Tag Archives: KENYA

Five civilians killed, some ‘beheaded’, in southeast Kenya

Five civilians have been killed by armed assailants who attacked two villages in southeast Kenya, police said. The attack on Sunday occurred in the villages of Juhudi and Salama in Lamu County, which borders Somalia, the police source said. The attackers also burned houses and destroyed property. A 60-year-old man …

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Why Wode Maya gulped down fresh cow blood in Kenya

One of the interesting highlights of Wode Maya’s trip to Kenya was when he drank cow blood offered to him by a popular tribe in Kenya. This encounter took place when the adventurous Ghanaian Youtuber took a trip to the East African country and visited the indigenous Maasai community. In …

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Kenya deploys new commander to pacify DR Congo

Kenya has finally deployed a new commander to the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF), banking on his past experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to deal with concerns raised by Kinshasa. Maj-Gen Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu assumed office in Goma on Thursday, where he will face a multitude …

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Kenya to roll out 1 million locally assembled smartphones in 2 months

Kenya plans to roll out the first consignment of one million locally assembled smartphones in two months at a unit retail price of Ksh5,484 ($40), in a bid to foster digital access and inclusion. ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the affordability of smart devices has been a major hindrance …

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Ten lions killed in Kenya as conflict between humans and wild animals worsens

Ten lions have been killed in southern Kenya this past week, including six on Saturday alone, as human-wildlife conflict escalates in the region, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). This is “an unusually large number of lions to be killed at one go,” a spokesperson for the KWS told …

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Unknown disease leaves 9 dead, 80 critically ill in Kenya

An unknown disease in northern Kenya’s Marsabit county has killed at least nine people and left eighty hospitalised. According to BBC.com, the victims showed signs of yellow eyes, flu, swollen spleen and severe headaches. Medical officers believe that even though many patients have tested positive for malaria, visceral leishmaniasis is …

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No dollar, no problem: Kenya now buying fuel in local currency – President Ruto

Kenyan president William Ruto has announced that the dollar exchange rate in the East African nation will plummet soon citing a number of economic interventions. Key among them is that his country was currently buying their fuel needs in the local Kenyan Shillings from some suppliers. In a video circulating …

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In Kenya, marriage is ‘men marrying women’ – President rejects LGBTQ+

Kenyan president William Ruto has spoken out about same-sex relationships, stressing that his country will stick strictly to what their customs, traditions and 2010 Constitution says of marriage and relationships. Touting the constitution as one of the most progressive documents for its scope in terms of rights of people as …

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‘The end of petrodollar era is inevitable!’ – Russia mocks US with video of Kenya president

The Russian embassy in Kenya has mocked the United States over what is says is the declining influence of the US dollar. The embassy posted a tweet of President William Ruto cautioning people who are hoarding dollars to advice themselves because of a crucial decision he was going to take …

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Odinga condemns invasion of Kenya ex-leader’s farm

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga has condemned the invasion of the property of former president Uhuru Kenyatta. In an interview with the BBC, he said he believed the attack was carried out by “goons” hired by the government. Mr Kenyatta is an ally of Odinga’s. Monday was the second day …

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