Tag: Kenya

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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My neighbours wanted me dead

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

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The young woman cashing out from Kenya’s election rallies

Diana Mwazi is one of many young Kenyans who see the country's…

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From Kenyan refugee camp to the World Cup

Australian footballer, Awer Mabil has said he owes Australia his very existence…

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62-year-old Kenyan makes history with Mount Everest climb

Kenyan mountaineer James Kagambi was among a group of climbers who made…

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Kenyan crowned world’s best nurse for fighting FGM

A Kenyan nurse who campaigns against early marriage and female genital mutilation…

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