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Kenyan police fire blanks to disperse protesters hours after parliament breached

Authorities fired blanks to disperse protesters in Nairobi suburb overnight Wednesday, hours after protestors stormed parliament in deadly demonstrations, burning parts of the building while legislators fled, as the country grapples with controversial tax increases

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'Shaken To The Core': Kenya Shocked As Protests Turn Deadly

Kenya was in a state of shock Wednesday following unprecedented scenes that left parts of parliament ablaze and gutted, as protests over proposed tax hikes turned deadly, prompting President William Ruto's government to deploy the military.

International Business Times

Foreign Police Contingent Arrives In Haiti To Combat Gang Violence

Kenyan police arrive in Haiti to combat gang violence and restore peace, facing challenges and cautious reception.

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Kenya's president says debate on controversial tax bill 'hijacked by dangerous people'

Kenya's President William Ruto has vowed to restore calm "at whatever cost" after protesters stormed parliament and security forces opened fire. He said the debate over a controversial new tax bill has been "hijacked by dangerous people". The finance bill has failed to appease protesters, even after the government backtracked…

France 24

Violence Erupts In Kenya Amid Nationwide Protests Against Tax Hikes

Kenya faces violent protests over tax hikes, urging peaceful resolution and dialogue amid human rights concerns.

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First contingent of Kenyan security forces leave for Haiti

A contingent of 400 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti,Tuesday, marking over 18 months since then-Prime Minister Ariel Henry initially requested a security force from the United Nations to help restore order in the violence-ridden nation.

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Rovanpera to stand in for Ogier at WRC Rally Poland

Kalle Rovanpera will join Toyota’s World Rally Championship line-up at Rally Poland to replace Sebastien Ogier following his withdrawal from the event.Stewards have granted permission for Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen to take over the third GR Yaris at this weekend’s gravel rally after Ogier and his co-driver were involved…

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African Union Urges Calm In Kenya Amid Violent Protests

African Union urges calm and dialogue in Kenya to address recent outbreaks of violence for peace and stability.

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Kenyan President Vows Strong Response To National Security Threats

Kenyan President William Ruto addresses violent clashes in Nairobi, emphasizing national security and government commitment to safeguarding stability.

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Five killed, dozens injured in Kenya during anti-tax hike protests

Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded in Kenya on Tuesday in mounting anti-tax hike protests, NGOs said, as police clashed with demonstrators who stormed the parliament compound in Nairobi.

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Kenyan President Ruto Prioritizes Security Amid Ongoing Violent Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto emphasizes security and vows to protect citizens amidst ongoing violent protests, highlighting the need for unity and coopera...

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US State Department And UN Condemn Violence In Kenya

US State Department and UN condemn recent violence in Kenya, urging restraint and respect for human rights.

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Raila Odinga Calls For End To Government Violence

Raila Odinga, Kenya's opposition leader, speaks out against violence and police brutality in the country, urging the government to address citizens' grieva...

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Kenya Deploys Military To Support Police Amid Widespread Protests

Kenya's military assists police in response to protests, aiming to address security emergencies and infrastructure damage.

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Haitians wary as Kenyan police arrive on latest US-backed mission

First contingent of multinational team lands in operation to end chaos in gang-controlled country

The Independent UK

Barack Obama’s sister among protesters tear-gassed during protest in Kenya

‘How can teargas your own people, listen to them. Listen to these children; they are the future,’ Auma Obama told reporters after being struck with teargas amid the protests

Evening Standard

Barack Obama's half-sister Auma Obama speaks out after getting teargassed in Kenya protests

Auma Obama struggled to breathe as she spoke from chaotic scenes in Nairobi

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Ambassadors Express Deep Concern Over Violence In Kenya

International diplomats express concern over recent violence in Kenya, urging dialogue and peaceful resolutions for stability and progress.

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The Independent UK

Police in Kenya open fire on protesters as crowd seek to storm parliament

A number of people have been killed and dozens more injured, according to witnesses, in deadly demonstrations over a controversial new tax bill

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Internet Disruption In Kenya Amid Protests

Internet disruption in Kenya during protests raises concerns about information flow and communication in the region.

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Five Killed, 31 Injured In Kenya Protests, Human Rights Groups Report

Recent violent protests in Kenya lead to deaths, injuries, and human rights violations, prompting calls for de-escalation and protection of lives.

France 24

Kenyan police force arrives in Haiti for UN-backed security mission

The first wave of Kenyan police disembarked a plane at the Port-au-Prince airport in Haiti on Tuesday as part of a UN-backed security mission to defeat the powerful gangs ravaging the island nation.

The Conversation

Lake Victoria: why so many fishers are dying and what can be done about it

Small-scale fishers on Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest freshwater lake, shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) are drowning. Safety issues such as storms, a lack of available life jackets, and a shortage of navigational equipment and rescue services are a major cause of this.

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Kenya Red Cross Staff Attacked During Protests

Kenya Red Cross faces violence during protests, denies transporting parliament members, emphasizes staff safety.

International Business Times

Kenyan Security Force Arrives In Violence-ravaged Haiti

Kenyan police arrived in violence-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday on a UN-backed mission to help wrest the Caribbean nation from powerful gangs, just as deadly turmoil gripped Nairobi during mass protests.

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