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Kenyan Center Empowers Maasai Girls Through Education and Self-Defense
The Enkakenya Centre for Excellence in Transmara, Kenya, rescues Maasai girls from early marriage and FGM, providing education and self-defense training, resulting in empowered girls pursuing careers and advocating against harmful practices; a 2022 survey showed a strong correlation between educatio...
Kenyan Center Empowers Maasai Girls Through Education and Self-Defense
The Enkakenya Centre for Excellence in Transmara, Kenya, rescues Maasai girls from early marriage and FGM, providing education and self-defense training, resulting in empowered girls pursuing careers and advocating against harmful practices; a 2022 survey showed a strong correlation between educatio...
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44% Bias Score
4,000 Kenyan Artisans Face Eviction from Kisumu Workspaces
In Kisumu, Kenya, over 4,000 jua kali artisans risk losing their workspace due to Kenya Railways Corporation leasing the land, despite a five-year-old unfulfilled county government promise for relocation after the construction of Uhuru Business Market.
4,000 Kenyan Artisans Face Eviction from Kisumu Workspaces
In Kisumu, Kenya, over 4,000 jua kali artisans risk losing their workspace due to Kenya Railways Corporation leasing the land, despite a five-year-old unfulfilled county government promise for relocation after the construction of Uhuru Business Market.
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36% Bias Score
Kenya's Growing Wildlife Populations Face Habitat Loss: The Promise of Wildlife Corridors
Kenya's wildlife populations are increasing, particularly elephants, rhinos, and zebras, but face habitat loss from climate change and human activity; wildlife corridors, like Lewa Conservancy's initiative linking Mount Kenya forest to northern rangelands, are crucial for mitigating human-wildlife c...
Kenya's Growing Wildlife Populations Face Habitat Loss: The Promise of Wildlife Corridors
Kenya's wildlife populations are increasing, particularly elephants, rhinos, and zebras, but face habitat loss from climate change and human activity; wildlife corridors, like Lewa Conservancy's initiative linking Mount Kenya forest to northern rangelands, are crucial for mitigating human-wildlife c...
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36% Bias Score
Kenya's 1990 Aid Cut: A Wake-Up Call for Donor Dependency
Kenya's 1990 termination of diplomatic ties with Norway, triggered by the ambassador's show of support for a human rights activist, instantly halted a \$30 million annual aid budget and ended the employment of numerous embassy staff, prompting reflection on the vulnerability of donor-dependent organ...
Kenya's 1990 Aid Cut: A Wake-Up Call for Donor Dependency
Kenya's 1990 termination of diplomatic ties with Norway, triggered by the ambassador's show of support for a human rights activist, instantly halted a \$30 million annual aid budget and ended the employment of numerous embassy staff, prompting reflection on the vulnerability of donor-dependent organ...
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40% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
African Nations Boost Chinese Tourism
South Africa's streamlined visa process via its Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) led to an 11% increase in Chinese tourists in 2024, exceeding 41,000, while Kenya saw a rise to 80,000, showcasing African nations' efforts to tap into the lucrative Chinese tourism market.
African Nations Boost Chinese Tourism
South Africa's streamlined visa process via its Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) led to an 11% increase in Chinese tourists in 2024, exceeding 41,000, while Kenya saw a rise to 80,000, showcasing African nations' efforts to tap into the lucrative Chinese tourism market.
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24% Bias Score
TikTok's Profit from Child Sexual Exploitation on Live Streams
A BBC investigation reveals TikTok's profit from live streams featuring children (as young as 15) performing sexually suggestive acts in Kenya, despite the platform's claimed zero-tolerance policy for exploitation and the Kenyan government's intervention.
TikTok's Profit from Child Sexual Exploitation on Live Streams
A BBC investigation reveals TikTok's profit from live streams featuring children (as young as 15) performing sexually suggestive acts in Kenya, despite the platform's claimed zero-tolerance policy for exploitation and the Kenyan government's intervention.
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68% Bias Score
TikTok Profits from Sexual Exploitation of Kenyan Teenagers
A BBC investigation reveals that TikTok is profiting from sexual livestreams performed by Kenyan teenagers as young as 15, despite the company's claim of "zero tolerance for exploitation." The platform takes a 70% cut of livestream transactions, while insufficient moderation and coded language facil...
TikTok Profits from Sexual Exploitation of Kenyan Teenagers
A BBC investigation reveals that TikTok is profiting from sexual livestreams performed by Kenyan teenagers as young as 15, despite the company's claim of "zero tolerance for exploitation." The platform takes a 70% cut of livestream transactions, while insufficient moderation and coded language facil...
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44% Bias Score
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...
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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68% Bias Score
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.
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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24% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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