Kenya
Worldcoin Promised Free Crypto If They Scanned Their Eyeballs With “The Orb.” Now They Feel Robbed.
The Sam Altman–founded company Worldcoin says it aims to alleviate global poverty, but so far it has angered the very people it claims to be helping.
A Teenage Girl Killed Herself After Being Called “Dirty” While On Her Period
Local police launched a formal investigation into the girl’s death almost a week later, following outrage from parents and Kenyan lawmakers.
She Was Ordered To Pay Damages And Apologize To The Man Who Allegedly Assaulted Her — So She Left The Country
Shailja Patel accused a fellow writer of sexual assault. Five years later, she’s in hiding in another country.
An American Missionary Was Wrongly Accused Of Voluntarily Undergoing FGM
Teresa June Estes has demanded an apology from Kenyan media outlets who misreported details of her traditional wedding.
Botswana’s High Court Just Struck Down Colonial-Era Laws That Made Gay Sex Illegal
The decision comes weeks after Kenya upheld its own laws against gay sex.
Kenya Has Upheld A Law That Punishes LGBT People For Having Sex
In a major blow to LGBT advocates, Kenya’s High Court said colonial-era laws outlawing gay sex should stay in place.
The New York Times Published A Graphic Photo Of Victims In The Nairobi Hotel Attack And Kenyans Are Furious
“Some of the images in this article are GRUESOME!”
These Are The Victims Of The Nairobi Hotel Complex Attack
Among the victims are two best friends who were aid workers in Somalia, and the American managing director of a global consulting company.
The Siege At A Luxury Hotel Complex In Nairobi Is Over, And All Attackers Have Been “Eliminated”
Fourteen civilians died in the attack, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said.
Militants Killed 15 People, Including An American, At A Luxury Hotel Complex In Kenya
The siege comes three years to the day since al-Shabaab militants attacked a Kenyan military outpost in Somalia.
Melania Trump Came To Africa And Mostly Just Took A Bunch Of Pictures Holding Babies
The US first lady’s solo trip to the continent was filled with sweet photos and well-received donations — but not much else.
People Had Seven Days To Watch A Film Banned For "Promoting Lesbianism"
Young Kenyans have been filling cinemas to watch Rafiki after a ban on it being shown was lifted. Warning: Spoilers ahead.
A Senior Politician Has Been Charged Over The Murder Of A Student Who Was Seven Months Pregnant With His Child
Sharon Otieno’s killing earlier this month had put “sugar daddy” culture in Kenya under the spotlight.
They Banned Her Film Because It Featured LGBT Characters. So She Took Them To Court — And Won.
A judge ruled that Kenyan society was not so weak that it could be shaken by a love story about two women.
The Murder Of A Pregnant Woman In Kenya Has Put Sugar Daddy Culture Under The Spotlight
The horrific death of 26-year-old Sharon Otieno has people demanding answers, and questioning the culture of “sugar daddy” relationships.
Here's What It's Like To Come To Australia As A Gay Refugee
Ronnie Mugisha escaped Uganda when the government imposed life imprisonment for people in same-sex relationships.
It's Been 20 Years Since Al-Qaeda Bombed US Embassies In Africa
The bombings at the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania prompted a US military response and made Osama bin Laden one of the FBI's 10 most wanted people.
She Says He Raped Her. But Because He's An Athlete Her Hopes For Justice Are Low.
Irene Ojiambo is one of at least two women this year who have accused Kenyan rugby players of sexually assaulting them.
Obama Will Visit Kenya For The First Time Since Leaving The White House
The one-day trip in July will be the first time he's visited his father's homeland since 2015.
People Are Upset About This Photo Ellen DeGeneres Tweeted While Traveling In East Africa
People are saying the image is an example of “poverty porn.”
Kenya Bans First Kenyan-Made Film At Cannes Because It Has LGBT Characters
The Kenya Film Classification Board declared that the film, a love story between two Kenyan women, seeks to normalize homosexuality.
Two Kenyan Rugby Players Have Been Charged With Raping A Woman
The woman, whose Instagram story about the alleged attack went viral, said that she became pregnant as a result.
A Kenyan Politician Who Was Held In A Bathroom Says He Was Beaten, Drugged, And Deported To Dubai
Miguna Miguna has just been deported from his birth country for the second time in as many months, and is currently being treated at a hospital in Dubai.
