NAIROBI TRADERS PROTEST 28% CUSTOMS TAX HIKE
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Hundreds of small-scale traders shut their shops and took to the streets of central Nairobi on Friday, protesting a 28 per cent rise in the customs tax.
Hundreds of small-scale traders shut their shops and took to the streets of central Nairobi on Friday, protesting a 28 per cent rise in the customs tax.
Victims and community representatives affected by the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) marched to Parliament in Nairobi on Wednesday, demanding accountability over alleged abuses.
Protesters marched with placards before submitting a petition, as security officers monitored the demonstration.
Families living along Kenya's Lake Baringo say rising waters are driving crocodiles and hippos closer to their homes, turning everyday trips for water and food into potentially deadly encounters.
A Nairobi beauty salon is giving cancer patients a moment of confidence, comfort and hope as it offers free wigs and makeovers to those coping with chemotherapy-related hair loss.
Salon owner Diana Akech and her team fit wigs, style hair and apply makeup for cancer survivors.
The 11th Our Ocean Conference has officially come to a close in Mombasa, Kenya, delivering $5.7 billion worth of commitments.
The conference was aimed at strengthening global action on ocean conservation, climate resilience and the blue economy.
Global leaders, policymakers, scientists and conservation advocates are gathered in Mombasa, Kenya, for the 2026 Our Ocean Conference.
Thousands of delegates from around the world have converged in Mombasa, Kenya, for the 11th Our Ocean Conference.
The conference is hosted in Africa for the first time.
The Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa is preparing to host the 11th Our Ocean Conference, starting today and ending 18 June.
The global gathering brings together heads of state, policymakers, scientists, conservationists, investors and youth leaders to discuss the future of the world's oceans.
Kenyan market opportunities, anti-piracy measures and the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative sector dominated discussions with Namibian filmmakers and industry leaders on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya.
Strategically positioned, Namibia and Kenya can deepen economic cooperation and build stronger business partnerships to drive industrial growth, regional trade, and sustainable development.