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Six lions killed in Kenya in blow to conservation efforts

Six lions have been killed in a national park in southern Kenya, in a blow to conservation efforts and the tourism industry that is a key pillar of the nation’s economy. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said the lions were killed after…

Kenya wants China to extend $7 billion debt repayment

Kenya plans to ask China for a longer repayment period on US$5 billion (S$7 billion) of loans it used to build a railway, Transport Secretary-designate Kipchumba Murkomen said. Servicing the Export-Import Bank of China loans, which mature…

Raila Odinga challenges Kenya election result

Raila Odinga, who came second in Kenya's presidential election, has filed a legal case challenging the result, his lawyers have said. According to the electoral commission, Odinga took 48.8% of the vote, losing to William…