Latest from Kenya

Far-flung travel escapes for the culinary curious
Introducing the latest way to dine in the world’s most spectacular places.

Avocado supplier in liquidation takes oil company to court
Oil company with colourful past set for court as liquidator cites tough times for growers.

Burning space junk weighing 500kg crash lands in Kenyan village
Warning of rise of debris falling into populated areas as amount of space junk surges.

Women’s marathon world record smashed
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has put on a performance for the ages.

Olympic marathon runner set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya
She is receiving treatment for burns on 75% of her body.

Africa’s debt crisis has ‘catastrophic implications’ for the world
NY Times: Crushing obligations to foreign creditors stoke social instability in Africa.

A serial killer who murdered 42 women in Kenya - or a fall guy?
Residents of Nairobi suspicious of ‘corrupt’ police as Kenyan man vanishes from custody.

'Psychopathic': Alleged serial killer arrested in Kenya
Forty-two mutilated bodies were found in a quarry in Nairobi.

At least 40 people die in western Kenya after dam collapses
Ongoing rains have caused flooding that has already killed nearly 100 people.

Wildlife photos to raise funds for elephant sanctuary in Africa
Orphaned elephants supported by photo sale.

Death toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130
At least 130 are dead as heavy rains triggered 'flooding seen only once every 100 years'.

Made precinct tenant on a mission to preserve traditional craft forms
Esther Gathambo has been selling online since 2020 but now opened a physical store.

'Her Majesty’s credit is very good'! Why Camilla ran out of cash on shopping spree
The royal splashed out on Christmas presents at Nairobi donkey sanctuary.

Five children die in Kenya boat accident
They were preparing for exams to receive the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.

'Fake lawyer' who won all 26 of his cases with no legal training arrested
With his track record, you wouldn't bet against him representing himself.

NZ runner detained over sex assault complaint in Kenya
Zane Robertson has been detained following his arrest in Kenya.

NZ runner arrested for questioning over sex assault complaint; Kenya cops 'find AK-47'
Zane Robertson was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm.

Northlander cheats death with a miraculous recovery
A bug paralyses Northlander who collapsed after India trip.

Herders kill one of Kenya's oldest lions, Loonkiito
The lions were hunted and killed after goats were found killed by lions in the region.

A cult leader told followers to starve to meet Jesus. Why did so many do it?
New York Times: As of this past week, 179 bodies have been exhumed from forest graves.

Zoe Hobbs strikes again, sprinting 100m in under 11 seconds
Hobbs will now prepare to race again in Tokyo before returning home.