Category: Kenya
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Kenya’s Impeached Deputy President Gachagua Alleges Assassination Attempts
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In his first public statement since being impeached, Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made serious allegations against President William Ruto. Speaking just hours after being discharged from Karen Hospital in Nairobi, Gachagua claimed that his life has been under threat and accused the president of orchestrating a year…
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Kenya’s Unhealed Wounds – Amnesty International Demand Justice for Protest Deaths
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Amnesty International has called on the Kenyan government to investigate the deaths and disappearances of protestors during demonstrations that shook the country earlier this year. Human rights groups report that over 60 people were killed during weeks of unrest, with many more disappearing in the aftermath. The protests, led primarily…
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Langley’s Visit to Kenya Reinforces US Defence Diplomacy in Africa
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In a move to solidify US military partnerships in East Africa, US Marine Corps General Michael Langley, head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), spent three days in Kenya from 9 to 11 September. During this visit, General Langley met with General Charles Kahariri, Chief of the Kenya Defence…
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Kenya Youths Protest: A Grim Déjà Vu for African Youth Movements
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Kenya youths protest echoes Nigeria’s unrest, raising questions on handling African youth movements and a troubling déjà vu for the continent. As Kenya’s youths echo the fervor of Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement, one can’t help but question: is this the standard response to youth-led protests in Africa? Protests against police brutality…
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Ruto Must Go!: Kenyan Youths Demand More Than Just Tax Relief
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“Ruto must go” echoes through Kenya as youth protest tax hikes and demand President Ruto’s resignation, despite his withdrawal of the finance bill amid heavy security and clashes in Nairobi. In the heart of Nairobi, a storm brews as the youth of Kenya rise to protest against a government that…
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Kenya peacekeeping: 400 Blue Helmets to Tame Haiti’s Wild West
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Kenya peacekeeping: 400 police sent to Haiti to tackle gang violence, backed by the UN. US support aims for lasting stability. In a surprising twist that reads like an international thriller, Kenya is stepping into the limelight with an audacious mission to tackle the rampant gang violence in Haiti. Amidst…
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Kenya’s Youth Take ‘Peaceful’ Protests to Parliament’s Doorstep
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Kenya’s Youth, driven by Gen-Z, continue protests against tax hikes, breaching Parliament. President Ruto, calling for peaceful talks, faces mounting pressure amid police injuries and public outrage. Kenya’s youth, fueled by discontent over controversial tax proposals, have intensified their protests, with the latest developments marking a significant escalation. Last week…
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Gen Z Uprising: Kenya’s Youth Tax Rebellion
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Kenya’s Youth Tax Rebellion: Gen Z’s social media-driven protests unite nation, force government to backtrack on unpopular tax proposals. When social media meets social justice, a powerful wave of change is born. Kenya’s youth have taken to the streets, driven by a grassroots revolt against President William Ruto’s controversial finance…