FACTS: Kenya open TotalEnergies CAF CHAN campaign against DR Congo in Nairobi - cafonline.comMATCH FACTS: Kenya open TotalEnergies CAF CHAN campaign against DR Congo in Nairobi  cafonline.com

Tourists watch wildebeest migration in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya - XinhuaTourists watch wildebeest migration in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya  Xinhua

UN denies finalised plan to relocate key agencies to Kenya - TRT GlobalUN denies finalised plan to relocate key agencies to Kenya  TRT Global

2024 African Nations Championships in 2025: Full schedule, all results, scores and standings - full list - Olympics.com2024 African Nations Championships in 2025: Full schedule, all results, scores and standings - full list  Olympics.com

Nacada Kenya: Drug agency's alcohol control proposals spark anger - BBCNacada Kenya: Drug agency's alcohol control proposals spark anger  BBC

RD Congo vs Kenya: What time and on which channel to watch the CHAN 2024 match? - Foot AfricaRD Congo vs Kenya: What time and on which channel to watch the CHAN 2024 match?  Foot Africa

Kenya, Africa's home of country music - DWKenya, Africa's home of country music  DW

Kenya’s protests are not a symptom of failed democracy. They are democracy - Al JazeeraKenya’s protests are not a symptom of failed democracy. They are democracy  Al Jazeera

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Some Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and to Basic Sustenance - The New York TimesSome Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and to Basic Sustenance  The New York Times

A Half-Ton Metal Ring Crashed From the Sky in Kenya, and the Country’s Space Agency Revealed What Many Feared - The Daily GalaxyA Half-Ton Metal Ring Crashed From the Sky in Kenya, and the Country’s Space Agency Revealed What Many Feared  The Daily Galaxy

South Africa pauses cheetah translocation after Kenya refuses to provide them - Hindustan TimesSouth Africa pauses cheetah translocation after Kenya refuses to provide them  Hindustan Times

Kenyan acrobat coach cherishes longtime bond with China - China DailyKenyan acrobat coach cherishes longtime bond with China  China Daily

Kenya dispatch: advocate’s death after forced psychiatric admission reveals gaps in mental health law - JURIST Legal NewsKenya dispatch: advocate’s death after forced psychiatric admission reveals gaps in mental health law  JURIST Legal News

Where to watch Kenya vs. Congo DR today: African Nations Championship free stream - Syracuse.comWhere to watch Kenya vs. Congo DR today: African Nations Championship free stream  Syracuse.com

Extreme weather affects mental health: what vulnerable women in Kenya told us - The ConversationExtreme weather affects mental health: what vulnerable women in Kenya told us  The Conversation

Miriam Mutebi: Honored to Be Recognized at the 2nd NCI Kenya Summit - OncodailyMiriam Mutebi: Honored to Be Recognized at the 2nd NCI Kenya Summit  Oncodaily

In pictures: International Cowboys and Cowgirls Day in Kenya - CNNIn pictures: International Cowboys and Cowgirls Day in Kenya  CNN

Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenya backlash - BBCTanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenya backlash  BBC

38 years on, CHAN brings Kenya back to the continental football stage - Legend Ogolla - cafonline.com38 years on, CHAN brings Kenya back to the continental football stage - Legend Ogolla  cafonline.com

Missing Kenya football tickets blamed on govt protest fears - France 24Missing Kenya football tickets blamed on govt protest fears  France 24

Europeans seek sex at African prices in Kenya: ‘They push me onto the bed without even saying hello’ - EL PAÍS EnglishEuropeans seek sex at African prices in Kenya: ‘They push me onto the bed without even saying hello’  EL PAÍS English

Kenya celebrates International Cowboy Day – in pictures - theguardian.comKenya celebrates International Cowboy Day – in pictures  theguardian.com

Kenya Bans All Tobacco and Nicotine Imports - Tobacco ReporterKenya Bans All Tobacco and Nicotine Imports  Tobacco Reporter

Bay Area naturalist travels to Kenya to teach students about their environment - CBS NewsBay Area naturalist travels to Kenya to teach students about their environment  CBS News

