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Floods in Kenya impact flower supply, affecting horticulture revenue and increase flower prices globally, demonstrating climate change impact on supply chains. [ more ]

A dam collapse in Mai Mahiu, Kenya has resulted in at least 42 deaths, with ongoing rescue operations hampered by difficult access due to washed-out roads.

Heavy rains in Kenya have caused significant damage, resulting in school closures and displacement of thousands, with the impact of climate change being a contributing factor. [ more ]

Kenyan runners, Peres Jepchirchir and Alexander Mutiso Munyao, won the women's and men's elite races, respectively, at the London Marathon. [ more ]

Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum, who broke the world record in 2023, has died in a car accident at the age of 24.

Kiptum's coach, Gervais Hakizimana, was also killed in the crash. [ more ]

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a car crash in Kenya.

Kiptum, who was 24, had his world record ratified just last week and was considered a favorite to win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. [ more ]

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a car crash in Kenya.

Kiptum set the world record for the marathon in under 2 hours and 1 minute at the Chicago Marathon last year. [ more ]

Kenyan women held vigils on Valentine's Day to honor the women who have been murdered in the country

The vigils were organized by the End Femicide Kenya Movement to push for government action against gender-based violence [ more ]

Activists are calling for more government measures to protect women in Kenya following a series of brutal murders.

Women are planning to assemble in protest to demand more action from authorities. [ more ]

Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a car crash in Kenya

Kiptum set a new men's marathon world record in 2023 [ more ]

Kenyan marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in car crash

Kiptum's coach Gervais Hakizimana also killed in the crash

Kiptum recently had his world record ratified by World Athletics [ more ]

World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach died in a car crash in Kenya.

The accident occurred in western Kenya while they were headed to Eldoret, a city in the same region. [ more ]

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in car crash at age 24.

Kiptum's coach was also killed in the crash. [ more ]

World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a car crash in Kenya.

The accident occurred while they were on their way to Eldoret, western Kenya. [ more ]

Kenyan goods will gain immediate duty- and quota-free access to the European market.

The EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement guarantees duty-free and quota-free access for Kenyan goods to the EU. [ more ]

Kenya and the European Union have signed a trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets.

The agreement gives Kenya duty-free and quota-free access to the EU, while European goods will receive progressive tariff reductions. [ more ]

The Mau Mau rebels in Kenya fought against British rule between 1952 and 1960 and faced a brutal crackdown that killed thousands of them.

These independence heroes are now fighting for recognition and their story is slowly being acknowledged. [ more ]

Giving cash aid in a lump sum has advantages over monthly payments.

Universal basic income can have a positive impact on well-being and poverty alleviation. [ more ]

Four women in Kenya have been awarded damages for being sterilized without their consent due to their HIV-positive status.

The women fought a nine-year legal battle to receive compensation for the procedure, which has had lasting effects on their lives and relationships. [ more ]