Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.
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Fire at girls school in Kenya kills unknown number of people, police say
Gilgil, Kenya — A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed. Radio station Capital FM cited Samuel Ndanyi, the regional police commander as saying at least 10 students were killed, according to the Reuters news service….
Africa: Kenya, WHO Push for Stronger Africa-Europe Health Workforce Partnership
Nairobi — The government and the World Health Organization are seeking deeper cooperation on healthcare workforce development amid growing global shortages and increasing migration of skilled health workers. Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga held high-level talks with WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr. Hans Kluge focusing on health workforce collaboration, retention strategies…
Africa: Salivating for Boks – Kenya Lionesses On Prowl for Glory At Africa Women’s Cup
A mission impossible awaits the national women’s rugby 15s side who will be hosting the Africa Cup at the RFUEA Grounds on May 23-31. Lionesses head coach Simon Odongo remains unbowed and focused on winning the ultimate prize for which they have to go through the mighty South Africa. The defending champions competed at last…
Africa: Gold for Kenya At Africa Championships As Medal Harvest Begins
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13, 2026 – Kenya collected its first medals at the African Championships in Accra, Ghana courtesy of Kelvin Chesang’ and Silas Senchura. Chesang clocked 28:30.44 to win the men’s 10,000m at the University of Ghana Stadium on Wednesday night, ahead of Ethiopia’s Hagos Eyo Gared, who took silver after finishing second in…
Africa: Turaco Among Kenya Firms Ranked Fastest Growing in Africa
Nairobi — Insurance technology firm Turaco has been ranked among Africa’s fastest-growing companies in the latest Financial Times ranking, as Kenyan firms continued to strengthen their presence on the continental list. The report ranked 17 Kenyan companies among Africa’s fastest-growing businesses, giving Kenya the second-highest number of firms after South Africa, which had 51 companies….
Africa: Boakai Pushes Regional Security, Investment Agenda At Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
Nairobi — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has intensified Liberia’s diplomatic engagement at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, holding a series of high-level bilateral meetings centered on regional peace, border security, economic cooperation, and Africa’s development agenda. The summit, hosted by the Government of Kenya in partnership with the Government of France, has…
Africa: Tough Start for Kenya At Africa Championships As Rwanda Reign Supreme in Women’s 5000m
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13, 2026 – Kenya started off their medal harvesting campaign at the Africa Championships in Accra in a disappointing note in the women’s 5000m on Tuesday night. Cross country specialist Maurine Chebor was the country’s best performer in the race, finishing fourth in 23:31.84, despite leading for a majority part of the…
Africa: Sonke Gender Justice and MenEngage Africa to Host the PROGRESS 2026 Symposium in Kenya
Sonke Gender Justice and MenEngage Africa are pleased to announce the upcoming PROGRESS 2026 Learning and Exchange Symposium – Progress 2026, taking place from the 12th to the 14th of August 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. The symposium builds on the momentum of the successful PROGRESS 2024 convening in Nairobi, held in 2024. The symposium comes…
Africa: In a World of Blocs, France and Kenya Chose the Middle
Why Nairobi? A lot of ink has already been spilled to explain the choice of Kenya to host the upcoming Africa France summit, the first gathering of heads of state from the continent Emmanuel Macron is convening since his election in 2017. But a broader, more geopolitical explanation has largely been overlooked. The origin of…