Abdi Latif Dahir, a New York Times reporter based in Nairobi, reflects on how the pandemic’s “gift of loneliness” reshaped the holy month.
Tag: Nairobi (Kenya)
Kenyans Held for Weeks in Quarantine Were Told to Pay to Get Out
Hundreds in the East African nation were put in quarantine for breaking curfew or not wearing masks. That, some said, was just the start of their ordeal.
A Kenyan Painter Casts a Critical Eye on China’s Role in Africa
Michael Soi’s “China Loves Africa” collection examines the symbiotic and often corrupt relationship between Beijing and African elites.
Kenya’s Longest-Serving Ruler Divides in Death, as in Life
Daniel arap Moi, Kenya’s second and longest-serving president, will be buried on Wednesday.
Nairobi’s Gold-Loving Governor Is Arrested on Corruption Charges
Gov. Mike Mbuvi Sonko, who has drawn scrutiny for his lavish lifestyle, was accused of money laundering, unlawful acquisition of public property and other economic crimes.
Building Collapse in Nairobi Leaves at Least Four Dead, 29 Injured
The collapse in Kenya’s capital, after exceptionally heavy rains, happened months after a school building collapse in the city killed seven students.
34 Dead in Kenya After Mudslides and Floods
The government sent military and police helicopters to help those affected by the floods, but the scope of the disaster was not yet clear.
School Collapses in Kenya, Killing at Least 7 Students
The wooden structure at Precious Talent Top School crumbled as the school day began on Monday, officials said.
‘My Heart Is on Fire’: Ethiopian Airlines Victims Embodied Kenya’s Ambitions
Five family members spanning three generations were among those who illustrated the nation’s growth and ambitious integration into the world economy.
A Passenger Missed the Fatal Ethiopian Airlines Flight by 2 Minutes
Antonis Mavropoulos was upset at missing his connection, but it turned out to be the luckiest delay of his life. The flight crashed, killing 157 people.