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HRW reveals Burkina Faso massacre of villagers by army

Human Rights Watch says 223 civilians were summarily executed by soldiers in a single day in Burkina Faso. Also, heavy rain continues to bring devastation in Kenya's capital Nairobi, with roads turned into rivers. And it's been a year since Ghana started using a new malaria vaccine. Children have received…

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Kenya Pays Military Homage To Army Chief Killed In Copter Crash

With a 19-gun cannon salute and a religious ceremony Kenya on Saturday paid a military tribute to its army chief who died in a helicopter accident this week.

International Business Times

Kenyan hospital lays off 100 striking doctors as nationwide strike nears a month

A public hospital in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi has laid off 100 doctors who are taking part in a nationwide strike for almost one month

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Kenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future WRC stars

The Talanta Motorsport Academy is the latest addition to the Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS), based near the site of the rally’s opening stage at Kasarani in Kenya’s capital city Nairobi. The academy was launched by Kenya’s deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, who described the project as a major milestone in…

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WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead

The most gruelling event on the WRC calendar began with its traditional Kasarani side-by-side super special [4.84km] in the centre of the Kenyan capital city Nairobi. Neuville came out on top with a 0.1-second margin over Tanak.Neuville took on Toyota title rival Elfyn Evans in their heat, which resulted in…

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Ropes, Brass, Salt, Stone: Reinventing Jewelry In Kenya

Sisal ropes, salt crystals, volcanic rocks and aged brass: award-winning Kenyan designer Ami Doshi Shah has always chosen unlikely materials to make sophisticated jewellery that redefines value in a carat-obsessed industry.

International Business Times

Kenya Police Deployment To Haiti: What's Next?

A reciprocal agreement between Kenya and Haiti to send police from the East African nation to the violence-wracked country has raised hopes the Nairobi-led, UN-backed multinational peace mission could deploy soon.

International Business Times

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Inside Mitahato, the Kenyan village where residents speak French

In Mitahato, a small village in rural Kenya, it's common to see words like bienvenue adorning entrances, and to hear people saying bonjour or comment ça va as they pass each other along the leafy pathways. This regional community north of Nairobi prides itself on having become the country's first…

Radio France Internationale

Haiti, Kenya sign agreement on police deployment to tackle gang violence

Kenya and Haiti signed a "reciprocal" agreement on Friday to deploy police from the East African country to lead a UN-backed law and order mission to the gang-plagued Caribbean nation, Kenyan President William Ruto said.

France 24

Kenya, Haiti sign ‘reciprocal’ agreement on police deployment: Ruto

The agreement would allow Kenyan police to lead a UN-backed mission in the gang-riven Caribbean nation.

Al Jazeera

‘Dark Valentine’ day in Kenya, as nationwide vigils mark grim toll of murdered women and girls

At least 16 women are thought to have been killed by their partners already this year. Families, survivors and activists are demanding justice for victims and action to end femicide

The Guardian - UK

Marauding Hyenas Attack in Nairobi, Prompting Security Concerns

Marauding hyenas kill and wound individuals near a Kenyan university, sparking protests over lack of security. Hyena attacks on the rise in Nairobi outskirts.

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'Prime Suspect' In Deadly Kenya Gas Blast Placed In Detention

The main suspect in a deadly gas blast and blaze in a densely populated area of Nairobi that killed six people and injured around 280 was Tuesday placed in detention after appearing in court.

International Business Times

Kenyan President Slams 'Incompetence', 'Corruption' After Deadly Blast

Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday blamed incompetent and corrupt government officials for a deadly gas blast in Nairobi that killed three people and injured 280.

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Unlicensed gas plant explosion kills three, injures hundreds in Nairobi

This article discusses the deadly gas plant explosion in Nairobi, Kenya, emphasizing the lack of proper licensing and the ongoing criminal investigation.

WEKU

A fire set off by a gas explosion in Kenya kills at least 3 people and injures 280

Liquid petroleum gas cylinders exploded in an illegal depot in a residential area of the Kenyan capital, officials said Friday, setting off the inferno. The death toll was expected to rise.

Al Jazeera

Rural Kenyans power West’s AI revolution. Now they want more

Labelling data for international AI companies has become a hustle for young Kenyans. Now, they dream of designing too.

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Gas explosion kills 3, injures hundreds in Nairobi; company to be shut down

A gas explosion in Nairobi, Kenya has claimed three lives and left several injured. Authorities are taking action against the company responsible for the i...

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Deadly Gas Truck Explosion Engulfs Nairobi Cylinder Depot

Tragedy strikes as a gas truck explosion engulfs a cylinder depot in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving three people dead. Latest updates on the incident.

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Deadly gas truck explosion rocks Nairobi, multiple casualties reported

Learn about a devastating gas truck explosion in Nairobi, Kenya, that resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. Stay updated on rescue operations and s...

International Business Times

'Disaster In Waiting': Kenya Fire Victims Slam Authorities

The deadly gas explosion that engulfed a Nairobi estate was a disaster waiting to happen, shaken residents told AFP on Friday as they raged against the government.

International Business Times

At Least Three Dead, Over 270 Injured In Huge Fire In Kenyan Capital

At least three people were killed and more than 270 injured in a massive fire when a truck laden with gas exploded in the Kenyan capital, police said Friday.

Al Jazeera

Nairobi gas explosion: At least 3 dead, hundreds injured in Kenya’s capital

Truck laden with gas exploded in Nairobi with fire engulfing warehouses and damaging homes and vehicles.

WEKU

A stranger in Nairobi 'sowed a seed of kindness' that he carries with him today

Biar Kon tells the story of a woman's act of generosity when he was 17, which inspired him to help someone else in the U.S. five years later.

International Business Times

Hundreds March Against Gender Violence In Kenya

Several hundred people marched in Nairobi on Saturday to protest against femicide in Kenya where over a dozen women have been killed this month in cases that shocked the nation.

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