Kenya

Country Kenya
Capital Nairobi
Continent Africa
Currency Kenyan shilling(KES)
Languages Swahili & English

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Introduction

Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo KENYATTA led Kenya from independence in 1963 until his death in 1978, when President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI took power in a constitutional succession. The country was a de facto one-party state from 1969 until 1982 when the ruling Kenya African National Union (KANU) made itself the sole legal party in Kenya. MOI acceded to internal and external pressure for political liberalization in late 1991. The ethnically fractured opposition failed to dislodge KANU from power in elections in 1992 and 1997, which were marred by violence and fraud, but were viewed as having generally reflected the will of the Kenyan people. President MOI stepped down in December 2002 following fair and peaceful elections. Mwai KIBAKI, running as the candidate of the multiethnic, united opposition group, the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC), defeated KANU candidate Uhuru KENYATTA and assumed the presidency following a campaign centered on an anticorruption platform. KIBAKI's NARC coalition splintered in 2005 over the constitutional review process. Government defectors joined with KANU to form a new opposition coalition, the Orange Democratic Movement, which defeated the government's draft constitution in a popular referendum in November 2005. KIBAKI's reelection in December 2007 brought charges of vote rigging from ODM candidate Raila ODINGA and unleashed two months of violence in which as many as 1,500 people died. UN-sponsored talks in late February produced a powersharing accord bringing ODINGA into the government in the restored position of prime minister.

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Rallying - Neuville takes early lead in Safari Rally Kenya - News18Rallying - Neuville takes early lead in Safari Rally Kenya  News18

Kenya starts to hand over to relatives the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult - Hindustan TimesKenya starts to hand over to relatives the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult  Hindustan Times

Kenya starts to hand over to relatives the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult - FirstpostKenya starts to hand over to relatives the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult  Firstpost

FullCare Medical starts medical garment production at Tatu City, Kenya India - English - PR NewswireFullCare Medical starts medical garment production at Tatu City, Kenya India - English  PR Newswire

Kenyan Allrounder Collins Obuya Calls Time on Cricket Career - Adda247Kenyan Allrounder Collins Obuya Calls Time on Cricket Career  Adda247

WXC Belgrade 24 mixed relay preview: past champions Kenya and Ethiopia clash | News | Belgrade 24 - World AthleticsWXC Belgrade 24 mixed relay preview: past champions Kenya and Ethiopia clash | News | Belgrade 24  World Athletics

Kenya Airways Returns To Profit With $80 Million Last Year - Simple FlyingKenya Airways Returns To Profit With $80 Million Last Year  Simple Flying

Kenyan families weep for starvation cult victims as first bodies released - FirstpostKenyan families weep for starvation cult victims as first bodies released  Firstpost

Kenya mid-air collision kills student pilot and trainer - BBC.comKenya mid-air collision kills student pilot and trainer  BBC.com

‘It’s mission impossible’: fear grows in Kenya over plan to deploy police to Haiti - The Guardian‘It’s mission impossible’: fear grows in Kenya over plan to deploy police to Haiti  The Guardian

Increasing Furniture Consumption Drives Demand for Wood Coatings in Kenya - Coatings WorldIncreasing Furniture Consumption Drives Demand for Wood Coatings in Kenya  Coatings World

Kenya's World Cup legend calls time on a 23-year old international career - ICC CricketKenya's World Cup legend calls time on a 23-year old international career  ICC Cricket

Kenya allrounder Collins Obuya retires from cricket - ESPNcricinfoKenya allrounder Collins Obuya retires from cricket  ESPNcricinfo

Scientists in Kenya warn toxin in corn could increase the risk of cervical cancer - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceScientists in Kenya warn toxin in corn could increase the risk of cervical cancer  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Kenya's new athletics gem Emmaculate Anyango on her meteoric rise to fame, beating stereotypes - OlympicsKenya's new athletics gem Emmaculate Anyango on her meteoric rise to fame, beating stereotypes  Olympics

Kenya and Uganda resolve oil import row, Uganda says - ReutersKenya and Uganda resolve oil import row, Uganda says  Reuters

Kenya Plans $500 Million Debut Panda Bond to Fund Next Budget - BloombergKenya Plans $500 Million Debut Panda Bond to Fund Next Budget  Bloomberg

RASME Launch in Kenya to improve implementation of Bank projects - African Development BankRASME Launch in Kenya to improve implementation of Bank projects  African Development Bank

