Uncertainty for Burundians in Kenya after president orders foreign-owned businesses closed
Uncertainty for Burundians in Kenya after president orders foreign-owned businesses closed Hundreds of Burundians living in Kenya flocked to their embassy in Nairobi on Monday seeking travel documents to leave the country, days after President William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners. Kenya has long attracted migrants from across the East African Community (EAC), whose members enjoy freedom of movement within the regional bloc. Last week, Ruto ga
Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse protesting small-scale traders
Police in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Friday fired teargas to disperse small-scale traders, importers, and their supporters protesting against an increase in import duties. Demonstrators gathered in the city centre saying the measure will raise the cost of bringing goods into the country and hurt small businesses. Hundreds of shops closed for the protest. Kenya's Revenue Authority decided to raise the minimum customs valuation benchmark for a 40-foot container of consolid
Kenya: protests rock Kakuma refugee camp amid US humanitarian aid cuts
Widespread demonstrations have rocked security in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya on Monday, with police firing live bullets...
Abortion access in Kenya continues to be hotly debated, amid deaths
This is where 25-year-old Mary Olouch was buried after dying from a botched abortion in Karabok, a village in western Kenya. Next door,...
Boniface Kariuki, a Kenyan mask vendor shot at close range laid to rest
Kenyans on Friday attended the funeral of a civilian who died after being shot in the head at close range by a police officer in June....
Family of Kenyan man shot at close range by police demands accountability
The family of a Kenyan civilian who was shot by police during the latest protests over the alleged killing of a blogger in police custody...
British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape claim
A member of Britain’s armed forces has been arrested in Kenya, and U.K. military police are investigating, the Ministry of Defense said...
Kenya, Dominican Republic sign agreement to support security mission in Haiti
Kenya and the Dominican Republic signed an agreement on Monday that would bolster support for the Kenyan police deployed in Haiti. The...
Clashes erupt during public forum over an impeachment motion against Kenya's VP
Supporters and opponents of Kenya's deputy president clashed Friday at public forums over an impeachment motion against him, which was...