This Man Is Stuck In An Airport And The Entire Country Is Obsessed
Miguna Miguna is camped out at Nairobi's airport, denying he needs a visa to enter his own country, prompting fights between police, the government, and members of the press trying to cover the story.
This Country Just Banned A Humiliating And Painful Exam For Men Suspected Of Being Gay
Forced anal exams are still carried out in several countries despite being considered a degrading form of torture and having no medical merit.
People Are Dragging A Woman For Posting An Offensive Instagram Caption About A Girl In Kenya
The woman tried to defend herself by listing the humanitarian work she has done in Nairobi and calling herself a hero.
The Last Male Northern White Rhino In The World Has Died
The death of Sudan leaves his daughter and granddaughter as the only northern white rhinos alive anywhere in the world.
These People Are Fighting Laws That Punish LGBT People For Having Sex
A group of activists and human rights lawyers in Kenya are challenging a dated criminal code in a case in which the outcome could have a huge impact across the whole of Africa.
This Is What It Was Like At The African Premiere Of "Black Panther"
"Lupita Nyong'o is one of our heroes. We get to have an amazing opportunity ahead of the rest of the world to say, 'Yeah, we got this.'"
Lupita Nyong’o’s Father Arranged For An Early “Black Panther” Screening In Their Hometown
The most highly anticipated film of the year will make its African debut in the city where one of its stars grew up.
A Lawyer Conducted A Presidential Swearing-In Ceremony For An Opposition Leader. One Week Later, He Was Deported.
The deportation of Miguna Miguna has shocked Kenyans and sparked concern over citizens’ constitutional rights.
Where Should You Go On Vacation Based On These Random Questions?
Time for a holiday in the sun!
Kenya's President Says He Won Again. These Are The People Who Lost.
Many Kenyans in the west of the country feel ignored by the government and betrayed by their champion, and are wondering what comes after an election where nothing went their way.
This Was The Scene Around Kenya As People Voted For President — Again
Some counties had people actually show up to vote, while in others, protesters’ interference was so strong that the polls have been postponed until Oct. 28.
Kenya’s Politics Has Turned Batshit Insane And Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Kenya’s main opposition leader said he’s dropped out of Thursday's race and asked his supporters to boycott the vote. But he’s still on the ballot.
A Presidential Candidate Suddenly Dropped Out Of A Do-Over Election And Kenyans Are Confused
Raila Odinga said that his party’s demands of the electoral commission were not met, so he would no longer participate in the new election the Supreme Court ordered.
He Was Meant To Secure An Election — He Turned Up Dead
Chris Msando was hired to help make sure Kenya's election went off without a hitch. His body was found one week before the vote. Now his family, his friends, and people across Kenya are asking: Who wanted him dead?
Kenya's Opposition Supporters Are Celebrating After The Supreme Court Called For A New Election
The country's Supreme Court nullified the results of the election held last month and asked for a rerun in 60 days.
Here’s What’s Happened Since Kenya’s President Was Officially Announced
The police have been firing their weapons at people protesting the incumbent leader's reelection.
Kenya's President Just Officially Won Reelection
The three-day delay in the announcement was partly a result of accusations of vote tampering by the opposition leader, Raila Odinga.
Kenyans Went To The Polls Today And Put Election Violence Behind Them
The tightly contested election will decide the fate of President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is seeking his final five-year term in office.
This Is What It's Like To Be Young And About To Vote In Kenya
BuzzFeed News spoke to Kenyans who were too young to vote in the controversial 2007 elections, but who still remember the violence that followed.
18 Cosplayers Who Came To Slay At Nairobi Comic-Con
From Tony Stark to Hermione Granger, Kenya’s most stylish comic book and fantasy lovers showed out at the country’s fourth annual convention.
A Woman Told Her Boss To “Fuck Off” When He Allegedly Harassed Her. They Both Got Accused Of Misconduct.
Ushahidi was founded to help people report election violence. Now it’s under fire for the way it’s handling sexual harassment allegations against its executive director.
This Politician Was Told Her Natural Hair Was Unprofessional
Women are supposed to hold a third of the seats in Kenya’s federal legislature. But when they vie for political seats, they are often scrutinized more for their appearance and marital status than their platforms.
The US Paid Some Musicians To Tackle Terrorism In Kenya — Then They Fled To Europe
The US has spent millions of dollars on a controversial counterterrorism program in Kenya, according to documents obtained by BuzzFeed News. But critics say the program has endangered the lives of the people it was supposed to help — and accuse the US of collecting personal data on young Muslims.
