Kenya

Timelines

12 Oct 2019

Eliud Kipchoge scripts historical marathon record: Details here

Kenya runner Eliud Kipchoge scripted a historic record when he managed to break the two-hour barrier in marathon, as he did complete a run in Vienna in under two hours.

11 Jul 2019

Kenya MP repays 30-year-old Rs. 200 debt to Aurangabad grocer

On Monday, Aurangabad-resident Kashinath Gawli (70) had an odd visitor: Kenya MP Richard Tong'i.

10 Mar 2019

Ethiopian Airlines crash: All 157 on board killed, claims report

On Sunday, an Ethiopian Airlines flight crashed with 149 passengers and eight crew members aboard. All 157 people on board lost their lives, reports NDTV.

16 Jan 2019

15 dead as extremists attack Kenya hotel complex in Nairobi

An Islamist attack on an upmarket hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital has left 15 people dead.

06 Dec 2018

People in this Kenyan town use polythene paper as condoms

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10 Oct 2018

Bus crash kills at least 40 in Western Kenya

Over 40 have been killed in a bus accident in Western Kenya today.

10 Jun 2018

Intercontinental Cup: Chhetri-led India seek title glory against Kenya

The Indian national football team will be up against Kenya in the final of the Intercontinental Cup 2018 in Mumbai on Sunday.

04 Jun 2018

Match preview: Sunil Chhetri-led India face tricky Kenya

The Indian football team will be up against Kenya in their 2nd match of the Intercontinental Cup.

10 May 2018

Kenya's Patel dam bursts leaving at least 27 dead

After a night of heavy rain, a dam in Kenya burst on Wednesday sweeping away hundreds of homes and causing "huge destruction".

20 Mar 2018

Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino, is dead

In a major loss, the world's last male northern white rhino, who had been staying at Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy, has died.

26 Oct 2017

Voting in Kenyan re-election commences amid fear of violence

Kenyans have commenced voting in national elections for a second time in two months amid tightened security.

19 Oct 2017

Kenya: Election official resigns, says upcoming polls are "not credible"

Roselyn Akombe, a senior official of Kenya's election commission (IEBC) has resigned amid the furore surrounding the 2017 Kenyan national elections.

02 Sep 2017

Kenya: Supreme Court declares Uhuru Kenyatta's election invalid

In a landmark decision, Kenya's Supreme Court declared President Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in last month's elections invalid. The court based its decision on irregularities in the conduct of elections.

29 Aug 2017

Kenya bans plastic bags, violators may be fined $38,000

A ban on plastic carry bags has come into effect in Kenya.

08 Aug 2017

Kenyan elections: Amid murder, hate-speech, President Kenyatta urges for peace

Gearing up for the upcoming Presidential elections, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta urged 19 million+ voters to turn up in large numbers and vote.

30 Apr 2017

Desperate Syrian refugees sell organs for sustenance

The desperate state of Syrian refugees has led to a boom in organ trafficking as their desperation has forced them to sell organs for money.

20 Feb 2017

Shahid Afridi bids adieu to international cricket

Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi announced his retirement from international cricket, putting an end to his 21-year cricketing career.

06 Feb 2017

Pitt refuses to pay child-support

Sources revealed that Brad Pitt has refused to pay Angelina Jolie $100,000 in child-support.

24 Dec 2016

Pitt slams Jolie for compromising children's privacy

Brad Pitt accused Angelina Jolie of compromising their children's privacy and not acting in their "best interest."

10 Nov 2016

Investigation into Brad Pitt's 'abusive behaviour' closed

Sources said that the investigations into allegations that Pitt hit his son Maddox on his private jet have been closed; the allegations were first brought up by social workers.