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Kenya Confirms Two New Mpox Cases, Total Rises to Seven Amid Heightened Surveillance
Kenya’s Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday the confirmation of two additional Mpox cases, bringing the country’s total to seven as efforts to enhance surveillance and prevent wider transmission continue. Deborah Barasa, the cabinet secretary for Health, stated that the latest cases were identified in Makueni County, located in southeastern Kenya, and Kajiado County, which shares a border with Tanzania.…
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Arrests Made in Connection to U.S. Murder Suspect’s Escape in Kenya
Kenyan police have arrested two individuals suspected of aiding the escape of Kevin Kangethe, wanted for the alleged murder of his girlfriend in the U.S. last year. Amin Mohammed Ibrahim, head of Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations, announced the arrests and assured progress in the search for Kangethe, who had escaped police custody at Muthaiga police station on February 7.…
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World Record Marathon Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Road Accident
NAIROBI: The athletics world is mourning the tragic loss of 24-year-old Kenyan marathoner Kelvin Kiptum, who held the world record for the distance. Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, 36, were killed in a road accident on Sunday night near Eldoret, Kenya. Kiptum, who only switched to the marathon from shorter races a year ago, set a stunning new world…
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Rights Group Files Lawsuit Against Del Monte Over Alleged Killings and Assaults at Kenyan Pineapple Plantation
A lawsuit has been filed against Del Monte, a US multinational food company, by a rights group and community activists over alleged killings and assaults at its large pineapple plantation near Nairobi. The case, filed at the High Court in Kenya, represents individuals who claim to have been attacked by Del Monte security guards and relatives of alleged victims. The…
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Kenya’s Former Tourism Secretary Najib Balala Charged in Large-Scale Corruption Case
Kenya‘s former Tourism Secretary, Najib Balala, is facing charges of economic crimes along with two others, accused of defrauding tens of millions of dollars in inflated costs for a hospitality college’s construction. Balala, former principal secretary Leah Addah Gwiyo, and John Odero, managing partner of West Consults, appeared before Principal Magistrate James Mwaniki in Malindi, denying the charges. This marks…
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Finland decides to close its border with Russia, for 2 weeks to reduce influx of asylum seekers
Finland has decided to completely shut its border with Russia for the next two weeks, aiming to stem the influx of asylum seekers, government said on Tuesday. Last week, Finland closed all but one border post, but now, even the Arctic crossing will be restricted to goods transport only. The move comes in response to a surge in asylum seekers,…
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Health & Fitness
Pristyn Care Secures NABH Accreditation for Medical Value Tourism
Gurgaon, Haryana: Pristyn Care, a pioneering healthcare organisation renowned for its commitment to technological innovation and patient-centric care, has achieved a significant milestone by being recognized as a distinguished Medical Value Travel Facilitator (MVTF) by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH). Being enlisted among the top 50 NABH-recognized organisations is a testament to Pristyn Care’s relentless…
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