Nairobi

Capital and largest city of Kenya

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Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census.

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Demonstration against feminicide in Kenya In Nairobi, Kenya, police used tear gas to disperse protesters demonstrating against gender-based violence under the slogan 'Stop Feminicide'. Gender-based violence has increased, with 97 women killed.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

No Comment: police fire tear gas at women's march in Kenya On Monday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, police in Nairobi broke up a march against femicide. Kenya has reported 97 cases of femicide in 3 months. The.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on November 25, 2024

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Tear gas used to break up anti-government protests in Nairobi Tear gas has been used to break up anti-government protests in Kenya following violent clashes over now abandoned tax rises. Sky News - Published on July 2, 2024
'Kenya has changed forever' - inside first funerals held for protesters killed by police A funeral procession weaves through the heart of one of Nairobi's poorest neighbourhoods. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2024
Police fire tear gas during clashes with protesters in Nairobi Kenyan police have fired tear gas at dozens of protesters in Nairobi and blocked off roads to the presidential palace as crowds took to the streets again nationwide. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2024

Heavy security in Nairobi amid violent protests There is heavy security in Nairobi, amid protests of escalating violence against a controversial bill. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2024
Kenya's president withdraws controversial bill which sparked deadly protests Kenyan president William Ruto has withdrawn a bill which sparked deadly protests in Nairobi, saying he was "respecting the loud message coming from the people". Sky News - Published on June 26, 2024
Barack Obama's Half Sister Auma Tear-gassed Live on Air During Kenya Protests Barack Obama's half sister was inadvertently tear-gassed during a deadly demonstration in Africa ... and it's all on video. Auma Obama was being interviewed by CNN in the middle of Tuesday's protests.. TMZ.com - Published on June 25, 2024

Protesters 'shot dead' in Kenya as parliament set on fire after contentious tax bill passed Protesters in Kenya have been reportedly shot dead and Nairobi's parliament set on fire after a contentious tax bill was passed. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2024
India announces $250 million agriculture aid to boost ties with Kenya India and Kenya aim to boost defence, maritime, and connectivity ties. India offers a $250 million line of credit to improve Kenya's agriculture sector. The two countries sign five agreements and issue.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2023
Heavy rain in Kenya affects tens of thousands, disrupts cargo Kenya on Sunday said tens of thousands of people across the country had been impacted by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides that had also interrupted cargo services at Mombasa port. Kenya Railways.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2023
IndiGo to start flights to six destinations in Africa, Central Asia Embarking on "massive" international expansion plans, the carrier will connect Nairobi in Kenya and Jakarta in Indonesia, with direct flights from Mumbai in late July or early August. "Delhi will get.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 2, 2023

SC convicts Gujarati Kenyan for contempt He took away son from Indian mother to Nairobi IndiaTimes - Published on July 12, 2022