Face to face

Despite first world technology, humans still share an intimate co-existence with nature in Kenya, especially during a drought, writes Xan Rice

05 Oct 09 | Comments (0)

The two Islamists

With two former allies battling for control of Mogadishu, Somalia’s transitional government faces a fresh challenge, writes Xan Rice

23 May 09 | Comments (0)

Nothing personal

Reporting from Nairobi is made difficult by an opaque government, writes Xan Rice, but talking to ordinary Kenyans is rarely a chore

18 Mar 09 | Comments (0)

Keeping soldiers busy

The latest military assault on the Lord’s Resistance Army has increased insecurity in Central Africa, reports Xan Rice

15 Jan 09 | Comments (0)

Philip Waki’s ticking bombshell

When Justice Waki handed over his report on the post-election violence in Kenya he took precautions to guarantee it wouldn’t be ignored, writes Xan Rice in Nairobi

25 Nov 08 | Comments (2)