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Kenya opposition leaders demand president's resignation over shooting comments
Newsday - New York
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GITHUNGURI, Kenya — Kenya’s opposition leaders demanded the president’s resignation over his call for police to shoot those found stealing or burning property during protests, as mourners on Friday attended the burial of a Kenyan civilian who was...
Kenya’s Ruto orders anti-government protesters to be shot
Semafor
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Kenya’s President William Ruto ordered police to shoot anti-government demonstrators, as ongoing unrest marks his biggest challenge to date. “Don’t kill them, but ensure their legs are broken,” he said, vowing to protect businesses from the...
Kenya Opposition Leader Odinga Slams President Ruto’s ‘Shoot-To-Maim’ Order Against Protesters
Sahara Reporters
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Kenya’s opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has condemned in strong terms President William Ruto’s order to the Kenyan Police Force to shoot protesters with live ammunition. Odinga described the President’s order as a dangerous and illegitimate move...
Kenya's electoral commission sworn in ahead of 2027 polls
The Peninsula
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July 11, 2025
Nairobi: Kenya's electoral commissioners were sworn in on Friday, following months of legal wrangling, paving the way for polls in 2027. The Independent Electoral Board of Commission (IEBC) plays a crucial role -- supervising elections, counting...
Kenya’s tax revenue hits new high at $19.9 bln in 2025
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
Embattled Kenyan President William Ruto has something to smile about NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya recorded tax revenues of 2.57 trillion shillings (19.9 billion U.S. dollars) for the financial year ending June 30, representing a 6.8 percent growth...
Kenya Met Lists Regions to Experience Rains & Cold Weather for Next 5 Days
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 11, 2025
The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced continued rainfall in several parts of the country over the next five days, from Friday this week to Tuesday next week. In its advisory published on Friday, July 11, Kenya Met stated that rain is...
Kenya launches early market talks for Horn of Africa fibre optic corridor
Total Telecom
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July 11, 2025
The Government of Kenya, through its Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy and the ICT Authority, is advancing plans to install a high-capacity fibre optic cable along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor. This initiative is part...
Kenya’s President William Ruto order police to shoot protesters in the legs so they get incapacitated and not killed
Zambian Observer
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July 11, 2025
On July 9, 2025, Kenya’s President William Ruto issued a controversial directive ordering police to shoot protesters targeting businesses in the legs to incapacitate them without causing fatal injuries. The statement, made during a speech in...
Kenya Airways spotlights the strong partnership shared with Sierra Leone
Switch TV
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July 11, 2025
Nairobi — Kenya Airways has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with the Republic of Sierra Leone, following a high-level visit by High Commissioner Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Peter K. Lavahun to the airline’s headquarters in Nairobi. The visit, hosted...
Kenyan president approves new officials to head elections body
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Kenya's President William Ruto looks on during his swearing-in ceremony at Moi International Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya September 13, 2022. REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File Photo NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenya's President William Ruto has approved a...
Kenya's Truphena Muthoni to make history again with 72-hour tree hug in the Amazon rainforest
The Standard
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From hugging trees for days without food or water to singing for climate justice, a 21-year-old Kenyan is redefining what it means to fight for the planet. “I am an Environmental Endurance Advocate, a World Record Holder, a Climate Justice...
Kenyan newspapers review: Police shoot boy, 14, in the leg, allegedly lock him in cell
TUKO
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July 11, 2025
On Friday, June 11, the Kenyan newspapers reported how a 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg by the police in Tigoni, Limuru, and was allegedly locked up in a cell for two days. The dailies also highlighted cracks in the Opposition ahead of the...
Kenya to face Zimbabwe in Rugby Africa Cup semi-final as Uganda targets 5th place finish
NTV Uganda
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Kenya to face Zimbabwe in Rugby Africa Cup semi-final as Uganda targets 5th place finish Following their triumph over Uganda in this year’s Rugby Africa Cup quarter-final, Kenya is intensifying preparations as they gear up to face reigning...
Kenya’s Ruto must tame protests and win over Gen Z
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
Protesters braving police batons, water cannon and occasional bullets on Kenya’s streets this week have taken up a rallying cry that is likely to unnerve embattled Kenyan President William Ruto: “Ruto wantam,” or Ruto one-term. Ruto won power...
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Why are Kenya’s youth taking to the streets against President William Ruto?
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
Kenya is witnessing a sustained wave of youth-led demonstrations that have evolved into a major political and human rights crisis. Originally sparked by economic grievances and a proposed tax law, the protests have since broadened into widespread...
Kenyans slam Blessing Lung'aho after Jackie Matubia claims he's deadbeat dad: "Support your child"
TUKO
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July 10, 2025
Actress Jackie Matubia exposed her ex, Blessing Lung'aho, and revealed details about their toxic love However, Blessing shared a video showing how his flashy weekend went down, leaving netizens with mixed reactions His celebrity ex had initially...
Free European Football for Kenyan Fans: TV47 and SportyTV Seal Groundbreaking Deal
TV47
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July 11, 2025
Kenyan football enthusiasts are set to experience an unprecedented era of access to top-tier European football. In a landmark development, TV47 has announced a significant simulcast partnership with Dubai-based SportyTV, bringing major European...
'My first loyalty is to Kenyans': New IEBC chair Erastus Ethekon vows to provide free, credible elections
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 11, 2025
IEBC chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon sworn in at the Supreme Court on July 11, 2025. PHOTO| JUDICIARY Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon has vowed to diligently discharge his duties and...
“My loyalty is to the people of Kenya” -Ethekon vows as he takes helm of IEBC, pledges credible elections
TV47
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July 11, 2025
The newly sworn in Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has pledged his full loyalty to Kenyans as he begins his term at the electoral body. Speaking on Friday after taking oath of office at the...
'Serve Kenyans with grace and honour': CJ Koome tells new IEBC Chair, Commissioners
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 11, 2025
Chief Justice Martha Koome speaking at the Supreme Court buildings following the swearing-in of the new chair and commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on July 11, 2025. PHOTO| COURTESY Chief Justice Martha...