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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A search for links between changing climate and mental health in Kenya - The New Indian ExpressA search for links between changing climate and mental health in Kenya  The New Indian Express

Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical - Down To EarthChild malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical  Down To Earth

Africa’s largest freshwater lake could be site of Kenya’s nuclear power plant - MongabayAfrica’s largest freshwater lake could be site of Kenya’s nuclear power plant  Mongabay

Burundi vs Kenya live streaming info: When and where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifier? - SportstarBurundi vs Kenya live streaming info: When and where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifier?  Sportstar

Kenya completes $628 million bond buyback at premium - Investing.com IndiaKenya completes $628 million bond buyback at premium  Investing.com India

Electric Vehicle Electricity Consumption In Kenya Up 300% In 12 Months - CleanTechnicaElectric Vehicle Electricity Consumption In Kenya Up 300% In 12 Months  CleanTechnica

How an invasive shrub derailed visions of prosperity in Kenya - AeonHow an invasive shrub derailed visions of prosperity in Kenya  Aeon

Suyian Lodge safari resort in Kenya "feels deeply integrated" with site - DezeenSuyian Lodge safari resort in Kenya "feels deeply integrated" with site  Dezeen

Kenyan Catholic Church drops Mass wine after it becomes common in bars - BBCKenyan Catholic Church drops Mass wine after it becomes common in bars  BBC

Modeling the spatial spread of COVID-19 in Kenya - BMC Public HealthModeling the spatial spread of COVID-19 in Kenya  BMC Public Health

Kenya closes avocado sea export season for 2025/2026 - FreshPlazaKenya closes avocado sea export season for 2025/2026  FreshPlaza

Rivatex restructuring marks fresh chapter for Kenya's textile hub - Fibre2FashionRivatex restructuring marks fresh chapter for Kenya's textile hub  Fibre2Fashion

Woolworths expands beauty push to Kenya after demand jumps - FashionNetwork USAWoolworths expands beauty push to Kenya after demand jumps  FashionNetwork USA

Kenya - Welcome to the United NationsKenya  Welcome to the United Nations

Cults, mass graves, 'encounters with Jesus': In Kenya, freedom of worship comes under scrutiny - Revisited - France 24Cults, mass graves, 'encounters with Jesus': In Kenya, freedom of worship comes under scrutiny - Revisited  France 24

Kenya – The Salesian Province of East Africa (AFE) Launches the Don Bosco Integral Ecology Plan (2025–2029) - ANS - Agenzia iNfo SalesianaKenya – The Salesian Province of East Africa (AFE) Launches the Don Bosco Integral Ecology Plan (2025–2029)  ANS - Agenzia iNfo Salesiana

South African Tourism Strengthens its East African Presence at Magical Kenya Travel Expo, Promoting New Cultural Exchange and Regional Collaboration - Travel And Tour WorldSouth African Tourism Strengthens its East African Presence at Magical Kenya Travel Expo, Promoting New Cultural Exchange and Regional Collaboration  Travel And Tour World

Seasonal flowers from Kenya, a growing market - FloralDailySeasonal flowers from Kenya, a growing market  FloralDaily

IMF visit to Kenya discussed reforms that could lead to a new programme - ReutersIMF visit to Kenya discussed reforms that could lead to a new programme  Reuters

Kenya orders telcos to use licensed digital certification - Connecting AfricaKenya orders telcos to use licensed digital certification  Connecting Africa

Kenya : STOA invests $27M in Atlas Tower to boost digital infrastructure - Africa News AgencyKenya : STOA invests $27M in Atlas Tower to boost digital infrastructure  Africa News Agency

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Kenyan police break up ring trafficking people to Russia to fight in Ukraine - BBCKenyan police break up ring trafficking people to Russia to fight in Ukraine  BBC

Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and Kenya Lead African Tourism Growth in 2025, Boosting Airline Traffic and Hospitality Investments, with Kofi Dotse’s Creative Influence Amplifying Africa’s Global Appeal - Travel And Tour WorldMorocco, Egypt, South Africa, and Kenya Lead African Tourism Growth in 2025, Boosting Airline Traffic and Hospitality Investments, with Kofi Dotse’s Creative Influence Amplifying Africa’s Global Appeal  Travel And Tour World

