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Kenyan activist boniface Mwangi charged over protests, freed on bail

Kenyan rights activist Boniface Mwangi was charged on Monday with unlawful possession of ammunition over his alleged role in anti-government protests in June, according to court papers seen by news agencies. He was arrested on Saturday and is accused of facilitating "terrorist acts" during protests that rocked the country last…

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Kenya activist Boniface Mwangi charged with illegal ammo possession

Kenya activist Boniface Mwangi charged with illegal ammo possession

Boniface Mwangi, a former photojournalist, was freed on bail after being charged.

Arrested Kenyan Activist Faces Terror Charges

Arrested Kenyan Activist Faces Terror Charges

Renowned Kenyan rights activist Boniface Mwangi is accused of "facilitation of terrorist acts" during protests that rocked the country last month, investigators said on Sunday, a day after he was arrested.

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‘People who spent years saving lives are now struggling to survive’ – how we witnessed Trump’s USAID cuts devastate health programmes in Kenya

My phone wouldn’t stop ringing – nurses, social workers, young mothers – all begging for help. ‘I’ve lost my job,’ ‘I have no food,’ ‘What do we do now?’ I felt helpless.

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Marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich suspended over banned substance

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for the presence and use of a prohibited substance

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Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium gets green light to stage CHAN final

African football chiefs on Thursday anointed Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi as the venue for the final on 30 August of the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN).

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East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go

It’s not uncommon to find a Ugandan taxi driver in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, just as one regularly meets Zimbabwean Uber drivers in South Africa. But there is a big difference. A Ugandan working in Rwanda most likely has a secure legal right to be there, whereas Zimbabweans working in South…

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Photos of funeral of Kenyan civilian shot dead by police during protest

Photos of funeral of Kenyan civilian shot dead by police during protest

The burial of a Kenyan civilian who was shot at close range by a police officer during an anti-government demonstration in June has taken place at his parents’ farm in Kangema.

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Kenya mourns vendor killed in protests, as calls grow for Ruto to quit

Kenya mourns vendor killed in protests, as calls grow for Ruto to quit

Police shooting of Boniface Kariuki last month sparks mass grief and anger over state-sanctioned police brutality.

‘Shoot them in the leg’: Kenyan president’s anti-protest rhetoric hardens as death toll rises

‘Shoot them in the leg’: Kenyan president’s anti-protest rhetoric hardens as death toll rises

William Ruto accuses protesters of terrorism and violence two days after 31 people killed in anti-government demonstrations

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Killed ‘by those meant to protect’: Kenyans outraged by police violence

Killed ‘by those meant to protect’: Kenyans outraged by police violence

Calls made for accountability after death in custody of blogger Albert Ojwang and deadly violence against protesters.

Can Kenya Attract The Outsourcing Jobs Of The AI Future?

In a leafy Nairobi suburb, a Kenyan firm helps foreigners track shoplifters, monitor lung damage from Covid-19 and identify whales -- tapping into the outsourcing market's artificial intelligence-boosted boom.

International Business Times

Death toll from Kenya’s latest anti-government protest surges to 31

Death toll from Kenya’s latest anti-government protest surges to 31

More than 100 people were injured in Monday's demonstrations, which took place on Nairobi's outskirts and across 17 Kenyan counties.

At least 31 dead, 532 arrested in Kenya’s antigovernment protests

At least 31 dead, 532 arrested in Kenya’s antigovernment protests

Human rights office calls for accountability after 31 people are killed in nationwide ‘Saba Saba’ marches.

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Deadly clashes in Kenya: 10 killed as Saba Saba protests turn violent in Nairobi

At least ten people died in Kenya Monday as security forces clashed with protesters on the outskirts of Nairobi during anti-government demonstrations marking Saba Saba Day, a commemoration of the 1990 pro-democracy uprising. Hundreds of people were arrested, and a rights group accused police of cooperating with criminal gangs.

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At Least 10 Dead In Kenya During Protests After Heavy Police Deployment

At least 10 people died across Kenya and hundreds were arrested during anti-government demonstrations on Monday, a rights group and police said, following clashes between police and protesters in the capital Nairobi's outskirts.

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Heavy police presence empties Nairobi on pro-democracy uprising anniversary

Police mounted a heavy presence across Nairobi on Monday, blocking roads and deterring anti-government protesters as Kenya marked Saba Saba Day, the anniversary of the 1990 pro-democracy uprising. The city’s usually bustling streets were largely deserted, with many residents opting to stay home amid fears of violence.

The Independent UK

Photos of deadly anti-government protests in Kenya

Police used water cannons to scatter anti-government demonstrations that turned deadly in the Kangemi area of Nairobi marking the historic 1990 Saba Saba, a Swahili word that means “Seven Seven.”

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Kenyan police disperse protesters with tear gas in Nairobi

Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons in Nairobi on Monday as protests over police brutality, high living costs and alleged corruption gripped Kenya’s capital.

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Police block roads to Kenyan capital on anniversary of pro-democracy protests

Police blocked major roads leading to Nairobi and heavily restricted vehicle traffic on Monday, witnesses and Kenyan media said, as the country braced for protests to mark the anniversary of 1990 pro-democracy rallies.

Eleven killed after Kenya police shoot at antigovernment protesters

Rallies to mark 35th anniversary of pro-democracy uprising have turned into calls for President William Ruto to resign.

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Police block roads and businesses close ahead of planned protests in Kenya

Police were blocking major roads leading into Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, ahead of planned anti-government protests

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Kenyan middle distance runners set world records in Eugene

Kenyan middle distance runners set world records in Eugene. It was a great Saturday for Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet.

International Business Times

Armed Gang Attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission On Eve Of Protests

An armed gang attacked the headquarters of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission on Sunday as it hosted a press conference calling for an end to state violence, an AFP journalist saw.

Radio France Internationale

Armed gang attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission

An armed gang attacked the headquarters of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission on Sunday as it hosted a press conference calling for an end to state violence, an AFP journalist saw.

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