Tag: Kenya

Born and raised in Kenya, I yearned for Croydon

‘I relished how familiar it all felt’ … Eric Otieno Sumba. Photograph: Supplied…

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The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics

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

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‘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…

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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…

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We can’t do it because we are women

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

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A coach to Kenya’s running champions

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

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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…

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