Kenya

Kenya appoints first woman air force head

World
David Turner

Kenya’s President William Ruto has appointed the first female commander of the air force. Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed becomes the first ...

Tourists and staff stranded in Maasai Mara game reserve

World
David Turner

Tourists and staff are being evacuated from Kenya’s popular Maasai Mara game reserve after floods left parts of it submerged. More than ...

Eliud Kipchoge headlines Kenya Olympic marathon team, eyes history in Paris

Sports
Daniel Miller

Eliud Kipchoge will bid to become the first person to win three Olympic marathon titles after he was named to Kenya’s team ...

What’s causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The torrential rains and deadly floods that have hit Kenya since March have been some of the most ...

At least 40 people die in Kenya after dam collapses

World
David Turner

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A dam collapsed in western Kenya early Monday, killing at least 45 people and leaving dozens missing after ...

More than 40 killed in villages near Mai Mahiu town

World
David Turner

About 50 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst its banks following heavy rains and flooding, a Red Cross official ...

Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief

World
David Turner

Kenya’s government has sent a team to investigate the helicopter crash that killed military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others. It ...

Eid 2024: Muslims celebrate with family reunions, new clothes, treats and prayers

World
David Turner

ISTANBUL (AP) — Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. ...

Bus full of passengers swept away by raging waters

World
David Turner

Emergency services have been rescuing passengers who were trapped in a bus that was swept away by floods on a busy highway ...

‘Super Cool’ Mapping Tracks Down Tiny Invaders

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Scientists in search of insects can spend 1,000 hours checking roughly 10,000 trees across 40 acres. Or, with a more convenient ...