Uhuru Kenyatta

• Kenya’s presidential election is important. Here’s why

  Kenya is East Africa's economic hub and home to about 56 million people. The country has a recent history of turbulent elections.

  Politics

  Aug 6, 2022
  
• Kenyan election polls close amid fears of unrest

  Voters formed long lines at many polling stations before dawn, waiting to cast ballots in the tightly contested race for the presidency.

  Politics

  Aug 8, 2017
  
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• Chaos, fights erupt in and out of Kenyan parliament over terror laws

  Kenyan legislators Thursday exchanged blows forcing parliament to adjourn the debate on proposed changes to terrorism-related security laws.

  World

  Dec 18, 2014
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• Thousands join opposition rally in Kenya

  Thousands rallied Monday in Kenya's capital against President Uhuru Kenyatta's rule, with some demanding that he step down.

  World

  Jul 7, 2014
• After mall attack, Kenyan cops’ monthly anti-terror budget is $816

  If Kenyan security officials are able to stop another Westgate Mall-style terror attack, they will have to do so on a shoe-string budget.

  World

  Mar 15, 2014
• Kenya passes ‘draconian’ bill limiting press freedom

  Months after Kenyan media published reports criticizing the government's response to the Westgate Mall attack, parliament has passed legislation seen as putting a gag on media.

  World

  Dec 6, 2013
• Kenya president may not have to attend trial due to ICC rule change

  Member states of the International Criminal Court have amended its rules to allow defendants to appear via video link.

  World

  Nov 27, 2013
• ICC judges say Kenya’s president can miss much of his crimes against humanity trial

  Kenya's president can stay at home to carry out his duties for large parts of his crimes against humanity trial, ICC judges said.

  Crime

  Oct 18, 2013
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• Kenya president: Terrorists defeated, 67 dead

  Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says security forces have finally defeated a small group of terrorists after four days in fighting at a Nairobi mall.

  Sep 24, 2013
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• Kenya’s president says travel warnings would hurt tourism industry

  Kenya's president has urged foreign governments not to issue travel warnings to his country following Saturday's attack on a Nairobi shopping mall, where at least 68 people were killed.

  World

  Sep 22, 2013