Kenya has been making headlines recently due to a series of tragic events, including heavy rainfall causing devastating floods and claiming lives, as well as a military helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of the country's defense chief and other top military officials. The nation has also been grappling with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Hidaya, which brought heavy rains and high winds to coastal regions. Additionally, Kenya has been in the spotlight for its efforts to combat malaria, with the world's first malaria vaccine pilot program showing promise in addressing the significant public health challenge posed by the disease.
Kenya, officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in Eastern Africa. It is the 48th largest country in the world by total area, covering 580,367 square kilometers. With a population of over 47.6 million people, Kenya is known for its diverse culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant wildlife. The nation's capital is Nairobi, where recent flooding has caused significant devastation. Kenya has a rich history and is renowned for its long-distance runners who have achieved international acclaim in events like the London Marathon. The country has also been actively engaged in international partnerships, such as the recent agreement with Haiti to deploy Kenyan police officers to help combat escalating gang violence in the Caribbean nation.
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Winnie Makinda says she is facing the worst crisis and lowest moment of her life because of the Kenyan government’s response to floods that devastated her poor community in the capital of Nairobi
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At least 144 people died due to the heavy rainfall in April.
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Coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania have been buffeted by heavy rains and high winds from Tropical Cyclone Hidaya.
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Kenya Red Cross rescues more than 90 people from hotels and lodges as heavy rainfall continues
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Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may help
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Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir smashed the women’s-only world record to win a thrilling London Marathon in 2:16:16
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He Jie won after Kenyans Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter, plus Ethiopia’s Dejene Hailu Bikila moved aside within sight of the finish line.
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Kenya’s defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.
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A Pakistani province is warning of heavy loss of life due to glacial melting
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DNA identification has been slow, with just 34 of the 429 bodies exhumed between April and October last year positively identified through DNA profiling.
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Caribbean leaders say all groups and political parties except one have submitted nominees for a transitional presidential council charged with selecting an interim prime minister for Haiti
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Haiti has weathered multiple political, economic and environmental disasters in recent years.
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A proposal to install new leadership in Haiti appeared to be crumbling Wednesday as some political parties rejected the plan to create a presidential council that would manage the transition.
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'I am frustrated to be leaving midway through, but my body began screaming and I decided I should not keep skating,' she wrote on her website.
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Haiti’s government says it is extending a state of emergency and nighttime curfew to try and curb violent gang attacks that have paralyzed the capital of Port-au-Prince in a fierce political battle for power
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Kenya and Haiti have signed agreements to try to salvage a plan for the African country to deploy 1,000 police officers to the troubled Caribbean nation to help combat gang violence that has surged to unprecedented levels.
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The Kenyan running community is mourning the deaths of Kelvin Kiptum and Henry Rono, both record-breaking athletes.
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The victim in the case appeared at the Old Bailey to plead for Amina Noor not to be jailed, saying she understood why the refugee agreed to the procedure
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Kenyan President William Ruto to visit White House in May to celebrate 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations
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Four suspects are now in police custody and being questioned