A New Study Proves How Good "One-Stop Shop" Contraceptive Care Is For Women
The study proves combining family planning and other medical services is good for women — but Trump policies could roll back these gains.
This Man Drives For Hours Every Day To Bring Water To Thirsty Animals
"If nobody does something, these animals will die. Instead of them dying, let me try my best."
This Somali Teen Could Be Blocked From Reuniting With His Family — For A Second Time
After years of waiting, Abass Noor’s last visa interview was canceled because of President Trump’s travel ban. He’s scheduled another one, but another executive order could come down before then.
This Picture Spawned A Thousand Memes And The Best Hashtag Challenge Of The Year
The #M7Challenge is the best thing to happen to the internet since Robert Mugabe fell.
Kenyan Court Upholds Anal Exams For Homosexuality Charges
"Nothing stops the police from arresting me [now] because I've said I was a homosexual," said Eric Gitari of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission.
This Is The Story Behind The Images Of Police Brutality Coming Out Of Kenya
Violent pictures from an electoral reform protest in Nairobi were shared widely on Tuesday morning. Here's what happened. WARNING: This post contains violent images and videos.
Kenya Is Trying To Close The World's Biggest Refugee Camp And This Is Why
Kenya says the camps are a security threat, but the move comes at a time when refugees are big business.
Watch 100 Years Of Kenyan Beauty In A Minute
One woman. One minute. So much history.
4 People Found Alive After Six Days Trapped In Rubble Of Building Collapse
Kenyan rescue services worked frantically Thursday to extricate three women and one man trapped in the wreckage of a building in Nairobi.
Kenya Has Burned More Than 100 Tonnes Of Ivory In A Warning To Poachers
"Ivory is worthless unless it is on our elephants," Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta said at a ceremony in Nairobi National Park.
At Least 23 Dead After Six-Story Building Collapses Following Heavy Rains In Kenya
A six-month-old baby was among those rescued from the wreckage of the building in the capital of Nairobi.
Gun Laws Around The World
How easy is it to buy a gun around the world?
Meet Kenya's League Of Extravagant Grannies
Age goals.
A Definitive Ranking Of Shade Thrown By The Atlanta Housewives This Season
Shade, reads, digs, and everything in-between.
An Oklahoma Man Who Sexually Abused Kenyan Orphans Was Jailed For 40 Years
Matthew Lane Durham sexually abused at least four children while volunteering at an orphanage in Kenya in 2014.
This Powerful Remix Of "Same Love" Puts The Original To Shame
"Especially in Africa and everywhere — this goes out to you."
Passenger Detained After Fake Bomb Found On Air France Flight
The plane was traveling from Mauritius to Paris when it requested to land in Kenya on Sunday.
Two Lionesses Die After Kenya's Famous Marsh Lion Pride Poisoned
Two men have been charged with poisoning the lions, who were made famous in the BBC series Big Cat Diary, in the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya.
One Dead, 31 Injured After Kenyan University Terror Drill Causes Panic
Some students and staff climbed out of windows several stories up as they tried to flee the mock attackers.
Meet The Asylum Seekers Who Fled A Bloody Conflict And Started A New Life In Australia
Welcomed to Australia with open arms, these Sudanese migrants are making the most of their new opportunities.
Fries Around The World
Fry me a river.
Obama Says He Would Win A Third Term If He Could Run For President Again
“I actually think I’m a pretty good president. I think if I ran, I would win. But I can’t.”
What Would Your Country Do #IfAfricaWasABar?
There's so much truth in satire.
Obama Is A Better Dancer Than Us All
He likes to move it move it.
Lawmakers To Kerry: Retaliate Against Countries That Won't Recognize Diplomats' Same-Sex Spouses
"We cannot look the other way when an American diplomatic spouse — any American diplomatic spouse — is discriminated against in this way," says a letter signed by 125 members of the House of Representatives.
Barack Obama danse décidément mieux que nous
En voyage officiel au Kenya, le président américain s'est essayé au lipala.
8 Powerful Cartoons That Show What Kenyans Think Of Obama
A new Nairobi exhibit of political cartoons traces Kenyans' changing feelings about the U.S. president.
