The Kenyan president vows to crack down on graft at the highest levels, but some doubt the charges will lead to convictions
Residents in country's informal settlements, also known as shantytowns or slums, are often wary of police and authorities because of their precarious legal status and past abuse
Kenyan authorities demolished hundreds of homes in Nairobi's Kibera for a road to alleviate traffic
Half of all new HIV infections are among key populations
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife says preliminary investigations indicate rhinos died of salt poisoning after drinking water with high salinity
In speech Monday, Obama stressed need for youth empowerment for development to occur in Africa
Wildlife officials suspect salty water to blame for sudden deaths
New sanctuary created for breeding endangered species
Agreement, known as FRACCK, creates mechanism for Kenya to recover money swindled from state coffers by corrupt individuals and hidden in Switzerland
A hyrbrid rhino embryo raises hopes that nearly-extinct species can be brought back
Uber charges a 25 percent commission on each ride, while apps like Taxify charge 15 percent; drivers want rates at least doubled per kilometer, and commissions slashed to 10 percent
Intersex Kenyans say they face stigma based on their sexual orientation
Issue continues to stir debate in East African countries but especially in Kenya, where President Kenyatta signed Basic Education Amendment Act
Kenyatta intensifies war on graft, follows financial scandals involving millions of dollars lost in various government agencies through corrupt deals
Doctors are meant to fill what government has termed 'gaps' in county hospitals
Eastern part of continent in avant-garde when it comes to struggle for sexual minority rights, either limited or nonexistent in most African countries
Involvement in family planning, traditionally considered a woman's responsibility, increasing among Kenyan men
Region has been soaked by heavy rains after years of drought
Success considered milestone in efforts to save endangered northern white rhino from extinction
Rights groups fear its vague definitions and tough penalties will curtail civil liberties
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