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Kenya Faces Humanitarian Crisis as Anti-Tax Protests Escalate: 23 Dead and Dozens Injured; Legal Action Mounted Against Defense Minister

NAIROBI, Kenya — As violent clashes swelled over proposed tax increases in Kenya, the death toll from protests has climbed to 23, with the country’s main medical facilities grappling with a surge of critical injuries. With 20 more individuals awaiting urgent surgical intervention, the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, East Africa’s largest medical center, has had to suspend all planned surgeries to treat patients with bullet wounds, according to the Kenya Medical Association. At the …

Protest Escalates in Kenya: Police Use Live Ammo as Citizens Demand Tax Reform and President’s Resignation

Nairobi, Kenya — Clashes in Kenya intensified on Tuesday as police reportedly used live ammunition against demonstrators protesting proposed tax increases, resulting in at least five fatalities. The demonstrations centered in Nairobi also saw around 31 individuals injured, while authorities detained at least 52 participants according to Amnesty International. The unrest was sparked by public fury over a new finance bill that features several unpopular tax proposals, which critics argue disproportionately burden ordinary citizens and …

Lowell Murder Suspect Indicted in Girlfriend’s Death, Escapes Custody in Kenya

Lowell, Massachusetts – A Lowell man facing murder charges for allegedly killing his girlfriend and leaving her body at Boston Logan International Airport has been indicted by a grand jury. Kevin Kangethe, who fled to Kenya after the incident, was arrested in Kenya but managed to escape police custody before being recaptured last week. Despite a scheduled extradition hearing, Kangethe remains in Kenya as of Tuesday. During his extradition hearing in a Nairobi court, Kangethe …

Man Rearrested in Kenya After Dramatic Escape from Custody in Massachusetts

BOSTON, Massachusetts – A man wanted in Massachusetts to face murder charges was rearrested in Kenya, a week after his dramatic escape from police custody. Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe, who was awaiting extradition on a Massachusetts warrant alleging he killed his girlfriend and left her body in a car at a Boston airport, slipped out of a police station and escaped. Kangethe was arrested in Embulbul, Kajiado County on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital city, …

Deadly Gas Explosion Rocks Kenya, Leaving Destruction in its Wake

NAIROBI, Kenya – A deadly explosion caused by a gas leak occurred in a market in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday. The blast resulted in multiple fatalities and injured dozens of people. The explosion caused significant damage to the surrounding buildings and led to chaotic scenes as emergency services rushed to the scene to help the injured. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion could be heard from miles away, and debris was scattered across the area. The …

Massive Gas Explosion Caught on Video in Kenya

A massive gas explosion rocked a neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The explosion, caught on video, shows large flames and billowing smoke as the blast engulfs the area. The footage has since gone viral, shocking viewers around the world. The explosion occurred in the early hours of the morning, causing significant damage to surrounding buildings and homes. Reports indicate that several people were injured, with some in critical condition. Rescue …

Devastating Gas Truck Explosion in Kenya Kills 3 and Injures Over 200

Nairobi, Kenya – A devastating explosion of a gas-loaded vehicle ignited an inferno in Nairobi’s Embakasi neighborhood on February 2, causing over 200 injuries and at least three fatalities, with the death toll expected to rise. According to government spokesman Isaac Mwaura, the explosion resulted in a massive fireball, burning down the Oriental Godown warehouse, which specialized in garments and textiles. The blaze also damaged several other vehicles and businesses in the area. Witnesses described …