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Kenya ‘shocked to its core’ by death during anti-tax protests.

Tragic Unrest Erupts in Kenya Amidst Anti-Tax Protests At least thirteen individuals have been reported dead during the recent protests in Kenya opposing tax hikes, according to a statement from a medical association announced on Wednesday. The number of casualties surged following a day of unrest that escalated when demonstrators clashed violently with law enforcement, who resorted to firing live ammunition as protesters breached the parliamentary gates. Witnessing the unexpected upheaval—marked by parts of the…

One killed, more than 200 injured in Kenyan protests

Protests Erupt in Kenya Over Tax Hikes, Resulting in Casualties and Arrests Tragedy struck Kenya on Thursday as one individual lost their life and more than 200 others sustained injuries during countrywide protests aimed at opposing a governmental tax proposal that seeks to raise $2.7 billion. This disturbing information comes from a coalition of human rights organizations and an independent police watchdog. In Nairobi, the capital city, law enforcement unleashed tear gas and water cannons to scatter the crowds of…

Biden Entices Kenya’s Ruto with Official Visit, Non-NATO Partnership

Biden Welcomes Kenya's Ruto with Major Non-NATO Ally Designation On Thursday, President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House, unveiling plans to officially designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally. This strategic move highlights Washington’s quest for influence in Africa, especially as it navigates its relationships with Moscow and Beijing. With this announcement, Kenya becomes the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to earn this title, which is already held by 18…

William Ruto enters the marketing campaign area

In Kenya, the presidential marketing campaign is now properly beneath means. After Raila Odinga on Saturday, it was William Ruto's flip to be formally invested on Tuesday, March 15, by his political get together, the United Democratic Alliance (created in…

Roadside blast kills 9 Kenyan troopers in Somalia

Roadside blast kills 9 Kenyan troopers in Somalia KISMAYO, Somalia - At least 9 Kenya Defense Forces Soldiers have been killed in Gherille within the Gedo area on Monday, officers mentioned, in the most recent assault focusing on safety forces within the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Gedo space is an element of Sector II of the African Union Mission forces . KDF troopers have been typically…

Al-Shabaab kills building employees in Kenya

Al-Shabaab kills building employees in Kenya NAIROBI, Kenya- Al-Shabaab militants have once more structured within the republic of Kenya amid the continuing crackdown within the East African nation, focusing on the al-Qaeda-linked group which controls giant rural swaths of central and southern Somalia. Al-Shabaab fighters killed 4 building employees and injured two in an assault in Lamu, Kenya…