Conservationists ask Tanzania to ban sport hunting of elephants:
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Ugandan Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Gasoline Attack: The athlete, who was set on fire in Kenya by a man with whom she was in a relationship ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/05/sports/rebecca-cheptegei-dead-uganda-olympic-athlete.html
Quick Glance: Tragic Loss: Olympic Runner Cheptegei Passes Away
- Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei died after sustaining burns to 80% of her body in an attack by her partner.
- Cheptegei, who had recently competed in the Paris Olympics, was 33 and succumbed to organ failure in the hospital.
- Her father is seeking justice and criticized security measures since the assailant remains at large.
- The Uganda Athletics Federation and the Ugandan Sports Minister emphasize the urgent need to combat gender-based violence.
Paris pays short tribute to Cheptegei: A picture of Rebecca Cheptegei appeared on a giant screen after the Paralympics marathon events on Sunday in a tribute to ...
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Endarasha Tragedy: Parents to wait for one month to receive bodies: Parents of children who perished in a night inferno at Hillside Endarasha Academy last week ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001502368/endarasha-fire-parents-to-wait-for-one-month-to-receive-bodies
Rebecca Cheptegei killing: Ex-boyfriend who set Ugandan athlete on fire dies form burns
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Quick Glance: Man Dies Following Attack on Olympian Cheptegei
- Dickson Ndiema Marangach, who doused Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei in petrol, has died from his injuries.
- Cheptegei suffered 80% burns in the attack and died a week later.
- The incident, reportedly witnessed by her daughters, occurred while Cheptegei was at church.
- Violence against women is prevalent in Kenya, with alarming statistics on femicides and physical abuse.
Rebecca Cheptegei feared for her life before Olympics: At the heart of the problem was a house she said she had built but her former boyfriend wanted to take it ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/rebecca-cheptegei-feared-for-her-life-before-olympics-4755866
Podcast: Georgia father's arrest, Nippon block, Kenya violence and Starlink's climbdown
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Rebecca Cheptegei: Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack: The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns ...
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Quick Glance: Ugandan Athlete Suffered Severe Burns from Attack
- Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan athlete, was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend on September 1, 2024, resulting in severe burns.
- Cheptegei, who finished 44th in the 2024 Olympics, was assaulted in her home located in Trans Nzoia County.
- Her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, also sustained injuries and both are currently receiving treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
- Reports indicate that the couple had been arguing over land issues prior to the violent incident.
GoFundMe for Lt Stitchie raises over US$12,000; artiste remains unresponsive after brain haemorrhage
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/09/07/gofundme-lt-stitchie-raises-us12000-artiste-remains-unresponsive-brain-haemorrhage/
Protest against India's Adani causes chaos at Kenya's main airport: Workers at Kenya's main international airport began a strike on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/africa/strike-kenyas-main-airport-causing-flight-delays-cancellations-kenya-airways-2024-09-11/
Why Firat's blame game won't take Kenya back to Afcon finals next year: Firat not only defended his tactics but also directed criticism towards the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/article/2001502355/why-firats-blame-game-wont-take-kenya-back-to-afcon-finals-next-year
I saw Rebecca Cheptegei running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC
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Mudavadi takes Raila’s AUC vote chase to Namibia: Kenya’s launches lobbying trip for Mr Odinga’s candidature for AUC job in Southern Africa.
nation.africa/kenya/news/mudavadi-takes-raila-s-auc-vote-chase-to-namibia--4754410
Attack: Doused with gasoline: Marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies: Sad news comes from Kenya. The Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died after a ...