In Kenya, a search for links between a changing climate and mental health - AP NewsIn Kenya, a search for links between a changing climate and mental health  AP News

Comesa split on Kenya’s quest for sugar protection favours - The EastAfricanComesa split on Kenya’s quest for sugar protection favours  The EastAfrican

Kenya’s Ruto demands permanent African seat on the Security Council, highlights support for Haiti - UN NewsKenya’s Ruto demands permanent African seat on the Security Council, highlights support for Haiti  UN News

Kenya’s China Debt Deal Challenges Old Narratives - The China-Global South ProjectKenya’s China Debt Deal Challenges Old Narratives  The China-Global South Project

China Joins Finland, UK, Taiwan, Kenya, Tanzania to Host Universal Tourism Exhibition (UTE) in Beijing, Here is What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldChina Joins Finland, UK, Taiwan, Kenya, Tanzania to Host Universal Tourism Exhibition (UTE) in Beijing, Here is What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Egypt’s PM, Kenya president discuss cooperation on sidelines of COMESA summit - DailynewsegyptEgypt’s PM, Kenya president discuss cooperation on sidelines of COMESA summit  Dailynewsegypt

21-nation COMESA bloc launches payment system to settle trade in local currencies - TechCabal21-nation COMESA bloc launches payment system to settle trade in local currencies  TechCabal

Newly Launched Integral Ecology Plan for Salesians in Kenya “special commitment” to Youth: Provincial Superior - aciafrica.orgNewly Launched Integral Ecology Plan for Salesians in Kenya “special commitment” to Youth: Provincial Superior  aciafrica.org

Ethiopia starts trading with Kenya under AfCFTA - ZAWYAEthiopia starts trading with Kenya under AfCFTA  ZAWYA

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Powering Kenya’s Future: Solar Generators for Rural Entrepreneurs” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Powering Kenya’s Future: Solar Generators for Rural Entrepreneurs”  fundsforNGOs

Catholic Church in Kenya replaces altar wine after it became popular in bars - Premier Christian NewsCatholic Church in Kenya replaces altar wine after it became popular in bars  Premier Christian News

KENYA: Youth prepare for new life after living on the streets - missionnewswire.orgKENYA: Youth prepare for new life after living on the streets  missionnewswire.org

South African Tourism Highlights Regional Collaboration at Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2025 - Atta TravelSouth African Tourism Highlights Regional Collaboration at Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2025  Atta Travel

AI-supported cervical cancer screening tested in Kenya and Tanzania - MynewsdeskAI-supported cervical cancer screening tested in Kenya and Tanzania  Mynewsdesk

Kenyan Churches Struggle to Support Childless Couples - Christianity TodayKenyan Churches Struggle to Support Childless Couples  Christianity Today

Aksaya Estates and Marriott International Announce New Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta Airport Opening in 2027 - Travel And Tour WorldAksaya Estates and Marriott International Announce New Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta Airport Opening in 2027  Travel And Tour World

Kenya Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerKenya Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

MultiChoice Kenya: Shocking plunge of 84% in a year from 1.2 million to just 188 948 DStv subscribers after multiple massive price hikes - TV with ThinusMultiChoice Kenya: Shocking plunge of 84% in a year from 1.2 million to just 188 948 DStv subscribers after multiple massive price hikes  TV with Thinus

Old photo used to claim that Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga is in critical condition in hospital - Africa CheckOld photo used to claim that Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga is in critical condition in hospital  Africa Check

Key Facts on the $13.8 Billion 3000-Kilometre Kenya-Ethiopia Railway Construction Project - constructionreviewonline.comKey Facts on the $13.8 Billion 3000-Kilometre Kenya-Ethiopia Railway Construction Project  constructionreviewonline.com

Faith Odhiambo resign: Why President of law society of Kenya resign from President William Ruto panel - BBCFaith Odhiambo resign: Why President of law society of Kenya resign from President William Ruto panel  BBC

Binaifer Nowrojee: Kenyan lawyer steering Soros’s new era of global philanthropy - The Africa Report.comBinaifer Nowrojee: Kenyan lawyer steering Soros’s new era of global philanthropy  The Africa Report.com

Growing green and healing hearts, youth and inmates unite on Kenya’s Mazingira Day - CGTN AfricaGrowing green and healing hearts, youth and inmates unite on Kenya’s Mazingira Day  CGTN Africa

Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming that Kenya’s ex-deputy president called politician Fred Matiang’i a fool - Africa CheckDisregard fake newspaper front page claiming that Kenya’s ex-deputy president called politician Fred Matiang’i a fool  Africa Check

“Don’t be a complainer”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Women Religious at Profession - aciafrica.org“Don’t be a complainer”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Women Religious at Profession  aciafrica.org

PM, Kenya President discuss cooperation on sidelines of COMESA summit - ?????? ?????? ???????????PM, Kenya President discuss cooperation on sidelines of COMESA summit  ?????? ?????? ???????????

