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Kenya could pull out of Rio Olympics due to Zika concerns: committee head

YoopyaFeb 9, 2016June 11, 20230

Kenya could pull out of this year’s Rio Olympics due to concerns over the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil, the head of Kenya’s Olympics committee

At least three killed in bomb attack on Kenyan police vehicle

YoopyaJul 14, 2015July 2, 20230

MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) – At least two police officers and a civilian died on Monday when a bomb blew up their vehicle in Kenya’s coastal

How Britain’s khat ban devastated an entire Kenyan town

YoopyaJun 26, 2015July 1, 20230

Mild stimulant used to be Maua’s most valuable export, bringing prosperity to all involved. A year since it was outlawed, the local economy has been

Pope says to visit Africa in November, may go to Kenya

YoopyaJun 13, 2015July 2, 20230

Pope Francis on Friday said he planned to visit the Central African Republic and Uganda in November, and hoped to go to Kenya, during his

Kenya: People enraged over late Police response in University attack by Islamic extremists

YoopyaApr 8, 2015July 8, 20230

Public anger spilled into the streets of the Kenyan capital Tuesday, a fury stirred by the seven-hour delay between the time authorities learned of a

Gunmen Mount Deadly Attack on University in Kenya

YoopyaApr 2, 2015July 1, 20230

Gunmen attacked a university in eastern Kenya early Thursday, killing at least two and wounding dozens more as they fought with armed officers and forced

“No Africans” Chinese restaurant owner arrested in Nairobi

YoopyaMar 24, 2015July 3, 20230

“Tensions rise over Chinese engagement in Kenya” after restaurant’s co-owner said Africans posed security risk and needed to be kept out after 5pm The owner

Kenya destroys 15 tons of ivory taken from poachers

YoopyaMar 13, 2015July 3, 20230

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president set fire to “15 tons of elephant tusks” during World Wildlife Day Tuesday to discourage poaching and ‘trade in

Kenya: Lupita’s Sh13 Million Oscar Dress With 6,000 Natural Pearls Stolen in Hollywood

YoopyaMar 5, 2015July 9, 20230

By Eugene Okumu With Agencies Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o’s Oscars gown valued at Sh13.7 million was stolen from a Hollywood hotel. The incident occured Wednesday.

Kenya: Disgraced Jeptoo Lands Two-Year Ban From AK

YoopyaFeb 3, 2015July 3, 20230

By William Njuguna Disgraced marathoner Rita Jeptoo has been banned for two years. Athletics Kenya chief executive officer Isaac Mwangi announced the verdict following deliberations