UNBELIEVABLE: 4 - The Untold Story

'Bring our sons home': Kenyan families demand action over Russian war recruitment

Families of young Kenyan men who found themselves fighting in Ukraine after being duped into joining the Russian military are calling on the Kenyan government to provide information on their whereabouts – and for a ban on any future recruitment.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 6

'They saw potential when I saw only my mistake': training Nairobi’s teen mothers

Nairobi's Passion to Share Foundation is empowering young mothers and girls who dropped out of school to build their own futures, teaching them the skills they need to start businesses and support themselves and their families.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 1

Man arrested in Kenya accused of recruiting locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine

The Kenyan government last week said more than 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Indians among scores of foreigners stuck in Nairobi as strike at main airport affects multiple flights

A strike at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has crippled flight operations, leaving hundreds of Indians stranded. IndiGo has cancelled its direct Mumbai-Nairobi flight, with uncertainty surrounding future services. Stranded passengers face challenges securing affordable accommodation as Kenya Airways reports significant delays. Many are anxiously awaiting IndiGo's return flight.

The Times of India · Feb 17

A strike by airport workers delays flights at Nairobi’s main airport, stranding passengers

A strike has disrupted flights at Kenya’s main airport as workers demand better pay and conditions

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Sand mining and Kenya’s building boom: better rules are needed, but not from the top down

The sun is rising in Kenya’s Kajiado county, just outside Nairobi, and a truck is rumbling over dusty ground towards a riverbank. Young men guide the driver to a parking spot and then spring into action, each with a scoop, filling the truck from a heap of the most desirable…

The Conversation · Feb 16

Childcare solution springs up for Nairobi's market trader mothers

While informal markets keep Kenya's economy going, childcare solutions for the mostly female traders are scarce. But now small daycare centres are opening at the markets, allowing these women to work without worrying about their children.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 15

East Africa’s dismal football record doesn’t match its passion – what needs to happen

East Africa loves football. From the streets of Nairobi and the markets of Kampala to the beaches of Dar es Salaam, the passion for soccer is an undeniable current running through the region. Yet, despite fan support, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania haven’t translated this enthusiasm into sustained international success.

The Conversation · Feb 8

Electric motorcycle riders in Kenya demand more flexible battery networks

Electric motorcycles, also known as electric mobility bikes or e-bikes, are gaining ground throughout Africa

The Independent UK · Feb 7

Climate storytelling often ignores young people – arts-based research can change that

One autumn evening in 2021, I was co-facilitating the first of ten creative sessions with young people in the Daimler Warehouse, Coventry. It’s home to Highly Sprung Physical Performance, a partner in a pilot project called With One Breath. I was there to use theatre, photography and creative writing to…

The Conversation · Feb 6