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Mombasa Launches Crackdown on Street Urchins and Families to Restore City Safety
15 Sep

Mombasa Launches Crackdown on Street Urchins and Families to Restore City Safety

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The Mombasa County Government has initiated a crackdown on street urchins and street families in response to growing public concern over harassment and criminal activities in the city. The Port City has seen an increase in street families occupying major streets, particularly in the CBD, leading to frequent incidents of muggings, pickpocketing, and harassment of pedestrians and motorists. In April, a viral video captured a shopper being mugged moments after leaving a supermarket along Haile Selassie Road, further heightening tensions. Street families have also taken over the historic Mbaraki Memorial Cemetery, turning it into their hideout. Abdallah Daleno, County Chief…
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Lamu Leaders and Elders Vow to Defend Borders Amid Escalating Dispute with Garissa County
15 Sep

Lamu Leaders and Elders Vow to Defend Borders Amid Escalating Dispute with Garissa County

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Lamu County leaders and Bajuni community elders held a meeting to address the escalating border dispute with Garissa County, sparked by the recent posting of a chief from Garissa to Dar es Salaam Point in Ishakani, a location claimed to be within Lamu's borders. The Bajuni Council of Elders, led by Sultan Omar Shariff, and local elected officials strongly opposed the move and vowed to defend their county's territorial integrity. Lawyer Yusuf Abubakar, representing the community, emphasized that the boundaries between Lamu and Garissa are well-defined under the District and Provinces Act. The group plans to present maps and evidence…
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One Million Kenyans Face Poverty Due to Health Costs, Cancer a Major Cause
14 Sep

One Million Kenyans Face Poverty Due to Health Costs, Cancer a Major Cause

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One million Kenyans are at risk of falling into poverty each year due to high healthcare costs, with cancer being the leading factor, according to Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health. Speaking at the launch of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month at Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH), Dr. Amoth emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring cancer treatment is fully covered under the new Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme, set to roll out on October 1, 2024. The event, themed "Reducing the Survival Gap," featured a public awareness walk and the commissioning of a pediatric oncology…
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Kagwe Tea Farmers End Boycott After Earnings Increase
14 Sep

Kagwe Tea Farmers End Boycott After Earnings Increase

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Farmers at Kagwe Tea Factory in Lari and Gatundu South, Kiambu County, have called off their three-day tea plucking boycott after their earnings were increased from Ksh 44.25 to Ksh 50.92 per kilogram. The farmers had protested a low bonus payout announced by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), accusing factory management of failing to honor their promise of higher payments despite increased production. The protest was resolved after KTDA Zone 1 Board Director Gabriel Kagombe assured farmers that plans were underway to sell 300,000 kilos of unsold orthodox tea, improving their pay. The farmers welcomed the increase and vowed…
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37 Sentenced to Death in DR Congo for Alleged Coup Attempt, Including Three Americans
14 Sep

37 Sentenced to Death in DR Congo for Alleged Coup Attempt, Including Three Americans

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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced 37 people to death on Friday, including three Americans, over an alleged coup attempt. Among those sentenced were also a Belgian, Briton, and Canadian, all naturalized Congolese. The trial, which began in early June, concluded with the harshest penalties as the court president, Freddy Ehume, read out the verdicts in Kinshasa. Defendants, dressed in prison uniforms, sat in silence as the death sentences were announced. The accused were found guilty of charges including criminal association, attack, and terrorism. Fourteen individuals were acquitted due to lack of evidence connecting them to…
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Zimbabwe to Cull 200 Elephants Amid Drought and Overpopulation Crisis
14 Sep

Zimbabwe to Cull 200 Elephants Amid Drought and Overpopulation Crisis

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Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it battles a severe drought and a rising elephant population, the country's wildlife authority announced on Friday. Environment Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu confirmed that Zimbabwe has more elephants than its ecosystems can support, leading to human-animal conflicts, particularly in Hwange National Park. With an elephant population of around 100,000, Zimbabwe has the second-largest population globally, after Botswana. Hwange alone houses 65,000 elephants, far exceeding its capacity. The country last conducted an elephant cull in 1988. The decision has drawn criticism, particularly from conservationists like Farai Maguwu, who urged the government to explore eco-friendly methods that…
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Uganda to bury Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei after tragic death
14 Sep

Uganda to bury Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei after tragic death

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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after her partner set her on fire earlier this month, will be laid to rest on Saturday. The 33-year-old marathon runner, who debuted at the Paris Olympics this summer, succumbed to severe burns in a brutal act of gender-based violence. Cheptegei's body crossed the Kenya-Uganda border on Friday, with a funeral scheduled in her home village of Bukwo. The incident has sparked outrage across East Africa, with activists condemning the growing cases of gender-based violence. Her estranged husband, Simon Ayeko, expressed the pain of not yet telling their two daughters the tragic news.…
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Tiger Traffic FC Triumphs in PS Ismail Maalim Tournament Phase 1 Finals
14 Sep

Tiger Traffic FC Triumphs in PS Ismail Maalim Tournament Phase 1 Finals

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The Phase 1 finals of the PS Ismail Maalim Tournament concluded in Elwak, Mandera South, with Tiger Traffic FC defeating White City FC 3-1 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Tiger Traffic FC secured the trophy and a cash prize of Ksh 200,000. White City FC, the first runners-up, earned Ksh 100,000, while Bula Dana FC took home Ksh 50,000 as the second runners-up. Individual honors were awarded to Abdiaahid Karo as the top scorer and Abdihamid Carloz as the best player, each receiving Ksh 10,000. Lewi from White City FC was named the best goalkeeper, winning Ksh…
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Muthurwa and Marikiti Traders Agree to Relocate to Kangundo Road Market
13 Sep

Muthurwa and Marikiti Traders Agree to Relocate to Kangundo Road Market

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In a move aimed at decongesting Nairobi's bustling markets, traders from Muthurwa and Marikiti markets dealing in onions, potatoes, oranges, and pineapples have agreed to relocate to Kangundo Market. The decision follows a meeting this morning with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. The meeting, chaired by Governor Sakaja and attended by Nairobi Regional Police Boss Adamson Bungei, resulted in an agreement with Wakulima Market Chair Paul Maina, also known as Tonnie. The relocation is part of a broader plan to reduce overcrowding in the city and provide traders with a more spacious, modern environment. "After discussions with the Governor, we are…
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