Wild birth of critically endangered black rhino in Kenya dubbed a 'conservation success' by wildlife researchers - ABC NewsWild birth of critically endangered black rhino in Kenya dubbed a 'conservation success' by wildlife researchers  ABC News

Rallying – Neuville takes early lead in Safari Rally Kenya - ThePrintRallying – Neuville takes early lead in Safari Rally Kenya  ThePrint

Kenya Abuse Scandal Rocks World Bank, IFC - Foreign PolicyKenya Abuse Scandal Rocks World Bank, IFC  Foreign Policy

2 police officers, 1 civilian dead in Kenya bomb blast near Mandera police station - Anadolu Agency | English2 police officers, 1 civilian dead in Kenya bomb blast near Mandera police station  Anadolu Agency | English

Kenya and Uganda End Oil Imports Dispute - OilPrice.comKenya and Uganda End Oil Imports Dispute  OilPrice.com

Kenya, Uganda to end oil import feud over licensing - Africanews EnglishKenya, Uganda to end oil import feud over licensing  Africanews English

Kenyans struggle to comprehend starvation cult massacre as first bodies are finally released for burial - CNNKenyans struggle to comprehend starvation cult massacre as first bodies are finally released for burial  CNN

Kenya Airways Seeks to Raise as Much as $1.5 Billion Capital - BloombergKenya Airways Seeks to Raise as Much as $1.5 Billion Capital  Bloomberg

Kenya Airways swings to first operating profit since 2017 - ReutersKenya Airways swings to first operating profit since 2017  Reuters

Schools in Kenya Adopt Environment Education to Promote Conservation - Voice of America - VOA NewsSchools in Kenya Adopt Environment Education to Promote Conservation  Voice of America - VOA News

Kenya, Uganda: Governments To Resolve Oil Import Dispute - Stratfor WorldviewKenya, Uganda: Governments To Resolve Oil Import Dispute  Stratfor Worldview

Kenya and Zimbabwe invest in preventing violence against women and girls - UN WomenKenya and Zimbabwe invest in preventing violence against women and girls  UN Women

Kenya begins handing over 429 bodies of doomsday cult victims to families: "They are only skeletons" - CBS NewsKenya begins handing over 429 bodies of doomsday cult victims to families: "They are only skeletons"  CBS News

Kenya: New alliance to keep Ruto’s government in check - The Africa ReportKenya: New alliance to keep Ruto’s government in check  The Africa Report

FullCare Medical starts medical garment production at Tatu City, Kenya - PR NewswireFullCare Medical starts medical garment production at Tatu City, Kenya  PR Newswire

Kenya's Okutoyi wins African Games; eyes Olympic debut - WTA TennisKenya's Okutoyi wins African Games; eyes Olympic debut  WTA Tennis

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Kenya on cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions ... - PM IndiaCabinet approves MoU between India and Kenya on cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions ...  PM India

Kenya poised to triple horticultural exports with Dutch MoU on cool-logistics corridor - FreshPlaza.comKenya poised to triple horticultural exports with Dutch MoU on cool-logistics corridor  FreshPlaza.com

JW Marriott Unveils a Mindful Haven with the Opening of JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi - Marriott News CenterJW Marriott Unveils a Mindful Haven with the Opening of JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi  Marriott News Center

Absa Bank Kenya and Visa partner to ease payments for travel agents and businesses - Techpoint AfricaAbsa Bank Kenya and Visa partner to ease payments for travel agents and businesses  Techpoint Africa

WXC Belgrade 24 U20 men's preview: Kenya and Ethiopia set to battle once more | News | Belgrade 24 - World AthleticsWXC Belgrade 24 U20 men's preview: Kenya and Ethiopia set to battle once more | News | Belgrade 24  World Athletics

Kenya Key Message Update March 2024: Staple food prices are gradually declining but remain higher than the five ... - ReliefWebKenya Key Message Update March 2024: Staple food prices are gradually declining but remain higher than the five ...  ReliefWeb

Kenyan traders react angrily to proposed EU clothes ban - EUobserverKenyan traders react angrily to proposed EU clothes ban  EUobserver

Safari Rally Kenya: Day 1 - Toyota Europe NewsroomSafari Rally Kenya: Day 1  Toyota Europe Newsroom

eWAKA Partners With Powerbase to Expand Its E-mobility Solutions in Kenya - NextBillioneWAKA Partners With Powerbase to Expand Its E-mobility Solutions in Kenya  NextBillion

