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August 20, 2015
Nairobi Record Store Links to East Africa’s Musical Past

Renewed interest in vinyl records bringing back music and customers to dusty shop that once was hotspot for musicians with wide regional influences
July 26, 2015
Obama Encourages Kenya to Fix Cultures of Corruption, Discrimination

President Barack Obama bid farewell to Kenya Sunday with a major speech at as stadium outside the capital Nairobi where he called on Kenyans to change the cultures of corruption and discrimination that can hold society back. VOA East Africa Correspondent Gabe Joselow has the story.
July 25, 2015
Obama Brings $1B Gift for Kenyan Entrepreneurs

President begins Kenya visit with speech at Global Entrepreneurship Summit highlighting continent's fast-pace growth benefiting those in poverty, middle class
July 24, 2015
Kenyan Capital Decked Out for Obama Visit

From congested roads to extreme poverty, city of over 4-million faces enormous civic challenges
July 24, 2015
Kenya Rolls Out Red Carpet for President Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Kenya Friday for the start of a two-day visit to discuss trade and security. Kenyans hope to capitalize on Mr. Obama’s first visit to the country as president. VOA East Africa correspondent Gabe Joselow reports from Nairobi.
July 24, 2015
Kenya 'Beautifies' Capital for Obama Visit

Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, is gearing up for the visit of the country’s most famous son, U.S. President Barack Obama. This is Obama's first visit to the country of his father’s birth since becoming president, and the city is sparing no expense. VOA’s Gabe Joselow has the story from Nairobi.
July 24, 2015
Obama Arrives in Kenya Amid Tight Security

American leader greeted on tarmac by Kenyan President Kenyatta on his first visit to his ancestral homeland while serving as president of the United States
July 23, 2015
Kenyan Foreign Secretary: Obama Visit a 'Stamp of Approval'

Amina Mohamed tells VOA US president's trip is a strong endorsement of her country and that she hopes it will lead to greater investments
July 22, 2015
Obama’s Visit to Kenya Spotlights Regional Security

In wake of deadly al-Shabab attacks in Kenya, both countries look to strengthen and expand joint security efforts
July 21, 2015
Kenyatta: ICC, Gay Rights Nonissues During Obama Visit

In national address, Kenyan president says security, trade will top agenda during US president's visit to country later this week
July 16, 2015
Report: Hong Kong Is Key Link in Ivory Trade

Conservation group Save the Elephants says Chinese territory has more ivory products for sale than any other city in the world
July 14, 2015
Ugandan President Begins Mediation in Burundi

Yoweri Museveni seeks to facilitate dialogue between Burundi's government, groups opposed to President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term
July 13, 2015
Oxfam: Rising Water Price in S. Sudan Compounds Cholera Outbreak

WHO says 33 people out of 790 confirmed cases in capital Juba have died from disease since June; epidemic's origin traced to displaced persons camp
July 09, 2015
A Grim Independence Day in Conflict-Ridden South Sudan

South Sudan marks fourth independence anniversary, but there is little to celebrate as citizens suffer from ongoing civil conflict, deepening humanitarian crisis
July 07, 2015
Gunmen Kill 14 in Northeastern Kenya

Interior secretary says attack began after midnight, when al-Shabab assailants raided a residential estate in Mandera county, close to Somalia border, setting off bomb at gate to gain entry
July 02, 2015
UN Official: Donor Fatigue, Insecurity Threaten Somalia Progress

Outgoing UN humanitarian coordinator Philippe Lazzarini says he sees a lot of positives in Somalia but constant challenges remain
June 29, 2015
Burundi Votes Despite Boycott, Violence

Heavy security presence across capital, Bujumbura, as gunfire and at least one grenade explosion could be heard in city - though no injuries reported
June 24, 2015
Study: Kenyan Police Shoot First, Ask Questions Later

Case of young man slain in Nairobi illustrates disturbing pattern of extrajudicial killing of crime suspects
June 24, 2015
In Kenya, Police Said to Shoot First, Ask Questions Later

An organization that documents torture and extrajudicial killings says Kenyan police were responsible for 1,252 shooting deaths in five cities, including Nairobi, between 2009 and 2014, representing 67 percent of all gun deaths in the areas reviewed. Gabe Joselow has more from Nairobi.
June 10, 2015
Burundi Postpones Elections Amid Crisis

Pierre Nkurunziza authorizes shifting presidential vote to July 15 in effort to calm violence

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