As Kenya grapples with increasing cost of living and controversial government policies, generation Z, has harnessed the power of social media to fuel a wave of protests and political activism against Kenyan President William Ruto's two-year-old administration, despite the President trying to cool the tempers down, the agitation by the youth is still ongoing.

Kenya Protests: William Ruto's new cabinet, but youth still not satisfied

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year.

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, self-proclaimed pastor behind Kenya starvation cult goes on trial

Kenyan police fired volleys of tear gas on Thursday (August 8) in the heart of the capital Nairobi. Small groups of protesters gathered on what was billed as a fresh day of action against embattled President William Ruto. Watch in from more details!

Kenya: Protesters teargassed in Nairobi; security heightened as anti-govt protest escalates

Anti-Ruto Protests in Kenya: Can't allow corruption to continue, Ruto must go: Protesters

Anti-Ruto Protests in Kenya: Security heightened in Nairobi as anti-govt protests escalate

Technology from the Netherlands is transforming flood management in flood-prone regions in Kenya. Slamdams protect communities from Burst Rivers and also store water for use in the dry season. After trials in Nigeria and Burundi, the technology is now being introduced to Kenya.

SLAMDAMS transform flood management in Kenya's flood-prone regions

Nigerians in Lagos and took to the streets again to continue the economic hardship protest despite president Tinubu’s plea for suspension of the demonstration. The protests, tagged “days of rage”, are mainly against Nigeria’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation and accusations of misgovernment and corruption in Africa’s most populous country and a top oil producer where public officials’ huge earnings contrast high poverty and hunger levels.

Protesters ignore Nigerian President Tinubu's plea of ending 'bloodshed'

Nigeria prepared for nationwide protests over the cost of living on Thursday with authorities warning about attempts to copy the violent demonstrations in Kenya that forced the government to backtrack on new taxes.

Nigeria Protests: At least 3 killed in violent clashes

The African nation of Nigeria is facing a cost of living crisis, and President Bola Tinubu's government is under fire for economic mismanagement. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria protests: 13 killed in violent clashes

Nigeria Protests: Nigeria braces for nationwide rising cost of living protests

Protests by young Kenyans over tax hikes have turned into deadly violence and broader anger against President William Ruto's government. The protests have resulted in at least 50 deaths & over 400 injuries. The protests persist despite Ruto's withdrawal of the disputed legislation and a cabinet reshuffle. Watch in for more details!

Kenya's youth protesters unimpressed by President Ruto's cabinet changes | WION Originals

Kenya’s President William Ruto has appointed four members of the main opposition party as part of a new cabinet as protests continue to rock the nation. Watch in for more details!

Kenya: President Ruto adds opposition members to new cabinet

Anti-government protesters in Kenya’s capital clashed with a pro-government group on Tuesday. Police hurled tear-gas cannisters at protesters. Watch in for more details!

Pro and anti-government protesters in Kenya clash with the police

Pro and anti-government protesters clashed on Tuesday (July 23) morning in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, and were dispersed by police teargas. Businesses were closed, as police guarded key points, including parliament. Kenya’s President William Ruto reinstated several cabinet members on Friday (July 19) after he had dismissed them a week ago. This to form a new government that he said would respond to the grievances of the protesters.

Kenya: Pro & anti-government protesters clash with police, Kenyans block highway leading to airport

A lot has been happening in Kenya. The tax hike protests, cabinet dissolution and now the appointment of a new cabinet. Kenyan President William Ruto nominated four members of the main opposition party to a new broad-based cabinet which he promised in the wake of nationwide protests. Watch in for more details!

Kenya: President Ruto names opposition members in new cabinet

In Western Kenya, wild giraffes are being relocated to the Ruko conservancy to maintain peace between the Pokot and Ilchamus communities. Since the first giraffe’s arrival to the reserve in 2011, poaching has ceased, and community relations have improved, creating jobs and regional stability. Before a giraffe’s arrival, an intercommunal welcoming ceremony with dancing and singing is held for them, an inconceivable scene in the mid-2000s. Watch in for more details!

Giraffe translocation brings peace to Kenyan communities

At least one person was killed in renewed anti-government protests across Kenya on Tuesday, a Reuters reporter said, as police clashed with demonstrators demanding that President William Ruto step down. Watch to know more.

Kenya Protests: One killed as anti-government protests intensify again

At least one person was killed on Tuesday as anti-government protests escalated across Kenya, with police clashing with demonstrators demanding President William Ruto’s resignation. Watch in for more details!

One killed in Kenya as anti-government protests intensify

A suspected serial killer has been arrested in Kenya following the discovery of several bodies at a quarry. Police said Collins Jumaisi is a 33-year-old man living near the quarry in Mukuru neighbourhood. Watch this video for all details.

Kenyan serial killer kills 42 women including wife & dumps their bodies at a quarry

Several mutilated bodies were found discarded in plastic sacks at a rubbish dump in a slum of Nairobi in Kenya. A report by a news agency on Saturday (July 13) said that the bodies were discovered on Friday in Mukuru, south of Nairobi. On Saturday, Kenyan police were searching through the dump watched by angry crowds. Watch in for more details!

Mukuru dump: Dismembered bodies found in Kenyan dump yard; Suspected serial killer arrested

Kenya: Gruesome discovery of bodies in Landfill

The global education monitoring report compiled by organizations including UNESCO has warned that climate change can undo the educational gains of the recent decade and this comes as most low and middle income countries are now experiencing closure of schools almost every year. Watch in for more details!

Climate related displacement causes education loss, drop-outs latest UNESCO report reveals

Kenya: At least 9 mutilated bodies recovered, 7 were of women; probe launched

Several mutilated bodies were found discarded in plastic sacks at a rubbish dump in a slum of Nairobi in Kenya. A report by a news agency on Saturday (July 13) said that the bodies were discovered on Friday in Mukuru, south of Nairobi.

Mutilated bodies found at dumpsite in Kenya's Nairobi, probe launched

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