A Plastic Bag Could Cost You $38,000 In Kenya
Plastic bags have become so pervasive in the environment that they're starting to make their way into the food chain.
LEARN MOREThe Results Of Kenya's Presidential Election Have Been Voided
President Uhuru Kenyatta won a second term in office in the August election, but the Supreme Court of Kenya says that election is invalid.
The Results Of Kenya's Presidential Election Have Been Voided
Getty Images
September 1, 2017
The results of Kenya's recent presidential election that gave President Uhuru Kenyatta another term in office have been voided.
Incumbent Kenyatta ran against top opponent Raila Odinga in the August election. Kenyatta won, receiving about 1 million more votes than his opponent. But Odinga asked that the court throw out the results, claiming the election had been tampered with.
According to local media, the country's Supreme Court ruled Friday that last month's vote was "not conducted in accordance with the Constitution and the applicable law."
And the justices ordered a fresh vote be held within 60 days.
After the August vote, violence erupted in some areas as Odinga's supporters protested his loss. Multiple people reportedly died in the clashes.
This is the first time a Kenyan presidential vote has been overturned.
Kamala Harris embarks on weeklong Africa trip
After touching down in Ghana, Vice President Kamala Harris said she's excited about the future of Africa.
Rwanda says Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame to be freed
Paul Rusesabagina has asserted that his 2020 arrest was in response to his criticism of President Paul Kagame over alleged human rights abuses.
American aid worker freed after years held hostage in Africa
Jeffery Woodke was freed after being held hostage for over six years in West Africa. A French journalist was also released.
Top Stories
Tracking brown macroalgae in the Atlantic Ocean
A large amount of sargassum is floating eastward in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to create beach hazards as is runs into coastlines.
2:51
6 dead in Nashville school shooting; female suspect also killed
The six victims include three students and three staff members at The Covenant School.
3:45
A high school bank is teaching students financial literacy
A bank branch inside Milaca High School is giving students real-world experience managing their money.
