Deaf teenager excels in community ballet programme in Nairobi informal settlement
Africa-Press - Kenya. A deaf teenager from a Nairobi slum has defied expectation by excelling in a community ballet programme, despite not being able...
Slim pickings for African cinema at the Cannes Film Festival
Africa-Press - Kenya. The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival got underway on Tuesday in the southern French city.Twenty-two films will be competing...
Two men arrested with 10 elephant tusks worth Sh8.9 million
Africa-Press - Kenya. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers have arrested two men with 10 pieces of elephant tusks weighing 89 kilogrammes valued at Sh8.9...
Pope Francis: “War is a deception”
Africa-Press - Kenya. Pope Francis expressed concern on Saturday for “the planet in flames” because of wars during his meeting with the participants of...
Critically endangered mountain bongos released into the wild in Kenya
Africa-Press - Kenya. Two mountain bongos are released into the forest on the slopes of Mount Kenya.Two might not look like much but the...
UN General Assembly declares May 25 World Football Day
Africa-Press - Kenya. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.The day marks the 100th anniversary of...
Japanese, Brazilian leaders agree to protect Amazon rainforest
*Writing by Islamuddin SajidAfrica-Press - Kenya. Japanese and Brazilian leaders agreed to cooperate to protect the Amazon rainforest while strengthening efforts to combat climate...
MPs want individualised syllabus, text books for special needs learners
Africa-Press - Kenya. National Assembly committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities now wants a syllabus and text books tailored for learners with special needs.Committee...
Schools to reopen next week despite heavy rains – PS Belio
Africa-Press - Kenya. Schools will reopen for second term next week despite the ongoing heavy rains and flooding across the country.Basic Education Principal Secretary...
BRICS Film Festival begins in Moscow
Africa-Press - Kenya. The BRICS Film Festival kicked off on Friday in Russia as part of the Moscow International Film Festival.Now in its 8th...