Tag #Kenya

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Bangladesh: Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies, Sparking Protests

An eight-year-old girl in Bangladesh died from injuries sustained during a rape, leading to widespread protests and the burning of the alleged perpetrator's home; the suspect and his family have been arrested.

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Gender Equality
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Ethiopia's Borana Community Celebrates Eight-Year Power Transfer in Gada Ceremony

Thousands celebrated the eight-year power transfer of the Abbaa Gadaa, the customary leader of the Borana community in southern Ethiopia, during the Gada ceremony, a tradition emphasizing their unique democratic system and cultural heritage.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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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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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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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Gender Equality
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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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Gender Equality
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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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Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Boycotts Meetings to Protest Alleged Killings

Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi boycotted three Cabinet meetings in 2025 to protest the government's inaction on alleged police abductions and extrajudicial killings following anti-government protests in mid-2024, publicly challenging President William Ruto's administration.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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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...

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Gender Equality
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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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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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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Life on Land
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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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No Poverty
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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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No Poverty

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