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17.09.2025 06:50 As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

16.09.2025 21:30 Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.

16.09.2025 21:30 The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

16.09.2025 21:30 The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.

16.09.2025 21:30 If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

16.09.2025 21:30 Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

16.09.2025 16:00 The 21-year-old was killed in 2012 and her body found in a septic tank in the garrison town of Nanyuki.

16.09.2025 16:00 Three members of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala have been living near Jedburgh for several months.

16.09.2025 16:00 Thomas Partey is "ready" to face Tottenham, a day before he is set to appear in court on rape and sexual assault charges, says Villarreal manager Marcelino.

16.09.2025 16:00 The series-deciding third T20 between England and South Africa is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain.

16.09.2025 11:20 Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

15.09.2025 20:30 Momodou Ceesay rejected the president's decision to oust him from the post.

15.09.2025 20:30 The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

15.09.2025 20:30 This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

15.09.2025 05:50 Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.