Stories from Kenya

The United States has delivered over 47,000 metric tons of hard red winter wheat to Mombasa, Kenya. The shipment aims to expand trade and support local agricultural productivity.

Kenya has set aside funds to partner in building a refinery to process crude oil for East African Community countries. The project aims to refine crude oil for Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The source stated that the money generated from the refinery will remain within the region.

Savie completed a marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds on April 26, 2026. The run featured an average pace of 2:49.93 per kilometer. The runner completed the 42.195km course in 1 hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds, averaging 2 minutes 49.93 seconds per kilometer.

Tragically, Kiptum died in a car crash in Kenya on February 11, 2024, just four months after setting the record. Kelvin Kiptum previously set a world record of 2:00:35 in October 2023, but tragically died in a car accident in February 2024.

Kiptum died on February 11, 2024, in a car accident in Kenya, four months after setting the record. He was 23 years old. The incident occurred in Eldoret. Kiptum was just 36 seconds away from breaking the two-hour marathon barrier.

The government of Afya has issued a directive prohibiting students from attending school without a car or a bicycle. Many grade 10 students and their parents are finding the directive difficult to comply with due to transport needs.

The Orange Democratic Movement Disputes Tribunal ruled it has jurisdiction to hear a complaint filed by Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna. The tribunal dismissed an initial objection from the ODM party that sought to halt the proceedings.

Kenya Police Director Eliud Lagat confirmed the death of a seven-year-old girl in Kwanzaa village, Wadiyatezo County, Kilifi. The victim suffered a broken neck and was sexually assaulted during the incident.

A coalition comprising Oxfam Kenya and Transparency International Kenya has petitioned Speaker Moses Wetang'ula for parliamentary intervention. The group is requesting that the National Assembly direct the state to table the full report on the Okwa Ochumi campaign.

Ambassadors from Karatasi and Vuma have been tasked with implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy following a meeting in Masingira and Afia Bin Adam. The meeting included representatives from Nairobi, Masingira, and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.