This week, a new anthology of films called “African Folktales, Reimagined” premiered on Netflix. The series of short films was done in partnership with UNESCO as an effort to support more emerging filmmakers from Africa.
This Kenyan sprinter is inspiring more youth from his country to take up the sport
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.
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.
Kenyan environmentalists protest proposed forest bill amendments
The bill proposes amending a crucial part of Kenya’s Forest Act of 2005, which strengthened protections for Kenya’s forests and helped stop illegal acquisition of public forest lands.
‘They don’t help us’: Apathy, disillusionment with the Kenyan govt blamed for low voter registration
Kenya’s next presidential elections are set for August, but many voters say they no longer see the point in voting. This has led to the low number of people who have registered to vote.
Schools and colleges in India’s capital are shut down indefinitely due to heavy smog. Also, thousands of homes are evacuated after severe storms in western Canada. And, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visits Kenya for talks on regional issues.
