Kenya
US pledges support for security leading to Haiti elections as prime minister resigns
The US has pledged $333 million so far to provide humanitarian aid to Haiti and to help bankroll a proposed international security force composed of police officers from Kenya. The World’s host Marco Werman speaks with Eduardo Gamarra, professor of political science at Florida International University, about the evolving US role in helping Haiti through a time of civil unrest and political upheaval.
This Kenyan sprinter is inspiring more youth from his country to take up the sport
Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala won the gold medal for the 100-meter sprint at the Commonwealth Games in August — the first time for his country in 60 years. Now, he’s hoping to inspire more youth to pursue the sport.
Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi inspires a new generation
Even since 18-year-old Angella Okutoyi’s Wimbledon win last month, she’s been getting a lot of attention at home from aspiring tennis players. Her ascension in the sport comes after a long road of hard work, perseverance and determination against the odds.
Countries congratulate Kenya’s president-elect William Ruto as competitor challenges election results
The president-elect, who has served as deputy president for the past 10 years, has been elected at a time when Kenya’s flailing, debt-laden economy has left a lot of people struggling to make ends meet.
Kenyan presidential election sparks debate on haves and have-nots in Kenya
Voters say they hope for a peaceful transition of power after previous elections were marred by violence — often along ethnic lines. This time, voter turnout is low, but those casting ballots are focused more on issues than ethnic affiliation.