Kenya

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

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Introduction

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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CHAN 2024: Kenya vs Madagascar – How to Watch & Predicted Score - Morocco World NewsCHAN 2024: Kenya vs Madagascar – How to Watch & Predicted Score  Morocco World News

CHAN 2024 Quarterfinals: Morocco edges Tanzania as Kenya loses to Madagascar on penalties - SportstarCHAN 2024 Quarterfinals: Morocco edges Tanzania as Kenya loses to Madagascar on penalties  Sportstar

Priyanka Chopra Goes Globetrotting On Safari In Kenya Before SS Rajamouli's Globetrotter Shoot - NDTVPriyanka Chopra Goes Globetrotting On Safari In Kenya Before SS Rajamouli's Globetrotter Shoot  NDTV

Kenya v Jersey | Match Highlights | ICC CWC Challenge League A - ICCKenya v Jersey | Match Highlights | ICC CWC Challenge League A  ICC

Kenyan hunter-gatherer community, Ogiek, fights for rights following eviction from forest - The New Indian ExpressKenyan hunter-gatherer community, Ogiek, fights for rights following eviction from forest  The New Indian Express

Kenya finds new mass graves near Shakahola cult site - africanews.comKenya finds new mass graves near Shakahola cult site  africanews.com

Football, Kenya vs Madagascar, 2024 African Nations Championships in 2025: head-to-head, schedule and how to watch the CHAN quarter-final live - Olympics.comFootball, Kenya vs Madagascar, 2024 African Nations Championships in 2025: head-to-head, schedule and how to watch the CHAN quarter-final live  Olympics.com

Kenya vs Madagascar LIVE streaming info: Where to watch the CHAN 2024 quarterfinal match? - SportstarKenya vs Madagascar LIVE streaming info: Where to watch the CHAN 2024 quarterfinal match?  Sportstar

Five bodies are exhumed from shallow graves in Kenya near doomsday cult site - theweek.inFive bodies are exhumed from shallow graves in Kenya near doomsday cult site  theweek.in

Priyanka Chopra's Latest Indulgence In Kenya Is All About Her Love For Ugali - See Pic - NDTV FoodPriyanka Chopra's Latest Indulgence In Kenya Is All About Her Love For Ugali - See Pic  NDTV Food

LEGAL BETTING SITES IN KENYA - drugscontrol.orgLEGAL BETTING SITES IN KENYA  drugscontrol.org

Madagascar Beat Kenya 4-3 on Penalties to Reach CHAN 2024 Semifinals - Morocco World NewsMadagascar Beat Kenya 4-3 on Penalties to Reach CHAN 2024 Semifinals  Morocco World News

Kenya seeks trade pact with US ahead of AGOA expiry - Fibre2FashionKenya seeks trade pact with US ahead of AGOA expiry  Fibre2Fashion

Kenya's starvation cult burial ground: New bodies found near Shakahola Forest - BBCKenya's starvation cult burial ground: New bodies found near Shakahola Forest  BBC

S&P upgrades Kenya's credit rating to 'B' on easing liquidity risks - ReutersS&P upgrades Kenya's credit rating to 'B' on easing liquidity risks  Reuters

When the Camera Just Watches – Kenya in 4K - MSNWhen the Camera Just Watches – Kenya in 4K  MSN

Five bodies recovered at suspected site of cult deaths in Kenya - Al JazeeraFive bodies recovered at suspected site of cult deaths in Kenya  Al Jazeera

Kenya’s Tech Sector Becomes Top FDI Magnet, Surpassing Banking and Manufacturing - TechAfrica NewsKenya’s Tech Sector Becomes Top FDI Magnet, Surpassing Banking and Manufacturing  TechAfrica News

Kenya Falls in Penalties to Madagascar and Is Eliminated From Chan 2024 Quarterfinals - beIN SPORTSKenya Falls in Penalties to Madagascar and Is Eliminated From Chan 2024 Quarterfinals  beIN SPORTS

S&P upgrades Kenya's credit rating to 'B' on easing liquidity risks - TradingViewS&P upgrades Kenya's credit rating to 'B' on easing liquidity risks  TradingView

Kenya in Talks With China to Convert Dollar Loans Into Yuan Debt - BloombergKenya in Talks With China to Convert Dollar Loans Into Yuan Debt  Bloomberg

