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Topic: Kenya

France’s ‘social cleansing’ of the homeless ahead of Olympics & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

Kenyan police is beyond reform. A violent, corrupt security force is shooting at protestors

Kenyans came out in thousands to protest the recent tax hikes. The police reacted with live bullets and tear gas, killing at least five people and injuring hundreds.

5 dead in police firing as anti-tax protesters storm Kenyan Parliament, Indian embassy issues advisory

Protesters opposing Finance Bill 2024, which aims to increase revenue through additional taxes, set parts of Parliament building ablaze. President Ruto says stir 'treasonous'.

Part of Kenya parliament set ablaze as protesters try to storm it, several killed in police firing

By Aaron Ross and George Obulutsa NAIROBI (Reuters) -Police opened fire on demonstrators trying to storm Kenya's legislature on Tuesday, with at least five protesters killed, dozens wounded and

Kenya becomes a major non-NATO ally of the US

Move to allow US delivery of arms to Kenya, boost trade and investment.

UN appoints Stephen Omollo as new assistant executive director

Omollo brings over 25 years of humanitarian and development leadership experience to the role

South Korea’s warning shots as North Korea breaches border & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

‘Abuse’ by UK troops in Kenya, the new ‘surprise’ Dutch PM & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the last week.

India sends second tranche of humanitarian aid to Kenya amid floods in the East African country

The aid package sent Tuesday includes 40 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies, and other equipment to assist flood victims.

Floods in Kenya kill 38 & cause destruction of property. Situation moving to ‘disaster’ level

According to the Kenya Red Cross Society, the heavy, overnight rains have affected at least 23 counties across the country and left more than 110,000 people homeless.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.