Why Kenya's forgotten indigenous vegetables are proving a culinary hit - BBCWhy Kenya's forgotten indigenous vegetables are proving a culinary hit  BBC

Kenya joins 51 countries worldwide with worsening conditions for civic freedoms and human rights - Business Insider AfricaKenya joins 51 countries worldwide with worsening conditions for civic freedoms and human rights  Business Insider Africa

Indigenous Kenyans forced off ancestral lands in name of conservation: NGOs - RFIIndigenous Kenyans forced off ancestral lands in name of conservation: NGOs  RFI

Kako Pens Kaco PURE Gel Pens Black Ink 0.7 Mm Medium Point, 10 Kenya Pens Bulk - roarmag.orgKako Pens Kaco PURE Gel Pens Black Ink 0.7 Mm Medium Point, 10 Kenya Pens Bulk  roarmag.org

Kenya’s economic gains at risk as inflation continues to creep back up - Business Insider AfricaKenya’s economic gains at risk as inflation continues to creep back up  Business Insider Africa

Kenya and South Africa lone African votes to support UN expert on sexual orientation - Erasing 76 CrimesKenya and South Africa lone African votes to support UN expert on sexual orientation  Erasing 76 Crimes

Bay Area naturalist teaches students in Kenya about wildlife camera trapping - CBS NewsBay Area naturalist teaches students in Kenya about wildlife camera trapping  CBS News

Sun King Wins Citi-Backed Loan to Boost Kenya Solar Power Access - Bloomberg.comSun King Wins Citi-Backed Loan to Boost Kenya Solar Power Access  Bloomberg.com

Kenya activist Boniface Mwangi charged with illegal ammo possession - Al JazeeraKenya activist Boniface Mwangi charged with illegal ammo possession  Al Jazeera

Lemala Now Expands into Kenya with Acquisition of Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp - Travel And Tour WorldLemala Now Expands into Kenya with Acquisition of Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp  Travel And Tour World

Kenya Strengthens Radiation Protection of Workers with IAEA Support - IAEAKenya Strengthens Radiation Protection of Workers with IAEA Support  IAEA

Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania seal an alliance - Financial AfrikKenya Airways and Air Tanzania seal an alliance  Financial Afrik

Is William Ruto the most disliked Kenyan president in history? - BBCIs William Ruto the most disliked Kenyan president in history?  BBC

Kenya’s rights record hit by protests, abductions - The EastAfricanKenya’s rights record hit by protests, abductions  The EastAfrican

As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent - CNNAs protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent  CNN

31 dead and hundreds arrested in Kenya’s anti-government protests - CNN31 dead and hundreds arrested in Kenya’s anti-government protests  CNN

London court grants Kenya, Uganda victory in $2bn railways concession dispute - Business Insider AfricaLondon court grants Kenya, Uganda victory in $2bn railways concession dispute  Business Insider Africa

Kenya’s Waste Pickers Demand Just Transition and Policy Inclusion at INC 5.2 - Dare AkogunKenya’s Waste Pickers Demand Just Transition and Policy Inclusion at INC 5.2  Dare Akogun

Kenya revives poisoning campaign to curb invasive Indian house crows - MongabayKenya revives poisoning campaign to curb invasive Indian house crows  Mongabay

Kenya: At least 10 killed in anti-government protests - DWKenya: At least 10 killed in anti-government protests  DW

What the brutal killing of a female police officer reveals about Kenya’s femicide crisis - CNNWhat the brutal killing of a female police officer reveals about Kenya’s femicide crisis  CNN

Arrested Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi faces terror charges - theguardian.comArrested Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi faces terror charges  theguardian.com

The Kenyan government responds to our leader on President Ruto - The EconomistThe Kenyan government responds to our leader on President Ruto  The Economist

Powering Kenya’s Future: Understanding Nuclear Energy - Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)Powering Kenya’s Future: Understanding Nuclear Energy  Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

Tanzania’s move to block foreign business owners sparks trade dispute with Kenya - Business Insider AfricaTanzania’s move to block foreign business owners sparks trade dispute with Kenya  Business Insider Africa

