Kenya’s internal security minister was killed with five other people in a helicopter crash near the Kenyan capital today, the vice president said.

Kenya says its forces will pursue militants into Somalia, following a spate of attacks in which four Europeans have been kidnapped and one killed since September.

KENYAN President Mwai Kibaki’s government last night warned opposition supporters it would crack down on planned protests against his disputed poll win, after it lashed out at critics, including Britain’s ambassador.

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki today announced the resignations of his energy and education ministers in corruption scandals.

Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi today sacked his longtime deputy and ally George Saitoti in a growing dispute over who will succeed the despot when his term runs out in January.