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Kenyan wildlife authorities have launched an investigation following the unexplained deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park, raising concerns among conservationists about a possible environmental contamination in one of Africa's most renowned protected areas. According to the Kenya Wildlife......
Nigeria's Dangote Group is preparing to finance its proposed oil refinery in Kenya through a combination of internal cash resources, bond issuance and a future initial public offering (IPO), according to a senior company executive. The planned facility, designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude......
South African financial group Absa has announced plans to strengthen its position in East Africa by increasing its ownership in Absa Bank Kenya through a substantial share purchase offer valued at approximately $238 million. The group intends to raise its stake in the Kenyan subsidiary to as much as......
Taiwan has strongly criticized Kenya after several Taiwanese delegates were reportedly prevented from attending an international ocean conference held in the coastal city of Mombasa, reigniting tensions surrounding Taiwan’s participation in global events. According to Taiwanese authorities, a......
Airlines across the globe have canceled hundreds of flights to and from the Middle East following recent military escalations involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The widespread disruption comes as several countries in the region temporarily closed their airspace, forcing carriers to suspend......
Seven people, including police reservists, were killed in coordinated cattle-rustling attacks across multiple villages in upper eastern Kenya on Saturday. The raids, which occurred near the Meru-Isiolo border region, also left several residents injured and resulted in the theft of over 600 livestock. Local......
A small aircraft carrying 12 people crashed on Tuesday in Kenya, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed, without providing details on casualties. The plane was en route to Kichwa Tembo, a private airstrip in the Masaï Mara National Reserve, from the tourist resort town of Diani, when......
Tens of thousands of Kenyans gathered on Saturday in the western city of Kisumu to pay their final respects to Raila Odinga, the veteran opposition leader and democracy icon, following two days of mourning in Nairobi marked by deadly crowd surges. From the early morning hours, huge crowds streamed into......
A hidden industry in Kenya is quietly generating billions of dollars, driven by highly educated ghostwriters known as “shadow scholars.” These individuals craft essays, dissertations, and academic papers for students worldwide, who submit the work as their own. Nairobi is a major hub, with......
A recent report from the Pew Research Center highlights the United States and Kenya as the leading countries for conversions to Islam. The study examined religious switching among 13 nations, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Tunisia, alongside others such as Turkiye, Singapore, and Indonesia. The findings......
Are you dreaming of an African safari vacation but unsure where to begin your planning? This guide is designed to bring you closer to an unforgettable experience in the wild. Vacations are about maximizing the time we have, and each person's idea of happiness varies. Tailor-made vacations simplify......
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the far-right political movement in France and a polarizing figure in European politics, has died at the age of 96. Known for his provocative rhetoric and staunch opposition to immigration and globalization, Le Pen's career spanned decades of controversy and political......
Haitian gangs are coercing desperate and hungry children into joining their ranks, preparing them for a protracted and violent confrontation with international security forces, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW). The alarming trend is a reflection of Haiti's deepening crisis,......
