Kenya Facts and News Updates


Kenya, home of marathon champions, targets sprinting success Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:42Published 2 days ago

Kenyan doctors strike over pay and training Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 1 week ago

Hundreds of Kenya doctors protest in support of strike Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:34Published 1 week ago

World Leaders Ask Israel Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack. On April 13, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. The attack came after two Iranian generals were killed in "a.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne visits Kenya Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:22Published 3 weeks ago

Kenya: Researchers try develop an AI-based app that could detect tuberculosis Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published on March 30, 2024

Kenyan doctors strike for seventh day as patients forced to wait Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published on March 21, 2024

WATCH: The Kenyan tween take on climate change At just ten years old, Karen Wanjiru Kimani has planted more than 30,000 trees and cleared tons of plastic pollution from her local environment. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:00Published on March 18, 2024

Kenya pauses police deployment to Haiti after PM's resignation Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published on March 14, 2024

Kenya’s AI tech workers demand greater recognition Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:30Published on March 13, 2024

Haiti's Prime Minister Vows to Hold Elections by Mid-2025 Amid Pressure\| Oneindia News Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has pledged to hold general elections by August 31, 2023, following a CARICOM announcement after a regional summit. Despite earlier promises, Henry cited the need to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published on March 1, 2024

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Kiptum shatters world marathon record in Chicago Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds. BBC Sport - Published on October 8, 2023
Kipyegon headlines inaugural road running showpiece Kenya's Faith Kipyegon launches a new gold medal mission at the inaugural World Road Running Championships, where Great Britain will be represented by 12 athletes. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2023
GB's Hodgkinson wins 800m silver as Moraa takes gold Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her second consecutive silver medal in the 800m at the World Athletics Championships as Kenya's Mary Moraa takes gold. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2023

Hodgkinson takes Worlds silver in thrilling 800m Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for silver as Kenya's Mary Moraa triumphs in a thrilling 800m final at the World Championships. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2023
Kenyans held after 'love triangle' death of runner A man and a woman have been arrested after a Rwandan runner was found dead in the Kenyan town of Iten, a renowned training centre for athletes. BBC Sport - Published on August 23, 2023
Kenya Moore Sends Support to Kim Zolciak After Saying She Lied About Divorce "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Kenya Moore's changing her tune -- she's now sending well-wishes to Kim Zolciak ... after previously claiming Kim might be lying about her divorce/no-divorce drama. We.. TMZ.com - Published on July 31, 2023

Kipyegon 'obliterates' women's mile world record Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon breaks her third world record in the last two months as she runs the fastest women's mile in history at the Monaco Diamond League. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023
Bounty hunting and cheat chasing - the battle for Kenya’s conscience Faked medical records, pharmacists, fixers, fame and fortune. Dopers infiltrated Kenyan distance running but the fightback has begun. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2023
Cost of living sparks riots as police use tear gas and water cannon on protestors At least four people have been injured in clashes with riot police during demonstrations against the rising cost of living in Kenya. Sky News - Published on July 19, 2023
Death toll in Kenya cult investigation passes 400 after members 'starved to meet Jesus' Police investigating a Kenyan cult suspected of practising starvation to "meet Jesus" have exhumed over 400 bodies, a senior official has said. Sky News - Published on July 18, 2023

