Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum killed in car crash

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum killed in car crash

The 24-year-old’s coach also died in the road accident in western Kenya,according to fellow runner Milcah Chemos.

  • byTom Odula,Mutwiri Mutuota andGerald Imray

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Fears death toll will rise after massive gas explosion burns homes and warehouses
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Fears death toll will rise after massive gas explosion burns homes and warehouses

A vehicle loaded with gas caused the explosion in the early hours of the morning in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

  • byTom Odula
Huge fire starts from gas explosion in Nairobi
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Huge fire starts from gas explosion in Nairobi

A fire resulting from a gas explosion in Kenya’s capital Nairobi has killed two people and injured several a local newspaper said,citing police.

The ‘rarest cat in the world’ is surprisingly social

The ‘rarest cat in the world’ is surprisingly social

A rare black leopard is reviving ancient mythology in the Kenyan wilderness.

  • byCatherine Marshall
Severe drought turns to severe floods killing hundreds in East Africa

Severe drought turns to severe floods killing hundreds in East Africa

Thousands of homes have been washed away or are marooned,farms are submerged,livestock drowned,aid agencies said. El Nino is being blamed.

  • byHumphrey Malalo
No excuses for ‘abhorrent acts of violence’ committed by Britain,King tells Kenya

No excuses for ‘abhorrent acts of violence’ committed by Britain,King tells Kenya

Despite Charles’ own desire for a formal apology for the wrongs committed in colonial times,he was advised it could create a slew of legal problems.

  • byVictoria Ward
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US Customs officials seize giraffe faeces at airport

US Customs officials seize giraffe faeces at airport

An Iowa woman wanted to use droppings she found on a trip to Kenya to make a necklace.

It’s an (expensive) bucket-list item. Here’s how to do it on a budget

It’s an (expensive) bucket-list item. Here’s how to do it on a budget

Good safaris are never cheap,but choose wisely and it’s possible to have an incredible experience without breaking the bank.

  • byGraham Boynton
Spotting the rare black leopard in Kenya

Spotting the rare black leopard in Kenya

Trailing a headline-making cat,Uganda’s chimps,Botswana’s wildlife jackpot:Africa’s travel hits from Good Weekend’s 2023 Dream Destinations issue.

  • byUte Junker andCatherine Marshall
Loonkiito,one of the world’s oldest wild lions,killed in Kenya

Loonkiito,one of the world’s oldest wild lions,killed in Kenya

Confrontations between herders and lions have increased amid one of the region’s worst droughts in decades.

They’ve got the look:The world’s most beautiful countries named

They’ve got the look:The world’s most beautiful countries named

Turquoise sea lapping on white shores,spectacular mountain peaks or finely presented food - our writers weigh in on what makes a country truly beautiful.

  • byBrian Johnston,Ben Groundwater,Ute Junker,Catherine Marshall,Julie Miller,Michael Gebicki andNina Karnikowski