Raila Odinga

An opposition supporter returns a teargas canister fired by police during clashes in Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 26, 2017.

Kenya's disputed election re-run turns violent

At least one person was shot dead Thursday during clashes over Kenya's re-run election, which has been boycotted by the opposition and shunned by many voters, sparking a crisis that has polarised the east African hub.

Kenya's disputed election re-run turns violent
People protesting in the street

Kenya court cancels election results and orders a new vote

Kenya court cancels election results and orders a new vote
Kenyan rapper Octopizzo grew up in the Kibera slum and still has a house there. He has been speaking out against police violence he witnessed against protestors who congregated in the slum the day after the results of Kenya's election were announced.

After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?'

After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?'
Peace messages by graffiti artist Solo7 adorn Nairobi's Kibera slum in the run-up to the election on August 8.

Kenyans worry 'fake news' might spark more election violence

Kenyans worry 'fake news' might spark more election violence
A child plays at the entrance of a polling station pasted with campaign posters ahead of the presidential election in the Kibera slums of Nairobi, Kenya.

Kenyans are taking no chances ahead of high-stakes election

Kenyans are taking no chances ahead of high-stakes election
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga visiting Boston University's African Presidential Center.

Kenya's former prime minister criticizes the security forces' response to the Westgate mall shootings last month

Host Marco Werman speaks with former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga about his thoughts on the shootings in Nairobi's Westgate Mall a month ago.

Kenya's former prime minister criticizes the security forces' response to the Westgate mall shootings last month

Kenyans 'On Stand By,' Awaiting Supreme Court Ruling on Vote Saturday

Kenyans are anxiously awaiting a Supreme Court ruling expected on Saturday that will go a long way to determining who will be their president. Larry Madowo of Kenya's NTV says the entire nation is "on stand-by."

Kenyans 'On Stand By,' Awaiting Supreme Court Ruling on Vote Saturday

International Media in Kenya Walk Fine Line

Kenyan authorities have announced they're imposing new rules for credentials. Mukoma Wa Ngugi of Cornell University, tells anchor Marco Werman that western journalists can do more to offer nuanced coverage of Kenya.

International Media in Kenya Walk Fine Line
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Obama's half brother to slaughter bull if the Democrat wins

BBC correspondent Karen Allen has spoken to some of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's relatives. She joins The Takeaway from the village of Kogelo, in western Kenya.

Obama's half brother to slaughter bull if the Democrat wins