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Activists say response to Edwin Chiloba’s death highlights struggle in many countries to achieve equal rights
In remote northern Kenya, the semi-nomadic Samburu are finding new ways of navigating challenging times
Staff at Nairobi office were moderating graphic and harmful material
First non-white occupant of Downing Street marks a major milestone for community that migrated from east African nations
The myth that Kenyans ‘don’t read’ is a dusty relic of the country’s painful history
The next president should prove doubters wrong by focusing on ordinary Kenyans
Losing candidate had lodged several petitions to have result overturned
Judges must decide whether to nullify presidential election results in a country with a history of post-election violence
Countries point to hypocrisy from the west and point out that hundreds of millions of Africans still lack access to basic electricity
Companies face being overwhelmed by infrastructure problems, unreliable energy, tax and customs burdens, as well as cheap Chinese imports
Veteran opposition politician petitions court for rerun of poll after William Ruto declared winner
President-elect’s triumph heralds move away from ethnic voting and independence-era politicians
The president-elect ran on bread-and-butter issues but must now try to rally the country’s restive young
Veteran opposition leader to challenge poll results in courts
Once blamed for election violence, the president-elect is trying to strike a statesmanlike note as victory is disputed
Scuffles break out as supporters of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga and some electoral officials contest result
The two main candidates are neck and neck ahead of Tuesday’s presidential poll
Deputy president threatens deportations of Chinese nationals while veteran rival promises renegotiation of Beijing loans
Voters in east African powerhouse hope for change in one of year’s most crucial polls
Entrepreneurs see opportunities in a deeply fragmented supply chain
CVC’s €4.5bn deal to buy brands such as PG Tips means it will also be responsible for plantations in Africa
A multi-day, camel-supported hike ventures ‘off-map’ to reveal wonders big and small
An AI-powered SMS system is aiming to lower infant mortality by spotting danger signals in questions about pregnancies
Klarna co-founder spearheading $200m vehicle says dearth of growth capital is holding back start-ups
A small amount of loans is underpinning businesses in camps
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