Nairobi

IndiGo Begins Mumbai-Nairobi Direct Flight Services: Details Here

With the inclusion of Nairobi, the Indian airline has now increased its reach to Africa and operates to 27 international destinations and 105 overall destinations.

Aug 05, 2023, 20:44 PM IST

IndiGo to Focus on International Routes; Plans Nairobi, Jakarta Flights: CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo, India's largest airline, which has more than 300 planes in its fleet, currently operates to 76 domestic and 26 international destinations.

Feb 17, 2023, 13:20 PM IST

China may seize Kenyan assets, external debt reaches more than USD 36 billion

The default occurred a year after Kenya requested a six-month extension of the debt repayment moratorium from bilateral lenders, including China. However, the lenders, particularly the Exim Bank of China, refused to consider Kenya's application.

 

Oct 22, 2022, 22:53 PM IST

Kenya presidential candidate to pay off debt by ‘ganja solution’

Kenya's presidential candidate believes that the best way to pay off debt and fix the country's problems would be with a dosage of marijuana and a few hyena testicles.

Aug 05, 2022, 14:44 PM IST

Delhi Custom arrests one Kenyan lady with Rs 21 Crore Heroin

Heroin estimated to be valued at Rs. 21,00,00,000/- (Rs. Twenty-One Crore Only) was recovered from the pax.

May 19, 2021, 00:03 AM IST

Kenya classroom collapse kills 7 children, at least 57 injured

Kenyatta National Hospital later said on Twitter 64 students had been sent to the hospital.

Sep 23, 2019, 14:10 PM IST

Shahid Afridi finally reveals his real age in autobiography

The revelations in his autobiography mean that Afridi was not 16 when he smashed a record-breaking 37-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in Nairobi in 1996. 

May 02, 2019, 22:14 PM IST

Kenya's Pauline Korikwiang shakes off injury, targeting Africa championships

 Two-time World Military Games champion Pauline Korikwiang of Kenya has returned from injury and aims to peak in time to make the Kenya team to the Africa Championships.

Jun 10, 2018, 16:49 PM IST

Lupita Nyong'o petitioned in high school so female students could wear make-up

The Oscar-winning actor made history when she went on to become the first black ambassador for Lancome in 2014.

May 24, 2018, 13:02 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj condoles death of Indian-origin Kenyan, assures help

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday condoled the death of Indian-origin Kenyan national Bunty Shah, who was killed in police firing in October in Nairobi, and assured of all help to Shah's family.

Nov 05, 2017, 17:28 PM IST

Indian-origin boy thought Kenyan cops were burglars, gets shot in confusion

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday confirmed that Bunty Shah was shot dead due to confusion during anti-terror operations being conducted by the Kenyan security forces in Nairobi.

Nov 05, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

Kenya opposition warns of violence if 'forced election' arrested

Kenya's opposition rejected the nation`s election re-run as "a sham" and said on Friday that plans to reorganise voting in its western strongholds where polls did not open risked provoking further violence and should be cancelled.

Oct 27, 2017, 21:42 PM IST

Kenya Oppn, ruling party MPs exchange blows at rival news conferences

Legislators from Kenya`s ruling party and opposition exchanged blows on Thursday, after polls closed in a controversial repeat presidential election. 

Oct 26, 2017, 23:47 PM IST

Fuming Kenyatta hits out at judiciary over poll cancellation

The Nation newspaper warned that there was still a long road ahead: "This is not the end. The toughest journey, campaigns and elections, is yet to begin."

Sep 03, 2017, 10:11 AM IST

Kenya media hail `bombshell` court ruling to annul vote

Kenya`s press on Saturday praised the Supreme Court decision to annul last month`s presidential poll as a hard-fought victory for the rule of law, and sign of a maturing democracy.

Sep 02, 2017, 14:50 PM IST

Shock as Kenya court cancels election result, demands re-run

After the August 8 poll, Odinga and his National Super Alliance (NASA) charged that the transmission of electronic results to a national tallying centre was riddled with irregularities.

Sep 01, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Kenyan president wins second term

 Uhuru Kenyatta won a second term as president of Kenya in this week's election, the electoral commission said on Friday amid opposition claims of fraud.

Aug 12, 2017, 08:02 AM IST

Kenya election results not due before Friday: Polls chief

Kenya`s electoral commission said Thursday it only expects all presidential results to arrive at the national tallying centre by midday Friday for validation, and called for "restraint" from political parties.

Aug 10, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Kenya election results hacked, says Opposition

In 2007, tallying was halted and the incumbent president declared the winner, triggering an outcry from Odinga`s camp and waves of ethnic violence that led to International Criminal Court charges against Kenyatta and his now-deputy

Aug 09, 2017, 22:34 PM IST

Kenya's president takes early lead after peaceful vote

First results began to come in on Tuesday night but a very close race means it might take three days before a winner emerges. Officially, election authorities have up to a week to declare the outcome.

Aug 08, 2017, 23:56 PM IST