UN rights office urges restraint in Kenya as fresh protests turn deadly - UN NewsUN rights office urges restraint in Kenya as fresh protests turn deadly  UN News

At least 11 killed, dozens injured during Kenya's 'Saba Saba Day' protests - France 24At least 11 killed, dozens injured during Kenya's 'Saba Saba Day' protests  France 24

Kenya may have become an organ trafficking hub, government taskforce admits - The TelegraphKenya may have become an organ trafficking hub, government taskforce admits  The Telegraph

Kenya cracks down on alcohol sales nationwide - africanews.comKenya cracks down on alcohol sales nationwide  africanews.com

Bridgit Njoki: Kenyan mother mourns 12-year-old shot watching TV during Saba Saba protests - BBCBridgit Njoki: Kenyan mother mourns 12-year-old shot watching TV during Saba Saba protests  BBC

Video shows police using water cannons, tear gas on protesters in Kenya - CNNVideo shows police using water cannons, tear gas on protesters in Kenya  CNN

Elimination of visceral leishmaniasis as a public health problem in Kenya – progress and challenges - World Health Organization (WHO)Elimination of visceral leishmaniasis as a public health problem in Kenya – progress and challenges  World Health Organization (WHO)

Month-long football extravaganza begins - Daily NationMonth-long football extravaganza begins  Daily Nation

Storm brews in Kuppet over peanuts pay hike - Daily NationStorm brews in Kuppet over peanuts pay hike  Daily Nation

Saba Saba protests: At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off - BBCSaba Saba protests: At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off  BBC

Boys football serves up epic final as secondary schools' games conclude - Daily NationBoys football serves up epic final as secondary schools' games conclude  Daily Nation

‘Shoot them in the leg’: Kenyan president’s anti-protest rhetoric hardens as death toll rises - theguardian.com‘Shoot them in the leg’: Kenyan president’s anti-protest rhetoric hardens as death toll rises  theguardian.com

Deadly drink: How alcohol is fuelling Kenya’s liver cancer crisis - Daily NationDeadly drink: How alcohol is fuelling Kenya’s liver cancer crisis  Daily Nation

Celeste Saulo meets President of Kenya to champion Early Warnings for All - World Meteorological Organization WMOCeleste Saulo meets President of Kenya to champion Early Warnings for All  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Legendary striker Dennis Oliech named Kenya 2024 CHAN ambassador - Flashscore.comLegendary striker Dennis Oliech named Kenya 2024 CHAN ambassador  Flashscore.com

Kenya eyes World Bank’s Sh97bn after conflict of interest Bill assent - Business DailyKenya eyes World Bank’s Sh97bn after conflict of interest Bill assent  Business Daily

Kenya’s 12 highest-paid CEOs at the Nairobi Securities Exchange - TechCabalKenya’s 12 highest-paid CEOs at the Nairobi Securities Exchange  TechCabal

Kenya's Saba Saba protests: President William Ruto orders police to shoot rioters targeting businesses in the legs - BBCKenya's Saba Saba protests: President William Ruto orders police to shoot rioters targeting businesses in the legs  BBC

Kenya protests: IPOA police watchdog blames deaths on 'disproportionate force' - BBCKenya protests: IPOA police watchdog blames deaths on 'disproportionate force'  BBC

Boniface Mwangi: Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences - BBCBoniface Mwangi: Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences  BBC

Treasury to sell 65pc stake in Kenya Pipeline IPO - Business DailyTreasury to sell 65pc stake in Kenya Pipeline IPO  Business Daily

Kenya | Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) Market Overview, Q1 (January - March, 2025) - ReliefWebKenya | Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) Market Overview, Q1 (January - March, 2025)  ReliefWeb

Armed gang attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission - RFIArmed gang attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission  RFI

Massachusetts National Guard Expands Nairobi School, Marks 10-Year Partnership With Kenya - DVIDSMassachusetts National Guard Expands Nairobi School, Marks 10-Year Partnership With Kenya  DVIDS

Kenya football ticket shortage sparks government protest fears - thesun.myKenya football ticket shortage sparks government protest fears  thesun.my