‘Just money, with no strings attached’: how direct cash transfers are giving women in rural Kenya a new life - The Guardian‘Just money, with no strings attached’: how direct cash transfers are giving women in rural Kenya a new life  The Guardian

Kenya’s 1982 attempted coup - The London School of Economics and Political ScienceKenya’s 1982 attempted coup  The London School of Economics and Political Science

Uganda Unleashes $5.5B Tokenization Push and CBDC Pilot as Kenya Finalizes Crypto Bill - CryptonewsUganda Unleashes $5.5B Tokenization Push and CBDC Pilot as Kenya Finalizes Crypto Bill  Cryptonews

Kenya’s Privatisation Bill: A step toward efficiency or risky reform? - People DailyKenya’s Privatisation Bill: A step toward efficiency or risky reform?  People Daily

KU beats University of Nairobi, ranked best varsity in Kenya second year in a row - Daily NationKU beats University of Nairobi, ranked best varsity in Kenya second year in a row  Daily Nation

Kenya injects $150m more in TDB, Afreximbank - The EastAfricanKenya injects $150m more in TDB, Afreximbank  The EastAfrican

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

Public Financial Management in Kenya - UnicefPublic Financial Management in Kenya  Unicef

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Kenya - - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO GIEWS Country Brief on Kenya -  Food and Agriculture Organization

World Mental Health Day: How Kenya can finally put minds to myths - People DailyWorld Mental Health Day: How Kenya can finally put minds to myths  People Daily

Nourishing Memories: David Gitari and A Kenyan Service of Holy Communion - The Living ChurchNourishing Memories: David Gitari and A Kenyan Service of Holy Communion  The Living Church

The Kenyan engineer using AI to prevent mining disasters - Daily NationThe Kenyan engineer using AI to prevent mining disasters  Daily Nation

Agnes Wanjiru's murder: Kenya's high court issues arrest warrant for British national - BBCAgnes Wanjiru's murder: Kenya's high court issues arrest warrant for British national  BBC

World Athletics Championships 2025: Kenya toasts success of elite women in Tokyo - BBCWorld Athletics Championships 2025: Kenya toasts success of elite women in Tokyo  BBC

Kenya turns to India for rice imports as farmers decry unsold harvests - Down To EarthKenya turns to India for rice imports as farmers decry unsold harvests  Down To Earth

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

Kenya has introduced new banking policies. An economist weighs them up - The ConversationKenya has introduced new banking policies. An economist weighs them up  The Conversation

Kenya court orders UK soldier’s arrest for Agnes Wanjiru death: All we know - Al JazeeraKenya court orders UK soldier’s arrest for Agnes Wanjiru death: All we know  Al Jazeera

GMO Crop Rollout Delays is Costing Kenya, Study Warns - The Kenyan Wall StreetGMO Crop Rollout Delays is Costing Kenya, Study Warns  The Kenyan Wall Street

Kenya ends its long sleep: on the elimination of African sleeping sickness - The HinduKenya ends its long sleep: on the elimination of African sleeping sickness  The Hindu

itel SUPER 26 Ultra Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya - TechTrendsKEitel SUPER 26 Ultra Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya  TechTrendsKE

IMF concludes Nairobi visit, opens talks on Kenya’s next economic reforms - People DailyIMF concludes Nairobi visit, opens talks on Kenya’s next economic reforms  People Daily

In Kenya, a search for links between a changing climate and mental health - Ottumwa CourierIn Kenya, a search for links between a changing climate and mental health  Ottumwa Courier

Kenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year extension to Africa pact - ReutersKenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year extension to Africa pact  Reuters

