Opinion

How Kenya's 'Second Republic' failed to materialise

The second republic Kenyans tried to create with the 2010 constitution looks much like what it was supposed to replace.

Patrick Gathara

by Patrick Gathara

Patrick Gathara

Africa

Kenyan communities sue UK over colonial-era land grab

Communities brutally evicted by the British to make way for tea plantations seek compensation for ‘colonial crimes’.

Kenyan communities sue UK over colonial-era land grab
02:32

Africa

The last Yaaku: Yaakunte language already classed as extinct

As the Yaaku tribe’s language dies out, so will the traditions and cultural identity that go with it.

The last Yaaku: Yaakunte language already classed as extinct
02:49

AJ IMPACT

Jobless Kenyans question misuse of COVID-19 funds

More than 300,000 people in Kenya have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jobless Kenyans question misuse of COVID-19 funds
02:35

Reporter's Notebook

Kenya: As wildebeest migrate, virus keeps tourists away

In Kenya's Maasai Mara game reserve, livelihoods are suffering as coronavirus guts tourism.

Kenya: As wildebeest migrate, COVID-19 keeps tourists at bay

Tanzania

Tanzania bans Kenya Airways from flying into country

Exclusion comes after Nairobi announced passengers from Tanzania would not be allowed to enter Kenya.

Tanzania bans Kenya Airways from flying into country

Africa

Maasai Mara migration: Few tourists see Kenya's wonder of world

Government officials say two million employees in tourism have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Maasai Mara migration: Few tourists see Kenya's wonder of world
02:48

Kenya

Kenya arrests man wanted for illegal ivory trading

Surur was wanted for allegedly conspiring to sell 10 tonnes of elephant ivory and over 181kg of rhino horn from 2012-19.

Kenya arrests man wanted for illegal ivory trading

AJ Impact

As US-China tensions heat up, world leaders call for unity

Caught in the middle, gov'ts in Europe, Africa and Asia are walking a fine line with the world's top two economies.

As US-China tensions heat up, world leaders call for unity

Coronavirus pandemic

Kenya extends coronavirus curfew, restricts alcohol sales

President Uhuru Kenyatta extends nationwide curfew, blaming 'reckless' behaviour for steep surge in infections.

Kenya extends coronavirus curfew, restricts alcohol sales

Africa

Malaria deaths surge in Africa amid fight against COVID-19

Why Malaria-related deaths in Africa could more than double this year.

Malaria deaths surge in Africa amid fight against COVID-19
02:36

AJ IMPACT

Remittances to Kenya hit hard by COVID-19

Coronavirus pandemic means fewer Africans in diaspora are sending money home. Al Jazeera looks at how Kenyans are affected.

Remittances to Kenya hit hard by COVID-19
02:32

Kenya

Kenya: Arrests at Nairobi protest against police brutality

Nearly 30 people taken into custody in Nairobi as they took to the streets to demand an end police brutality.

Kenya: Arrests at Nairobi protest against police brutality

Kenya

Phased reopening in Kenya after months-long coronavirus lockdown

President Uhuru Kenyatta says international flights to resume on August 1 and restrictions to be lifted in main cities.

Phased reopening in Kenya after months-long coronavirus lockdown

Kenya

Three people shot dead by Kenyan police at protest

Police fire at crowd of motorcycle taxi drivers protesting against arrest of colleague for flouting coronavirus laws.

Three people shot dead by Kenyan police at protest