Kenya
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Neglected emergencies: seven humanitarian crises you may have missed in 2025
From Sudan to Honduras many millions of people are suffering and dying in crises that receive relatively little international attention
Four killed after Kenyan forces fire shots and teargas to disperse Odinga mourners
Chaos erupts at stadium after remains of veteran opposition leader flown back from India
UN considers bigger mission in Haiti to fight gangs
Just under 1,000 personnel, mostly Kenyan, are currently deployed
Carbon credits: The dark heart of the climate ‘solution’ that simply does not work
Amid the climate crisis, no amount of wishing for an imaginary carbon unicorn will make it true
Karen Hao on AI tech bosses: ‘Many choose not to have children because they don’t think the world is going to be around much longer’
The author of Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination discusses the cost of Big Tech’s huge investment in technologies that may do more harm than good
What did you do if you were young, Irish and idealistic 60 years ago? Join the missions
Unthinkable: Irish missionaries have left an example of positive evangelisation, even if we are seeing the last of them
Kenya: Most deaths during antigovernment protests caused by police, Amnesty says
Sixteen killed and hundreds injured as Kenyans mark since year deadly demonstrations
Clashes between Kenyan police and anti-government protesters leave 16 dead, 400 injured
Violence flares on first anniversary of demonstrations in which scores were killed
Tullow Oil profit misses estimates amid €197m in asset charges
Company said in January that it was considering selling certain non-core assets to accelerate debt reduction
St Valentine’s Day: A-Z of all things romantic, overpriced and good value on February 14th
Conor Pope composes an A-Z of all things romantic, overpriced and good value on February 14th
Move to expand Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition internationally welcomed by Tánaiste
Agreement signed between Department of Foreign Affairs and BTYSTE to support science in developing countries, especially Africa
Ireland could agree new deal with Kenya allowing for recruitment of more nurses and midwives
Stephen Donnelly says the deal will be ethical and in line with WHO and OECD guidelines
Modern families: ‘I remember him being quite curious. He looked and saw he’s not Dad’s skin and he’s not Mom’s skin’
In a more multicultural society, how can parents of mixed heritage help their children embrace a full sense of themselves?
Kenya school dormitory fire kills at least 17 students
Fourteen more are injured in the blaze at the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, say police
Sidestepping deployed Kenyan forces, Haiti gangs continue reign of terror
Country’s tricky transition back to democratic rule undermined by powerful gangs and lack of personnel and funding
Activists use social media to fuel Kenyan youth backlash over lawmakers’ lavish lifestyles
Sites including X and TikTok used to hold politicians accountable as president William Ruto dismisses cabinet
Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto’s neglect of discontent at home
Kenyans forced the president to ditch plans to introduce tax hikes after days of protests
Kenya: Security forces deployed in Nairobi as protesters mourn those killed during demonstrations earlier in week
At least 23 people were killed and parliament was briefly stormed and set alight in demonstrations on Wednesday
Kenya’s president backs down on tax rises after 23 killed in protests
William Ruto says he will start dialogue with Kenyan youth and work on austerity measures
Several killed and dozens injured during protest in Kenya over tax Bill
Security forces targeted protesters who raided and set the parliament on fire
Death toll from Kenya floods rises to 228
Torrential rain across country is forecast to worsen this month
Kenya’s weather outlook ‘dire’ as cyclone nears, says president
This week president William Ruto ordered those living in landslide-prone areas to leave for safer ground
Kenya: Flooding death toll rises to 181 with homes and roads destroyed
Dozens more killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi as torrential rain washes away infrastructure
Kenya searches for more than 90 missing after floods
At least 169 people have died across the country from heavy rains and flooding since last month
Floods kill at least 45 in central Kenya after dam bursts
Kenya’s education ministry postponed the start of a new school term by one week due to the rains
What led to the Haiti jailbreak – and can democracy be restored?
With gangs growing more powerful, political leaders abroad and a UN force yet to appear, the country finds itself in an unprecedented crisis
Kenyan world-record slayer Henry Rono dies aged 72
Known for his unorthodox running style, Rono broke four world records in the span of 81 days in 1978
Kelvin Kiptum: A tragic loss of marathon potential now never to be fully realised
Kelvin Kiptum made a sensational impact in the marathon in his first three full races, taking the athletics world by storm
Scorpion discovered in Wicklow woman’s backpack after Kenya holiday
The director of the National Reptile Zoo re-iterated the importance of checking clothes, luggage and footwear when returning home
Death toll expected to rise as three killed and at least 270 injured in Nairobi gas explosion
Truck loaded with liquid petroleum cylinders set off inferno that burned homes and warehouses in the Kenyan capital
Thousands protest in Kenya after at least 14 women killed in January
Country’s largest anti-femicide demonstration brings traffic to standstill in cities and towns
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