17 September 2024
"A very important agreement," is how @Bundeskanzler Scholz describes the new migration agreement between Germany and Kenya. Skilled workers or prospective trainees should be able to come to Germany more easily and repatriation for Kenyans without a right of residence should be simplified
The migration agreement between Germany and Kenya is a "win-win situation" for both countries, says Kenya's President William Samoei Ruto. The agreement is intended to promote the recruitment of skilled workers from Kenya and facilitate the repatriation of rejected asylum seekers
At least 17 pupils killed and several more injured in fire at boarding school in Kenya, police say
Somalia confirmed its support for Raila Odinga, the Kenyan candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, during a meeting in Beijing, China, between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Kenyan President William Ruto. This endorsement was part of broader discussions and diplomatic engagements at the China-Africa summit, highlighting the regional backing for Odinga's candidacy ahead of the AUC elections scheduled for February 2025
Kenya's health ministry announces second case of monkeypox in the country
1 month ago
Congo - Arrest in Beni of 31 people suspected of belonging to the Islamic State, including many foreigners, among them Tanzanians and Kenyans
Several protesters arrested in Nairobi streets
Protesters voices rising in song as they lament the failures of the current leadership. Their chants echo a deep sense of frustration with the present administration, highlighting the issues they believe have been neglected or mishandled
Kenya’s President William Ruto, who has replaced members of his cabinet amid mass youth protests demanding his resignation, is due to make an address to the nation at 1 p.m. local time (1000 GMT), his spokesperson said on Wednesday
Kenyan President @WilliamsRuto makes tough speech on protests. He said: "Enough is enough" and protests "must cease", will not be allowed to continue.His said his concessions to the protest movements have been misinterpreted as weakness.A serious escalation looms
Earthquake tremors felt in Nairobi
2 month ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 15 km NNW of Magadi, Kenya
3 of the arrested protestors in Eldoret have been released
St John Ambulance evacuate 2 casualties in Nairobi CBD protests
The key suspect in the killings and dumping of bodies at Kware dumpsite in Embakasi Nairobi has been detained for 30 days pending further investigations into the case. Principle magistrate Irene Gichobi allowed the application made by the DCI and said the suspect Collins Khalusa be detained at any police station.2 month ago
The key suspect in the killings and dumping of bodies at Kware dumpsite in Embakasi Nairobi has been detained for 30 days pending further investigations into the case. Principle magistrate Irene Gichobi allowed the application made by the DCI and said the suspect Collins Khalusa be detained at any police station.
Nairobi: Running battles between police and protesters in CBD
Nairobi: Police officers drop teargas canisters at protesters singing the national anthem
2 month ago
Kameme TV reporter injured in the ongoing anti-government protests in Nakuru County
Kenya President Ruto dismisses cabinet save for Prime Cabinet Secretary
In first comments, the Kenyan force in Haiti says 'no room for failure' against powerful gangs
Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters in Kenya
Kenya police fire tear gas at protesters in Nairobi
Kenyan President Ruto has withdrawn the controversial finance bill that sparked national protests and resulted in several protesters killed
The Secretary-General of the United Nations urges police and security forces in Kenya to exercise restraint
More than 10 Western nations say deeply concerned by Kenya protest violence
Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in Kenya; the incident comes amidst a deadly crackdown by police on #RejectFinanceBill2024 protesters a day after authorities claimed there would be no internet shutdown
Protesters storm Kenya parliament area as anti-taxes protests escalate
Kenya's Red Cross says 39 people injured, with eight in critical condition, following protests over finance bill in central Nairobi
Five African countries—Kenya, Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, and Tunisia—are invited to attend the G7 meeting in Puglia, Italy, from June 13-153 month ago
Five African countries—Kenya, Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, and Tunisia—are invited to attend the G7 meeting in Puglia, Italy, from June 13-15
At least 20 people were killed as a result of floods in Kenya