Some Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and a Daily Meal

Officials acknowledge that Kenya has a doping problem, but many athletes who are seeking an edge also want a way out of poverty.

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Antigovernment Protests Erupt Across Kenya, Killing Dozens

Simmering anger against President William Ruto’s government has boiled over into clashes between protesters and the police, who have deployed live rounds, tear gas and water cannons.

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Albert Ojwang Was Killed in Police Custody. Kenyans Are Not About to Let It Go.

At the funeral for Albert Ojwang, protesters in Kenya said his death was a call to action for the country’s youth.

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Death Toll From Kenya Protests Climbs, Rights Group Says

Thousands of people turned out across Kenya on Wednesday to protest government corruption and police brutality.

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What to Know About the Antigovernment Protests in Kenya

Thousands demonstrated on Wednesday to express their anger over government corruption and police brutality.

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Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya

The protests and police shooting on Tuesday came nearly a year after demonstrations against President William Ruto of Kenya convulsed the country.

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‘Goddess’ Brings Kenyan Folklore to New York

Saheem Ali’s musical, about the goddess of music finding refuge and love at an Afro-jazz club in Mombasa, Kenya, has been nearly 20 years in the making.

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‘People Who Are Salaried Are Crying’: Taxes on Workers Add to Debt Misery

Increased payroll taxes are one element of a desperate bid in Kenya to keep the government running and pay off the country’s foreign creditors.

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4 Men Charged With Trying to Smuggle Thousands of Ants From Kenya

The men, including two Belgian teenagers, pleaded guilty to smuggling thousands of live queen ants, which the Kenyan authorities said were destined for markets in Europe and Asia.

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A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya

No one was hurt by the object, believed to be part of a launch rocket. Experts say the frequency of such incidents is increasing as the amount of debris in orbit around the Earth increases dramatically.

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