8 stories tagged #Nairobi

  1. Kenya Transport Strike Strands Thousands Amid Record Fuel Prices
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    Kenya Transport Strike Strands Thousands Amid Record Fuel Prices

    Nationwide strike by transport operators over soaring fuel prices cripples Kenya, with key roads blocked and businesses shut.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Kenya's Sebastian Sawe Feted by President After Historic Sub-Two-Hour Marathon
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    Kenya's Sebastian Sawe Feted by President After Historic Sub-Two-Hour Marathon

    Kenyan Sebastian Sawe honored by President Ruto after running the first official sub-two-hour marathon in London.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Kenyan Marathoner Sabastian Sawe's Historic Sub-2-Hour Run Celebrated
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    Kenyan Marathoner Sabastian Sawe's Historic Sub-2-Hour Run Celebrated

    Sabastian Sawe returns to Kenya to a hero's welcome after shattering the marathon world record with a sub-2-hour performance.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Kenya Floods Kill 81 as Torrential Rains Devastate Nairobi and Western Counties
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    Kenya Floods Kill 81 as Torrential Rains Devastate Nairobi and Western Counties

    At least 81 people dead and thousands displaced as severe flooding submerges villages, destroys farmland, and overwhelms infrastructure across Kenya.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Deadly Floods Claim 62 Lives Across Kenya
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    Deadly Floods Claim 62 Lives Across Kenya

    Torrential rains trigger catastrophic flooding in Kenya, killing 62 and displacing thousands as rescue efforts intensify.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Kenya's Weight-Loss Boom: Shifting Beauty Standards Drive Medical Procedures
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    Kenya's Weight-Loss Boom: Shifting Beauty Standards Drive Medical Procedures

    Kenya sees a surge in demand for weight-loss treatments, from drugs like Ozempic to surgical procedures, as societal views on beauty and health evolve.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  7. Nairobi Floods: Over 20 Dead, Airport Operations Disrupted
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    Nairobi Floods: Over 20 Dead, Airport Operations Disrupted

    Nairobi grapples with devastating flash floods, claiming over 20 lives and causing significant disruption at East Africa's main airport.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  8. Nairobi Floods: At Least 23 Dead as Torrential Rains Submerge Capital
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    Nairobi Floods: At Least 23 Dead as Torrential Rains Submerge Capital

    Heavy overnight rains caused severe flooding in Nairobi, Kenya, resulting in at least 23 fatalities, widespread property damage, and significant disruptions.

    3mo ago 1 min read