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Kenyan man sentenced to 50 years for murder of gay rights activist
A Kenyan man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose mutilated body was found in a metal box nearly two years ago. The High Court in Eldoret convicted Jacktone Odhiambo, Chiloba’s housemate, of the January 2023 killing, a case that drew international attention to Kenya’s…
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Kenya’s chief justice says nobody has ever tried to bribe her in 2 decades of practice: ‘I know who I am’
Kenya’s top judge has fired back at her critics over allegations of corruption and incompetence...
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Kenya community shocked as man presumed dead walks home to meet burial
The family of Abdalla Mwenda Suleiman, who was presumed dead, have been left in shock after...
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Gerard Motondi, the unmatched Kenyan sculptor with amazing pieces all over the world
Sculptor and teacher Gerard Motondi is making waves for his mastery in boulder sculpting, leaving...
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How Crystal Asige rose above disability to become a music star and parliamentarian
Crystal Asige may be visually impaired, but she has set her sights on making the world a better place, fighting for other people with disabilities. Despite having suffered from glaucoma in her early 20s,...
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‘I have never seen a restaurant like this one’: Meet the robot waiters making waves in Kenya
A new dining trend is emerging in the center of Nairobi, where patrons can mingle with robots that move between tables with effortlessness, completely changing the way Kenyans perceive hospitality. Kenya’s...
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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being burnt by boyfriend
33-year-old Ugandan Olympian, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died after being doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend on Sunday, September 1, in a property dispute, according to Kenyan police. Cheptegei...
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Uganda Olympian Rebecca Cheptegui set on fire by boyfriend, 75% of body burnt
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is in critical condition after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in western Kenya. According to the BBC, the 33-year-old athlete, who recently...
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Confusion rocks marathon as reports say 3 African athletes deliberately allowed China’s runner to win
Organizers of the Beijing half marathon are probing claims that three African athletes intentionally allowed China’s He Jie to win by slowing down and gesturing for him to pass. Footage suggests...
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2024 Annie Awards: Kenyan-directed Disney+ series wins Best Limited Series
The Disney+ Original Series “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” has made history by winning the highly acclaimed Annie Award for “Best Limited Series” in the TV/Media category. The award-winning...
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Father of Kenyan marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum suspects foul play in his death
The father of Kelvin Kiptum, the late marathon world record holder, is pushing for an investigation into his son’s death following claims that four unidentified individuals had come to look for his...
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24-year-old marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and coach die in road crash
Twenty-four-year-old world record holder in the men’s marathon, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, has passed away in a road accident in his native country. The accident, which occurred on a road in Western...
