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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...
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...
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...
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...
Tourism players welcome policy delay, but insurance concerns persist
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s tourism industry has cautiously welcomed the government’s decision to delay implementation of the proposed mandatory $44 travel insurance charge for foreign visitors. However, stakeholders warn that key concerns remain...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
Tourism ministry targets hospitality credit to boost revenue
Switch TV
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June 27, 2025
Tourism Ministry Targets Hospitality Credit to Boost Kenya Visitor Numbers Nairobi – The Ministry of Tourism is working to expand access to credit for hospitality businesses in a renewed effort to drive growth in Kenya’s tourism sector. The move...
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...
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...
Controversy looms as new luxury hotel in Masai Mara sparks uproar
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 26, 2025
The opening of a luxury camp in the Masai Mara, on the Kenya-Tanzania border, has been contested by the Maasai Education, Research, and Conservation Institute; a non-profit registered in Kenya and the U.S. In a demand letter, the director of the...
Feature: Nairobi City Marathon gains momentum amid quest for healthy lifestyles
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
NAIROBI, July 6 (Xinhua) -- With his face glowing with pride, Antonio Bundi relished the thrilling moment of crossing the finish line during the fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon that took place on Sunday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. The...
Raila Rallies Kenyans to Mark Saba Saba at Kamukunji as Government Urges Calm
Capital FM Kenya
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July 6, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 6 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has called on Kenyans to gather at Kamukunji Grounds on Monday, July 7, to commemorate the anniversary of the historic Saba Saba protests. Addressing the press on Sunday,...
Saba Saba protests: Total shutdown of Nairobi CBD has protesters declaring win over government
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 7, 2025
The government seems to have shot itself in the foot in a rather pedestrian attempt to curtail movement, block protests, barricade demonstrators and seal off the city. Worried over a potential torrent of protesters flooding the streets on Saba...
5 Immersive Trips That Reward Slowing Down
AFAR
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July 25, 2025
Slow travel is about more than simply the pace of your journey. Instead, it’s about exploring new worlds thoughtfully and deliberately, striving for meaningful experiences rather than checking attractions off a list. While all tour operator...
China deepens ties with Kenyan counties
China Daily Global
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This photo taken on Feb 18, 2025, shows a lakeside view of Lake Victoria. [Photo/Xinhua] More than 1 million people in western Kenya are expected to benefit from an ambitious urban development initiative that promises clean water, well-lit streets...
Ivermectin Reduces Malaria Infections by 26%
Precision Vaccinations
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)In a significant stride toward combating one of the world's deadliest diseases, which is spread by mosquitoes, a large-scale, cluster-randomized clinical trial has demonstrated that mass administration of ivermectin, a drug...