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Haiti: Funding issues could lead to a replacement of the Kenya-led police force | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/09/08/haiti-funding-issues-could-lead-to-a-replacement-of-the-kenya-led-police-force/
NGO wades into Starlink Kenya entry, wants State to probe Safaricom claims: Kituo Cha Sheria says Safaricom's claims are unsubstantiated.
nation.africa/kenya/business/companies/ngo-wades-into-starlink-kenya-entry-wants-state-to-probe-safaricom-claims-4752070
Elephants call each other by name, study finds: Using machine-learning, researchers identified a name-like component in elephant calls ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2024-09-08-elephants-call-each-other-by-name-study-finds/
Fire rips through Kenya boarding school dormitory, killing 17 boys: The boys were in grades 4 to 8, putting their ages at about 9 to 13 years old ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-school-blaze-burns-16-students-beyond-recognition-media-say-2024-09-06/
Quick Glance: Tragic Fire Claims Lives of 17 Kenyan Students
- A fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, Kenya, has resulted in the deaths of 17 students.
- Authorities confirmed that the victims were burned beyond recognition.
- Fourteen additional students suffered injuries, and rescue teams are currently on the scene.
- This incident echoes a previous fire in Nairobi in 2017 that killed nine students.
Rebecca Cheptegei becomes third female athlete murdered in Kenya in three years: Some 34% of women in Kenya report suffering physical violence or abuse ...
mg.co.za/crime/2024-09-09-rebecca-cheptegei-becomes-third-female-athlete-murdered-in-kenya-in-three-years/
Podcast: Georgia father's arrest, Nippon block, Kenya violence and Starlink's climbdown
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Diamond Platnumz vows to become the richest person in the world : Speaking to fans during the launch of the Wasafi Festival 2024, the artist ...
tnx.africa/entertainment/article/2001502136/diamond-platnumz-vows-to-become-the-richest-person-in-the-world
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The Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Is Set on Fire in Gasoline Attack: Rebecca Cheptegei, a long-distance runner who competed in the Olympic marathon in Paris ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/03/world/africa/rebecca-cheptegei-uganda-olympian-burned.html
Dr Davy Koech: Medical genius with many firsts in research rests: He advanced understanding of HIV/Aids and other tropical diseases in the 1980s and 1990s. At 28 ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001502284/dr-davy-koech-medical-genius-with-many-firsts-in-research-rests
How dispute with American wife landed Dida in jail: Two-time Presidential election candidate's troubles started with a dispute with his American wife.
nation.africa/kenya/news/how-dispute-with-american-wife-landed-dida-in-jail--4756988
Olympic runner from Uganda dies after petrol attack by boyfriend: Rebecca Cheptegei (33) was severely burned in Kenyasustaining, burns to 80 per cent of her ...
irishtimes.com/sport/athletics/2024/09/05/olympic-runner-from-uganda-dies-after-gasoline-attack-by-boyfriend/
Kenyan court halts Adani takeover of Nairobi international airport, FT reports: Kenya's high court temporarily halted plans to transfer the management of ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-court-halts-adani-takeover-nairobi-international-airport-ft-reports-2024-09-10/
Engin Firat, Harambee Stars still a work in progress 36 months later: Public reaction to Firat’s performance has been anything but favourable.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/engin-firat-harambee-stars-still-a-work-in-progress-36-months-later-4756892
Irony of President Ruto who ousted Raila Odinga from AU leading his new campaigns
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/irony-of-president-ruto-who-ousted-raila-odinga-from-au-leading-his-new-campaigns-4754142
Avire stars as impressive Harambee stun Brave Warriors in Afcon qualifiers: Kenya won 2-1 to move top of Group F.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/article/2001502439/avire-stars-as-impressive-harambee-stun-brave-warriors-in-afcon-qualifiers
17 pupils dead, 14 injured in Nyeri school fire: At least 17 pupils have been confirmed dead at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni, Nyeri County.
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001502249/17-pupils-dead-14-injured-in-nyeri-school-fire
Paris to name sports venue after dead Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei: The French capital will pay tribute to Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei ...
reuters.com/sports/olympics/paris-name-sports-venue-after-dead-ugandan-olympian-cheptegei-2024-09-06/
🔊 The death of Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei in Kenya after being doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend has shone a light on the ...
