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Mnongat and Lobacevske win Mexico City marathon
The 34th Mexico City marathon took place on Sunday and some 35,000 runners braved the blistering temperatures.The 34th Mexico City marathon took place on Sunday and some 35,000 runners braved the blistering temperatures.
Kenya disbands Olympic committee over Rio performance
Kenya has disbanded its National Olympics Committee because of “alleged mismanagement” of the national team during the Rio Games. Sports CabinetKenya has disbanded its National Olympics Committee because of “alleged mismanagement” of the national team during the Rio Games. Sports Cabinet
Kerry pushes for swift deployment of 'protection force' in South Sudan
Visiting Africa, John Kerry has stressed his commitment to tackling renewed violence in South Sudan.Visiting Africa, John Kerry has stressed his commitment to tackling renewed violence in South Sudan.
Day 11 in Rio and there's more emotion and some missed opportunities
An emotional Faith Kipyegon for Kenya has won Olympic gold in the women’s 1500m final at Rio in a time of 4 minutes 8.An emotional Faith Kipyegon for Kenya has won Olympic gold in the women’s 1500m final at Rio in a time of 4 minutes 8.
Rio Olympics: Great, Great Britain enjoy day nine gold rush
Jemima Jelagat Sumgong became Kenya’s first ever winner of the Olympic women’s marathon race.Jemima Jelagat Sumgong became Kenya’s first ever winner of the Olympic women’s marathon race.
Kenya and UN work to change a refugee camp into a settlement
Refugees in Kenya who have fled the fighting in South Sudan are being given a chance to become self sufficient under a new initiative from the government and the UNHCR.Refugees in Kenya who have fled the fighting in South Sudan are being given a chance to become self sufficient under a new initiative from the government and the UNHCR.
Why Kenya's new railway makes way for the Elephant
A veterinarian with a tranquiliser gun is the only hunter in this Kenyan wildlife reserve. The quarry is a female elephant in Tsavo National ParkA veterinarian with a tranquiliser gun is the only hunter in this Kenyan wildlife reserve. The quarry is a female elephant in Tsavo National Park
Geothermal energy helps power Kenya's future
Kenya’s rift valley boasts a mind-blowing safari landscape.Kenya’s rift valley boasts a mind-blowing safari landscape.
Kenya: several officers killed in hostage siege at police station
In western Kenya, several police officers have been killed, after a gunman held up a police station early on Thursday morning.In western Kenya, several police officers have been killed, after a gunman held up a police station early on Thursday morning.
Turning discarded flip-flops into art for tourists
This initiative provides work to some 100 Kenyans and part of the profits go to ocean conservation projects.This initiative provides work to some 100 Kenyans and part of the profits go to ocean conservation projects.
Protesters in Kenya say electoral body must go
Hundreds of protesters gather in Kenya’s capital to demand the resignation of the country’s election body ahead of a vote next year.Hundreds of protesters gather in Kenya’s capital to demand the resignation of the country’s election body ahead of a vote next year.
Kenya police break up CORD opposition protests against 'electoral bias'
Police in Kenya have dispersed opposition protests over the electoral process with water cannon and tear gas.Police in Kenya have dispersed opposition protests over the electoral process with water cannon and tear gas.
Tear gas and water cannon fired on protesters in Kenya
Demonstration in central Nairobi turns violent.Demonstration in central Nairobi turns violent.
Kenyan police fire tear gas at protesters calling for electoral body to resign
With 15 months until elections, opposition supporters had been staging a sit-in along the highway outside the offices of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission in Nairobi, who they accuseWith 15 months until elections, opposition supporters had been staging a sit-in along the highway outside the offices of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission in Nairobi, who they accuse
Six days on, survivors are found in collapsed Kenya building
Man and two women rescued Fourth woman survived in a cavity Around 140 now saved Police say 39 dead Rescuers in Kenya pulled four moreMan and two women rescued Fourth woman survived in a cavity Around 140 now saved Police say 39 dead Rescuers in Kenya pulled four more
A miracle in Nairobi
Four people are pulled alive from the wreckage of an apartment block - six days after it collapsed.Four people are pulled alive from the wreckage of an apartment block - six days after it collapsed.
Malaysian and Kenyan artists win prestigious cartooning prize
Kenyan and Malaysian cartoonists Gado and Zunar have been awarded the 2016 Cartooning for Peace Prize. The accolade, which rewards cartoonists forKenyan and Malaysian cartoonists Gado and Zunar have been awarded the 2016 Cartooning for Peace Prize. The accolade, which rewards cartoonists for
Kenya: baby pulled alive from rubble of Nairobi building reunited with father
The Kenyan Red Cross says a six-month-old baby girl has no visible physical injuries – despite being buried in the rubble of a collapsed building inThe Kenyan Red Cross says a six-month-old baby girl has no visible physical injuries – despite being buried in the rubble of a collapsed building in
Kenya burns vast piles of elephant tusks
Kenya’s Uhuru and Gabon’s Bongo set fire to thousands of elephant tusks and rhino horns, destroying a stockpile that would have been worth a fortuneKenya’s Uhuru and Gabon’s Bongo set fire to thousands of elephant tusks and rhino horns, destroying a stockpile that would have been worth a fortune
Collapsed Kenya building 'had no occupancy permit'
With up to 16 people now dead and dozens feared missing, reports from Kenya say the six-storey residential block that collapsed late on Friday amidWith up to 16 people now dead and dozens feared missing, reports from Kenya say the six-storey residential block that collapsed late on Friday amid
Kenya burns huge ivory stockpile calling for ban on trade
A stockpile of more than 100 tonnes of ivory from some 8,000 animals was set alight near Nairobi on Saturday, to highlight the threat to endangeredA stockpile of more than 100 tonnes of ivory from some 8,000 animals was set alight near Nairobi on Saturday, to highlight the threat to endangered
Rescue teams keep searching after deadly Kenya collapse
At least ten bodies have now been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Visiting the site of the disasterAt least ten bodies have now been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Visiting the site of the disaster
Kenya burns over a hundred tons of elephant tusks and calls for a worldwide ban on ivory sales
Kenyan authorities were preparing to burn a stockpile of over a hundred tons of elephant tusks on Saturday as a message to the world over the threatKenyan authorities were preparing to burn a stockpile of over a hundred tons of elephant tusks on Saturday as a message to the world over the threat
Chaotic scenes in Kenyan capital
Many are feared trapped in a collapsed residential building in the Huruma area of Nairobi.Many are feared trapped in a collapsed residential building in the Huruma area of Nairobi.
Kenyan opposition calls for electoral commission to quit
Kenya’s opposition has called for the country’s electoral commission to disband before next year’s presidential vote. On Monday (April 25) some 500Kenya’s opposition has called for the country’s electoral commission to disband before next year’s presidential vote. On Monday (April 25) some 500
ICC decision to drop second Kenya case 'fails victims'
The International Criminal Court has thrown out election violence charges against Kenya’s Vice-President William Ruto and ended his trial. It alsoThe International Criminal Court has thrown out election violence charges against Kenya’s Vice-President William Ruto and ended his trial. It also
Kenya marks Garissa University attacks anniversary
The campus reopened in January but only 150 of its 700 students have returned to class.The campus reopened in January but only 150 of its 700 students have returned to class.
Missing Kenyan lions 'return to Nairobi National Park'
Kenyan authorities sent park rangers into residential areas near Nairobi looking for several lions that had left a national park near the capitalKenyan authorities sent park rangers into residential areas near Nairobi looking for several lions that had left a national park near the capital
Kenya could miss Rio Olympics due to doping record
The chairman of Kenya’s national Olympic committee has urged the government to act urgently to stave off the threat of an Olympic ban because of itsThe chairman of Kenya’s national Olympic committee has urged the government to act urgently to stave off the threat of an Olympic ban because of its
Citizens and scientists earn their stripes counting Kenya's Grevy's zebras
How do you tell one zebra from another? By looking at their stripes, of course – with a special software that can identify their natural “barcode”How do you tell one zebra from another? By looking at their stripes, of course – with a special software that can identify their natural “barcode”