Kenya’s 2015 Economic Survey shows the informal sector employed 11.8 million people last year -- working in small and often unregulated businesses. VOA's Lenny Ruvaga profiles an artisanal businessman in the informal sector about his challenges and what he hopes comes out of the visit from U.S. President Barack Obama and the global entrepreneurship conference that Obama will attend in late July.
Despite success of United Nation's Millennium Development Goals, latest report has sub-Saharan Africa lagging behind other regions
Riek Machar tells VOA President Salva Kiir should resign and dissolve his government at midnight Wednesday, when country’s 2011 transitional constitution expires
PCV-10 given to 35,000 children in Kilifi over seven years; 80 percent showed stronger resistance afterward
Ethnic Nubians say the government has reneged on its pledge to award them title deeds to land they have lived on for generations
East Africa's ethnic Nubians have a rich cultural history that dates back thousands of years, but in Kenya they are facing hardships, including the loss of lands they have lived on for generations. They say the government has reneged on its pledge to award them title deeds for the plots. VOA's Lenny Ruvaga reports.
For 3 years Kenya has been on State Department’s Tier 2 watch list for failing to tackle problem; there have been few successful prosecutions because of high threshold of evidence
Kenya risks being subjected to U.S. sanctions for failing to comply with the minimum standards of the Trafficking Victims Protection Acts [TVPA]. Lenny Ruvaga has more for VOA on the problem of human trafficking in Kenya.
Smoking flavored tobacco is latest craze, and WHO says a user may inhale as much smoke during one hookah session as from 100 or more cigarettes
In Kenya, the smoking of shisha, a type of flavored tobacco, is the latest craze. Patrons are flocking to shisha parlors to smoke and socialize. But the practice can be addictive and harmful, though many dabblers may not realize the dangers, according to a new review. Lenny Ruvaga has more on the story for VOA from Nairobi, Kenya.
Idrisi Nyaboga says Riyadh Majengo Mosque on outskirts of Nairobi works to de-radicalize youths around Majengo
The Riyadh Majengo Mosque on the outskirts of Nairobi has been accused of being a hub of radicalization, for youth turning to the Somali militant group al-Shabab. But the imam of the mosque says he and others work to turn youngsters away from extremist activity. Lenny Ruvaga has more on the story for VOA from Nairobi.
As World Malaria Day approaches April 25, mortality rates are falling and Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test - in its last stage of trials - is having positive results in Kenya
The World Health Organization estimates 3.4 billion people are at risk of malaria, with children under the age of five and pregnant women being the most vulnerable. As World Malaria Day approaches (April 25), mortality rates are falling, and a new test -- well into the last stage of trials -- is having positive results in Kenya. Lenny Ruvaga reports for VOA from Nairobi.
Mother of one autistic youth says stigma related to disorder is biggest challenge yet to be overcome
A U.S. study indicates that 1 in 68 children worldwide is autistic. In Kenya, autistic children and their families are lobbying for better laws and support to overcome stigma and a lack of awareness. VOA's Lenny Ruvaga reports.
Obesity levels in Africa have been skyrocketing among all levels of society. Malnutrition now involves both under- and overeating, and countries such as Kenya are struggling to tackle both. Lenny Ruvaga reports for VOA News from Nairobi.
In unique pairing of business interests and conservation, new water fund is launching in Kenya to better-protect Nairobi's main source of water -- the Tana River
After drilling 350 meters underground, tests found saline levels are seven times higher than level considered safe by World Health Organization
A US trade program that provides duty-free import of certain products from sub-Saharan Africa is set to expire in September
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