culture and art

culture and art

Islamophobia rising to ‘alarming levels,’ UN experts warn

Islamophobia rising to ‘alarming levels,’ UN experts warn

Africa-Press - Kenya. Acts of harassment, intimidation, violence, and incitement based on religion or belief have risen to “alarming levels,” a group of UN...
Women activists to Ruto: Declare femicide a national crisis

Women activists to Ruto: Declare femicide a national crisis

Africa-Press - Kenya. Women activists have demanded that the president should declare Femicide a national crisis that needs to be dealt with effectively.Speaking during...
Activists take Aberdares road dispute to tribunal

Activists take Aberdares road dispute to tribunal

Africa-Press - Kenya. The Conservation Alliance of Kenya has challenged the construction of a road through the Aberdares.It has lodged an appeal with the...
Kenya's muslim community ready for Ramadan

Kenya’s muslim community ready for Ramadan

Africa-Press - Kenya. On the last Friday ahead of Ramadan, members of Kenya's Muslim community gathered at the local market or met for prayers...
A Kenyan movement on a mission to ending violence against women

A Kenyan movement on a mission to ending violence against women

Africa-Press - Kenya. Kenyan Njeri Migwi stands out as a voice for justice amid the rising violent fatal attacks on women in her countryShe...
Marine plastic waste turned into school desks and chairs in Kenya

Marine plastic waste turned into school desks and chairs in Kenya

Africa-Press - Kenya. Plastic pollution is a major environmental issue but low-income countries are impacted more than most according to a recent report by...
Pope appears unable to climb a few steps as respiratory and mobility problems take their toll

Pope appears unable to climb a few steps as respiratory and mobility problems take...

Africa-Press - Kenya. Pope Francis again asked an aide to read his remarks and was unable to get back onto his popemobile Wednesday, as...
UN weather agency says El Nino continue to impact global climate

UN weather agency says El Nino continue to impact global climate

Africa-Press - Kenya. El Nino is gradually weakening now but it will continue to impact the global climate in the coming months, the World...
Africa's birds of prey under threat of extinction

Africa’s birds of prey under threat of extinction

Africa-Press - Kenya. Africa's magnificent birds of prey can be found soaring above the continent's varied habitats and terrains.From the large and majestic Martial...
First Black Oscar winner faced Hollywood's racism, says grand-greatnephew

First Black Oscar winner faced Hollywood’s racism, says grand-greatnephew

*Writing by Gizem Nisa CebiAfrica-Press - Kenya. Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American actress to win an Oscar, faced numerous challenges with racism throughout her...