Kenya
Dozens of Bodies of Suspected ‘Starvation Cult’ Members Found in Mass Graves
87 people linked to the Good News International Church have died, as Kenyan President William Ruto pledged a full investigation into the alleged cult he likened to “terrorism.”
47 Suspected Cult Members Starved to Death So They Could ‘Meet Jesus’
Police in Kenya say the bodies of children are among the dead and that the leader of the Good News International Church, Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, has been arrested.
Pakistani Journalist Who Criticised Government Shot Dead by Police in Kenya
Kenyan authorities claim Arshad Sharif, who fled Pakistan after criticising the government and military, was shot dead in a case of mistaken identity.
Why Won’t Uganda’s Large Adult Son Stop Tweeting?
The Ugandan President’s gaffe-prone son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is still tweeting, despite threatening to invade Kenya. Some believe a succession drama is about to unfold.
The British Stole Their Land to Grow Tea. They Want Justice.
Forced to watch their loved ones die and endure forced labour and abuse from colonisers who removed them from their land, a group of Kenyans is seeking reparations from Britain.
Uganda’s President Apologises to Kenya on Behalf of His Large Adult Son
Yoweri Museveni fired Muhoozi Kainerugaba from his military role after he claimed he could capture Nairobi – but also promoted him to a four-star general at the same time.
Uganda’s Large Adult Son Threatens To Conquer Nairobi in 2 Weeks
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of one of Africa’s longest serving rulers, was promoted to a four-star general after claiming he could capture Kenya’s capital.
Self-Confessed ‘Hustler’ Declared Winner of Kenya’s Presidential Election
William Ruto will become Kenya’s fifth president after winning 50.5 percent of the vote, but supporters of challenger Raila Odinga hinted they would contest the result.
‘Election Time Is Scary’: When a Presidential Vote Puts a Whole Country on Edge
Misinformation on TikTok and ethnic tensions are making for a tense election in Kenya, which often suffers violence around voting.
Kenyan Hospital Asks People to Stop Trying to Sell Their Kidneys
Kenyatta National Hospital reminded people it was illegal to sell their organs, as Kenya experiences a worsening cost-of-living crisis exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
‘The Smoke Enters Your Body’: A Toxic Trash Site in Kenya Is Making Women Sick
As rubbish piles up on a vast dumpsite, the women who sift through it for their livelihood are suffering reproductive health problems that scientists say have been overlooked.
‘Lion Hiding Under a Hedge’ Turns Out To Be a Bag With a Lion’s Face on It
Armed officers from Kenya's wildlife service were called out to what locals thought was a lion but was actually a shopping bag filled with avocado seeds.