# Nairobi

21 people now confirmed dead following Islamist attack on hotel complex in Kenya

Among the dead was an American citizen, a US State Department official said.

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At least six dead as Islamist suicide bomber and gunmen attack Nairobi complex

Al-Qaeda-linked Somali group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Jan 15th 2019, 10:55 PM

# Uhuru Kenyatta

Murdered official's identity used to 'hack Kenyan election results'

The leader of the country’s opposition coalition has made serious allegations about the vote.

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Aug 9th 2017, 11:45 AM

Irishman and daughter unhurt after vintage airplane they were piloting crashes in Kenya

John Ordway and his daughter Isabella have been taking part in the Vintage Air Rally which journeys from Greece to Africa over the course of five weeks every year.

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Nov 27th 2016, 7:06 PM

Man cuts off his wife's hands with a machete because they can't have children

Jackline Mwende Ngila said that tests showed that her husband, who has been charged with attempted murder, is the one with reproductive issues.

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Aug 2nd 2016, 10:35 PM

Miracle as toddler is pulled from the wreckage of a collapsed building after four days

The little girl was found “in a bucket wrapped in a blanket”.

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May 3rd 2016, 10:21 AM

Kenyan rescuers try to reach woman and child trapped in collapsed building

The six-storey building was home to more than 150 families and had been condemned.

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Apr 30th 2016, 3:34 PM

Take a walk through Kangemi slum, where Nairobi's poorest fight to survive

Unemployment is high, addiction is rife, and most women are victims of some form of violence – but somehow they find the strength to carry on.

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Mar 26th 2016, 9:00 PM

Elderly man clawed by lion during rush hour in Kenyan capital

It is the third time in a month that lions have caused panic as they roamed outside of Nairobi National Park.

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Mar 18th 2016, 1:43 PM

# stolen childhoods

On the streets of Nairobi: Where children aren't children for long

Some were abandoned on the streets by family members, others left their home because of poverty or neglect.

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Mar 6th 2016, 10:00 PM

# Kenya believe it

Six lions are roaming around a residential area in Kenya

A team of wildlife rangers tracking the lions aims to capture them.

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Feb 19th 2016, 8:51 AM

Gambler stoned to death by mob after killing two people with sword at casino

The man reportedly flew into a rage after losing about €260.

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Feb 9th 2016, 3:00 PM

# I'm sorry

Man jailed for insulting Kenyan president on Facebook

The man, a student, pleaded guilty to hate speech.

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Jan 2nd 2015, 7:14 PM

Voices

Opinion: Young people from Nairobi and Dublin speak about their lives

For International Youth Day, young adults on the streets of Dublin and Nairobi spoke about their lives, loves and dreams.

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Aug 12th 2014, 1:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: Equality and social justice for women is my life’s work

In the run-up to Africa Day, Salome Mbugua discusses her social justice work in Ireland and various African countries.

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May 23rd 2014, 1:00 PM

Unknown number trapped after cargo train derailment in Nairobi slum

The number of injuries is lower than initially feared as residents were at church or back in their home villages for Christmas.

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Dec 22nd 2013, 11:12 AM

Four charged by Kenyan court over Westgate mall attack

The men were charged with supporting a terrorist group, although none are accused of being the gunmen involved in the attack.

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Nov 4th 2013, 4:05 PM

# us raids

Raids show terrorists "can run but they can't hide" --- John Kerry

US forces captured a suspect in the 1988 US embassy bombings during a raid in Libya. Another raid, targeting a militant in Somalia, was aborted after a gun battle.

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Oct 6th 2013, 2:05 PM

# samantha lewthwaite

‘White Widow’ Lewthwaite 'was not part of the attackers' - Kenyan police

Police also said that only between four and six armed men, not 10 to 15 as earlier thought, conducted the attack.

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Oct 5th 2013, 6:15 PM

# you told us

Top readers' comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the most interesting and most popular comments from this week. Did you make it in?

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Sep 28th 2013, 11:00 AM

63 still missing as Kenya begins three days of mourning

The search is under way for bodies under the rubble of Nairobi’s Westgate Mall, after a four day siege by Islamist gunmen that left 67 dead.

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Sep 25th 2013, 9:36 AM

Co Down-born woman may have taken part in Nairobi attack

Samantha Lewthwaite, who’s originally from Northern Ireland, is the widow of one of the 7/7 bombers. A Kenyan minister said last night that a “British woman” was believed to be among the attackers.

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Sep 24th 2013, 8:11 AM

Kenyan troops "in control" of Westgate Mall

The three-day siege at the upmarket Nairobi mall is nearing an end, the country’s Interior Ministry says.

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Sep 23rd 2013, 10:43 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Sep 23rd 2013, 4:59 PM

Kenyan forces storm shopping mall in ‘final’ assault on militants

It comes as the Red Cross revises down the death toll to 62. The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued an updated warning for Irish nationals.

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Sep 23rd 2013, 3:53 PM

Son of former Kenyan ambassador to Ireland killed in Nairobi siege

Mbugi Mwangi was shopping with his fiancée Rosemary Wahito when the attack started. Both lost their lives.

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Sep 23rd 2013, 10:22 AM

Heavy gunfire and explosions heard as siege continues at Kenyan shopping mall

As the stand-off enters its third day, sustained bursts of rapid gunfire erupted at dawn and lasted 15 minutes, and soldiers posted around the complex ducked for cover.

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Sep 23rd 2013, 7:25 AM

UPDATE: 59 people killed in Kenya attack and 175 injured

Cabinet Secretary for the Interior Joe Lenku says 59 people have been killed and 175 injured.

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Sep 22nd 2013, 10:28 AM

# Shooting

Shoppers killed in gun attack at upmarket Kenyan shopping mall

Gunmen in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi lobbed grenades and opened fire on shoppers at an upscale mall.

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Sep 21st 2013, 7:40 PM

# medecins sans frontieres

41 dead after Kenyan bus plunges into valley

Bodies were said to be ‘strewn all over’, according to police.

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Aug 29th 2013, 9:31 AM

Médecins Sans Frontières closes centres in Somalia after attacks on staff

After 22 years of work, MSF blames civilians leaders’ tolerance of these abuses.

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Aug 14th 2013, 1:21 PM

# mau mau

UK to compensate 5,228 Kenyans for Mau Mau uprising abuse

A compensation deal worth €23.5 million was unveiled. That’s around €4,460 per person – five times the annual salary of a Kenyan civil servant.

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Jun 6th 2013, 3:02 PM

Polls open as Kenya votes in crucial election

The elections are seen as a crucial test for the country which was hit by violence during the last elections five years ago.

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Mar 4th 2013, 10:29 AM

# Confidence

'Maybe I've won the Tour today', says Wiggins

The Englishman struggled to contain his excitement after another impressive performance today.

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Jul 19th 2012, 6:29 PM

14 injured in grenade attack at Kenyan nightclub

Kenyan police say they believe Somali militant group al-Shabab is behind the attack, which comes after the group’s recent warning of “bloody battles” which would endanger the lives of civilians.

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Oct 24th 2011, 9:57 AM

# Maathai

First African woman to win Nobel Peace Prize dies

One of Kenya’s most recognisable women Wangari Maathai, who won the Nobel in 2004 for combining environmentalism and social activism, has passed away following a long struggle with cancer.

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Sep 26th 2011, 9:48 AM