Breaking news in kenya today 2017
Here are some of the breaking news stories in Kenya from 2017:
- Election Crisis: The 2017 Kenyan general election was marred by controversy and violence, with opposition leader Raila Odinga disputing the results and claiming that the election was rigged. The crisis led to widespread protests and clashes between opposition supporters and security forces, resulting in several deaths and injuries. (August 2017)
- Terror Attack in Nairobi: On January 15, 2017, a terrorist attack was carried out at the DusitD2 hotel complex in Nairobi, killing 21 people and injuring many more. The attack was claimed by the Somali militant group al-Shabaab.
- Floods in Western Kenya: Heavy rainfall in Western Kenya in April 2017 caused widespread flooding, displacing thousands of people and causing significant damage to infrastructure and crops.
- Kenya Airways Plane Crash: On May 5, 2017, a Kenya Airways plane crashed in Cameroon, killing all 116 people on board. The cause of the crash was later attributed to a combination of human error and technical failure.
- Police Brutality Protests: In July 2017, protests erupted across Kenya after a video emerged showing police officers brutally beating a university student. The protests were sparked by allegations of police brutality and human rights abuses.
- Economic Crisis: Kenya's economy was hit by a severe drought in 2017, which led to a decline in agricultural production and a rise in food prices. The crisis was exacerbated by a decline in tourism and a drop in foreign investment.
- Raila Odinga's Withdrawal from Politics: In October 2017, opposition leader Raila Odinga announced that he was withdrawing from politics, citing the need for a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic challenges.
These are just a few of the breaking news stories that made headlines in Kenya in 2017.