The World's Oldest First-Grader Is Honored By A Google Doodle
At age 84, Kimani Maruge put on a school uniform for the first time and went to school. Today's doodle pays tribute to his inspirational story.
Kenya
Man Accused In 1998 Bombings Of U.S. Embassies Dies In Custody
Abu Anas al-Libi, who was captured in 2013, stood accused of conspiracy to kill Americans in connection with the explosions at embassy compounds in Kenya and Tanzania that killed 224 people.
ICC Drops Charges Against Kenya's President
But the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court reserved the right to bring new charges against Uhuru Kenyatta. The Kenyan leader said he was excited and relieved at the decision.
Al-Shabab Takes Responsibility For Killing Dozens In Kenya
Witnesses said armed militants opened fire on workers at a quarry in the northeast part of the country. At least 36 died. The country's police chief resigned, and the interior minister was fired.
Viral Videos Show Kenyan Women Assaulted For Wearing Miniskirts
A woman in Kenya has been publicly stripped and molested nearly every day for two weeks for so-called "indecent dress." Cellphone video of the assaults have ignited condemnation, and copycat attacks.
Obama's Step-Grandmother Continues Educating Young Kenyans
Sarah Obama, 94, received an award from the United Nations on Wednesday, and hopes to raise money during the trip to build a school and hospital in her home village.
What Makes Kenya's Marathon Runners The World's Best?
Kenyan distance runners won both the men's and women's divisions of Sunday's New York City Marathon. A Harvard evolutionary biologist suggests some possible reasons why.
One Of 7 Northern White Rhinos Left In The World Dies In Kenya
Suni, a 34-year-old northern white rhino, was the first to be born in captivity and only one of two breeding males known to exist.
Kenya's Kimetto Sets New Marathon World Record In Berlin
For the first time, the world record in the marathon is now under 2 hours and 3 minutes, after Dennis Kimetto of Kenya tore through the course at Sunday's Berlin Marathon.
Africans Are Introduced To The Blood Pressure Cuff
Esther Okaya is one of a growing number of Africans suffering from hypertension. New efforts to fight the condition include a $1 bonus for health workers who identify and bring in a patient.