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1. 'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted

   BBC Africa 2026-11-11 00:18

   Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

2. Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison

   France 24 2026-11-07 12:10

   Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the deaths of 190 children who were starved to death on his orders in Shakahola Forest. Prosecutors said he had convinced followers to fast to reach heaven befo...

3. Kenya : les écorchés du recyclage

   France 24 FR 2026-11-06 09:11

   Deux mille tonnes de déchets sont déversés chaque jour dans la décharge de Nairobi, capitale du Kenya. Une armée de petites mains se précipite alors pour récupérer les matières recyclables. Ces héros invisibles de l’environnement ont beau s...