CHAN 2024: Kenya crash out as Madagascar triumph on penalties in quarter-finals - TRT GlobalCHAN 2024: Kenya crash out as Madagascar triumph on penalties in quarter-finals  TRT Global

In western Kenya, bicycles are changing healthcare - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceIn western Kenya, bicycles are changing healthcare  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

The harsh road for Kenyan marathon runners - DWThe harsh road for Kenyan marathon runners  DW

As UN agencies mull Kenya move, some fear exclusion from Nairobi’s growth - Al JazeeraAs UN agencies mull Kenya move, some fear exclusion from Nairobi’s growth  Al Jazeera

Kenya in talks with China to convert dollar rail loan into yuan - ReutersKenya in talks with China to convert dollar rail loan into yuan  Reuters

Kenya expects faster growth in 2025, signs yen-denominated loan with Japan - ReutersKenya expects faster growth in 2025, signs yen-denominated loan with Japan  Reuters

Britain to pay nearly $4 million in compensation after troops sparked huge forest fire while training in Kenya - CNNBritain to pay nearly $4 million in compensation after troops sparked huge forest fire while training in Kenya  CNN

Live blog Chan 2024: Kenya lose to Madagascar on penalties - Daily NationLive blog Chan 2024: Kenya lose to Madagascar on penalties  Daily Nation

Kenya Airways NW25 Cape Town Service Changes - AeroRoutesKenya Airways NW25 Cape Town Service Changes  AeroRoutes

CHAN 2024: End of the road for Kenya, Tanzania - cecafaCHAN 2024: End of the road for Kenya, Tanzania  cecafa

Five bodies recovered in Kenya at suspected site of cult deaths - ReutersFive bodies recovered in Kenya at suspected site of cult deaths  Reuters

Kenya’s CHAN dream shattered as Madagascar triumph on penalties - cafonline.comKenya’s CHAN dream shattered as Madagascar triumph on penalties  cafonline.com

UK agrees to pay Kenyans affected by Lolldaiga fire - BBCUK agrees to pay Kenyans affected by Lolldaiga fire  BBC

Kenya Weighs Splitting Biggest Listed Firm Into Three Units - BloombergKenya Weighs Splitting Biggest Listed Firm Into Three Units  Bloomberg

Kenya Secures USD 169 Mn Funding For EV Mobility Sector, Power Grid Development - WeeTrackerKenya Secures USD 169 Mn Funding For EV Mobility Sector, Power Grid Development  WeeTracker

Killings on Kenya’s Lake Naivasha raise questions over coast guard role - MongabayKillings on Kenya’s Lake Naivasha raise questions over coast guard role  Mongabay

Jersey beat Kenya by seven wickets to stay top of Challenge League A - BBCJersey beat Kenya by seven wickets to stay top of Challenge League A  BBC

How Nollywood films help Kenyan housemaids make sense of their lives - The ConversationHow Nollywood films help Kenyan housemaids make sense of their lives  The Conversation

Coach Benni McCarthy eyes brighter Kenya future after CHAN quarter-final exit - cafonline.comCoach Benni McCarthy eyes brighter Kenya future after CHAN quarter-final exit  cafonline.com

Kenya proposes stricter e-scrap collection - Recycling InternationalKenya proposes stricter e-scrap collection  Recycling International

Regional stockmarket chiefs bullish about Kenya Pipeline IPO - The EastAfricanRegional stockmarket chiefs bullish about Kenya Pipeline IPO  The EastAfrican

Kenya achieves elimination of human African trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness as a public health problem - World Health Organization (WHO)Kenya achieves elimination of human African trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness as a public health problem  World Health Organization (WHO)

McCarthy: ‘Stay Calm’ as Kenya face Madagascar in historic quarter-final - cafonline.comMcCarthy: ‘Stay Calm’ as Kenya face Madagascar in historic quarter-final  cafonline.com

Kenya (3)1-1(4) Madagascar Match Highlights l TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 l Quarter-finals - cafonline.comKenya (3)1-1(4) Madagascar Match Highlights l TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 l Quarter-finals  cafonline.com

Bitcoin and DeFi: Pioneering Financial Inclusion in Kibera, Kenya's Informal Settlements - AInvestBitcoin and DeFi: Pioneering Financial Inclusion in Kibera, Kenya's Informal Settlements  AInvest

