Archaeologist discovers ancient "arcade" of games carved into rock
"I believe people were playing these games there a very long time ago," said Yale University archaeologist Veronica Waweru.
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Rhinos at risk as temperatures set to become deadly
"All the parks are showing drastic changes in the occurrence probability of rhinos," researchers wrote in a new paper.
Innovation
Storing carbon in Kenya's soil could help herders and save the planet
A first-of-its-kind approach to carbon capture could combat climate change and help millions of people across Africa.
Kenya's Land Grab Is Profiting From Pain
Human rights groups have accused the Kenyan government of selling off acres of forest land to logging companies and tea farmers who have felled thousands of trees.
King Charles visit left Kenyan journalists feeling "degraded"
King Charles III's visit to Kenya left reporters concerned about "racial undertones" in the way the tour was organized, a Kenyan journalist said.
Charles and Camilla "out of touch" Kenya photo sparks backlash
Photos of the royals walking a red carpet in a Kenyan national park have been called "pretty ridiculous and out of touch."
King Charles "acknowledging past atrocities" showed "dignity"
Royal biographer Robert Jobson told Newsweek that "expressing sorrow and regret is the mark of a civilized country" after King Charles spoke about colonialism.
What King Charles said in high stakes colonialism speech
King Charles III was under pressure to give an unprecedented apology for the crimes of the British Empire in a major speech.
King Charles accused of "symbolic violence" in Kenya
Kehinde Andrews—interviewed in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix show—told Newsweek a colonialism "apology wouldn't be enough."
Why state visit to Kenya is "hugely important" for King Charles
King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Kenya comes as the monarchy moves towards addressing a complicated history of colonialism.
Royals share behind-the-scenes look at private jet used by King Charles
In a rare video captured aboard the British government's VIP RAF Voyager jet, King Charles and Queen Camilla were seen traveling to Kenya for a state visit.
Optical illusion of man eating "dog's head" for breakfast baffles internet
No dogs were harmed in the making of this meal but millions on social media were left feeling very confused.
Crocodile eats baby hippo in gruesome video
Photographer Frankie Adamson, who came across the extremely rare sight in the Masai Mara in Kenya, had never seen anything like it before.
Why the US will help African police take on gangs in a Caribbean nation
"What we're seeing right now in Haiti is a manifestation of failed U.S. policy," expert and former adviser Johanna Leblanc told Newsweek.
Planet Heroes
Forester John Ouko is helping to bring back Kenya's "music tree"
The director of the Nairobi Arboretum, Ouko is leading an effort to grow thousands of seedlings of the Mpingo tree, which provides wood for many instruments.
Mystery illness paralyzing young girls sparks COVID vaccine theory
More than 90 schoolgirls in Kenya suffered from knee pain, leg paralysis and what looked like convulsions.
Elephants have a very human way of eating dinner
Researchers found that elephants like to eat different foods on different days, based on evidence gathered from their dung.
Why Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Law Is Bad for Africa
The LGBTQ community is fighting for the right to exist, but we can only do so much at the grassroots level.
Fact Check: Did Kenyan passport belong to Barack Obama?
A photo of a Kenyan passport issued to "Barrack Hussein Obama" was shared on Twitter.
New ocean within Africa could take millions of years to form
The East Africa Rift is slowly splitting apart and is expected to eventually fill with water, forming a brand new ocean.
Young lion learns lesson after buffalo fights back
The 3-year-old lion had puncture wounds in its abdomen and fractures after the buffalo turned on him.
Man who survived hyena attack trampled to death by elephant
The man was killed by a lone elephant on his way home in another example of human-animal conflict in the region.
Cat strikes up heartwarming friendship with farm cow: "Buddies"
Major the cat loves to visit her friend Daisy the cow first thing every morning for a cuddle.
Africa Needs Reliable Energy
With the right funding and structure in place, the private sector will come together to power Africa.
Boy, 4, survives 6 days lost in African wilderness with hyenas and jackals
"It was the most surreal feeling. I couldn't believe it," pilot Roan Carr-Hartley who found the boy told Newsweek. "The feeling at first was shock and disbelief."
A condom shortage is forcing sex workers to reuse contraception
The Kenyan government will only be able to provide 150 million condoms, short of the expected demand of 262 million, says AIDS Healthcare Foundation Kenya.
Baby elephant steals reporter's spotlight in "hilarious" video
The reporter kept going after the elephant's trunk poked his ear, but when it tickled his nose, he finally gave in to a fit of giggles.
Poachers caught butchering giraffe in bloody scenes ending in gunfight
Poaching of vulnerable and endangered animals has increased in recent months because of a drought scorching Kenya and other nearby African countries.