World Sep 04 The first Africa Climate Summit opens in Nairobi The first African Climate Summit is opening with heads of state and others asserting a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even though they contribute to it the least.
World Aug 21 Scuttled grain deal, extreme weather to blame for rice shortages, higher food prices in Africa Countries worldwide are scrambling to secure rice after a partial ban on exports by India cut global supplies by roughly a fifth.
World Jul 01 Truck crash in western Kenya kills at least 51 people, injures 32, officials say A truck rammed into several other vehicles and market traders in western Kenya killing at least 51 people, police said.
World May 23 Agencies back UN’s $7 billion call to combat Horn of Africa drought crisis Humanitarian agencies are calling for full funding of the U.N.'s $7 billion appeal for the Horn of Africa during a pledging conference this week, citing a growing crisis and the need for urgent lifesaving intervention.
World May 13 Kenya cult death toll surpasses 200, more than 600 people reported missing The death toll linked to a doomsday cult in Kenya hit 201 Saturday after police exhumed 22 more bodies, most of them bearing signs of starvation, according to the coast regional commissioner.
World Mar 08 With stained pants, Kenyan Senator Gloria Orwoba fights menstruation taboo Kenyan senator Gloria Orwoba has said that she attended parliament while wearing a white pantsuit stained by her menstrual blood in order to combat the stigma surrounding women's monthly periods.
Politics Feb 26 On last day of visit, Jill Biden urges more countries to send aid for East Africa drought U.S. first lady Jill Biden got an up-close look Sunday at the historic East Africa drought as she walked along arid land and listened as some Maasai women described how their children and livestock are going hungry. She appealed for more countries to join…