Four years later, 7,723 Kenyans secure £2.9m settlement from UK over military fire - Business Insider AfricaFour years later, 7,723 Kenyans secure £2.9m settlement from UK over military fire  Business Insider Africa

2024 CHAN: End of the road for Kenya as Madagascar qualify for semi-finals - Flashscore.com2024 CHAN: End of the road for Kenya as Madagascar qualify for semi-finals  Flashscore.com

BBC defends Africa Eye documentary on Kenya's child-sex trade after 'hoax' claims - BBCBBC defends Africa Eye documentary on Kenya's child-sex trade after 'hoax' claims  BBC

Kenya, Japan Agree on Terms for Yen Loan Instead of Samurai Deal - BloombergKenya, Japan Agree on Terms for Yen Loan Instead of Samurai Deal  Bloomberg

FALSE: This image doesn’t show heavy gunfire in Mandera, Kenya - PesaCheckFALSE: This image doesn’t show heavy gunfire in Mandera, Kenya  PesaCheck

British Army in Kenya: Some soldiers using sex workers despite ban, inquiry finds - BBCBritish Army in Kenya: Some soldiers using sex workers despite ban, inquiry finds  BBC

Echoes of Peace: event to commemorate WWII anniversary held in Kenya - news.cgtn.comEchoes of Peace: event to commemorate WWII anniversary held in Kenya  news.cgtn.com

Kenya finds new mass graves near Shakahola cult site - africanews.comKenya finds new mass graves near Shakahola cult site  africanews.com

Kenya central bank cuts rates for seventh time with inflation in target - ReutersKenya central bank cuts rates for seventh time with inflation in target  Reuters

Kenya’s Tech Sector Becomes Top Destination for Foreign Direct Investment - Tech In AfricaKenya’s Tech Sector Becomes Top Destination for Foreign Direct Investment  Tech In Africa

Kenya’s President warns against bid to ‘overthrow’ government by protests - The HinduKenya’s President warns against bid to ‘overthrow’ government by protests  The Hindu

Mpox deaths, Kenya surge among top concerns in Africa's outbreaks - CIDRAPMpox deaths, Kenya surge among top concerns in Africa's outbreaks  CIDRAP

Onyango finds pride in pain after Kenya’s CHAN exit - cafonline.comOnyango finds pride in pain after Kenya’s CHAN exit  cafonline.com

Kenya secures $169m Samurai loan from Japan to support automotive and energy sectors - Business Insider AfricaKenya secures $169m Samurai loan from Japan to support automotive and energy sectors  Business Insider Africa

Kenya seeks China's approval to convert dollar loan to yuan - africanews.comKenya seeks China's approval to convert dollar loan to yuan  africanews.com

Kenya: a public-private partnership to enhance healthcare coverage - Financial AfrikKenya: a public-private partnership to enhance healthcare coverage  Financial Afrik

‘With AGOA at risk, Kenya is being proactive’ with Trump, says trade minister - The Africa Report.com‘With AGOA at risk, Kenya is being proactive’ with Trump, says trade minister  The Africa Report.com

Who should benefit from Kenya’s elephants? - Financial TimesWho should benefit from Kenya’s elephants?  Financial Times

How Kenya’s first gender training team sparked a continental movement for equality - Daily NationHow Kenya’s first gender training team sparked a continental movement for equality  Daily Nation

Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya - BBCBus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya  BBC

Five bodies are exhumed from shallow graves in Kenya near a doomsday cult sitea - ABC NewsFive bodies are exhumed from shallow graves in Kenya near a doomsday cult sitea  ABC News

Kenya out to seal Group A supremacy as Zambia fight for pride - cafonline.comKenya out to seal Group A supremacy as Zambia fight for pride  cafonline.com

Kenya considers debt buyback, longer-dated bond sales to cushion spending, source says - ReutersKenya considers debt buyback, longer-dated bond sales to cushion spending, source says  Reuters

Remembering Fr. Kaiser: Kenyan Bishop Who Saw Murdered Missionary Priest’s Body by Roadside Recalls Dreadful Moment - aciafrica.orgRemembering Fr. Kaiser: Kenyan Bishop Who Saw Murdered Missionary Priest’s Body by Roadside Recalls Dreadful Moment  aciafrica.org

Too much to pack, not enough hugs: A Kenyan man’s last 48 hours in America - NPRToo much to pack, not enough hugs: A Kenyan man’s last 48 hours in America  NPR

