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Over 50,000 Flee Ethiopia Border Violence as Kenya Scrambles to Keep Up

More than 50,000 people have crossed into Kenya from Ethiopia's Moyale region after deadly clashes between Oromia and Somali forces displaced civilians and disrupted trade.

Latin Times · Nov 10

Tens of thousands flee into Kenya as clashes erupt in Ethiopia’s Moyale

Humanitarian groups in Moyale in northern Kenya are calling for urgent funding to support tens of thousands of people who have fled violent clashes in southern Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 10

Border Violence Displaces Thousands: over 50,000 flee into Kenya; host families strain to cope

In recent weeks, a staggering number of over 50,000 individuals have fled from the escalating violence in Ethiopia's Moyale region, sought asylum in Kenya. The humanitarian situation has grown increasingly dire, with urgent needs for food and shelter. The host communities in Kenya are overwhelmed as they attempt to support…

The Times of India · Nov 10

Five US Citizens Killed Alongside Top Ecuador Intelligence Official in Remote Northern Kenya Helicopter Crash

A helicopter crash in northern Kenya killed seven people, including five Americans and Ecuador's intelligence chief. The crash highlights safety concerns in Kenya's safari tourism industry.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Severe flooding in Kenya leaves dozens dead and Maasai Mara elephants wading in water

Locals say the capital was unprepared for such extreme weather, while tourists have been air lifted out of the national park.

Euronews · Mar 9

Nairobi gas explosion: At least 3 dead, hundreds injured in Kenya’s capital

Truck laden with gas exploded in Nairobi with fire engulfing warehouses and damaging homes and vehicles.

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2024

Kenyan farmers endure painful drought as millions face starvation

Water is at a premium in Kenya, where four million people are facing starvation as severe drought brings life to a standstill. The government has declared an emergency in four counties, including Tana River on the south coast, but locals there have seen government aid dry up as well.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2022

In northern Kenya, drought may keep some herders from voting

In Kenya's northern Samburu County, severe drought has forced herders to migrate hundreds of kilometres in search of pasture and water, meaning some may have to skip voting in elections set for Aug. 9.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022