News and updates about Kenya

Israeli women attacked with machete in Kenya, one loses finger

A group of muggers assaulted the pair of tourists, causing injuries.

Israeli women attacked with machete, one loses finger

Minister Eli Cohen: Nairobi visit has regional and strategic importance

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen concludes quick visit to Nairobi during which he met with the Kenyan Foreign Minister and other leaders.

'Nairobi visit has regional and strategic importance'

Kenya: At least 51 killed in truck accident

At least 51 killed in horrifying wreck in Kenya, 32 injured

At least 51 killed in truck accident

Kenyan president visits Western Wall, calls for peace and unity

Kenya's President William Ruto speaks out against antisemitism and signs guestbook with blessing for State of Israel.

Kenyan president visits Western Wall, calls for peace and unity

Man wears burka to enter Kenyan female chess tournament

University student's real identity discovered after he beats two top chess players.

Man wears burka to enter Kenyan female chess tournament

These Are The 5 Best Places for a Holiday in Kenya

Kenya is a country on the eastern wing of Africa, and as any safari enthusiast will tell you, it is the go-to safari destination in Africa.

These Are The 5 Best Places for a Holiday in Kenya

The African Islamic State from the ocean to Sudan

The African Islamic State from the ocean to Sudan

Body of Jewish millionaire found in sewerage

Body of Tob Cohen, 71, discovered in his home's sewage drain.

Body of Jewish millionaire found in sewerage

'Suddenly - light in my eyes, blows, confusion'

Rabbi Shmuel Notik, Chabad emissary in Nairobi, recounts tense moments he and his wife experienced during violent robbery of their home.

'Suddenly - light in my eyes, blows, confusion'

'They stole everything they found - but didn't hurt the kids'

'Bound, gagged, and beaten.' Chabad rabbi and his wife injured during violent home invasion. 'Tens of thousands of dollars in damages'.

'They stole everything they found - but didn't hurt the kids'

Kenya: Chabad emissaries assaulted in violent home invasion

Chabad rabbi and his wife assaulted in their Nairobi home during robbery.

Kenya: Chabad emissaries assaulted in violent home invasion

Al-Shabaab: Kenya attack because of Jerusalem recognition

Al-Shabaab terrorist group says it carried out attack in Nairobi in retaliation for Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Al-Shabaab: Kenya attack because of Jerusalem recognition

American Jew who survived 9/11 attacks killed in Nairobi

Jewish businessman identified as one of the victims in terrorist shooting attack on hotel in Kenya.

American Jew who survived 9/11 attacks killed in Nairobi

15 dead in terrorist attack in Kenyan capital

Gunmen attack hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility.

15 dead in terrorist attack in Kenyan capital

Israeli team conducts CPR workshops in Kenya

Delegation from Israel's Rambam Hospital travels to Kenya to teach advanced resuscitation skills to local medical and nursing staff.

Israeli team conducts CPR workshops in Kenya

PM departs for Kenya

'Our intention is to deepen ties with Africa by forging links with countries with which we do not have diplomatic relations.'

PM departs for Kenya

Kenya deports two Iranian terror suspects

Kenyan court orders the deportation of two Iranian men accused of plotting an attack on the Israeli embassy.

Kenya deports two Iranian terror suspects

Iran demands Kenya release two suspected terrorists

Iran says two of its citizens who were arrested in Kenya for filming the Israeli embassy are lawyers.

Iran demands Kenya release two suspected terrorists

Iranians indicted over planned attack on Israeli embassy

Two Iranians and their Kenyan driver charged over planned terror attack on Israeli embassy in Nairobi.

Iranians indicted over planned attack on Israeli embassy

Kenyan MPs in Knesset: We must join hands to fight terrorism'

MPs from Kenya visited the Knesset and discussed the need for countries to cooperate to fight terrorism.

Kenyan MPs in Knesset: We must join hands to fight terrorism'

Rabbis encounter crime and spirituality in Africa

Rabbi Shmuel Notik had an eye opening experience when he was intercepted by six men armed with knives in Nairobi.

Chabad rabbis encounter crime and spirituality in Africa

Chabad opening its first center in East Africa

The Chabad-Lubavitch of Kenya will open in Nairobi as of the High Holidays this year.