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Kenya now has robot waiters serving food to customers. Are they threatening human labour?
wionews.com/trending/kenya-now-has-robot-waiters-serving-food-to-customers-are-they-threatening-human-labour-755054
Onana headlines as Namboole gets shine: Cameroon are lodged in at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel, while some of the contingent is at Skys Naguru ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/onana-headlines-as-namboole-gets-shine-4755050
Tea farmers wait with bated breath as KTDA set to declare bonuses next Tuesday: Last year, tea farmers earned Sh44.15 billion.
nation.africa/kenya/business/tea-farmers-wait-with-bated-breath-as-ktda-set-to-declare-bonuses-next-tuesday-4757450
"I'm not your responsibility!" Jalang'o claps back at look-alike demanding support
tnx.africa/entertainment/article/2001501692/im-not-your-responsibility-jalango-claps-back-at-look-alike-demanding-support
Paid articlePaywallKenya suffers second major blackout in week, some power back: Kenya suffered its second major blackout in a week on Friday, but electricity was restored in some ...
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South Korea summit announces 'blueprint' for using AI in the military: A global summit in South Korea on Tuesday announced a
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/south-korea-summit-announces-blueprint-using-ai-military-2024-09-10/
How can I punish my wife for cheating on me?: I have suspected my wife of having an affair for some time now. What legal actions can I take to punish my wife?
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/how-can-i-punish-my-wife-for-cheating-on-me--4747942
Five hurdles in Raila Africa Union top job quest: Analysts stress that the African Union Commission election is unpredictable.
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/five-hurdles-in-raila-africa-union-top-job-quest--4753646
Ex-partner of killed Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies in hospital, The Star newspaper reports
reuters.com/world/africa/ex-partner-killed-ugandan-athlete-cheptegei-dies-hospital-star-newspaper-reports-2024-09-10/
Kenya primary school fire: 3 days of mourning declared | Africanews: If 37 pupils reunited with their families, 70 children were still unaccounted for ...
africanews.com/2024/09/07/kenya-primary-school-fire-3-days-of-mourning/
Death toll in Kenya school fire rises to at least 21 | Africanews: The updated death toll comes amid reports of another fire, this time at a girls' boarding ...
africanews.com/2024/09/09/death-toll-in-kenya-school-fire-rises-to-at-least-21/
21 children are now known to have died in Kenya school fire: Officials say the number of children who were burned to death in a school dormitory in central Kenya ...
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/kenyan-officials-remove-bodies-confirm-death-toll-school-113480081
Kenya to seek public views on laws to fix economy, finance minister says: Kenya's finance ministry will seek suggestions from the public on new legislation to ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-seek-public-views-laws-fix-economy-finance-minister-says-2024-09-09/
Kenya-led mission to Haiti faces scrutiny as UN mandate deadline looms: Almost one year after the United Nations approved the deployment of a multinational ...
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How China-Africa infrastructure deals shape Kenya's economic landscape | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/09/03/how-china-africa-infrastructure-deals-shape-kenyas-economic-landscape/
KCSE candidates count missed lessons as tutors stay out of class: Learners lost up to 36 lessons or 1,800 minutes of class time in the first week of the strike.
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001501934/kcse-candidates-count-missed-lessons-as-tutors-stay-out-of-class
Furious Firat hits out at officiating as Kenya battle to draw with Zimbabwe: Friday's draw against Zimbabwe could be treated as an undesirable result as this was ...
nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/furious-firat-hits-out-at-officiating-as-kenya-battle-to-draw-with-zimbabwe-4752680
How Nithi Bridge horror shattered dreams of 18 single mothers: Damaris Kathira and her friends planned for an occasion to mark a new chapter in their lives.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/tharaka-nithi-/how-nithi-bridge-horror-shattered-dreams-of-18-single-mothers-4749388
Nameless, Wahu celebrate 19th wedding anniversary : Celebrity couple Nameless and Wahu have stood the test of time, and this week they celebrated their 19th ...
