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Dec 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Kenya's Fishy Export Numbers: A Closer Look

Kenya's trade in ornamental fish is facing some serious issues. A recent report by TRAFFIC has uncovered big differences between what Kenya says it exports and what other countries say they import. This isn't just about numbers; it's about money, the environment, and how well the country is managing

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Rollout: Why Kenya Struggled with COVID-19 Shots

Kenya's journey with COVID-19 vaccines was bumpy. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health bodies pushed for widespread vaccination as a key strategy to fight the pandemic. However, in Kenya, the uptake of these vaccines was slow and uneven. Several factors contributed to this si

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Dec 05 2025FINANCE

Kenya and the US Make a Big Deal to Fight Hunger

Kenya and the United States have just made a big deal. They are going to swap a huge amount of money to help Kenya with its food problems. This is not just any deal. It is a $1 billion swap. That is a lot of money! Kenya has a lot of debt. It is struggling to pay it all back. This deal will help Ke

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

A Giant Farewell: Kenya Honors Its Beloved Opposition Leader

Kenya came to a standstill as thousands gathered to bid farewell to Raila Odinga, a prominent opposition leader. The nation mourned the loss of a man often called "Baba" or "father" in Swahili. His passing at 80 sparked an outpouring of grief, with crowds overwhelming authorities during public viewi

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Apr 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lion Attack in Nairobi: A Tragic Reminder of Wildlife Encounters

Nairobi National Park is famous for its diverse wildlife, including lions, buffalos, giraffes, leopards, and cheetahs. This park is unique because it is just 10 kilometers from the city center. It has fences on three sides to keep animals from wandering into the city, but the southern side is open.

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Kenya's Health Journey: What Can We Learn?

Kenya's push for universal health coverage during President Uhuru Kenyatta's second term, from 2017 to 2022, was a rollercoaster ride. The technical teams behind the reforms had to juggle a lot. They had to stick to the plan while considering past experiences and balancing technical needs with polit

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's President Reconsiders Finance Bill After Deadly Protests

Kenya's President William Ruto has decided not to sign a controversial finance bill that sparked mass protests, leading to several deaths. The bill aimed to raise taxes to pay off debt, but Kenyans felt it would add to their economic struggles. The president called the protesters' actions "treasonou

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenyan President Stops Controversial Financial Bill

Kenyan President William Ruto recently made a big decision. He said he won't sign a controversial finance bill. Why? Because people in his country were unhappy and even protested, leading to some deaths. Ruto listened to the people's complaints and decided it was best to stop the bill. Protesters st

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