Tag: Kenya

The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics

Nujuum Hashi, who has overcome traditional prejudice to become a respected artist…

Mary Harper Mary Harper

‘I can go even faster’ – World marathon record holder

Marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge believes he can get even closer to a…

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Martha Koome – from women’s right campaigner to Supreme Court chief justice

Appointed as Kenya's first female chief justice in May 2021, Martha Koome…

Diana Chepkemoi: I almost died in the hands of a Saudi Royal family

Armed with hope, a winning resolve and the promise of getting an…

 Nyaboga Kiage Nyaboga Kiage

William Ruto’s rise from chicken seller to Kenya’s president-elect

William Ruto-who has been declared the winner of Kenya's heavily disputed presidential…

Evelyne Musambi Evelyne Musambi

We can’t do it because we are women

My name is Angela Mugo. I am a software developer. Originally, I…

Angela Mugo Angela Mugo

A coach to Kenya’s running champions

My name is Patrick Sang, a former athlete and now coaching the…

Patrick Sang Patrick Sang

Idza Luhumyo: Fifth Kenyan to win Caine Prize for African writing

Author Idza Luhumyo, who has just won the Caine Prize for African…

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Wavinya Ndeti: Defying sexist bullies ahead of Kenya’s elections

Wavinya Ndeti has defied bullying, attempts to discredit her academic achievements and…

Evelyne Musambi Evelyne Musambi

My neighbours wanted me dead

You know, as a Paralympian, the world would like to know, "How…

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