Kenya is preparing to burn more than 100 tons of ivory from elephants killed by poachers
Twelve towering pyres of elephant tusks will be set alight in the largest single destruction of ivory in history.
Earth Day 2016: Paris climate deal signing ceremony - what it means and why it matters
Nations will meet in New York today to sign the Paris Agreement set out at COP21 last year.
South Sudan war: Who is vice-president and rebel leader Riek Machar?
Machar is returning to capital Juba as part of a peace deal aimed at ending the civil war.
Were the Taiwanese workers 'kidnapped' by Kenya and sent to China really hackers?
The Kenyan government has deported 77 Taiwanese and Chinese workers to China on suspicion of fraud.
Taiwan furious as Kenya forcibly deports Taiwanese nationals to China with tear gas and assault rifles
One of those deported to China reported to also hold US citizenship, claims Taiwan.
William Ruto: Kenyan vice-president and Joshua Arap Sang acquitted of crimes against humanity
Vice-president and journalist each faced three charges in crimes against humanity trial.
Kenya: Government allows poachers to hand in illegal ivory before huge stockpile is burned
The ivory that has been secured is being held in a stock room in Nairobi, and will be torched on 30 April.
Australopithecus: Human ancestors better at adapting to new environments than thought
Australopithecus fossils found east of the Great Rift Valley shed a light on early humans spatial distribution.
Four British planespotters arrested at Kenyan airport on terror charges
Photographing air traffic has been illegal in Kenya since a deadly terrorist attack in 2013.
Kenyan police offer $20,000 reward for terror suspect Mohamed Dubow's capture
Kenyan police offer $20,000 prize-money for terror suspect Mohamed Dubow.
Kenya: Escaped lion mauls man on streets of Nairobi
The male lion had strayed out of the national wildlife reserve, into traffic on Mombasa Road.
Palestinian teacher Hanan Al Hroub wins $1m Global Teacher Prize 2016
Teacher from refugee camp wins the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2016.
UK: 2 arrested at Heathrow suspected of female genital mutilation (FGM) offences overseas
An 8-year-old travelling with the pair was taken into protective custody on arrival from Nairobi.
Kenya: Ex-US missionary jailed for 40 years for sexually abusing Kenyan children
Judge called Matthew Lane Durham a serial rapist, adding he was the abused children's 'worst nightmare come true'.
International Women's Day 2016: Best events around the world to celebrate women's rights
Events, conferences, debates and festivals around the world to mark International Women's Day on 8 March 2016.
Kenya's escaped lions roam Nairobi's slum neighbourhood and return
At least six lions escaped from Nairobi National Park in Kenya.
Kenya: Six hungry lions stalk the streets in 'highly populated' area of Nairobi
The hunters may be on the prowl for food.
Kenyan man chops off his penis and tries to cut his wife's breasts on Valentine's Day
Man attacks wife suspecting that she was having an affair with his brother.
Kenya: Government has failed victims of post-election rape and sexual violence
EXCLUSIVE: Jaqueline Mutere, a survivor, tells of devastating consequences and stigma linked to rapes.
Africa's dwindling lion population: Wildlife expert reveals why big cats are slowly dying in Kenya's Maasai Mara
Exclusive: Lion population in Kenya's national reserve has diminished by a third in the last two decades.
Kenya: Human-rights defenders investigating violations in Burundi have received death threats
EXCLUSIVE: A text message read: 'You have exposed our masters to death we are ready to kill you'.
Kenya: Police investigate spate of attacks on Uber drivers in Nairobi
Taxi drivers in Nairobi say that they are being undercut by the new service.
Leaping into the future: Nigeria's rural microfinance community gets connected using Stellar and Oradian
IBTimes spoke to Joyce Kim, CEO of Stellar and Antonio Separovic, MD of Oradian, about the new Nigeria pilot.
Citi Digital Money Symposium bets on India to become the new Kenya
IBTimes UK learns how India is replicating the success of mobile money in Kenya.
Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta receives African leaders for Eldoret memorial
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to arrive shortly as Somali counterpart received by Kenyatta.
Hunter-gatherer massacre: First record of human murder shows brutal slaughter of men, women and children
The first record of early human conflict was found in Kenya, with 27 individual skeletons being identified.
Kenya: Burundian opposition refugees plea for protection from pro-regime 'hit squads'
Kenyan authorities asked to protect Burundian refugees fleeing for their lives.
Burundi: Activists warn of a 'death squad' in Kenya after exiled politician is 'executed'
EXCLUSIVE: Campaigner tells IBTimes UK of 'death squad' allegedly operating in Great Lakes region
Whatsapp, Telegram and Line come in handy for female victims of human trafficking
Nairobi non-profit organisation says apps provide escape route for victims.
Christmas 2015 Photos: Celebrations around the world from London to Kolkata
Celebrations included a special basketball game by the Los Angeles Lakers and a tribute to US troops by Obama.