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Kenya says tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative - Reuters
Kenya says tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative Reuters
October 8, 2026Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo - Reuters
Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo Reuters
October 6, 2026Kenya allows its citizens to participate in Dangote Refinery IPO - Reuters
Kenya allows its citizens to participate in Dangote Refinery IPO Reuters
October 5, 2026Dangote's planned Kenya refinery faces legal challenge by consumer-rights group - Reuters
Dangote's planned Kenya refinery faces legal challenge by consumer-rights group Reuters
October 2, 2026Honeywell to help build Dangote's new Kenyan mega-refinery - Reuters
Honeywell to help build Dangote's new Kenyan mega-refinery Reuters
September 30, 2026Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
September 30, 2026Dangote to begin construction of $16 billion East Africa refinery in Kenya - reuters.com
Dangote to begin construction of $16 billion East Africa refinery in Kenya reuters.com
September 30, 2026Nigeria's Dangote says refinery IPO demand 'enormous' as Kenya project advances - Reuters
Nigeria's Dangote says refinery IPO demand 'enormous' as Kenya project advances Reuters
September 29, 2026Dangote says Kenya court ruling won't halt refinery launch but may affect site activities - reuters.com
Dangote says Kenya court ruling won't halt refinery launch but may affect site activities reuters.com
September 29, 2026Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
September 23, 2026Kenya's Ngetich breaks women-only half marathon world record by a second - reuters.com
Kenya's Ngetich breaks women-only half marathon world record by a second reuters.com
September 20, 2026Kosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.
September 13, 2026US says it will help develop Kenya's critical minerals processing - Reuters
US says it will help develop Kenya's critical minerals processing Reuters
September 9, 2026Dangote's proposed Kenyan oil refinery faces hurdles, not least with crude supply - Reuters
Dangote's proposed Kenyan oil refinery faces hurdles, not least with crude supply Reuters
September 9, 2026Kenya offers temporary amnesty to undocumented East Africans amid fears of crackdown - Reuters
Kenya offers temporary amnesty to undocumented East Africans amid fears of crackdown Reuters
September 7, 2026Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade
Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.
September 7, 2026What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.
September 5, 2026UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.
September 4, 2026Kenya's president orders Tata Chemicals to end operations in the country - Reuters
Kenya's president orders Tata Chemicals to end operations in the country Reuters
September 3, 2026'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
September 3, 2026Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
September 2, 2026Kenya aviation workers end strike that disrupted flights, officials say - Reuters
Kenya aviation workers end strike that disrupted flights, officials say Reuters
September 1, 2026Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers - Reuters
Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers Reuters
August 31, 2026Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm
The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.
August 21, 2026Kenya tourist helicopter crash kills seven, including five Americans - Reuters
Kenya tourist helicopter crash kills seven, including five Americans Reuters
August 19, 2026Kenya's stock exchange plans East Africa's first AI-focused ETF - Reuters
Kenya's stock exchange plans East Africa's first AI-focused ETF Reuters
August 5, 2026Assignment
We follow a lawyer and a nurse who are building this unprecedented case
July 28, 2026US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo
The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.
July 27, 2026Kenya investigating cybersecurity incident affecting president's website - Reuters
Kenya investigating cybersecurity incident affecting president's website Reuters
July 18, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Aid group says seven Americans quarantining at Kenya Ebola facility after US travel ban - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Aid group says seven Americans quarantining at Kenya Ebola facility after US travel ban Reuters
July 17, 2026Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
July 15, 2026Hodgkinson beaten into second by Odira in Eugene
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson was beaten for the second consecutive Diamond League race as she finished behind Lilian Odira in Eugene.
July 4, 2026Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests - Reuters
Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests Reuters
June 25, 2026Construction of US-backed Ebola facility in Kenya halted, minister says - Reuters
Construction of US-backed Ebola facility in Kenya halted, minister says Reuters
June 23, 2026Kenya minister halts construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
June 23, 2026Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
June 22, 2026Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
June 22, 2026Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
June 14, 2026Lutkenhaus, 17, upsets Olympic champion Wanyonyi in Oslo
American Cooper Lutkenhaus produces a stunning performance to beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo, but fellow teenager Gout Gout struggles in the 200m.
June 10, 2026Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
June 9, 2026Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park
Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.
June 8, 2026Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
June 2, 2026Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.
May 29, 2026US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home - Reuters
US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home Reuters
May 28, 2026Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo - Reuters
Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo Reuters
May 28, 2026Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire
Dozens of people were also injured in the fire, the cause of which is not yet known.
May 28, 2026East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.
May 23, 2026Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after government cuts diesel price - Reuters
Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after government cuts diesel price Reuters
May 22, 2026Four killed in protests over Kenya fuel price hikes as strike strands commuters - Reuters
Four killed in protests over Kenya fuel price hikes as strike strands commuters Reuters
May 18, 2026Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.
May 18, 2026France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
May 12, 2026'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
May 11, 2026Africa’s richest man Dangote eyes Kenya for new refinery, FT reports - Reuters
Africa’s richest man Dangote eyes Kenya for new refinery, FT reports Reuters
May 10, 2026South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.
May 7, 2026Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.
May 6, 2026Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?
The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
May 5, 2026Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
May 3, 2026China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
May 1, 2026Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
April 30, 2026'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.
April 30, 2026Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.
April 30, 2026'Historic homecoming' as endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech Republic zoo
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
April 29, 2026'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
April 28, 2026Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike - Reuters
Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike Reuters
April 27, 2026How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
April 27, 2026Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours to win in London - Reuters
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours to win in London Reuters
April 26, 2026Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time
The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.
April 25, 2026Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
April 24, 2026WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023 - Reuters
WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023 Reuters
April 24, 2026'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
April 19, 2026Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
April 15, 2026Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
April 15, 2026Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says - Reuters
Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says Reuters
April 14, 2026Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.
April 10, 2026Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
April 8, 2026Kenya tea exports hit by Iran conflict as stocks pile up - Reuters
Kenya tea exports hit by Iran conflict as stocks pile up Reuters
April 1, 2026Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
March 29, 2026One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.
March 29, 2026Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 108, police say - Reuters
Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 108, police say Reuters
March 28, 2026Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.
March 27, 2026Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
March 26, 2026Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.
March 26, 2026Shock as dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.
March 25, 2026Kenyan ex-foreign minister resurfaces after abduction fears
The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju had led to claims he may have been abducted.
March 23, 2026Kenyans fighting illegally for Russia in Ukraine to be granted amnesty
It is illegal for Kenyans to serve in foreign armies and can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in jail.
March 22, 2026Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree
Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.
March 20, 2026Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.
March 16, 2026Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 100
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.
March 12, 2026Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon - Reuters
Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon Reuters
March 8, 2026Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change
Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.
March 8, 2026Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videos
Videos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.
March 4, 2026Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to 'unforeseen constraints' in Red Sea - Reuters
Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to 'unforeseen constraints' in Red Sea Reuters
February 27, 2026At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.
February 27, 2026Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
February 26, 2026