Kenya
In this picture taken on May 21, 2013 Lydia Wafula of Kenya (L) leads the final of the Women's 1500m at the IAAF World Challenge held at the National Olympic Stadium or 'Birds Nest' in Beijing.
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The African Union must reject Kenya's attempts to shield its leaders from being held to account for the human rights violations that took place in Kenya in 2007-2008
Amnesty International is calling on Kenya to resume registration at the border and in urban centres and to cease all threats to arbitrarily close the camps and forcibly return all residents to Somalia
What makes Ushahidi so inspiring is that it was started by Kenyans for Kenya ... It has become a perfect example of what it takes to develop Africa solutions for African problems and how to export these solutions to other areas of the world.More quotes »
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'Friend' of suspect in UK slaying arrested
Rigby.Nusaybah told the BBC that he believed Adebolajo changed after he was allegedly detained and abused by security forces in a Kenyan prison cell last year. After that, Adebolajo became "less talkative ... he wasn't his bubbly self," Nusaybah said.He also 7:11 AM Read more »
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Kenya: 31 psychiatric hospital patients on loose
one of the patients incited the others after the attendants delayed giving the medicine to the patients.Mental health care in Kenya suffers from a lack of funding. Poverty, a lack of access and the stigma associated with mental disorders prevent many patients Read more »
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Kenya co. turns old sandals into colorful objects
elephants and warthogs made in a Nairobi workshop were once only dirty pieces of rubber cruising the Indian Ocean's currents.Kenya's Ocean Sole sandal recycling company is cleaning the East African country's beaches of used, washed-up flip-flops.Workers in Read more »
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UK, lawyers for Kenya torture victims in talks
-- Lawyers for Kenyans suing Britain over alleged torture during an anti-colonial uprising say they are negotiating with the British government over a possible settlement.Law firm Leigh Day confirmed Monday that talks were taking place, but gave no other details, Read more »
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Tanzanians see official hand in elephant poaching
month's gathering in Thailand of signatories to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species , Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya were threatened with sanctions, along with Vietnam , Malaysia , the Philippines, Thailand and China. Those countries now Read more »
Around the web
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Kenya: CCK Gets Directive On Toll Free Emergency Number
lack of an emergency number was an impediment to the efficient and effective day-to-day administration and operations of the Kenya Police Service. "When Akobwait Village of Teso South District, Busia County, was attacked by a marauding gang which left death 5/24/13 from AllAfrica.com Read more »
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Kenya: Kipsang Over Rono As Police Meet Starts
Kipsang as well as two-time World Junior champion, Mercy Cherono helped themselves to contrasting victories as the annual Kenya Police Service Athletics Championships opened in Nairobi. With Day 2 set to roll off on Saturday, Kipsang who set the world leading 5/24/13 from AllAfrica.com Read more »
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250 children to benefit from Mater Run proceeds
Kenya, May 25 – Last year, nine year old Rita could hardly walk and her mother had to carry her almost everywhere. But this year is different as Rita was able to join thousands of Mater Heart Run participants as they covered the 10 km route. “Thank you for 40 m ago from Capital FM Read more »
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Kenya: Probe BVR Saga - Midiwo
National assembly Deputy Minority Leader Jakoyo Midiwo wants the Public Accounts Committee to investigate the controversy surrounding the acquisition of the Biometric Voter Registration systems. "One of the Cabinet Secretary nominees gave a lot of critical 7:26 AM from AllAfrica.com Read more »
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Kenya: Fire Disrupts Maseno Classes
LEARNING and Business at Maseno city campus was disrupted by a fire scare on Wednesday evening after one of the lifts reportedly caught fire. Students attending evening classes were ordered out as security personnel raised the fire alarm. The security guar 7:26 AM from AllAfrica.com Read more »