Chabad opening its first center in East Africa

Assassination attempt on Netanyahu thwarted

Kuwaiti paper reports attack on Prime Minister's convoy in Kenya thwarted by local authorities. PM's office denies claim.

Report: Assassination attempt on Netanyahu thwarted

Netanyahu Meets Kenyan Christian Israel Supporters

PM takes time out of busy Africa schedule to meet with Christian supporters of Israel, touts new friendships forming between nations.

Netanyahu Meets with Kenyan Christian Supporters of Israel

Watch: PM Netanyahu speaks in Kenya

As part of Africa tour, Netanyahu meets with Kenya's leadership, emphasizes need to cooperate in fighting terrorism. Watch KTN Ne

Watch: PM Netanyahu speaks in Kenya

Netanyahu makes historic visit to Africa

Marking 40 years since the Entebbe raid in which his brother Yoni was killed, Netanyahu visits Africa.

Netanyahu makes historic visit to Africa

'ICC pursues partisan interests, not justice'

Senior Kenyan official says International Criminal Court has no legitimacy, protects terrorists 'in the name of civil liberties.'

'ICC pursues partisan interests, not justice'

Monkey causes nationwide blackout in Kenya

An entire African nation loses all power for hours on end - culprit turns out to be a mischievous monkey, who appeared remorseless.

Primate prankster: Monkey causes nationwide blackout in Kenya

Egyptian official calls Africans 'dogs and slaves'

Kenyan diplomat demands apology from Cairo after Arab diplomat's racist remarks at UN environment conference.

Outcry after Egyptian official calls Africans 'dogs and slaves'

PLO blasts Kenyan president's visit

PLO condemns Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for visiting eastern Jerusalem and the Jordan Valley, which it considers "illegal settlements".

PLO blasts Kenyan president's visit to 'occupied territory'

Watch: PM welcomes Israel's 'leading' African ally

Kenyan President makes state visit and signs cooperation treaties, as two countries vow to fight 'militant Islamic terror' together.

Watch: Netanyahu welcomes Israel's 'leading' African ally

Obama in Kenya: Criticizes Gay Rights Record

US President Obama offers both praise and criticism to his Kenyan counterpart.

Obama in Kenya: Praises Potential, Criticizes Gay Rights Record

Obama to be Greeted by Nude Anti-Gay Demo in Kenya

Bizarre demo to 'educate' Obama on differences between men and women, claiming president trying to spread homosexuality.

Obama to be Greeted by Nude Anti-Gay Protest in Kenya

Obama Offered 50 Cows to Marry His Daughter

Will he accept? Kenyan lawyer offers Obama 50 cows, 70 sheep and 30 goats to marry his 16-year-old daughter Malia.

Obama Offered 50 Cows for His Daughter's Hand in Marriage

143 Killed in Kenya Terror Attack

More than 500 students reportedly rescued after Somali Islamist terror attack at university; Christians reportedly singled out for murder.

143 Killed in Kenya Terror Attack

Somali Terrorists Separate Muslims in Attack

Al-Shabaab terrorists murder 28 in attack on bus in Kenya, pick out victims based on ability to read from the Koran.

Somali Terrorists Separate Muslims Before Slaughtering

Iranians Sentenced over Fake Israeli Passports

Two Iranians sentenced with jail time or fine for traveling with fake Israeli passports, but mystery remains over their true plans.

Two Iranians Sentenced For Using Fake Israeli Passports

Iranians with Fake Israeli Passports Claim Asylum

Two Iranians arrested in Kenya say they will be killed if sent back to Iran - but why were they flying to Tel Aviv?

Iranians with Fake Israeli Passports Claim to be Seeking Asylum

Kenya: Iranians Caught with Fake Israeli Passports

Terror attack or just criminal? Mystery deepens after Iranians attempt to board flight to Tel Aviv with stolen passports.

Iranians Caught in Kenya with Fake Israeli Passports

Israel Condemns Kenya Terror Attack

Foreign Ministry statement denounces 'brutal and unwarranted violence' in which terrorists shout 'Allahu Akbar' and kill 58 Christians.

Israel Condemns Kenya Terror Attack