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Kenyan MP states Russia nothing like press puts on display
(MENAFN) Kenyan Member of Parliament Catherine Omanyo has challenged the widespread negative media portrayals of Russia, encouraging both her fellow citizens and the global community to reconsider their views of the country. Speaking to RT at the...

Senior Kenyan editor stresses importance of Africa-Chinese media agencies collaboration
(MENAFN) A senior Kenyan editor emphasized on Tuesday that strengthened collaboration and exchanges between African and Chinese media organizations are crucial for maintaining strong friendly relations as both regions work toward a shared future...

Kenya Protest Death Toll Rises
(MENAFN) Widespread unrest throughout Kenya has resulted in no fewer than 16 deaths and around 400 individuals sustaining injuries, according to Amnesty International Kenya on Thursday. In a formal declaration, Amnesty International stated it had...

Kenya Judiciary Academy visits DC Court of Appeals
On Tuesday, June 25, the Kenya Judiciary Academy, hosted by the National Center for State Courts, visited the DC Court of Appealsto take a tour and learn more about our judicial system. The 30 Kenyan justices and court staff got to know Chief...

Report states TikTok naming Kenya’s top misinformation platform
(MENAFN) TikTok has emerged as the top platform for misinformation in Kenya, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, published on Monday. The study, based on an online survey of 2,007 Kenyans conducted between February and May...

Deaths get reported throughout demonstrations in Kenya
(MENAFN) Nationwide protests in Kenya against police violence and alleged government corruption have resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Over 400 individuals,...

Protests Sweep Kenya, Leaving 16 Killed, 400 Injured
(MENAFN) Widespread violent protests sweeping Kenya have resulted in at least 16 deaths and over 400 people injured, Amnesty International Kenya reported Thursday. The organization revealed allegations that some police officers have been...

Kenyan police officer gets detained after shooting unarmed civilian
(MENAFN) A Kenyan police officer has been taken into custody following the shooting of an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi that erupted over the recent death of a blogger in police custody, according to security authorities. Muchiri...

TikTok Emerges as Kenya’s Top Misinformation App
(MENAFN) A recent study by the Reuters Institute, published in its 2025 Digital News Report on Monday, reveals that TikTok has become the primary platform for spreading "false or misleading content" in Kenya. Conducted between February and May...

Kenyan cop gets detained over shooting unarmed resident
(MENAFN) A Kenyan police officer has been arrested for shooting an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi, which were sparked by public outrage over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody. National Police Service...

Kenyan Policeman Gets Detained
(MENAFN) A Kenyan law enforcement officer has been detained for the close range wounding of a defenseless face mask hawker on Tuesday during chaotic demonstrations in the nation’s capital, Nairobi, the National Police Service (NPS) reported. The...

Kenya’s Strathmore University wins John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition
The John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition is a simulated hearing under the rules of the WTO dispute settlement system involving exchanges of written submissions and adversarial hearings before panelists on international trade law issues. This...

Witness Nature’s Encore on the PostMigration Premier Safari – A Luxury Cross-Border Experience Through Kenya & Tanzania
Witness Nature’s Encore on the Post-Migration Premier Safari – A Luxury Cross-Border Experience Through Kenya & Tanzania PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- African Adventure Specialists is thrilled to unveil its...

British soldier gets detained on rape charge in Kenya
(MENAFN) A British soldier has been accused of rape in Kenya and subsequently returned to the UK while investigations continue, the BBC reported on Monday. The incident allegedly occurred last month after a group of soldiers visited a bar in...

British solider is under investigation over rape in Kenya
(MENAFN) A British serviceman has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Kenya and has since been repatriated to the UK as authorities investigate the matter, according to reports. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about the behavior...

Ormat Technologies, Inc. to Host Conference Call Announcing Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
RENO, Nev., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ORA) (the “Company” or “Ormat”), a leading geothermal and renewable energy company, today announced that it plans to publish its second quarter financial results in a...

Vincent Azanza Brings DOXA® Talent to Bellevue, Championing Smart Growth and Global Opportunity
DOXA® Talent, a leader in offshore and nearshore staffing solutions, announces the opening of its newest franchise: DOXA Talent Bellevue, Washington. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DOXA® Talent, a leader in offshore...

Ethiopia announces GERD project completion
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has declared that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile, has been completed after years of construction and disputes involving Egypt and Sudan, as stated by reports. The Prime...

Tanzania to have Pan-African summit, centering on social security future
(MENAFN) Tanzania is preparing to welcome a significant Pan-African summit centered on the future of social security across the continent, a senior official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in Arusha, northern Tanzania, the summit will...

Tanzania Gears Up to Host Pan-African Summit
(MENAFN) Tanzania is gearing up to host a pivotal Pan-African summit centered on shaping the future of social security throughout Africa, a top official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in the northern city of Arusha, the high-level...