Aberdeen charity to host Christmas fair to help children living in Kenya
A Christmas fair will take place in Aberdeen to help raise funds for children living in Kenya.
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Death toll rises to 65 in Kenya flooding
Heavy rains in Kenya unleashed a deluge that killed five people overnight in the Rift Valley, raising the death toll from weekend flooding to 65.
Lupita Nyong’o responds to criticism of Marvel films
Black Panther star Lupita Nyong’o has defended superhero films after some of the most venerated figures in cinema dismissed the genre.
Children killed as school collapses in Kenya’s capital
At least seven children have been killed after a school collapsed in Kenya’s capital.
4.2 million-year-old fossil of tiny monkey discovered in Kenya
The 4.2 million-year-old fossil of a tiny monkey that weighed roughly the same as a pineapple has been discovered in Kenya.
Aberdeen charity launches building appeal ahead of Kenya trip
An Aberdeen charity has launched a fundraising appeal ahead of an upcoming trip to Kenya.
Aberdeen charity volunteers in bid to raise roof in Kenya
Volunteers for an Aberdeen charity have raised more than £8,000 to benefit people in Kenya.
Briton Jermaine Grant found guilty in Kenya of possessing bomb-making materials
A Kenyan court has found British national Jermaine Grant guilty of possessing bomb-making materials.
Donations needed for Aberdeen charity event
A number of prizes for live and silent auctions at an upcoming charity dinner are being sought.
Children invited to donate toys to Aberdeen charity’s Christmas appeal
An Aberdeen charity is urging children to give up a toy this winter to donate to a child in need.
North-east volunteers help build new houses in Kenya
A group of north-east volunteers have built four homes in six days for Kenyan families in need of shelter.
Former Aberdeen pupil to tackle African poverty
A young north-east school leaver is heading to Kenya to help with efforts to eradicate poverty.
Aberdeen volunteers scale the heights to raise £14,000 for Kenyan children
A group of volunteers have raised £14,000 for children in Kenya following a mountain trek.
Sir David Attenborough mourns ‘warning signal’ loss of northern white rhino
Sir David Attenborough has said the death of the last male northern white rhino is “another catastrophe and another warning signal”.
World’s last male northern white rhino dies
The world’s last male northern white rhino has died in Kenya aged 45 following “age-related complications”.
Aberdeen group helps build four homes in week for Kenyan families
Volunteers have returned home from Kenya after helping to build four houses in seven days.
Kenyans vote to choose next president amid fears of violence
Kenyans are voting in an election that pits President Uhuru Kenyatta against challenger Raila Odinga amid fears the east African economic hub’s poll battle could spark deadly ethnic violence.
Aberdeen pair facing 251-mile challenge to pay legal fees for Kenyan girl
Two Aberdeen men are taking on a 251-mile physical challenge in the hope of bringing justice to a Kenyan girl.
North-east couple to build homes for Kenyan families in need
A North-east couple will travel to Kenya later this year to build homes for families in need.
Charity volunteers raise £7,200 to help children in Kenya
A North-east charity which supports orphaned and abandoned children in Kenya has raised £7,200.
If you fancy sharing your breakfast with herd of giraffes this hotel is perfect for you
If you’re looking to step up your breakfast game, you better get booking flights to Kenya.
Aberdeen woman to help charity build homes for Kenyan families
An Aberdeen woman who is to travel to Kenya to help build houses for people in need has spoken of the heartbreaking living conditions in the country.
Aberdeen grandad’s kindness gives Kenyan family a new home
An Aberdeen grandad has been hailed for his generosity after paying for a new home to be built for a single mum and three kids in Africa.
Lion attacks man after wandering out of Kenya’s Nairobi National Park
A lion has injured a man after straying out of Kenya’s Nairobi National Park on to one of the country’s major roads during the morning rush-hour.
Aberdeen dad’s joy as family reunited after years
A DAD who was separated from his family has said he is "over the moon" to have them in Aberdeen.
Mother thanks North-east ‘angels’ who saved children from starvation
A KENYAN mother has heaped praise on the North-east "angels" who have helped save her children from starvation.