tnx.africa/thenairobian/thenairobian/article/2001502462/nameless-wahu-celebrate-19th-wedding-anniversary
Tragic Thika school morning run and why distressed mother wants answers on son’s sudden death
nation.africa/kenya/news/tragic-thika-school-morning-run-son-sudden-death-4751674
Kenya airports union workers say they will strike over planned airport leasing
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Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei set on fire by boyfriend: Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei suffered burns to 75 percent of her body after allegedly ...
nydailynews.com/2024/09/03/rebecca-cheptegei-olympic-marathon-set-on-fire-boyfriend/
At least 17 children killed after fire rips through Kenyan primary school: A fire at a primary boarding school in Nyeri County, central Kenya ...
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Karibu Connect Partners with Elon Musk's Starlink to Deliver Satellite Internet Across Kenya
standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001501703/karibu-connect-the-company-bringing-elon-musks-starlink-internet-to-kenya
Kenya imports Sh55bn rice annually as appetite for delicacy grows : Country has an estimated annual rice deficit of 770,000 metric tonnes.
nation.africa/kenya/business/kenya-imports-sh55bn-rice-annually-as-appetite-for-delicacy-grows--4756150
The danger of marrying too young: What men need to know : A man, in this age and time, has no business getting married to a woman younger than twenty-five years ...
tnx.africa/the-villager/article/2001501789/the-danger-of-marrying-too-young-what-men-need-to-know
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RIP Africa’s ‘super tusker’ elephants – nearly wiped out by tourists on trophy hunting holidays
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Murder caused an outcry: Cheptegei's ex-partner does not survive burns: The death of Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has sparked grief and anger ...
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Kenya eyes new 250MW of power on grid by 2027 to boost reserves: It will implement several projects to meet its growing energy needs while boosting green energy ...
nation.africa/kenya/business/kenya-eyes-new-250mw-of-power-on-grid-by-2027-4758152
School Fire Kills 17 Students, Seriously Injures 13 Others: The fire broke out at a school dormitory in Kenya, and the blaze reportedly spread rapidly because of ...
newsweek.com/kenya-africa-school-fire-17-killed-13-injured-1950052
Quick Glance: Tragic Loss: Football Player Dies on Field
- Eighteen-year-old Chance Gainer, a football player from Port St. Joe High School, died after collapsing during a game against Liberty County High School.
- Superintendent Jim Norton described Gainer's death as a 'tragic loss' and praised him as a remarkable athlete and beloved teammate.
- The community gathered in support of Gainer's family and teammates after his death, while the Florida High School Athletic Association expressed their condolences.
- Gainer was an honors student with a GPA above 4.0 and had recently visited Vanderbilt University to discuss his college prospects.
China, Tanzania, Zambia sign initial agreement on key railway project: China, Tanzania and Zambia signed an initial agreement on a railway project aimed at ...
reuters.com/world/china-tanzania-zambia-sign-initial-agreement-key-railway-project-2024-09-04/
Fire contained at girls’ school in Kenya a day after blaze at boys’ dormitory that killed 21
cnn.com/2024/09/07/africa/girls-school-fire-kenya-intl-latam/
More than a dozen pupils killed in 'devastating' Kenya school fire: At least 17 pupils have been killed and another 13 seriously injured after a fire ravaged ...
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Another death in the Gulf as Kisii woman’s body is returned to Kenya : Ms Kwamboka has left behind an 11-year-old child.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/kisii/another-death-in-the-gulf-as-kisii-woman-s-body-is-returned-to-kenya--4756406
Rapper Rich Homie Quan dies : The Trap community is ‘feeling some type of way’ after news broke that rapper Rich Homie Quan passed away yesterday.
tnx.africa/entertainment/article/2001502263/rapper-rich-homie-quan-dies
Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Rich Homie Quan Passes Away at 34, Music Community Mourns
- Rich Homie Quan, the acclaimed rapper, has died at 34, according to his family.
- Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, he passed away at his Atlanta home, with the cause of death unconfirmed.
- He gained fame with hits like 'Type of Way' and 'Lifestyle,' earning respect from fans and fellow artists alike.
- Quan was known for his distinctive style and was scheduled to perform at Wild 'N Out Live on September 19.
Blue pigeon sightings mystify locals in Maidenhead: Wildlife experts suggest the bird's unique plumage may have been dyed for a gender reveal party.
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Sudanese Refugees Find New Beginnings in Kenya: As the civil war persists, thousands have reached safety and stability in Nairobi, amid fears for their homeland
newlinesmag.com/reportage/sudanese-refugees-find-new-beginnings-in-kenya/
Anguished parents wait for news after Kenya school fire kills 17: Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told reporters at the scene of the tragedy on Friday ...
iol.co.za/news/africa/anguished-parents-wait-for-news-after-kenya-school-fire-kills-17-3dfc693e-5a68-4c12-9027-27d11439747f
Environmental group calls for investigation of RFK Jr. chainsawing whale head: His daughter Kick Kennedy told a magazine in 2012 the smell of whale juice ...
axios.com/2024/08/26/rfk-jr-whale-chainsaw-investigation
Quick Glance: Billy Baldwin Cuts Ties with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Billy Baldwin has severed ties with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following his endorsement of Donald Trump.
- Baldwin described Kennedy's decision as a betrayal of the Kennedy family's values and his own political beliefs.
- RFK Jr.'s siblings criticized his choice, labeling it a betrayal of family traditions.
- Baldwin echoed this sentiment, stating he completely disavows Kennedy.
Eliud Kipchoge: The limping G.O.A.T.: If it were simple, we would simply report that Eliud has had a great career.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/eliud-kipchoge-the-limping-g-o-a-t--4742134
Want to motivate the next generation? Good luck with that: Parents give children what they never had, in plenty. The problem with this approach is that material ...
standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001502422/want-to-motivate-the-next-generation-good-luck-with-that
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei: Olympian mourned after vicious attack: Friends, family and the athletics community pay tribute to Ugandan runner Rebecca ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cd6y9j5wl31o
Ugandan marathon runner Cheptegui burnt after being doused with petrol: Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegui, who competed in last month’s Paris Olympics ...
reuters.com/world/africa/ugandan-marathon-runner-cheptegui-burnt-after-being-doused-with-petrol-2024-09-02/
Death toll in Kenya school fire rises to 18, with 70 children missing | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/09/06/death-toll-in-kenya-school-fire-rises-to-18-with-70-children-missing/
Robot waiters turn heads in Kenya, | Africanews: Customers access the menu by scanning a QR code at the table and place their order online ...
africanews.com/2024/08/29/robot-waiters-turn-heads-in-kenya/
A man accused of killing his girlfriend and leaving her body at Boston’s airport has been extradited to the US
cnn.com/2024/09/02/world/mbitu-killing-suspect-extradited-kenya-boston-cec/
‘A 100-year vision’: Skiddaw’s barren peak to spring to life in ambitious rewilding
theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/sep/05/skiddaw-forest-cumbria-rewilding-england-nature-reserve
Attacker of Olympic runner Cheptegei dies after femicide: Rebecca Cheptegei from Uganda was killed in an arson attack. Now her attacker has also died.
morgenpost.de/panorama/article407224084/angreifer-von-olympia-laeuferin-cheptegei-stirbt-nach-femizid.html
Sports fraternity mourns Olympic runner Cheptegei: Cheptegei is the second Ugandan runner to be killed in western Kenya
monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/athletics/sports-fraternity-mourns-olympic-runner-cheptegei-4751406
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