News and Current Events in the Nation of Kenya
- Kenya university's rape memo sparks anger
The University of Nairobi apologises after blaming "reckless" female students for becoming victims.
BBC News. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:47:56 GMT. - It is time to negotiate with al-Shabab
Al-Shabab's continued attacks in Kenya and Somalia demonstrate there can be no military solution to the Somali conflict.
Al Jazeera. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:56:19 GMT. - Kenya bans commercial slaughter of donkeys
Their population has fallen sharply since Kenya began exporting donkey meat and hide to China.
BBC News. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:17:55 GMT. - Parents of Hazel Crest soldier killed in terrorist attack presented medals of bravery in his honor
Chicago's Englewood community is honoring a soldier from Hazel Crest who was killed in a terrorist attack in Kenya last month.
Mark Rivera. ABC News. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 01:48:14 +0000. - Ethiopia's Yeshaneh, wearing version of Nike's Vaporfly shoes, smashes half marathon world record
Yeshaneh crossed the finish line in one hour, four minutes and 31 seconds at the World Athletics Gold Label road race, eclipsing the previous record of 1:04:51 set by Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei.
Daily Mail. Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:24:52 +0000. - Azuri Launches Brighter Lives Initiative to Encourage More Rural Women Into Solar
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 20, 2020 -- Azuri Technologies, a pioneer in pay-as-you-go solar home solutions for off-grid Africa, has launched its Brighter Lives Initiative, aimed at bringing more rural women into the off-grid solar sector. ...
PR Newswire. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:04:00 +0000. - Enigmatic small primate finally caught on film in Taita, Kenya
The Taita mountain dwarf galago was first reported in 2002 but no more signs of it were found for almost 20 years.
Science Daily. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:47:08 EST. - US apparel industry welcomes Kenya trade talks
The US apparel and footwear industry has welcomed the Administration's negotiations with Kenya for a potential trade agreement that it says would further certainty for global supply chains.
Just Style. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:08:00 GMT. - Trump, Kenyan Leader Optimistic on Trade Pact
President Donald Trump and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta sounded positive notes Thursday about a future trade deal between their countries. Trump said the first such agreement between the U.S. ...
Newsmax. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:25:21 EDT. - Renowned Canadian scientist Frank Plummer dies in Kenya, where he led HIV breakthroughs
World-renowned HIV specialist Dr. Frank Plummer of Winnipeg is dead at 67. ...
CBC News. Tue, 4 Feb 2020 14:26:25 EST. - Daniel Arap Moi, Kenya's Longtime Strongman, Dies At 95
Moi ruled Kenya for nearly a quarter century from 1978 to 2002, a period marked by repression, widespread corruption and economic stagnation.
Scott Neuman. NPR. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:26:00 -0500. - 'This is huge': Locust swarms destroy crops in East Africa
KATITIKA, Kenya (AP) - The hum of millions of locusts on the move is broken by the screams of farmers and the clanging of pots and pans. ...
Ben Curtis, Josphat Kasire and Cara Anna. Washington Times. Sat, 25 Jan 2020 03:49:19 -0500.
Facts About Kenya
The Republic of Kenya, located in East Africa, is governed by an elected
President and a unicameral National Assembly. Its capital city
is Nairobi, and its currency is the Kenyan shilling.
In 2007, Kenya's estimated population was 36,914,000, and the primary
languages spoken in Kenya are English and Swahili.
For more news and information about Kenya, visit the official Kenyan government website.
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