At least 51 dead after truck crashes into market traders in Kenya At least 51 people have died after a truck rammed into market traders and several other vehicles in western Kenya. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2023
GB's Hodgkinson beaten by Moraa in Diamond League Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is beaten into second place by Kenya's Mary Moraa in the 800m at the Diamond League in Lausanne. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023
'Superhuman' Kipyegon breaks 5000m world record Watch as Kenya's Faith Kipyegon breaks the 5000m world record with an "unbelievable" time of 14 minutes 5.20 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023	IndiGo to start flights to six destinations in Africa, Central Asia Embarking on "massive" international expansion plans, the carrier will connect Nairobi in Kenya and Jakarta in Indonesia, with direct flights from Mumbai in late July or early August. "Delhi will get.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 2, 2023
Six more lions speared to death by Kenyan herders just days after one of the country's oldest lions was killed Six lions have been killed by herders in Kenya, just days after one of the country's oldest lions was also fatally targeted. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2023	'One of world's oldest lions' killed after preying on livestock A 19-year-old male lion, believed to be one of the oldest in the world, was killed after trying to take livestock from a community in Kenya. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2023
50 Cent, Shaq and Kenya Barris Team Up in Attempt to Buy BET Add 50 Cent, Shaq and Kenya Barris to the growing list of high-powered celebs interested in buying BET, we've learned the group is making a massive push to strike a deal. Sources with direct knowledge.. TMZ.com - Published on May 5, 2023	'Starvation cult' death toll rises to 103 as popular preacher arrested in Kenya At least 103 deaths are now being linked to a suspected starvation cult as authorities continue to find bodies in Kenya. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2023
'Starvation cult' death toll at least 89 after more bodies dug up The number of victims of a suspected starvation cult has risen to at least 89 after more bodies were dug up in a Kenyan forest. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2023	Kenyan athlete breaks London Marathon record as Sir Mo Farah bows out A Kenyan runner has smashed the course record for the London Marathon - as Sir Mo Farah competed in the race for the final time. Sky News - Published on April 23, 2023
Kiptum smashes record to win London Marathon Watch as Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum smashes compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's course record to win the men's London Marathon on his debut at the race. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2023	'More than 20 bodies' exhumed in Kenyan starvation cult investigation More than 20 bodies have been exhumed as part of an investigation into a starvation cult in Kenya, according to reports. Sky News - Published on April 23, 2023
Kenya's Chebet retains Boston Marathon title Kenya's Evans Chebet successfully defends his Boston Marathon title, with two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge sixth. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2023	India steps-up military outreach to Africa with exercise & chiefs' conclave Senior Army officers on Friday said the 10-day AFINDEX exercise, in which contingents from nine countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Niger, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) will take.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2023
The Lioness running a ‘safe place’ for Kenyan girls Athlete Mary Ngugi hopes to protect young female runners from unwanted male attention after starting the country’s first girls-only running camp. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2023	Kenyan runner Lempus banned for five years Paris half-marathon record holder Betty Lempus both took drugs and then attempted to cover it up once caught, the AUI finds. BBC Sport - Published on January 26, 2023
Suspect arrested after Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist's body found stuffed in metal box Police investigating the death of a Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist who was found stuffed in a metal box have arrested a suspect. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2023	Kipyokei loses Boston title after six-year doping ban Two more Kenyans, Diana Kipyokei and Purity Rionoripo, are banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit after failing doping tests. BBC Sport - Published on December 20, 2022
World Cup security guard dies after Lusail fall John Njau Kibue, a Kenyan security guard at the Lusail Stadium, dies after falling from the World Cup venue in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2022	Ex-Olympic champion Rudisha survives plane crash Former double Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha avoids injury after a plane he is travelling in crash-lands in Kenya. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2022
Kiptum & Beriso are third-fastest marathon runners Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum and Ethiopia's Amane Beriso become the third-fastest men's and women's marathon runners in history with victory in Valencia. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2022	Kenya to 'build back trust' after doping cases Kenya will not face a ban from competition but has a "long journey" to rebuild trust after a string of doping violations, World Athletics president Lord Coe says. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022
Kenya looks to avoid doping ban by World Athletics A Kenyan government minister urges World Athletics not to ban the country from the sport following a string of doping violations. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2022	Doping puts Kenyan athletics on 'road to nowhere' Kenyan athletics will be on the road to "nowhere" if the current spate of doping cases continues, says former world javelin champion Julius Yego. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2022
Kenyan high commissioner pitches for investments from Gujarat IndiaTimes - Published on November 17, 2022	From refugee camp to World Cup - the rise of Mabil Australia winger Awer Mabil's remarkable rise from a Kenyan refugee camp to the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2022
Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya was victim of 'target killing' A Pakistani journalist shot dead last month was the victim of a "target killing", the country's interior minister has said. Sky News - Published on November 8, 2022	Hundreds of elephants and zebras die in Kenyan drought Hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife reserves in East Africa's worst drought in decades, according to a report. Sky News - Published on November 4, 2022
Kenya books 4 cops for killing of Balaji Telefilms ex-COO, friend IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2022	2 missing Indians: 4 Kenyan officers of militia booked Four Kenyan police officers from a notorious unit linked to extrajudicial killings and other crimes were charged Monday for the disappearance of three, including two Indian nationals - Balaji.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 24, 2022
London Marathon 2022: Amos Kipruto wins men's race Watch as Kenya's Amos Kipruto wins men's London Marathon in two hours, four minutes and 39 seconds. BBC Sport - Published on October 2, 2022	London Marathon 2022: Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw win first titles in elite races Kenya's Amos Kipruto and Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw win their maiden London Marathon titles with breakaway victories in the elite men's and women's races. BBC Sport - Published on October 2, 2022
Fraud on judiciary in custody battle; SC seeks CBI report on steps taken to bring back Kenyan citizen IndiaTimes - Published on October 2, 2022

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