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Extremists Attack Hotel in Nairobi; Al-Shabab Claims Role

Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables and offices.

Did a Young Woman Deliberately Infect 324 Men With HIV?

A dubious story is based on a baseless, unverified, and anonymous Facebook post.

U.S. Poised to Fight Fake News – In Kenya

The U.S. government is gearing up to fight fake news — not at home, where it's the subject of heated debate following the 2016 presidential campaign, but in Kenya.

President Vows to Unite Kenyans But Deadly Clashes Continue

Violence flared anew in Nairobi as police shot and killed at least three people (one a child) during a memorial for those killed in earlier protests.

Is There a ‘New Outbreak’ of HPV That ‘Kills Faster than AIDS’?

A fabricated health scare that originated in Africa got a new lease on life in November 2017.

Rerun of Kenyan Presidential Vote Marred by Deadly Clashes

Kenya held the rerun of its disputed presidential election amid a boycott by the main opposition party and rising political tensions.

Kenya Opposition Leader Urges Boycott of Repeat Elections

The leader of Kenya's opposition party urged supporters to boycott a rerun of the country's disputed presidential election scheduled for 26 October 2017.

Privacy Advocates Criticize Kenyan Government’s Hiring of Cambridge Analytica

President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party is working with the data firm that claims both Brexit and Trump's election as victories as he seeks reelection.