Spotlight on Kenya’s nuclear energy programme and advancing nuclear energy in Africa - Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)Spotlight on Kenya’s nuclear energy programme and advancing nuclear energy in Africa  Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

The martial arts classes kicking out gender-based violence in northern Kenya - Daily NationThe martial arts classes kicking out gender-based violence in northern Kenya  Daily Nation

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

Tourist in Kenya pouring beer down elephant's trunk sparks anger - BBCTourist in Kenya pouring beer down elephant's trunk sparks anger  BBC

Agnes Wanjiru: 'The British Army cannot keep ignoring the murder of our friend' - BBCAgnes Wanjiru: 'The British Army cannot keep ignoring the murder of our friend'  BBC

Kenya seeks British national’s arrest in septic tank murder - Al JazeeraKenya seeks British national’s arrest in septic tank murder  Al Jazeera

California and Kenya join in a historic partnership to curb emissions and boost trade - CA.govCalifornia and Kenya join in a historic partnership to curb emissions and boost trade  CA.gov

World Cup Qualifier: Kenya coach McCarthy blasts Burundi for disrespect despite away win - Flashscore.comWorld Cup Qualifier: Kenya coach McCarthy blasts Burundi for disrespect despite away win  Flashscore.com

Kenya gears up for 27th Safari Sevens with group stage draws confirmed - channelafrica.co.zaKenya gears up for 27th Safari Sevens with group stage draws confirmed  channelafrica.co.za

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)

IMF staff to visit Kenya for talks on potential support programme - ReutersIMF staff to visit Kenya for talks on potential support programme  Reuters

Kenya • Ruto rivals divided ahead of by-elections - Africa IntelligenceKenya • Ruto rivals divided ahead of by-elections  Africa Intelligence

Kenya seeks to strike US trade deal by year-end, trade minister says - ReutersKenya seeks to strike US trade deal by year-end, trade minister says  Reuters

'Blood Moon' rises as Kenya looks to the stars for tourism - France 24'Blood Moon' rises as Kenya looks to the stars for tourism  France 24

Here comes the sunset clause: Why men could also need gender top-up in Parliament - Daily NationHere comes the sunset clause: Why men could also need gender top-up in Parliament  Daily Nation

World Cup Qualifier: Substitute Ryan Ogam steers Kenya past 10-man Burundi - Flashscore.comWorld Cup Qualifier: Substitute Ryan Ogam steers Kenya past 10-man Burundi  Flashscore.com

Jimal ‘Rohosafi’ dismisses claims of scamming boda boda operators Sh24m - NTV KenyaJimal ‘Rohosafi’ dismisses claims of scamming boda boda operators Sh24m  NTV Kenya

At UN, US pushes larger Haiti force, Kenya bemoans unreliable US vehicles - ReutersAt UN, US pushes larger Haiti force, Kenya bemoans unreliable US vehicles  Reuters

Kenya’s Gen Z Protest Movement Is Preparing to Govern - JacobinKenya’s Gen Z Protest Movement Is Preparing to Govern  Jacobin

Kenya Recognized for Technological Advancement and Public Service Excellence at APSCA Awards - Capitalfm.co.keKenya Recognized for Technological Advancement and Public Service Excellence at APSCA Awards  Capitalfm.co.ke

Kenya cuts rates again despite mounting price pressures - Finance in AfricaKenya cuts rates again despite mounting price pressures  Finance in Africa

Royal Enfield rides into Kenya’s premium motorcycle market - Business DailyRoyal Enfield rides into Kenya’s premium motorcycle market  Business Daily

Algeria seal World Cup qualification; wins for Kenya, Liberia, Uganda and Guinea - supersport.comAlgeria seal World Cup qualification; wins for Kenya, Liberia, Uganda and Guinea  supersport.com

Kenya Marks World Post Day With Renewed Focus On Digital Transformation - The Mount Kenya TimesKenya Marks World Post Day With Renewed Focus On Digital Transformation  The Mount Kenya Times

AI sovereignty in Kenya: Building a future rooted in local ownership and innovation - BrookingsAI sovereignty in Kenya: Building a future rooted in local ownership and innovation  Brookings

U.S.-Kenya High-Level Meeting on the Need to Adopt the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti - U.S. Department of State (.gov)U.S.-Kenya High-Level Meeting on the Need to Adopt the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti  U.S. Department of State (.gov)