Tag: 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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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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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…
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Kenya’s New Status: A Major Non-NATO Ally
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Kenya – In a historic move, United States President Joe Biden has named Kenya the first key non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa. This designation marks a significant step in the longstanding partnership between the two nations, enhancing Kenya’s security cooperation with the U.S. and granting it access to more advanced…
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Undersea Cable Damage Disrupts Internet in East Africa
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Recent damage to undersea cables has disrupted internet services in several East African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. This marks the third widespread disruption in Africa’s internet connectivity since the beginning of the year, raising concerns about the continent’s network vulnerabilities. The damage affected two crucial submarine cables,…
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Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding and Death in East Africa
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Eastern Africa is currently grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall, which has led to flooding in Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi. The region has been hit hard, with approximately 100,000 individuals in each country displaced or otherwise affected. The devastating impact of the floods is evident, with reports of 32…