Budding engineers are trying to design effective, low-cost, locally sourced equipment to help improve maternal, infant, child health
In Kenya, an initiative called the Maker Movement at the University of Nairobi set out nearly two years ago to design effective, low-cost, locally sourced medical equipment that can improve maternal, infant and child health. Here's a look at what's been accomplished. VOA's Lenny Ruvaga reports.
Kenya’s main opposition has called off planned protests demanding reform of the electoral commission as it engages government in talks
Five of the 10 members are training at a track-and-field facility in Ngong, Kenya, and the training camp manager has high hopes for them
Kenya is hosting five of the 10 refugee athletes who will compete in this year's Rio Summer Olympics as part of a new Refugee Olympic Team. The International Olympic Committee says it hopes the team will be a “symbol of hope,” and a reminder of the magnitude of the global refugee crisis. For VOA, Lenny Ruvaga reports.
A report by UNEP and Interpol says weak laws and lack of enforcement in Kenya allow illegal logging
Kenya’s main opposition coalition says talks with government are in the works but pledges to return to streets if demands not met
This week, police kicked and clubbed protesters as they ran; photos of beatings posted on social media have sparked outrage
World agency declares Kenya 'non-compliant' with rules prohibiting use of performance-enhancing drugs, jeopardizing its participation in Rio Summer Games
Meeting in Kigali is to promote public-private partnership; leaders from ten African countries, 1,500 delegates expected to attend
'Floetry' — poetry with rhythm — captures the variations in human experience, and fans and artists alike appreciate its anything-goes approach to communicating
In Kenya, poetry with rhythm — "floetry" — has become a popular means of addressing everything from love to political violence. VOA's Lenny Ruvaga in Nairobi reports from the monthly open-mic night at the Kwani Trust, a 13-year-old literary network that brings together some of the brightest voices on the continent.
Country risked being banned from upcoming Rio Summer Olympics amid allegations of widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs by Kenyan athletes
A popular Kenyan cartoon series, Tinga Tinga Tales, has been adapted into a live musical performance. In the stage version, the actors dress up as animals and other characters to teach children African folk tales. Lenny Ruvaga reports for VOA from Nairobi.
Police issues arrest warrants for eight bankers for alleged unethical conduct; Chase Bank among most recently targeted
ICC had charged Ruto in 2012 with three counts of crimes against humanity for his alleged role in orchestrating violence that followed 2007 election
International Criminal Court judges ruled Tuesday on a 2-1 vote there was insufficient evidence to continue case against Kenyan Deputy President
Government has dissolved national school examination board and says it will arrest nine members who authorities now say were implicated in widespread cheating last year on university entrance exam
The leaders of the six-nation East African Community are considering a proposal to ban the import of used vehicles, clothes and shoes to promote local industry. It would be a major change. Kenya imports more than 100,000 metric tons of secondhand clothes for sale on the street each year. VOA's Lenny Ruvaga reports.
Clip, remix of 2012 US single 'Same Love,' violates country’s anti-homosexuality law, state regulators say; critics argue ban is futile
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