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Kenya newspapers review: Boniface Kariuki's mum says he promised not to join...
TUKO
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July 10, 2025
On Thursday, July 10, local newspapers focused on President William Ruto’s firm stance against anti-government protests, spotlighting his strong response to recent unrest and the escalating violence that has rocked various parts of the country....
Kenya, There’s Never Been Cannibalism in Rwandan Society
KT Press Rwanda
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July 9, 2025
1 So, Kenya is reportedly launching a vetting operation on foreigners in West Pokot County over alleged involvement in cannibalism and organ harvesting. Fair enough—any responsible state would act swiftly in the face of such horrifying claims. But...
Chief Kadhi of Kenya Dies
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
Kenya’s Chief Kadhi Abdulhalim Hussein is dead. Hussein is believed to have passed away in the wee hours of Thursday, July 10, in Mombasa. The cause of his death remains unknown at the time of publishing. After his death, several prominent Muslim...
'Let Ruto pray,' Duale backs State House Church, pushes for construction of Mosque
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 10, 2025
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale speaking on Citizen TV's JKlive Show on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended President William Ruto amid widespread criticism over the construction of a Ksh.1.2...
President Ruto Mourns Religious Leader
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
President William Ruto has led the country in the mourning of Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein, who passed away on Thursday. In a statement shared by the Head of State, he described the custodian of the Islamic Sharia as a devoted man who...
Oscar Sudi Calls Gachagua “Goon” as He Departs Kenya
Switch TV
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July 10, 2025
A photo of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seated aboard in a flight has triggered a political firestorm, after Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi posted it online with a provocative caption calling him a “troublemaker” and a “goon.” “Kenya breathes...
Kenya’s President orders police to shoot protesters
The Citizen (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
In addition to the 31 deaths, more than 100 people were injured and about 532 arrested in the protests which hit the capital Nairobi and other major cities, said the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). The Kenya police says that 11...
Report: Digital Innovation Can Close Africa’s Education Gap
This Day
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July 9, 2025
Emma Okonji A new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), titled: “Boosting Education Technology in Africa: Scaling Innovation for the Future of Education,” explores how digital solutions can address the main challenges faced by the African...
TikToker in tears as Kenyan lover sweeps house clean, blocks her: "I'm 8...
TUKO
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July 9, 2025
A Kenyan TikToker identified as @officialjoanhellen made an emotional appeal on social media Hellen, who is eight months pregnant, claimed her bae took off with vital documents and her work equipment The video elicited mixed reactions, with some...
All 65 countries where it’s illegal to be LGBTQ+ in 2025, including the UAE and Mali
Pink News
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July 9, 2025
How many countries is it still illegal to be gay in 2025? More than you’d think, probably. Since we last updated this list, Mali has criminalised LGBTQ+ activity and Trinidad and Tobago have re-criminalised it, although more positively, Namibia...
George Natembeya claims Luhyas are the poorest people in Kenya, blames...
TUKO
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July 9, 2025
Governor George Natembeya claimed the Luhya community remains Kenya’s poorest despite its massive population and voting power He explained why Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang’ula are to blame for the lack of tangible progress Natembeya painted a...
Trump administration holding immigrants from 26 countries at Guantánamo prison
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Eric Omondi moves Kenyans after building classrooms, donating books to...
TUKO
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July 9, 2025
Eric Omondi shared the progress he and his Team Sisi kwa Sisi have achieved in helping needy students access better classrooms The comedian showed the dilapidated state of a school before his intervention and transformation, touching many Netizens...
Kenya steps up calls for ban of donkey meat trade as China demand peaks
CNBC Africa
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July 9, 2025
In a concerted effort to protect both the rural economies and cultural heritage of the continent, African member states and regional economic blocs are taking decisive steps to curb the donkey meat trade. This move, catalyzed by the increasing...
Kenya’s President warns against bid to ‘overthrow’ government by protests
The Hindu
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July 9, 2025
Kenyan President William Ruto warned Wednesday (July 9, 2025) against attempts to “overthrow” the government through “unconstitutional means” and ordered police to shoot violent protesters in the leg, days after 31 people were killed in nationwide...
Climate change fight must be 'gender-transformative' to succeed
The Standard
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Children and morans (youths) fetch water from Oloisogut sub-surface river in Ol Donyiro area in Isiolo County. [Courtesy] “Climate change is a threat multiplier that amplifies inequalities and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities.” This statement...
Kenya courts Germany for youthful opportunities
The Standard
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Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime. [Courtesy] Kenya is now courting Germany in a move seeking to unlock global employment opportunities for its youth. Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack...
Kenya Airways Leads In Implementing IATA’s Aviation Safety Culture
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
Kenya Airways has become the first airline globally to adopt the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) new Aviation Safety Culture Survey Light (I-ASC Light), a strategic tool designed to strengthen internal safety culture and enhance...
Kenyan lady paralysed after road accident proudly graduates from KCA: "My story,...
TUKO
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July 9, 2025
A young lady who became disabled after a tragic incident has shown how her resilience paid off MJ did not allow her situation to distract or discourage her as she adapted to her new life and pursued her dreams Months later, she shared her...
Witchcraft accusations drive elders in Kenya from homes, seeking refuge with religious sisters
OSV News
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July 9, 2025
(OSV News) — In the picturesque villages along Kenya’s coastal region — where the Indian Ocean breeze whispers through coconut palms and sand-covered paths wind through homesteads — a sinister crisis is unfolding. Older people, particularly...