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10 dead, dozens arrested in more anti-government protests in Kenya
United Press International (UPI)
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On Monday, Kenyan counter-protesters armed with clubs and hired by business owners to guard their companies from looters stand watch during anti-government protests on Saba Saba day (or Seven-Seven in Swahili language) in Nairobi. Photo By Daniel...
The roadblocks that sealed Nairobi: 'We were told no one gets in'- police
The Standard
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Protestors along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway at Free Area during the nationwide Saba Saba demonstrations on July 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard] Kenya’s capital ground to a halt on Monday as police enforced an extraordinary lockdown, turning...
Tension In Nairobi As Kenya Locks Down Ahead Of Saba Saba Protests
Arise News
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July 7, 2025
Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, entered a tense lockdown on Monday as security forces blocked major roads leading into the city ahead of planned nationwide protests commemorating Saba Saba — the historic July 7 movement for multiparty democracy. By...
Police fire on protesters as Kenya marks democracy anniversary; 11 dead
The News International
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At least 11 people were killed across Kenya on Monday as police opened fire to break up anti-government protests, including demonstrations in Nairobi marking the 35th anniversary of pro-democracy rallies, officials said. The death of blogger...
At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off
BBC
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At least eleven people have been killed during anti-government protests in Kenya and 567 arrested, police said. Police opened fire on demonstrators, and earlier Dr Aron Sikuku, a medic at Eagle Nursing Home on the outskirts of Nairobi, told the...
Ruto locks down Nairobi to stop Kenyan protests, police kill 10
World Socialist Web Site
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July 7, 2025
Just 12 days after orchestrating a bloodbath that left 19 dead and over 400 injured across the country, President William Ruto again deployed armed police to brutally suppress protests. In Nairobi’s working-class districts and informal...
Tension in Nairobi as Kenyans mark Saba Saba day
The Standard
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Kenya Police officers block a main road leading to the central business district ahead of possible Saba Saba Day demonstrations in Nairobi on July 7, 2025. [AFP] Kenya marked its fight for democracy on Monday, with police blocking main roads in...
Central Nairobi sealed off ahead of Kenyan protests
BBC
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July 7, 2025
Kenya's security forces have blocked all major roads leading into central Nairobi, ahead of planned nationwide protests. Much of the city centre is deserted, with businesses shut and a heavy security presence on the streets. Some schools have...
SPD arrests 13 for DWI over holiday weekend
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
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SHREVEPORT, La. - The Shreveport Police Department’s DWI unit remained vigilant throughout the Independence Day holiday weekend, resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals for driving while intoxicated. Their names and days that they were arrested...
Kenya Airways Soars to Victory at the 2025 World Travel Awards: A Night of Unmatched Triumph
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
In a dazzling celebration of excellence held last night in Tanzania, Kenya Airways swept the board at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025, cementing its position as the continent’s aviation leader. The national carrier...
Tale of two worlds: Kenya begs for more visitors as Venice suffers from overtourism
The Standard
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When William Shakespeare wrote the play, Merchant of Venice between 1596 and 1598, he may not have thought of how the Italian resort would resonate with global tourism 400 years later. The play may have portrayed the Elizabethan English but the...
Kenya Airways Wins Big at 2025 World Travel Awards
News Ghana
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June 30, 2025
Kenya Airways has been named Africa’s Leading Airline for 2025, securing four major accolades at the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, held on July 28 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The airline took home honours in...
Tension in Nairobi as all Major Roads Leading to the CBD Closed
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 7, 2025
Nairobi commuters faced significant disruption this Monday morning, July 7, as police roadblocks brought major city roads to a standstill. Thousands attempting to reach the Central Business District and surrounding areas found their journeys...
Nairobi: Boy making animal sounds breaks silence, says he took himself to the...
TUKO
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July 1, 2025
A young man became a viral sensation after videos of him making animal sounds at a police station in Mombasa made rounds on social media Baraka Joseph Machari said he can make sounds for different animals and things, noting that he was talented...
Dozens of buses heading to Western Kenya stranded on Waiyaki Way
The Standard
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Police argue with the youthful protesters at Kangemi during the 35th Saba Saba Day. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Traffic was interrupted along the busy Waiyaki Way that links Nairobi to the Rift Valley, Western and Nyanza regions, with police...
Kenya Airways urges African airlines to collaborate to boost revenue
Xinhua News Agency
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NAIROBI, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Kenya Airways, the national flag carrier, said on Monday that airlines in Africa should collaborate to boost revenue and unlock the continent's aviation potential. Allan Kilavuka, chief executive officer of Kenya...
(Hello Africa) Nairobi City Marathon gains momentum amid quest for healthy lifestyles
Detroit Star - Michigan
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The fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon attracted over 17,000 elite and amateur runners from more than 70 countries and regions. NAIROBI, July 7 (Xinhua) -- With his face glowing with pride, Antonio Bundi relished the thrilling moment of...
Police block roads, curtail movement of Kenyans
The Citizen
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Police mounted extensive roadblocks across major routes into Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Monday morning ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations, a day historically associated with political protests in Kenya. Road closures...
Kenya Airways in talks to support Tanzania's aviation after EU ban
TUKO
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June 30, 2025
Kenya Airways is in talks to lend support to Tanzanian airlines following the recent ban by the European Union (EU). Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka (c) said KQ is in talks with Air Tanzania following the ban in the EU. Photo: Kenya Airways/Air...
Two killed after Kenya police shoot at antigovernment protesters: Official
Al Jazeera
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July 7, 2025
Police in Kenya have fired live rounds and water cannon at antigovernment protesters in the capital Nairobi on the 35th anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising, killing two people and injuring several others, a hospital director said. The two...