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Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years
A court in Kenya has sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and an adult. He told them to starve themselves to death as part of his apocalyptic religious cult.
Making history in Dakar 2026: Six young refugees, one Olympic dream
The medals are already being won at Dakar 2026. But beyond the scores and the celebrations, some athletes have overcome far greater challenges. Members of the first Refugee Youth Olympic Team, now living in Uganda and Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp after fleeing conflict, are proving that the Games are about much more than sport.
Ethiopia clashes drive thousands into Kenya
Deadly clashes between armed forces in southern Ethiopia have driven tens of thousands into neighbouring Kenya with no idea when they can safely return home. Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country with around 130 million people, is grappling with multiple armed conflicts, particularly along borders between its states.
Kenya: Wastewater from Recycling · Global Voices
Two thousand tons of waste are discharged daily to the Nairobi landfill, Kenya's capital. An army of small hands then rushes to recover recyclable materials. Although these invisible environmental heroes are sacrificing themselves to the task, only 7% of the plastic can be treated.
Nigerian court bars opposition candidate two months before election
In tonight's edition: A Nigerian court disqualifies a leading presidential candidate, adding fresh complications to the electoral process two months before the vote. Also, tens of thousands of people have fled across the border into Kenya as deadly ethnic clashes in southern Ethiopia intensify. Plus having fled conflict and violence, members of the first Refugee Youth Olympic Team are chasing Olympic dreams in Dakar.
Kenya: The Government Facing the Challenge of Health Financing, after USAID
In response to uncertainties in funding its health system, Kenya is scaling up initiatives to maintain care and prevention programmes. New agreements, the sustainability of which, however, raises questions.
Wawira Njiru, Kenya's school feeder and German Africa Prize recipient
From a small fundraiser to a major enterprise, Wawira Njiru's Kenyan school feeding scheme has been more successful than she ever thought possible. She's now being awarded the German Africa Prize.
Wawira Njirum, Kenya's school feeder and German Africa Prize recipient
From a small fundraiser to a major enterprise, Wawira Njiru's Kenyan school feeding scheme has been more successful than she ever thought possible. She's now being awarded the German Africa Prize.
Wawira Njiru — Kenya's No. 1 school feeder honored with the German Africa Prize
From a small fundraiser to a big enterprise, Wawira Njiru's Kenyan school feeding scheme has been more successful than even she would have thought. She's now being awarded with the German Africa Prize.
Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo
The Bundibugyo strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda, while two in Nigeria returned negative results.
Tribe unable to join England Lions after trip to Ebola-hit Kenya
Glamorgan's Asa Tribe is barred from joining the England Lions squad in the West Indies because of a recent trip to Kenya.