Kenya

Kenya election: William Ruto declared president amid chaotic scenes

Aug 16, 2022 06:36

Deputy President William Ruto was Monday declared the winner of Kenya's hard-fought presidential poll but the announcement was mired in controversy after several members of the election commission rejected the results.
Kenya's opposition leader Odinga slightly ahead in presidential race: Official results

Aug 13, 2022 16:48

As Kenya’s election count has dragged into its fifth day, official election results show that opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is leading the presidential race against his main challenger Deputy President William Ruto.
Kenyans vote in presidential election amid economic crisis

Aug 10, 2022 07:43

People in Kenya have voted to elect their fifth president since independence, amid harsh economic conditions.
Kenyan Shia Muslims observe Ashura mourning rituals

Aug 08, 2022 12:30

Kenyan Shia Muslims, alongside the other followers of Imam Hussein (PBUH) worldwide, held mourning rituals of Muharram on Ashura day in Nairobi, the capital of the country.
Iran urges joint action with Kenya in fight against terrorism, piracy

Jun 03, 2022 12:43

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian highlighted the importance of relations with the African nations, calling for interaction with Kenya in combatting the common threats at the international arena, including terrorism and piracy.
UN blasts UK for colonial-era crimes against two tribes in Kenya

Aug 03, 2021 16:44

The United Nations (UN) has rebuked the British government for a lack of determination to compensate for its colonial-era crimes and “gross human rights violations” against two tribes in Kenya, saying London should pay for damages to settle the matter.
13 killed in Kenya fuel tanker explosion

Jul 19, 2021 09:25

A fuel tanker exploded in western Kenya while people were siphoning fuel from it, killing 13 people, police said Sunday.
Iran plans to diversify export markets for knowledge-based products: Vice president

Feb 01, 2021 13:16

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said the country is seeking to expand markets for export of products developed by domestic knowledge-based companies.
Iranian high-tech companies to provide Kenya with coronavirus aid package

Jan 26, 2021 14:16

Headed by Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari, an Iranian delegation of high-tech companies is going to provide Kenya with a COVID-19 aid package.
Local chief beheaded in Kenya, al-Shabab claims responsibility

Dec 23, 2020 17:10

The al-Shabab terrorist group abducted and beheaded the chief of a clutch of villages in northeastern Kenya near the border with Somalia, local police sources said Wednesday.