Local woman looking for volunteers to help with Habitat for Humanity house build in Kenya - WBAYLocal woman looking for volunteers to help with Habitat for Humanity house build in Kenya  WBAY

Kenya leaders protest as Tanzania bans foreign businesses - Business DailyKenya leaders protest as Tanzania bans foreign businesses  Business Daily

Kenya's president orders police to shoot violent protesters in the leg - ReutersKenya's president orders police to shoot violent protesters in the leg  Reuters

Kenya's youth reflect on protest and change — The 77 Percent - DWKenya's youth reflect on protest and change — The 77 Percent  DW

Kenya State of the Climate Report highlights growing climate risks (KMD) - World Meteorological Organization WMOKenya State of the Climate Report highlights growing climate risks (KMD)  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Kenya's Gen Z protestors face trauma amid ongoing rallies - DWKenya's Gen Z protestors face trauma amid ongoing rallies  DW

N’Goma beaming with confidence ahead of Kenya CHAN opener - TribalFootballN’Goma beaming with confidence ahead of Kenya CHAN opener  TribalFootball

Calls Grow for Kenyan President to Step Down - Foreign PolicyCalls Grow for Kenyan President to Step Down  Foreign Policy

How an idealistic tree-planting project turned into Kenya’s toxic, thorny nightmare | Invasive species - theguardian.comHow an idealistic tree-planting project turned into Kenya’s toxic, thorny nightmare | Invasive species  theguardian.com

Kenya Gen Z protests see press freedom under fire - DWKenya Gen Z protests see press freedom under fire  DW

Kenya mourns vendor killed in protests, as calls grow for Ruto to quit - Al JazeeraKenya mourns vendor killed in protests, as calls grow for Ruto to quit  Al Jazeera

Will police brutality end in Kenya as protests reignite? - Al JazeeraWill police brutality end in Kenya as protests reignite?  Al Jazeera

US offers $8m bounty for Shabaab mastermind in Uganda, Kenya attacks - The EastAfricanUS offers $8m bounty for Shabaab mastermind in Uganda, Kenya attacks  The EastAfrican

Sensational sweeps: Kenya in the men's steeplechase at the 1997 World Championships - worldathletics.orgSensational sweeps: Kenya in the men's steeplechase at the 1997 World Championships  worldathletics.org

Kenyan textiles retain edge over Asian rivals despite 10pc US tariff - Business DailyKenyan textiles retain edge over Asian rivals despite 10pc US tariff  Business Daily

Saba Saba protests: Raila Odinga react Saba saba day in Kenya wia ten protesters don die - BBCSaba Saba protests: Raila Odinga react Saba saba day in Kenya wia ten protesters don die  BBC

Harvard University international student denied visa in Kenya just days before classes start - CBS NewsHarvard University international student denied visa in Kenya just days before classes start  CBS News

William Ruto Has Failed Kenyans Like Me - Time MagazineWilliam Ruto Has Failed Kenyans Like Me  Time Magazine

RHOA Alum Kenya Moore's Hair Spa Accused of Owing $44k, She Disputes (Excl) - Us WeeklyRHOA Alum Kenya Moore's Hair Spa Accused of Owing $44k, She Disputes (Excl)  Us Weekly

At least 10 dead and hundreds arrested in Kenya during anti-government protests - Le Monde.frAt least 10 dead and hundreds arrested in Kenya during anti-government protests  Le Monde.fr

Kenya: Carbon credit deals leave landowners confused, angry - DWKenya: Carbon credit deals leave landowners confused, angry  DW

Clashes injure 11 as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody - Al JazeeraClashes injure 11 as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody  Al Jazeera

Cases in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania raise fear of regional trend - BBCCases in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania raise fear of regional trend  BBC

Kenya risks asset seizures over Sh44bn Talanta bond - Business DailyKenya risks asset seizures over Sh44bn Talanta bond  Business Daily

Kenya upgrading the Diani Coastal Airstrip into International Airport - The Tanzania TimesKenya upgrading the Diani Coastal Airstrip into International Airport  The Tanzania Times