Kenya
Contemporary African animators make their mark on the international scene
The current writer's strike in the United States jeopardizing content creation for streaming services might, in fact, help international film and television productions fill the gap and reach global audiences.
Series of reimagined African folk tales launches on Netflix
‘I hold Facebook directly responsible for my father’s murder’: Lawsuit alleges platform fueled violence in Ethiopia
This Kenyan sprinter is inspiring more youth from his country to take up the sport
Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi inspires a new generation
Countries congratulate Kenya’s president-elect William Ruto as competitor challenges election results
The president-elect, who has served as deputy president for the past 10 years, has been elected at a time when Kenya's flailing, debt-laden economy has left a lot of people struggling to make ends meet.
Raila Odinga disputes Kenya’s presidential results in close election
While countries around the world have begun congratulating the president-elect, within Kenya, the results remain controversial and disputed.
Kenyan presidential election sparks debate on haves and have-nots in Kenya
Voters say they hope for a peaceful transition of power after previous elections were marred by violence — often along ethnic lines. This time, voter turnout is low, but those casting ballots are focused more on issues than ethnic affiliation.
New US ambassador to Kenya arrives ahead of Tuesday's election
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has just arrived in the capital Nairobi ahead of the country's heated presidential elections. She gave her first press conference over the weekend. While Whitman is more known for leading Fortune 500 companies than diplomacy, she says she will leverage her experience in this new role.
Kenya’s popular band Sauti Sol calls on Kenyans to vote
Ahead of Kenya's presidential election on Tuesday, Afropop stars Sauti Sol are using their music to encourage young Kenyans to vote. “A lot of the youth in Kenya feel like their voice doesn't really count,” said band member Bien-Aimè Alusa.
TikTok can be a ‘dangerous tool for hatemongers,’ Kenyan govt warns ahead of elections
A new Mozilla Foundation report states that election disinformation and hate speech are being spread through TikTok in the run up to elections in Kenya next month. After violence erupted during 2007 elections, the government created an agency to quell ethnic strife, and it warns against a repeat of the unrest.
Kenya’s abortion debate
In Kenya, a recent court case there has revived the abortion debate. Conflicting legislation has stirred confusion about what is and is not illegal. The World’s Halima Gikandi brings us more from Nairobi.
Civil warcraft: Part II
In this week's Critical State, a weekly foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, Kelsey D. Atherton takes a deep dive into insurgency and counterinsurgency in urban warfare.
US redeployment of troops to Somalia raises questions about 'strategic endgame'
The decision effectively reverses former President Donald Trump's move in January 2021 to withdraw hundreds of US troops operating in Somalia.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o’s famously banned play returns to Kenya
“I Will Marry When I Want,” the once-banned play, is finally getting its national debut after more than 30 years.