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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Nairobi, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,676 stories have been published about Nairobi which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Nairobi, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,676 stories have been published about Nairobi which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Nairobi · Nairobi19 teams, (11 men and eight women) have confirmed their participation in the inaugural 2023 Paul Bitok national tournament set for April 7-9. The tournament in Nairobi will be staged at the Kasarani indoor arena and the Nyayo Stadium gymnasium.
19 teams to participate in the 2023 Paul Bitok tournament
Nairobi · NairobiGunshots heard into the night in Kisumu on Monday, March 27, following a day of anti-government protests. Thousands of people took to the streets in the second week of unrest against a growing cost of living crisis. The demonstrations were called for by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the current leader of the opposition Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition.
Between Elite Infighting and State Violence, Kenyan Masses Forge Own Struggle
Protest · NairobiKenyan police said Tuesday they had arrested 238 people during violent protests over the cost of living which also saw 31 police officers injured.
Kenya says 238 arrested in day of violent protests
39% Left coverage: 13 sources
Politics · NairobiAt least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in protests in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. The opposition called for protests against President William Ruto who they say was not validly elected in the August 2022 elections.
Arrests as Kenya opposition leads anti-government protests
49% Center coverage: 45 sources
Protestors · NairobiPolice lob teargas to disperse dozens of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya protestors who stormed the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Security was heightened on roads around State House, Nairobi Monday ahead of a protest march by Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Roads blocks were erected by armed police who stopped and searched vehicles to ensure supporters of the Opposition chief do not find their way to the seat of power.
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Odinga Supporters at KICC
60% Right coverage: 5 sources
Famine · NairobiDrought trends in the Horn of Africa are now worse than they were during the 2011 famine in which hundreds of thousands of people died. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Center said on Wednesday that below-normal rainfall is expected during the rainy season over the next three months. This could be the 6th failed consecutive rainfall season, the centre said.
Horn of Africa drought trends said worse than in 2011 famine
71% Left coverage: 7 sources
Climate Change · New DelhiWith the prospect of a sixth consecutive failed rainy season in the east and Horn of Africa, Kenya's president is hoping the heavens will finally open with the help of a national day of mass prayer on Tuesday.William Ruto announced the plans for the country's first ever day of prayer on Sunday at a service in the drought-stricken city of Nakuru, some 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the capital Nairobi.
Kenya seeks divine help to end crippling, ongoing drought
50% Left coverage: 22 sources
US & Canada · NairobiElectric motorcycles are gaining traction in Kenya as private sector-led firms rush to set up charging points. Companies say savings of switching to electric and using a battery-swap system are key selling point for customers. African continent records a million premature deaths annually from air pollution.
Kenya's Electric Transport Plan for Clean Air, Climate
73% Center coverage: 19 sources
