Kenya
Country in Eastern Africa
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Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and 7th most populous in Africa. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi, while its oldest and second-largest city, is the major port city of Mombasa, situated on Mombasa Island in the Indian Ocean and the surrounding mainland. Mombasa was the capital of the British East Africa Protectorate, which included most of what is now Kenya and southwestern Somalia, from 1889 to 1907. Other important cities include Kisumu and Nakuru. Kenya is bordered by South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast.
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British man dies after being hit by Kenyan president's motorcade - as driver arrested A British man in his 70s has died after being hit by a vehicle in Kenyan President William Ruto's motorcade.Sky News - Published | |
Two people appear in court amid murder probe into death of British businessman in Kenya Two suspects arrested amid a murder probe into the death of a Scottish businessman in Kenya can be held for 21 days for further police investigations, a court has ruled.Sky News - Published | |
Kenyan police 'confident' of catching killer of Scot found in sack of pineapples Police have said they are "confident" they will catch whoever murdered a Scottish businessman whose body was found in a sack of pineapples in Kenya.Sky News - Published | |
Body of missing British businessman 'found in sack of pineapples' in KenyaThe body of a British businessman who went missing in Kenya more than a week ago was reportedly found in a sack of pineapples in a forest.Sky News - Published | |
'They shot my dad in front of me' - African refugees eye Olympics After fleeing conflict, over 100 athletes from across Africa attend trials in Kenya in the hope of becoming part of the Refugee Olympic Team.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.BBC Sport - Published | |
World record holder Chepngetich to run London Marathon Women's world record holder Ruth Chepngetich, of Kenya, is set to race in the London Marathon on 27 April.BBC Sport - Published | |
Chebet smashes own women's 5km world record Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.BBC Sport - Published | |
Sawe runs fifth-fastest time on marathon debut Kenya's Sabastian Sawe wins the Valencia Marathon in two hours two minutes five seconds - his first race at the distance.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wanyonyi's journey from herdsboy to Olympic champion Growing up in poverty, Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi herded cattle as a boy and endured the sudden death of his father before finding purpose in athletics.BBC Sport - Published | |
Nageeye and Chepkirui win at New York MarathonAbdi Nageeye and Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui win the men's and women's races respectively at the New York Marathon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gender should not be barrier to coaching men, says Kenya traiblazerJackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man accused of fatally burning Olympic athlete with petrol 'also dead'The man accused of fatally burning a Ugandan Olympic athlete has also died, Kenyan media have reported.Sky News - Published | At least 17 students killed in Kenya school fireAt least 17 students have been killed after a fire in a school dormitory in Kenya.Sky News - Published |
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack The 33-year-old had suffered extensive burns after Sunday's attack in Kenya.BBC Sport - Published | Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attackThe 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.BBC Sport - Published |
Olympic Runner Set On Fire By BoyfriendDistance runner Rebecca Cheptegei -- who just competed in the 2024 Olympics in Paris -- was set on fire by her boyfriend in a brutal attack in Kenya over the weekend, cops say. Trans Nzoia County..TMZ.com - Published | Yehualaw clinches third Antrim Coast Half victory Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw earns a third win in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon women's event as Kenya's Alex Nzioka Matata secures men's victory.BBC Sport - Published |
Murder suspect held over discovery of dismembered female bodies escapes from custody A man who police said confessed to killing 42 women and was being detained over the discovery of dismembered bodies in Kenya's capital has escaped from custody.Sky News - Published | Kenyan city removes 'embarrassing' athlete statues Authorities in the Kenyan city of Eldoret remove the statues of three athletes after they are widely ridiculed.BBC Sport - Published |
Kipyegon sets new Olympic record as GB's Bell gets bronze Watch as Kenya's Faith Kipyegon sets a new Olympic record while Great Britain's Georgia Bell gets bronze in the 1500m final at Paris 2024.BBC Sport - Published | Kenya's Wanyonyi wins gold after dramatic finish in the 800m final Watch as Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins gold for Kenya by 0.01 of a second after a dramatic finish in the 800m final at the Paris 2024.BBC Sport - Published |
