Press Releases

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(MENAFN) Thousands of people, the majority of them women, took to the streets of Nairobi on Monday to demand stronger government measures against the growing number of femicide cases and child disappearances in Kenya.

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(MENAFN) A Kenyan court has halted a US-supported proposal to establish an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing potential public health risks and legal concerns.

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(MENAFN) Former Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga was among several individuals taken into custody during a protest in Nairobi opposing proposed changes to protected land within Nairobi National Park, according to reports released on Monday.

EIN Presswire

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities, comprising 27.7 million members, that wholeheartedly supports...

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(MENAFN) Fresh unrest broke out Tuesday in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki as residents protested against the construction of a US-supported Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, leading to clashes with police and multiple arrests.

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(MENAFN) Police used tear gas and arrested several demonstrators during renewed protests on Tuesday in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki, where residents were opposing the construction of a US-supported Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base,...

EIN Presswire

Nairobi-based artist blends global R&B and Afro soul in a four-track EP exploring desire, vulnerability, and self-discovery MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nairobi-based R&B artist Nuru is introducing her music to...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) (“CBAK Energy”, or the “Company”), a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, successfully concluded its...

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(MENAFN) The US Embassy in Kenya moved Wednesday to quell mounting public fury over an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, insisting the installation poses no danger to surrounding communities as legal and street-level opposition...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

MOMBASA, Kenya, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the 11th annual Our Ocean Conference taking place June 16-18 in Mombasa, Kenya, Oceana — the world’s largest ocean conservation organization — is calling on governments to strengthen...

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(MENAFN) The US Embassy in Kenya says an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base intended for US personnel does not pose any risk to surrounding communities, as controversy over the project intensifies, according to reports.

International Committee of the Red Cross

As 2025 unfolded amid growing regional uncertainty and humanitarian challenges, the ICRC Nairobi Regional Delegation continued to work alongside partners and communities to uphold humanity where it was needed most.

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(MENAFN) Large crowds gathered in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki on Monday to oppose plans for the establishment of a US-supported Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base, with demonstrations escalating into clashes and road disruptions....

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(MENAFN) At least 16 schoolgirls have died and dozens more were injured after a fire broke out overnight at a boarding school in Kenya, authorities confirmed.

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(MENAFN) Kenya and France formalized 11 bilateral agreements Sunday, charting a course for deeper cooperation across a range of strategic sectors in a signing ceremony held at State House following high-level talks between President William Ruto...

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(MENAFN) Kenya and France have signed 11 new agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key economic and infrastructure sectors during an official visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.

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(MENAFN) Kenya and France have signed a series of 11 agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in strategic development areas, following high-level talks between their leaders in Nairobi.

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(MENAFN) New details have emerged in the investigation into the deadly dormitory fire at a Kenyan girls' school, with authorities saying surveillance footage indicates that students intentionally ignited the blaze that claimed the lives of 16...

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(MENAFN) The United States has expressed confidence that issues surrounding a planned Ebola isolation center in Kenya can be addressed, following a court decision that temporarily blocked the project.

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 4 June 2026, host His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto of the Republic of Kenya on a State Visit at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.