Kenya edge Zambia to seal top spot in Group A at CHAN 2024 - cafonline.comKenya edge Zambia to seal top spot in Group A at CHAN 2024  cafonline.com

5 from Kerala die in road accident in Kenya - The Hindu5 from Kerala die in road accident in Kenya  The Hindu

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

Kenya’s CHAN campaign ends after defeat by Madagascar - KBC DigitalKenya’s CHAN campaign ends after defeat by Madagascar  KBC Digital

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

Kenya’s CHAN dream ends as Madagascar wins 4-3 on penalties - Punch NewspapersKenya’s CHAN dream ends as Madagascar wins 4-3 on penalties  Punch Newspapers

CHAN 2024: Kenya leaves with heads held high despite Madagascar defeat – Onyango - Africa Top SportsCHAN 2024: Kenya leaves with heads held high despite Madagascar defeat – Onyango  Africa Top Sports

Security Alert: Exercise Personal Security and Situational Awareness - U.S. Embassy in Kenya (.gov)Security Alert: Exercise Personal Security and Situational Awareness  U.S. Embassy in Kenya (.gov)

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

Crowd disorder at CHAN raises concerns in Kenya - BBCCrowd disorder at CHAN raises concerns in Kenya  BBC

CHAN: Kenya’s fairytale ends in penalty heartbreak against Madagascar - Citizen DigitalCHAN: Kenya’s fairytale ends in penalty heartbreak against Madagascar  Citizen Digital

LIVE BLOG: Kenya vs Madagascar - the-star.co.keLIVE BLOG: Kenya vs Madagascar  the-star.co.ke

GUIDE | 5 Easy Ways to Earn USDT on Bybit in Kenya Even as a Beginner - BitKEGUIDE | 5 Easy Ways to Earn USDT on Bybit in Kenya Even as a Beginner  BitKE

Kenya's protected generation: 25 years of Gavi impact - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceKenya's protected generation: 25 years of Gavi impact  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Lessons from the grave: The brutal truth about Kenya’s neglected newborn and maternal care - Daily NationLessons from the grave: The brutal truth about Kenya’s neglected newborn and maternal care  Daily Nation

Community at the Heart of Kenya’s Nuclear Energy Debate - IAEACommunity at the Heart of Kenya’s Nuclear Energy Debate  IAEA

BC.GAME touches down in Kenya - iGaming ExpertBC.GAME touches down in Kenya  iGaming Expert

Photographer Flew to Kenya After Falling for Fake Nat Geo Explorer Offer - PetaPixelPhotographer Flew to Kenya After Falling for Fake Nat Geo Explorer Offer  PetaPixel

Sustainable Solutions: Tackling Period Poverty in Kenya with Reusable Sanitary Panties - Vellum KenyaSustainable Solutions: Tackling Period Poverty in Kenya with Reusable Sanitary Panties  Vellum Kenya

Why Global Agency Has Upgraded Kenya's Credit Rating To 'B' - The Kenya TimesWhy Global Agency Has Upgraded Kenya's Credit Rating To 'B'  The Kenya Times

Weaponising the feed: Inside Kenya's online war against activists - France 24Weaponising the feed: Inside Kenya's online war against activists  France 24

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

Strategic Risk or Diplomatic Overreach? Kenya’s Foreign Policy at a Crossroads - Vellum KenyaStrategic Risk or Diplomatic Overreach? Kenya’s Foreign Policy at a Crossroads  Vellum Kenya

Kenya's child sex trade: BBC Africa Eye's secret filming exposes the 'madams' of Maai Mahiu - BBCKenya's child sex trade: BBC Africa Eye's secret filming exposes the 'madams' of Maai Mahiu  BBC

Sanlam Kenya posts Ksh 30.9M half-year profit - KBC DigitalSanlam Kenya posts Ksh 30.9M half-year profit  KBC Digital

Kenya Uncovers New Mass Graves in Kilifi, Echoing 2023 Shakahola Cult Tragedy - Garowe OnlineKenya Uncovers New Mass Graves in Kilifi, Echoing 2023 Shakahola Cult Tragedy  Garowe Online

Kenyan doctors perform rare heart procedure, second in Africa - KBC DigitalKenyan doctors perform rare heart procedure, second in Africa  KBC Digital

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

Quarter-final end to Kenya’s spirited run - Daily NationQuarter-final end to Kenya’s spirited run  Daily Nation