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Kenyan student Sheila Chebii fell 15 floors to her death while working at a Sydney hotel. Her family want answers

A month after the tragedy, mystery surrounds the death of the ‘cheerful’ 25-year-old who came to Australia to pursue her dreams

The Guardian - AU

Study sparks hope for ‘climate-resistant’ coral reefs

MOMBASA, Kenya - In the crystalline waters off Kenya’s coast, coral reefs are thriving — evidence of a rare good news story in the battle to protect oceans from the ravages of climate change.

Bangkok Post

Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses and reach global markets

Kenyan smallholder farmers are reducing post-harvest losses and accessing global export markets through a pay-per-use solar cold storage model pioneered by Nairobi-based company SoKo Fresh

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Kenya to pay compensation to almost 2,000 victims of violent protests

Kenya’s president says victims of human rights abuses during a series of protests, in which hundreds of people died, were injured, or suffered business losses, will be compensated starting next week, marking a rare reparations process outside the judicial process

The Independent UK

Kenya wants to close refugee camps: the promise and risks of its ambitious new plan

Kenya hosts nearly a million refugees, mainly from South Sudan and Somalia. Many of them have been living in refugee camps for decades.

The Conversation

How visa applications became big business across Africa

For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly expensive and difficult due to VFS Global – an Indian company that handles visa applications for dozens of African governments. An investigation…

Radio France Internationale

Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last month's girls school fire

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kenya’s central town of Gilgil for a memorial service to honor the lives of 16 students who died in a school fire last month that police said was caused by arson

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China firm secures Kenya Airport revamp deal after Adani fallout

Kenya has awarded a $2.9 billion airport upgrade contract to China Communications Construction Co., two years after canceling a deal with India's Adani Group. The project aims to modernize Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, partly funded by a new National Infrastructure Fund and commercial loans. This move strengthens China's infrastructure presence…

The Economic Times

Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility

Kenyan police shot dead a protester on Tuesday as hundreds demonstrated against a government-backed quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola, with anger mounting over Nairobi's determination to press ahead with the facility.

Radio France Internationale

Deadly clashes in Kenya as protesters fight US Ebola quarantine facility

Kenya saw fresh unrest on 9 June as protesters defied a court order and clashed with police near Laikipia Air Base over plans for a US funded Ebola quarantine facility, fuelling fears about the virus and prompting arrests.

Euronews

Pioneering evidence shows how entrepreneurship model can reduce extreme poverty among refugees

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New evidence released today shows that a combined approach of entrepreneurship support and market access can significantly reduce extreme poverty among refugees and host communities in East Africa.Two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the DREAMS (Delivering Resilient Enterprises and Market Systems) program—implemented…

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Kenya: One dead in protest against US Ebola quarantine centre

In tonight's programme: Violence flares in Kenya, leaving at least one person dead, as police confront protesters over an Ebola quarantine centre planned for US citizens. Also, there's outrage over the US ban on referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first Somali to officiate at…

France 24

Africa's sound, African film at Cannes and the World Cup kick-off

This week, Spotlight on Africa explores cinema and music scoring for African documentary projects with storytellers from Mozambique and Kenya. We will also bring you news from the Cannes Film Festival, along with the African teams selected to take part in the football World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Man shot dead during protest against proposed US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Police dispersed demonstrators in Nanyuki, 120 miles from Nairobi, amid rising anger at US plans

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The Independent UK

Sudan war victims seek justice in Kenya over claims of torture and sexual violence

It is the first attempt to prosecute members of the notorious paramilitary group RSF outside Sudan

The Independent UK

First war crimes complaint against Sudan's paramilitary forces filed in Kenya

Twelve Sudanese victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in their country on Tuesday asked Kenya’s prosecutors to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group

Radio France Internationale

Africa's sound, Cannes' snub and the World Cup kicks off

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Kenyan police crack down on protest over Ebola facility

Police in Kenya have fired tear gas at protesters as community anger continues to grow over a quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola.

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At least one person killed protesting Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens in Kenya

At least one person has been killed during a demonstration protesting the construction of an Ebola quarantine centre in the Kenyan city of Nanyuki. The centre is set to host Americans who have been extracted from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where an outbreak is currently taking place. Kenya…

AAP

Kenya police arrest ex-chief justice at park protest

Kenya's former chief justice David Maraga has been arrested alongside other activists protesting planned construction inside Nairobi National Park.

The Independent UK

Kenya's former chief justice David Maraga arrested during park construction protest

Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga said he was arrested alongside other activists protesting planned construction inside Nairobi National Park

The Conversation

Ghana wants learner-centred classrooms – but many teachers still favour old methods

Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving rather than rote memorisation in schools. Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia have made changes, and Ghana is part of the movement…

Radio France Internationale

US Ebola facility in Kenya fuels anger in a country with no cases

With no recorded cases of Ebola, many Kenyans are struggling to understand why their government is allowing the United States to build an Ebola facility in their country to treat US citizens. Despite protests and criticism, the Kenyan government has vowed to press on.

Axios

Americans exposed to Ebola won't immediately return to U.S.

They'll quarantine in Kenya and be moved to treatment facilities in Europe if they test positive.

The Guardian - UK

Experts criticise plan for American-only Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya

Plan departs from policy of bringing CDC staff back to US for treatment and offering support to all health workers

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