Obama Praises Kenya But Warns Of Challenges Ahead
In a speech that concluded the first visit to the east African country by a sitting U.S. president, Obama said Kenya was going through "a moment filled with peril but enormous promise."
Obama Chides Kenya Over LGBT Rights During Nairobi Visit
But the Kenyan president says gay rights are "a non-issue" for his people.
This Abortion Rights Billboard Got Taken Down Before Obama Could See It
Reproductive health advocates say they were told Kenyan officials insisted on the removal of the billboard criticizing Obama's position on a controversial abortion rule.
Obama Is Going To Kenya And The Country's Women Want To Talk About Abortion
A group of women's rights organizations have asked the U.S. president to loosen the abortion rule.
Anti-LGBT Activist To Protest Obama Visit With 5,000 Naked People
"Our very objective is that Obama can see from a distance the difference between a man and woman," said the organizer of the protest in Kenya.
Al-Shabaab Kills At Least 14 In Kenya Near End Of Monthlong "Walk Of Hope"
Mandera, located in the Somalia-Kenya border, is also the final leg of a monthlong 800-kilometer march that started in the town of Garissa. "The Walk of Hope" was organized by civilians in northeast Kenya to raise worldwide awareness of the security challenges faced by the local population.
White House Says Obama Won't Back Off LGBT Rights During Kenya Visit
"When the president travels around the world, he does not hesitate to raise concerns about human rights," Press Secretary Josh Earnest said ahead of Obama's trip.
Kenyans Are Telling Obama Not to Discuss LGBT Rights With #KenyansMessageToObama
Kenyans used the hashtag to advise the president ahead of his visit later this month.
This Is The Last Remaining Male Northern White Rhino In The World
Scientists are fighting to save the subspecies.
LGBT Rights Victory Handed Down In Kenyan Court
The country could become a bright spot for LGBT rights in East Africa following a ruling on Friday.
Ces chaussures pour les enfants de pays en développement peuvent grandir de cinq tailles
«Je n'imaginais pas à quel point les chaussures étaient importantes», a expliqué le créateur Kenton Lee à BuzzFeed News.
Kenya Accuses Muslim Human Rights Groups Of Terrorist Support
The Kenyan government named two respected human rights organizations on a list of 85 companies and individuals suspected of supporting Somali terror group al-Shabaab.
Three Accused Of Gang Rape In Kenya Get 15 Years
Nearly two years later, a 16-year-old girl gets some justice. But three of the alleged perpetrators remain at large. BuzzFeed News' Jina Moore reports from Nairobi.
One Dead, More Than 100 Injured In Kenya University Stampede
One Kenyan student has died and more than 100 were injured in a massive stampede at the University of Nairobi on Sunday.
Kenya Wants To Shut Down Africa's Largest Refugee Camp
The Kenyan government has asked the United Nations to close the Dadaab refugee camp and relocate some 500,000 Somalis.
These Are The Families Left To Reclaim Garissa's Dead
Where terrorism succeeds, parents have a hard time recognizing their own children. BuzzFeed News' Jina Moore reports from Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenyans Have Held A Candlelight Vigil To Honor The 148 People Killed In The Garissa College Massacre
The event in a park in the capital, Nairobi, on Tuesday night commemorated those who died in last week's terrorist attack.
Terrorized Kenyan Town Loses Doctors, Nurses
Most civil servants in Garissa are from somewhere else, and after Thursday's terrorist attack, they're going home.
"I Even Ran Barefoot": Survivors Of Kenya College Attack Struggle With Terror's Aftermath
"There are still people there, sleeping in the forest." Survivors of Kenya's worst terrorist attack in years describe fleeing al-Shabaab militants. BuzzFeed News' Jina Moore reports from Garissa.
Five Men Charged In The Garissa University Shootings
The suspects were named in court on June 4 and will be detained until June 11 when the court will decide their bail terms.
Kenya's Capital Reportedly Has A Chinese Restaurant With A "No African After 5pm" Policy
Zhao Yang, who runs the restaurant, was arrested for not having a proper license shortly after a Kenyan media report revealed the rules on local customers, according to The Guardian.
A Popular Kenyan Radio Host Blamed An Alleged Rape Victim And Kenyans Didn't Like It
He tried to walk it back, deleted his tweet and apologized to some of his critics.
Pentagon: U.S. Drone Strike Kills Terrorist Behind Kenya Mall Attack
Adan Garar was a member of the Somali militant group al-Shabaab.
