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Kenia 2025 | Jahrestag der Anti-Regierungsproteste | Proteste in Nairobi
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Kenya

The Republic of Kenya in Africa borders on Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia to the northeast. Kenya is home to around 45 million people.

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A young boy from the Turkana community takes water from a shallow well dug into a dry riverbed at Eliye springs on the western shore of Lake Turkana in Turkana

People in northern Kenya struggle to find drinkable water

People in northern Kenya struggle to find drinkable water

Until now, the saltwater Lake Turkana has not been a source of drinking water. The UN wants to help.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 29, 202502:45 min
President of Kenya, William Ruto, at a podium

Kenya mulls reforms as 'bribery culture' faces scrutiny

Kenya mulls reforms as 'bribery culture' faces scrutiny

A survey paints a picture of corruption in ministries and public services as the president says MPs are on the take.
PoliticsAugust 28, 2025
Child psychologist Lelia Gwiyo (L) and Trevor Kombo, Founder of Anti-Bullying and Rape (R) sit on a sofa as they talk to one another

Kenya: Breaking the silence on school abuse

Kenya: Breaking the silence on school abuse

Bullying can have lasting effects well into adulthood. We spoke with a victim, who shared how he managed to move forward
EducationAugust 28, 202504:15 min
View of a group of people holding up signs reading "Convinced". Each sign also bears the "77 Percent" show logo

Convince Me: Bullying at School Debate

Convince Me: Bullying at School Debate

Two teams of student discuss: How can we get rid of bullying at schools? Which team can convince our audience?
EducationAugust 26, 202512:33 min
A young man in a green uniform sits on a fallen tree as he smiles into the camera

The Kenyan anti-poaching hero safeguarding wildlife

The Kenyan anti-poaching hero safeguarding wildlife

Poaching remains a serious threat to Kenya’s wildlife. At the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, one man is leading the fight.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 20, 202502:44 min
Ace Mobility founder Daniel Gatura stands near one of his wheelchair-accessible taxis

Special taxis in Nairobi help disabled Kenyans stay mobile

Special taxis in Nairobi help disabled Kenyans stay mobile

Getting around Kenya's capital Nairobi is a daily struggle for people with disabilities.
SocietyAugust 14, 202503:39 min
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Two women wearing traditional garments of the Ilchamus community in orange colors and colorful bead necklaces sort Indigenous seeds, which are filled into transparent glass bottles.

Kenyans fight for their right to seed sovereignty

Kenyan farmers share local seeds despite laws favoring hybrids, citing better adaptation to local conditions.
Human RightsJuly 14, 202505:49 min
people walk after arrival at the the port of Lavrio, Greece, on Thursday, July 10, 2025

UN: 'Entire aid system has been hit by a wave of cuts'

DW spoke with the UN high commissioner for refugees about the staggering 122 million people displaced globally.
PoliticsJuly 11, 202508:01 min
WFP worker and DW reporter in empty warehouse in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp

Refugee camps in Kenya feel impact of Donald Trump's cuts

Organizations worldwide have been hit by Trump's shutting down of USAID and funding cuts to other aid groups.
PoliticsJuly 11, 202503:17 min
Riot police with head protection and sticks stand on a road littered with rocks in front of smoke during demonstrations in the Kangemi slum of Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya: Tensions after more deadly protests

Kenya saw fresh anti-government protests as it marked 35 years since an uprising to demand a return to democracy.
PoliticsJuly 9, 2025
A protester wearing a mask in the colors of the Kenyan flag raises his arms

Kenya Gen Z protests see press freedom under fire

During recent protests by young Kenyans against authoritarian policies, the media was banned from reporting live.
Press FreedomJune 28, 2025
A protester gestures as police fire teargas at them during a demonstration over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya

What you need to know about Kenyan protester's shooting

During a protest, a police officer shot a civilian at close range, outraging Kenyans about security violence.
PoliticsJune 18, 2025
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