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Topic: Kenya

Kenya inaugurates Uhuru Kenyatta as president

Apr 10, 2013

Mr Kenyatta - Kenya's fourth president - becomes the second sitting African president to face charges at the International Criminal Court over allegations he helped orchestrate the vicious tribe-on-tribe violence that marred Kenya's 2007 presidential election. Read Article Kenya inaugurates Uhuru Kenyatta as president

Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve is game for adventure

The view over the Mara River on a morning safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Srinivasan Iyer / The National

Mar 15, 2013

Sala’s Camp, in the Masai Mara Reserve, serves a perfect mix of comfort, know-how and unforgettable safaris, says Christine Iyer Read Article Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve is game for adventure

Jury's out on Kenya's new president Uhuru Kenyatta

Uhuru Kenyatta (Kagan McLeod for The National)

Mar 15, 2013

An election won by the thinnest of margins as well as a count plagued by delays and spoilt ballots both made for a colourful presidential win for the man who now sits atop Kenyan politics. Read Article Jury's out on Kenya's new president Uhuru Kenyatta

Dh36,000 boost from UAE charity to Africa's slum children

Mar 13, 2013

A charity raises more than Dh36,000 for children in a Kenyan slum. Read Article Dh36,000 boost from UAE charity to Africa's slum children

 

Video: Clashes after Kenyatta declared Kenya election winner

VIdeo: Clashes after Kenyatta declared Kenya election winner(Video)

Mar 10, 2013

Kenyan police in riot gear were dispatched to Kisumu to handle skirmishes triggered by Raila Odinga's defeat in the presidential election. Deborah Gemabra reports. Watch Video Video: Clashes after Kenyatta declared Kenya election winner

 

Kenyatta edges out win in Kenya's disputed vote

Supporters of Uhuru Kenyatta celebrate upon learning of his victory in Kenya's presidential elections on Saturday. Simon Maina / AFP

Mar 10, 2013

Refusing to concede defeat, prime minister Raila Odinga said the election process experienced multiple failures as he announced plans to petition the Supreme Court. Read Article Kenyatta edges out win in Kenya's disputed vote

 

Death toll rises to 19 in Kenyan election violence

Masaai line up to vote in a general election in Ilbissil, Kenya, on Monday. Riccardo Gangale / AP Photo

Mar 04, 2013

The violence in the Mombasa area is separate from the ethnic violence that could break out related to election results, and which left more than 1,000 dead after the 2007 vote. Read Article Death toll rises to 19 in Kenyan election violence

 

Video: British tourist in critical condition after bus crash in Kenya

Video: British tourist in critical condition after bus crash in Kenya(Video)

Mar 03, 2013

Fifteen British tourists are injured after driver loses control of bus in Mombasa, Kenya. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.  Watch Video Video: British tourist in critical condition after bus crash in Kenya

 

Kenyan PM denies warning of violence two days before vote

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Mar 02, 2013

Monday's vote is the most important and complicated in the country's 50-year history, and despite efforts to promote peace, there are many reasons why the vote could turn tumultuous. Read Article Kenyan PM denies warning of violence two days before vote

 

Abu Dhabi flea market aims to raise Dh40,000 for Kenya's slum children

Feb 25, 2013

The Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort on the Corniche will host the indoor market at its Arzanah Ballroom on March 9. Read Article Abu Dhabi flea market aims to raise Dh40,000 for Kenya's slum children

 

Hotel Insider: Giraffe Manor, Nairobi

Breakfast is easy to ignore when there is a live giraffe poking his head in the window looking for treats. Courtesy of The Safari Collection

Jan 25, 2013

Christine Iyer and family check into one of Kenya's most comfortable, entertaining and accessible safari properties. Read Article Hotel Insider: Giraffe Manor, Nairobi

 

UAE tourists find Kenya is not all about safari

More famous for its safari, Kenya is home to some sparkling golfing venues. Above, the Windsor golf club in Nairobi. Katharine Houreld / AP Phto

Dec 30, 2012

The Life: UAE tourists visiting Kenya increased 90 per cent in the first eight months of this year, according to the Kenya Tourist Board. Read Article UAE tourists find Kenya is not all about safari

 

Emirates in talks with African carrier

Emirates currently flies to 24 destinations in Africa. Ali Haider / EPA

Dec 06, 2012

Emirates Airline is understood to be in talks over a possible partnership with Fastjet, Africa's newest budget airline. Read Article Emirates in talks with African carrier

 

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Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits.   Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here.  It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

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Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai.  Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland.  Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.  In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

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