Raila Odinga: the man who changed Kenya without ever ruling it Raila Amollo Odinga, who has died at the age of 80, was something of a paradox in post-independence Kenyan politics. The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025
Raila Odinga, an enduring voice of Kenya’s democratic struggle, dies aged 80 Kenya’s former prime minister and veteran opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has died following a decades-long career that defined the country’s struggle for democracy. Radio France Internationale · Oct 15, 2025
Kenyans Swarm Home Of Fallen 'Hero' Raila Odinga "A king", "a hero", "Nelson Mandela", "Jesus Christ" -- no superlatives were too much for the crowd that came to mourn the death of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga at his Nairobi home on Wednesday. International Business Times · Oct 15, 2025
Raila Odinga: Kenya's Perennial Opposition Leader Raila Amolo Odinga, whose death at 80 was announced on Wednesday, spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner -- but never achieved his goal of becoming Kenya's president, despite five attempts. International Business Times · Oct 15, 2025
Thousands of jobs at risk in Africa as US trade deal expires A major US-Africa trade deal, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), will terminate as scheduled on Tuesday, ending duty-free access to U.S. markets for thousands of African products The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam to produce more than 5,000 megawatts and boost the electric vehicle industry in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
Weaponising The Feed: Inside Kenya's Online War Against Activists When software developer Rose Njeri created a pro-democracy tool to help Kenyans object to a contested finance bill, she was thrown in jail and targeted by an online smear campaign. International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025
Africa Could Become 'Renewable Superpower', Says Guterres Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent. International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025
Japan Hosts African Leaders For Development Conference Japan hosted African leaders on Wednesday for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change. International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025
After Deadly Protests, Kenya's Ruto Seeks Football Distraction Whether in a sports jersey or a suit, Kenyan President William Ruto is casting himself as a model supporter of the national football team as an international tournament provides respite from recent bloody protests against his regime. International Business Times · Aug 17, 2025
Kenya Drops Terror Charge Against Prominent Activist Kenya dropped terror charges against prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi on Monday, following widespread condemnation, hitting him with a lesser charge of unlawful possession of ammunition. International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025
Kenya activist Boniface Mwangi charged with illegal ammo possession Boniface Mwangi, a former photojournalist, was freed on bail after being charged. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2025
Arrested Kenyan Activist Faces Terror Charges Renowned Kenyan rights activist Boniface Mwangi is accused of "facilitation of terrorist acts" during protests that rocked the country last month, investigators said on Sunday, a day after he was arrested. International Business Times · Jul 20, 2025
Kenya mourns vendor killed in protests, as calls grow for Ruto to quit Police shooting of Boniface Kariuki last month sparks mass grief and anger over state-sanctioned police brutality. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025 ‘Shoot them in the leg’: Kenyan president’s anti-protest rhetoric hardens as death toll rises William Ruto accuses protesters of terrorism and violence two days after 31 people killed in anti-government demonstrations
Euronews · Jul 9, 2025 Death toll from Kenya’s latest anti-government protest surges to 31 More than 100 people were injured in Monday's demonstrations, which took place on Nairobi's outskirts and across 17 Kenyan counties.
International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025 At Least 10 Dead In Kenya During Protests After Heavy Police Deployment At least 10 people died across Kenya and hundreds were arrested during anti-government demonstrations on Monday, a rights group and police said, following clashes between police and protesters in the capital Nairobi's outskirts.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2025 Heavy police presence empties Nairobi on pro-democracy uprising anniversary Police mounted a heavy presence across Nairobi on Monday, blocking roads and deterring anti-government protesters as Kenya marked Saba Saba Day, the anniversary of the 1990 pro-democracy uprising. The city’s usually bustling streets were largely deserted, with many residents opting to stay home amid fears of violence.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025 Eleven killed after Kenya police shoot at antigovernment protesters Rallies to mark 35th anniversary of pro-democracy uprising have turned into calls for President William Ruto to resign.
International Business Times · Jul 6, 2025 Armed Gang Attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission On Eve Of Protests An armed gang attacked the headquarters of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission on Sunday as it hosted a press conference calling for an end to state violence, an AFP journalist saw.
Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025 'King's Cross in Africa' rail station project unveiled as Kenya's president visits London The Nairobi Railway City scheme aims to transform 438 acres of land in the centre of Kenya’s capital into a new multi-modal transport hub
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025 Kenyan civilian dies after being shot at close range by police during protests The Kenyan man who was shot at close range by a police officer during recent protests over a blogger’s death in custody has died
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Death toll from Kenya's anti-government protests rises to 16 Sixteen people have died in Kenya following nationwide protests on Wednesday against police brutality and poor governance
Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2025 At least eight killed in deadly Kenya protests: What we know The protests marked deadly demonstrations in 2024 against a controversial tax bill.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 26, 2025 Sixteen people dead after police open fire during Kenya protests Sixteen people were killed and more than 400 injured in Kenya on Wednesday as police cracked down on anti-government protests. Most of the victims were shot, rights groups said, in the worst day of unrest since last year’s deadly demonstrations over tax hikes.