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USAID Funding Freeze Devastates West Kenya

The abrupt termination of USAID funding in West Kenya has resulted in severe consequences, including clinic closures, economic hardship, and a projected rise in HIV and TB cases; the funding freeze, announced January 24th, left 37,000 aid workers jobless, created a $200 million budget hole for Kenya...

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BBC Seeks Rising Star of African Journalism for Komla Dumor Award

The BBC seeks applications for the 10th annual Komla Dumor Award, offering a three-month placement at its London headquarters to a rising African journalist, culminating in a globally broadcast African news report; applications close March 20, 2025.

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British Businessman Murdered in Kenya

Campbell Scott, a 58-year-old British businessman, was found murdered near Nairobi, Kenya, on February 18, his body discovered by a cattle herder; two suspects are in custody.

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BBC Worker Unlawfully Killed in Nairobi Hotel; Kenyan Investigation Stalled

Kate Mitchell, a 42-year-old BBC Media Action worker, was found dead in her Nairobi hotel room on November 19, 2021, after an intruder attacked her; a coroner ruled her death an unlawful killing, but the Kenyan authorities have been uncooperative with the investigation.

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USAID Funding Freeze Threatens HIV/AIDS Treatment for Kenyan Orphans

President Trump's executive order freezing USAID funding threatens to end life-saving HIV/AIDS treatment for 100 children at Nyumbani Children's Home in Kenya, highlighting the global impact of reduced foreign aid and jeopardizing the progress made through PEPFAR.

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Djibouti's Youssouf Elected Head of African Union Commission

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti was elected head of the African Union Commission, succeeding Moussa Faki, marking the first time an East African leads the body; this comes amidst increasing conflicts across Africa and declining Western support for the AU.

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Bitcoin Empowers Kibera Residents: Afribit's Circular Economy Addresses Financial Exclusion

In Kibera, Kenya, Afribit's Bitcoin-based circular economy empowers over 500,000 residents lacking banking access through education, waste management programs (paying participants in Bitcoin), and merchant onboarding, addressing financial exclusion and creating jobs.

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British Businessman Found Murdered in Kenyan Forest

The body of Campbell Scott, a 58-year-old British businessman, was found murdered in Kenya's Makongo forest, a known dumping ground for corpses; two suspects have been arrested.

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Rising Number of Kenyan Women Opt for Permanent Birth Control

In Kenya, a growing number of women, some with few or no children, are choosing permanent birth control through tubal ligation, reflecting changing societal views on motherhood and reproductive rights, despite facing obstacles like provider resistance.

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USAID Funding Freeze Threatens HIV-Positive Orphans in Kenya

President Trump's executive order freezing USAID funding threatens to end life-saving HIV/AIDS treatment for children at Nyumbani Children's Home in Nairobi, Kenya, where around 1,602 orphans and vulnerable children depend on PEPFAR, and the Kenyan government only has a six-month supply of ARVs.

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Sudan Recalls Ambassador to Kenya Amidst Tensions over RSF Meeting

Sudan recalled its ambassador to Kenya after Kenya hosted a meeting of the RSF and allied groups planning a parallel government in Sudan, leading to heightened tensions and accusations of violating international law by supporting rebels.

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Sudan Accuses Kenya Amidst Deadly Conflict, Raising Regional Tensions

Sudan accuses Kenya of allowing RSF talks, raising concerns about international isolation and regional instability; over 200 people have been killed in three days of fighting, and the UN urges maintaining Sudan's unity.

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