Kenya: Sand dams built on seasonal rivers providing clean water for local communities - Africanews EnglishKenya: Sand dams built on seasonal rivers providing clean water for local communities  Africanews English

Kenya Airways to Name Strategic Investor by Year-End - BloombergKenya Airways to Name Strategic Investor by Year-End  Bloomberg

Kenya: Four people killed in blast near police station - Africanews EnglishKenya: Four people killed in blast near police station  Africanews English

Al-Shabab Militants Attack Village in Lamu West, Kenya - International Christian ConcernAl-Shabab Militants Attack Village in Lamu West, Kenya  International Christian Concern

Kenya's second-hand clothes traders lobby against EU export restrictions - ReutersKenya's second-hand clothes traders lobby against EU export restrictions  Reuters

Kenya housing levy: President Ruto signs controversial law paving way for monthly deductions - BBC.comKenya housing levy: President Ruto signs controversial law paving way for monthly deductions  BBC.com

Watu Credit Commits To Financing EVs In Kenya - CIO AfricaWatu Credit Commits To Financing EVs In Kenya  CIO Africa

Kenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future WRC stars - Motorsport.comKenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future WRC stars  Motorsport.com

Non-profit 'Give Me Water Lord' transforming lives in Kenya through clean water and food - FOX IllinoisNon-profit 'Give Me Water Lord' transforming lives in Kenya through clean water and food  FOX Illinois

Kenyan families weep for starvation cult victims as first bodies released - ReutersKenyan families weep for starvation cult victims as first bodies released  Reuters

To Make Water Last, Kenyans Build Sand Dams - Voice of America - VOA NewsTo Make Water Last, Kenyans Build Sand Dams  Voice of America - VOA News

IAEA Reviews Kenya's Nuclear Infrastructure Development for New Research Reactor Programme | IAEA - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Reviews Kenya's Nuclear Infrastructure Development for New Research Reactor Programme | IAEA  International Atomic Energy Agency

Kenya tells TikTok to show it is complying with privacy laws - ReutersKenya tells TikTok to show it is complying with privacy laws  Reuters

Kenya's ambitious affordable housing project faces major legal obstacles as opposition grows - Equal TimesKenya's ambitious affordable housing project faces major legal obstacles as opposition grows  Equal Times

With no end to Haiti’s gang violence, Kenya considers sending its cops - The Christian Science MonitorWith no end to Haiti’s gang violence, Kenya considers sending its cops  The Christian Science Monitor

Hundreds of Kenyan doctors protest in the streets as national strike enters second week - The Associated PressHundreds of Kenyan doctors protest in the streets as national strike enters second week  The Associated Press

Kenya president pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally - Motorsport.comKenya president pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally  Motorsport.com

How heavy rain would affect Safari Rally Kenya – DirtFish - DirtFishHow heavy rain would affect Safari Rally Kenya – DirtFish  DirtFish

Kenyan doctors stop providing emergency services at public hospitals as strike enters second week - The Associated PressKenyan doctors stop providing emergency services at public hospitals as strike enters second week  The Associated Press

What to Expect From Abercrombie & Kent's Exclusive Tented Camp in Kenya - TravelAge WestWhat to Expect From Abercrombie & Kent's Exclusive Tented Camp in Kenya  TravelAge West

Preview: Safari Rally Kenya - WRCPreview: Safari Rally Kenya  WRC

Moscow's tactics to gain influence in Kenya should concern everyone - NationMoscow's tactics to gain influence in Kenya should concern everyone  Nation

Kenya’s police could be sent to Haiti to quell gang violence. Some Kenyans are bitterly opposed - CNNKenya’s police could be sent to Haiti to quell gang violence. Some Kenyans are bitterly opposed  CNN

Safari Rally Kenya Thursday highlights - WRC Videos - Motorsport.comSafari Rally Kenya Thursday highlights - WRC Videos  Motorsport.com

India to provide $250 million credit line to Kenya - Anadolu Agency | EnglishIndia to provide $250 million credit line to Kenya  Anadolu Agency | English

There Are Now Visibly More Electric Motorcycles In Nairobi, Kenya - CleanTechnicaThere Are Now Visibly More Electric Motorcycles In Nairobi, Kenya  CleanTechnica

KCB Group to sell National Bank of Kenya to Nigeria's Access - ReutersKCB Group to sell National Bank of Kenya to Nigeria's Access  Reuters

Kenya court blocks police deployment to Haiti - BBC.comKenya court blocks police deployment to Haiti  BBC.com

