Tears, Blood and Courage: The Student Who Documented Kenya’s Darkest Day

NAIROBI, Kenya — For Allan Ademba, 26, it was meant to be a routine day of protest coverage. Instead, it turned into a life-altering moment on the frontlines of Kenya’s bloodiest demonstrations in recent history. A fourth-year broadcast journalism student …

From Shakahola to Migori: Kenya’s Struggle with Deadly Religious Cults

Two bodies and about 57 indisposed persons were recovered from St. Joseph Missions of Africa Church in Migori County, western Kenya, on April 22, reigniting fears of cult-related abuses across the continent. The discovery comes barely two years after the …

Kenya is short by an estimated 100,000 vials of antivenom per year

Why world-class players are itching for the Cricket Kenya T20 League

From Right to Left: Cricket Kenya Chairman Manoj Patel, AOS Sport Tournament Chairman Chandra Prakash Panwar and Cricket Kenya Board Member Kennedy Obuya during the signing of the Cricket Kenya T20 League (CKT20) contractual agreement in Nairobi on Sunday …

Late Pope Francis “reminds us” of True Humility, Meaning of Jesuit, Priest, Pontiff: Clergy, Religious in Kenya

“Regardless of the background, classes, profession, congregation, religion, he always tried to be as close, especially to those who are forgotten,” he said, and added, “this humility and simplicity and this commitment to be close to the poor remind us …

Why U.S. Investors Are Betting Big on Kenya Despite Trump's Tariffs

Kenya has emerged as one of the top investment priority destinations among American investors, even as US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Kenya begin to take effect. A survey by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) ranked Kenya among the …

Kenya's desperate need for more snake antivenom

Writhing in pain on a hospital bed in a Kenyan coastal town, teenage snakebite victim Shukurani Konde Tuva faced the grim reality of his left leg from above the knee being amputated. The 14-year-old was bitten by a puff adder -- a venomous snake and the …

Blood Parliament: How Kenya blocked viewing of BBC's film of police shooting protesters

Tuesday April 29, 2025 The BBC said Monday that Kenyan government pressure led to the cancellation of a Nairobi screening of a documentary from the British broadcaster identifying security officers suspected of shooting protesters dead. Kenya's …

Kenya Pipeline extends unbeaten run in 2024/25 KVF Women’s Volleyball League

Kenya Pipeline continues to dominate the 2024/25 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League, maintaining a flawless record with nine wins and 25 points after the fourth leg. Their unbeaten run cements their status as the team to beat …

What hurts Kenya's industrial takeoff

President William Ruto and Yan Tang Chief Executive Officer during groundbreaking for the 35MW Orpower 22 Geothermal Plant in Menengai, Nakuru County. [File, Standard] While President William Ruto was slamming Western institutions for being outdated and …