Stories from Kenya · Kenya

Kenyan President Ruto has signed new legislation aimed at attracting foreign capital through tax and investment reforms. The move is part of a broader push to boost the economy. These laws are intended to stimulate economic activity and attract foreign investment.

French President Emmanuel Macron concluded his trip to Kenya and Ethiopia.

Capital FM Kenya announced plans to provide commentary for the upcoming Liverpool-Chelsea football match. The Liverpool-Chelsea game is scheduled early to accommodate fans.

Emergency teams, local authorities, and community members are responding to a collapse in Kenya. Officials at the scene reported hearing sounds from beneath the rubble hours after the incident, raising hopes for potential survivors.

The Kenya Red Cross has reported that the number of miners currently underground remains unclear. The specific number of miners or the nature of the event was not detailed in the report.

A national disaster has been declared in Kenya following reports of nearly a thousand outbreaks across several provinces. The government is implementing measures to respond to the casualties and damage.

Four red pandas have been sent from European zoos to a wildlife reserve in Kenya for a breeding program.

Heavy rainfall in Kenya has triggered landslides, resulting in at least 42 fatalities. The severe weather conditions are impacting local communities and infrastructure. Precipitation is mainly concentrated in South China, with light to moderate rain in parts of Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and Hainan. Heavy rain is expected in the Leizhou Peninsula of Guangdong and Hainan. Local police reported that heavy rainfall caused widespread landslides in several areas, including Salaka, Nyeri, Elgeyo Marakwet, Marala, Fedhet, and Gianbo. Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have devastated several provinces in Turkey. A multi-agency rescue team comprising police and relevant departments is operating in the affected areas. The source stated that proper handwashing involves washing hands for 20 seconds and drying them with a clean towel or fingers.

A mangrove ecosystem initiative in Kenya has drawn global attention for its role in coastal protection, carbon storage, and biodiversity support. The initiative is backed by the KFS and conservation partners, including Athlons.