CDH Kenya celebrates triumphs at 2024 DealMakers Africa Awards Gala - Cliffe Dekker HofmeyrCDH Kenya celebrates triumphs at 2024 DealMakers Africa Awards Gala  Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Kenya: Doctors nationwide strike enters seventh day - Africanews EnglishKenya: Doctors nationwide strike enters seventh day  Africanews English

Secretary Blinken's Call with Kenyan President Ruto - United States Department of State - Department of StateSecretary Blinken's Call with Kenyan President Ruto - United States Department of State  Department of State

WRC - Africa awaits as the competition goes on Safari in Kenya - FIAWRC - Africa awaits as the competition goes on Safari in Kenya  FIA

This Lesser-known National Park in Kenya Is the Ultimate Spot for Elephant Sightings — Here's Where to Stay and ... - Travel + LeisureThis Lesser-known National Park in Kenya Is the Ultimate Spot for Elephant Sightings — Here's Where to Stay and ...  Travel + Leisure

Kenya's had unusually hot weather - an expert unpacks what could be causing it - The ConversationKenya's had unusually hot weather - an expert unpacks what could be causing it  The Conversation

Kenya Can Build on Past Success to Make Growth More Inclusive and Accelerate Poverty Reduction - World Bank GroupKenya Can Build on Past Success to Make Growth More Inclusive and Accelerate Poverty Reduction  World Bank Group

Improving lives with AI, digital and financial inclusion in Kenya, one smartphone at a time - MicrosoftImproving lives with AI, digital and financial inclusion in Kenya, one smartphone at a time  Microsoft

Safari Rally Kenya 2024 - Thursday – DirtFish - DirtFishSafari Rally Kenya 2024 - Thursday – DirtFish  DirtFish

Kenya's Equity Group records drop in profit - TechCabalKenya's Equity Group records drop in profit  TechCabal

Kenyan marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in road accident - BBC.comKenyan marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in road accident  BBC.com

Third Session (INC-3) - UNEPThird Session (INC-3)  UNEP

Kenya's Ruto Zeros in on New Ambitious Target: a Balanced Budget - BloombergKenya's Ruto Zeros in on New Ambitious Target: a Balanced Budget  Bloomberg

Kenya scraps entry fee for South Africans and several other foreign nationals - BBC.comKenya scraps entry fee for South Africans and several other foreign nationals  BBC.com

Using AI to guide AZ Forest Kenya reforestation initiative - AstraZenecaUsing AI to guide AZ Forest Kenya reforestation initiative  AstraZeneca

The EU and Kenya sign a landmark Economic Partnership Agreement - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022The EU and Kenya sign a landmark Economic Partnership Agreement  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

‘Bait and switch’: Why Kenya’s no-visa policy is drawing pushback - Al Jazeera English‘Bait and switch’: Why Kenya’s no-visa policy is drawing pushback  Al Jazeera English

Femicide cases in Kenya fuel urgent calls for action to end violence against women - UN WomenFemicide cases in Kenya fuel urgent calls for action to end violence against women  UN Women

Need to teach all Kenyans about insurance cover - NationNeed to teach all Kenyans about insurance cover  Nation

Death and displacement as floods hit East Africa - Al Jazeera EnglishDeath and displacement as floods hit East Africa  Al Jazeera English

The IMF's Policies Are Destroying Kenya, Again - Jacobin magazineThe IMF's Policies Are Destroying Kenya, Again  Jacobin magazine

Kenya ends oil import feud with Uganda - The East AfricanKenya ends oil import feud with Uganda  The East African

Kenya unveils e-commerce strategy to better harness the digital economy - UNCTADKenya unveils e-commerce strategy to better harness the digital economy  UNCTAD

Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women - BBC.comKenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women  BBC.com

Haitian PM's Whereabouts Unknown Since He Signed Bilateral Deal With Kenya - Voice of America - VOA NewsHaitian PM's Whereabouts Unknown Since He Signed Bilateral Deal With Kenya  Voice of America - VOA News

Coordinator Richard's Travel to Kenya - United States Department of State - Department of StateCoordinator Richard's Travel to Kenya - United States Department of State  Department of State

‘No identity’: Why is Kenyan music failing to break through globally? - Al Jazeera English‘No identity’: Why is Kenyan music failing to break through globally?  Al Jazeera English

EU-Kenya: Council adopts decision on the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022EU-Kenya: Council adopts decision on the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

Kenya Airways reports first operating profit in seven years - Citizen DigitalKenya Airways reports first operating profit in seven years  Citizen Digital