There was a hero’s welcome for marathon world record-breaker Sabastian Sawe as he returned to Kenya and was lauded by President William Ruto on Thursday. …
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President of Kenya who announced border reopening with Somalia and advanced a Chinese-funded railway extension project with Uganda.
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- April 2026
… Kenya’s President William Ruto said Sawe had “redrawn the limits of human endurance”. …
Sawe makes history with first sub two hour marathon in London- March 2026
… Yet despite the controversy over the cost, Kenya has been keen to finish the line.Kenyan President William Ruto said the rail link will “define generations”, speaking at a ceremony in grand pomp and circumstance with his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni in Kisumu, near the Ken …
Kenya, Uganda double down on rail extension… risks.” Both men call on officials to do more to improve drainage and stop construction that blocked rivers. “The rain was heavy but this happens each year,” says Patel. “Other low-lying areas were not affected because they have the proper infrastructure.” President William Ruto …
Severe flooding kills 66 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue- February 2026
Kenya’s border with Somalia will re-open in April almost 15 years after it shut because of attacks by Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President William Ruto has announced. …
Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years- January 2026
… Without providing evidence, he accused his former ally President William Ruto of ordering the attack. …
Kenya's ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack- November 2025
… Kenyan President William Ruto last week requested the Ukrainian government to secure the release of Kenyans currently held in the conflict zone. …
Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine – minister… In a post on social media on Friday, Kenyan president William Ruto said he had spoken with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy about “young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine” and both agreed to “raise awareness of the dangers of such ven …
Over 1 400 Africans recruited to fight for Russia in war – Ukrainian minister- September 2025
… Last week, President William Ruto said he expected to sign a trade deal with the US the end of the year while urging Washington to extend the continent’s duty-free access under Agoa for at least five more years. …
Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire… Under president William Ruto, attracting foreign investment tops every ambassador’s assignment. …
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Kenyan marathoner Sawe breaks world record, hailed as hero
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Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub-two hour marathon in race conditions, clocking 1hr 59min 30sec in London on 26 April 2026. He received a hero's welcome on his return to Kenya, where President William Ruto compared his achievement to historic milestones including the first four-minute mile and the moon landing.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 30 April
Kenyan marathoner Sawe breaks world record, hailed as hero
Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub-two hour marathon in race conditions, clocking 1hr 59min 30sec in London on 26 April 2026. He received a hero's welcome on his return to Kenya, where President William Ruto compared his achievement to historic milestones including the first four-minute mile and the moon landing.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 26 April
Kenyan runner Sawe breaks sub-two-hour marathon record
Sebastian Sawe of Kenya became the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an officially ratified race, crossing the line in 1hr 59min 30sec at the London Marathon. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha finished second in 1:59:41, the fastest marathon debut ever, with all three top finishers beating the previous men's world record of 2:00:35.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 23 March
Kenya and Uganda advance Chinese-funded railway extension
Kenya and Uganda's presidents met to advance a multi-billion-dollar extension of a Chinese-built railway to Uganda, despite Kenya spending roughly US$1 billion annually servicing debt from the project. The leaders argue the rail link will reduce logistics costs and inefficiencies in East Africa, with plans for the line to reach Kisumu by June 2027 and later extend to the Kenya-Uganda border at Malaba.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 16 March
Severe flooding in Kenya kills 66 amid heavy rains
Heavy rainfall over the past week has triggered deadly flash floods across Kenya, with at least 66 deaths recorded and more than 2,000 people displaced from their homes. Poor drainage and obstruction of rivers from unregulated development have worsened flooding in Nairobi, where half the deaths have occurred, while authorities continue search-and-rescue operations.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Kenya to re-open Somalia border in April after 15-year closure
Kenya's President William Ruto announced the reopening of two border crossings with Somalia in April, almost 15 years after they closed following al-Shabab attacks. The decision follows years of security assessments, with heavy security deployment planned to manage safety and smuggling concerns.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 26 January
Kenyan ex-deputy president claims assassination attempt at church
Rigathi Gachagua, Kenya's former deputy president who was impeached in 2024, alleged that rogue police officers attacked a church service he was attending in Nyeri using bullets and tear gas, accusing President William Ruto of ordering the assault. Gachagua was escorted to safety, no injuries were reported, and police launched an investigation into the incident.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →