Category: Kenya
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Kenya’s Saba Saba Protests: A Call for Accountability Amidst Violence and Human Rights Abuses
Local sources from Kenya: France 24, the-star.co.ke. UK coverage: BBC. In a significant escalation of civil unrest, Kenya’s Saba Saba Day protests have resulted in tragic consequences, with at least 11 civilians reported dead in Nairobi alone, according to France 24. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has…
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Kenya’s Saba Saba Day Protests Lead to Tragic Deaths Amid Calls for Government Accountability
Local sources from Kenya: France 24, Al Jazeera. UK coverage: BBC. In a significant escalation of civil unrest in Kenya, the Saba Saba Day protests resulted in at least 11 civilian deaths, marking a dark day in the country’s pursuit of democratic freedoms and justice. Clashes between anti-riot police and…
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Kenya Grapples with Violence Amidst Anti-Government Protests
Local sources from Kenya: Al Jazeera, BBC. UK coverage: Sky News. In Kenya, a wave of anti-government protests has tragically resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and injuries to over 400, as reported by Amnesty Kenya. The nation finds itself embroiled in turmoil, marking the somber anniversary of last…
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Suspected Serial Killer Arrested in Kenya: Confessed to Murdering 42 Women
Local sources from Kenya: Al Jazeera English, The Guardian. UK coverage: The Independent. Kenyan police have made a shocking arrest in a case involving a suspected serial killer who has confessed to murdering 42 women. The suspect, identified as Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, was apprehended near a bar in Nairobi while…
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Protests Erupt in Kenya as Gen Z Activists Mobilize Against Tax Increases
Local sources from Kenya: Al Jazeera English, FRANCE 24 English. UK coverage: The Telegraph. Protests have erupted in Kenya as Gen Z activists mobilize against tax increases imposed by the government. Unlike previous protests, this movement is targeting the entire political class rather than specific individuals. The middle class, who…
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Kenya’s Youth Protest Movement Faces Crossroads as Future is Considered
Local sources from Kenya: The Guardian, The Guardian. UK coverage: Sky News. The funeral of 19-year-old Ibrahim Wanjiku, who was shot while protesting in Nairobi, highlights the impact of recent deadly protests in Kenya. Wanjiku’s best friend and neighbor, Eugene, mourns his loss and expresses his reluctance to continue protesting…
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Protests in Kenya Turn Violent as Demonstrators Storm Parliament
Local sources from Kenya: The Guardian, The Standard. UK coverage: The Independent. Protests in Kenya turned violent as police opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the parliament building in Nairobi. The protests were in response to a controversial tax bill that was passed. At least 10 people were killed…
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Kenyan Tour Guide Rescues Tourists and Staff from Devastating Floods in Maasai Mara
Local sources from Kenya: Capital FM Kenya, Yahoo News UK. UK coverage: Sky News. In a heroic act of bravery, Kenyan tour guide James Apolloh Omenya saved the lives of 14 tourists and 25 staff members after heavy rains caused devastating floods in the Maasai Mara national reserve. Omenya, who…
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Kenyan Tour Guide Rescues Tourists and Staff from Devastating Floods in Maasai Mara
Local sources from Kenya: Al Jazeera English, BBC. UK coverage: Sky News. In a heroic act of bravery, Kenyan tour guide James Apolloh Omenya saved the lives of 14 tourists and 25 staff members who were caught in the midst of devastating floods in the Maasai Mara national reserve. The…
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Kenyan Government Orders Evacuation as Flooding and Cyclone Hidaya Threaten Lives
Local sources from Kenya: The East African, BBC.com. UK coverage: BBC. The Kenyan government has issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents living near 178 dams and reservoirs due to heavy rains and the imminent risk of spillover. The recent heavy rains in Kenya and Tanzania have caused severe flooding…
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Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve Hit by Devastating Floods
Local sources from Kenya: The Guardian, The New York Times. UK coverage: The Guardian. Scores of tourists have been airlifted from Kenya’s Maasai Mara national reserve after heavy rains caused flooding. The reserve, located in southwest Kenya, is a popular tourist destination known for the annual wildebeest migration from the…
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Kenya Ravaged by Mass Flooding: Scores Missing and Dozens Dead
Local sources from Kenya: BBC, Yahoo Singapore News. UK coverage: BBC. Kenya has been hit by a devastating flood that has left scores missing and dozens dead. The flooding, which has been described as the worst in the area, has caused widespread destruction and displacement. According to a government spokesperson,…
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Kenya Floods: Death Toll Rises as Heavy Rains Continue
Local sources from Kenya: The Guardian, Al Jazeera English. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. At least 40 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst, bringing the death toll from recent floods to over 120. The incident occurred in the southern town of Mai Mahiu, where flash floods have…
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Hyena Attack Leaves One Dead and Two Injured near Multimedia University of Kenya
Local sources from Kenya: Nation, The Star Kenya. UK coverage: Sky News. A man has been killed and two others injured in a hyena attack near the Multimedia University of Kenya on the outskirts of Nairobi. The university is located near Nairobi National Park, which is home to various carnivorous…
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Gas Explosion in Nairobi Kills Two and Injures Over 220
Local sources from Kenya: BBC.com, BBC. UK coverage: BBC. A gas explosion in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, has resulted in two deaths and over 220 injuries. The blast occurred in the Embakasi district around 23:30, igniting a massive fireball. Initially, it was believed to have occurred at a gas…
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Once-in-a-Century Flooding in Somalia After Historic Drought: UN
Local sources from Kenya: Reuters, RFI English. UK coverage: Reuters. The recent floods in Somalia and neighboring countries in East Africa, following a historic drought, are being described as a once-in-a-century event by the United Nations. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), around 1.6…
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