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Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi. Its second-largest and oldest city is Mombasa, a major port city located on Mombasa Island. Other major cities within the country include Kisumu, Nakuru & Eldoret. Going clockwise, Kenya is bordered by South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, Tanzania to the southwest, and Lake Victoria and Uganda to the west.

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Blogger’s death in custody sparks protest and police crackdown in Kenya Blogger’s death in custody sparks protest and police crackdown in Kenya Kenyan police fired tear gas twice at demonstrators marching to Nairobi’s Central Police Station on Monday, protesting the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 16 hours ago

Watch: The Kenyan network saving seeds for future generations Daniel Wanjama leads a grassroots effort to protect Kenya’s indigenous seeds. Through the Seed Savers Network, he conserves agricultural biodiversity and supports small-scale farmers. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:10Published 2 weeks ago

Two Belgian teens found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or year in prison Two Belgian teens found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or year in prison The teenagers were found with the ants, which authorities said were destined for European and Asian markets, in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published on May 7, 2025

Watch: The fencing coach en garde against crime in Kenya Isaac Mburu Wanyoike is turning a new generation of fencers away from a life of crime by teaching footwork, thrusts, and counterattacks. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:05Published on April 14, 2025

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'Ant gang' sentenced for smuggling thousands of live insects Two Belgian teenagers who were found with 5,000 ants in Kenya have been given the choice of serving 12 months in prison or paying a fine of $7,700 (£5,767) for trying to smuggle live queen ants out of.. Sky News - Published on May 7, 2025

British man dies after being hit by Kenyan president's motorcade - as driver arrested A British man in his 70s has died after being hit by a vehicle in Kenyan President William Ruto's motorcade. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2025
Two people appear in court amid murder probe into death of British businessman in Kenya Two suspects arrested amid a murder probe into the death of a Scottish businessman in Kenya can be held for 21 days for further police investigations, a court has ruled. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2025
Kenyan police 'confident' of catching killer of Scot found in sack of pineapples Police have said they are "confident" they will catch whoever murdered a Scottish businessman whose body was found in a sack of pineapples in Kenya. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2025

Body of missing British businessman 'found in sack of pineapples' in Kenya The body of a British businessman who went missing in Kenya more than a week ago was reportedly found in a sack of pineapples in a forest. Sky News - Published on February 25, 2025
'They shot my dad in front of me' - African refugees eye Olympics After fleeing conflict, over 100 athletes from across Africa attend trials in Kenya in the hope of becoming part of the Refugee Olympic Team. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2025
Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2025
World record holder Chepngetich to run London Marathon Women's world record holder Ruth Chepngetich, of Kenya, is set to race in the London Marathon on 27 April. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2025

Chebet smashes own women's 5km world record Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona. BBC Sport - Published on December 31, 2024
Sawe runs fifth-fastest time on marathon debut Kenya's Sabastian Sawe wins the Valencia Marathon in two hours two minutes five seconds - his first race at the distance. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2024
Wanyonyi's journey from herdsboy to Olympic champion Growing up in poverty, Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi herded cattle as a boy and endured the sudden death of his father before finding purpose in athletics. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2024	Nageeye and Chepkirui win at New York Marathon Abdi Nageeye and Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui win the men's and women's races respectively at the New York Marathon. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2024
Gender should not be barrier to coaching men, says Kenya traiblazer Jackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2024	Man accused of fatally burning Olympic athlete with petrol 'also dead' The man accused of fatally burning a Ugandan Olympic athlete has also died, Kenyan media have reported. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2024
At least 17 students killed in Kenya school fire At least 17 students have been killed after a fire in a school dormitory in Kenya. Sky News - Published on September 6, 2024	Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack The 33-year-old had suffered extensive burns after Sunday's attack in Kenya. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2024
Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2024	Olympic Runner Set On Fire By Boyfriend Distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei -- who just competed in the 2024 Olympics in Paris -- was set on fire by her boyfriend in a brutal attack in Kenya over the weekend, cops say. Trans Nzoia County.. TMZ.com - Published on September 3, 2024
Yehualaw clinches third Antrim Coast Half victory Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw earns a third win in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon women's event as Kenya's Alex Nzioka Matata secures men's victory. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2024	Murder suspect held over discovery of dismembered female bodies escapes from custody A man who police said confessed to killing 42 women and was being detained over the discovery of dismembered bodies in Kenya's capital has escaped from custody. Sky News - Published on August 20, 2024
Kenyan city removes 'embarrassing' athlete statues Authorities in the Kenyan city of Eldoret remove the statues of three athletes after they are widely ridiculed. BBC Sport - Published on August 15, 2024