Kenya

President Raeisi departs Iran on three-nation tour of Africa

Jul 12, 2023 06:48

President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has departed Iran on a three-nation tour of Africa that will take him to Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe at the respective invitation of the African countries' heads of state.
President Raeisi to embark on three-nation African tour to boost relations

Jul 09, 2023 06:24

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi is set to embark on an official three-leg visit to Africa in line with the country's policy of expansion of relations with friendly countries.
Iran beats Kenya in friendly

Mar 29, 2023 06:59

Iran's National Football Team (Team Melli) defeated Kenya 2-1 in Tehran in a friendly match on Tuesday.
Kenya says 238 protesters arrested, 31 police hurt

Mar 21, 2023 13:29

Kenyan police said Tuesday they had arrested 238 people during the previous day’s violent protests over the surging cost of living that also saw 31 police officers injured.
Ex-Kenyan official slams UK govt. over 'act of gross inhumanity and injustice'

Sep 18, 2022 12:17

Former Chief Justice of Kenya Willy Mutunga attacks the British government over "act of gross inhumanity and injustice" one month after two Kenyan tribes filed a case against the British government at the European Court of Human Rights over alleged colonial abuses.
'Hustler' Ruto becomes Kenya's fifth president after close election

Sep 14, 2022 11:51

William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya's fifth president on Tuesday, a week after the Supreme Court rejected a challenge by his defeated opponent in a close-fought election he won by portraying himself as an underdog "hustler" battling the elite.
Kenyans sue UK government over colonial-era theft, torture

Aug 23, 2022 16:56

A group of Kenyans have filed a lawsuit against the British government at the European Court of Human Rights over colonial-era land theft, torture and mistreatment of their forefathers.
Kenya's Odinga challenges presidential poll result in Supreme Court

Aug 22, 2022 15:45

Kenya's veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga filed a challenge to the results of this month's presidential election in the Supreme Court on Monday (August 22), sharpening a political clash that has gripped East Africa's powerhouse.
Iran congratulates Kenya on successful election

Aug 21, 2022 04:31

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry congratulated the Kenyan government and people on holding the country’s presidential election successfully.
Kenya's Odinga says presidential election result 'null and void'

Aug 16, 2022 16:46

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga rejected as "null and void" the result of an Aug. 9 presidential election he was declared to have lost, adding on Tuesday that Kenya's democracy faces a long legal crisis.