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Kenya: Schools closed as anti-government protests resume

Some schools in Kenya have been shut indefinitely as three days of nationwide cost-of-living protests resume. It follow’s last week’s violent protests that resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people. In a statement, the interior ministry said the closure of the schools has been necessitated by intelligence of armed skirmishes. “The government has received credible security intelligence that… Read More
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Kenya’s decision to lift six -year ban on logging criticised

Environmental activists have described Kenya’s decision to lift a six-year ban on logging as a bad move by the government. The ban has been in place since 2018 and was meant to protect the country’s forest reserve. Kenya’s President William Ruto announced the lifting of the ban on Sunday in a speech at a church event in Molo, a town… Read More
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Kenya: At least 52 killed after truck rams into vehicles and hawkers

At least 52 people are now confirmed dead after a truck run into vehicles and hawkers at a busy junction in Kenya. The lorry carrying a shipping container reportedly lost control at Londiani Junction, near the western town of Kericho. The accident which took place on Friday evening. Police said in a statement that the truck “lost control and rammed… Read More
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Kenya signs duty-free trade deal with European Union

Kenya has announced that it has signed a trade deal with the European Union to give it tariff-free access to the EU market. Once ratified the deal should mean that Kenyan goods would be cheaper for European consumers, which could increase exports and create more jobs in Kenya. An EU statement noted that this was a balanced agreement, as it… Read More
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Kenya: Mysterious disease kills 9 and hospitalises 80 others

At least nine people have died from an outbreak of a mysterious condition in Kenya. 80 others have been hospitalised from the mysterious disease in northern Kenya’s Marsabit county. Reports say out of the nine people who have died, six were adults and three were children between one and three years. The local media reported that most of the affected… Read More
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Kenya opposition makes deal with government and calls off protests

Kenya’s opposition has suspended the latest anti-government protests planned for Thursday. The opposition said it suspended the planned protests after reaching an agreement with the government. On Monday the coalition resumed the twice-weekly protests begun in March to highlight high living costs and alleged fraud in last year’s election. The demonstrations have been marred by clashes between police and protesters… Read More
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Four dead, several others hospitalised while ‘fasting to meet Jesus’

Four people have died in Kenya after taking part in a fasting exercise to avoid an imminent end to the world. Several others were also hospitalised in the Kenyan coastal county of Kilifi from the incident. Police said the victims were members of Pastor Paul Mackenzie’s Good News International Church who were asked to avoid “apocalyptic damnation”. 11 people –… Read More
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Kenya faces cash crunch as workers’ salaries delay

Kenya’s government does not have cash to pay its public sector workers, as the country’s economic woes compound. Civil servants went on the Easter holidays without their salaries for March. Kenya’s deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua confirmed the delays but blamed it on the previous government’s handling of the economy. “It is true we are having challenges in paying salaries. We… Read More
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Kenya prepares to launch its first earth observation satellite

Kenya has said it would launch its first-ever earth observation satellite this month. The move is being described as a landmark achievement in the country. Kenya’s space exploration efforts would be taken to new heights when the Nation-1 or Taifa-1 in Swahili, launches next week. It is expected to be aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force… Read More
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Kenya: Opposition leader Odinga calls off anti-government protests

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has called off anti-government protests planned for this week. He said on Sunday that he was ready for talks after an appeal from President William Ruto. Odinga however warned that demonstrations could restart in coming days. Thousands have joined three marches over the past two weeks against high living costs and alleged fraud in last… Read More