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Teargas, running battles as police clash with Marikiti traders in Nairobi CBD

Traffic in and out of Nairobi city centre from parts of Eastlands was paralysed on Thursday morning after traders at Marikiti and Muthurwa markets protested against City Hall’s decision to relocate them to Kangundo Road market. Hundreds of traders lit bonfires and blocked sections of Haile Selassie Avenue, Landhies Road and Jogoo Road as they battled county inspectorate officers who were on the ground to enforce the orders of Governor […]

todaySeptember 13, 2024 8

Crime

Gilbert Masengeli: Acting IG Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison, Ordered to Surrender

Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has been sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court after failing to respect court summons Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that Masengeli must surrender to the commissioner general of prisons within seven days to begin serving his sentence The court also directed Interior CS Kithure Kindiki to ensure Masengeli serves his sentence if he fails to voluntarily submit himself The Nairobi  […]

todaySeptember 13, 2024 5

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Pebbles Academy On The Rocks

Parent claims son died after being forced to participate in event, school responds "My son called me just before the event, and he was in distress and I told the school not to make him participate, but they didn’t listen. Now I’m left wondering why my instructions were ignored." A tearful Wawira recounted. Pebbles Academy has released a statement, giving more details on the sudden death of eight-year-old Patrick Bahati who […]

todaySeptember 8, 2024 15

Crime

Kisumu Woman with 6-Months Old Pregnancy Found Dead in Her Rented House

Until her mysterious death, Josephine Akiri stayed alone in her rented house in Kisumu county's Nyamasaria area The young lady, who was expecting a child in the next three months, is on record lamenting about maltreatment by her supposed lover and father of the unborn Josephine was found dead inside her rented space; her last conversations with her friends suggested a depressed woman eaten by despair The residents of the […]

todayAugust 31, 2024 5

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Pre-pregnancy malaria jab could help protect women and their babies

The study included 300 woman in Mali who were considering getting pregnant in the coming year. A female Anopheles mosquito engorged while feeding on human skin (Alamy/PA) (Alamy/PA) Scientists have found that immunizing African women against malaria before they become pregnant may shield them against infection for nearly two years without the need for a booster shot. According to researchers, the results represent a "tremendous advance" in shielding women against the […]

todayAugust 31, 2024 4 1

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Ronaldo receives UEFA recognition award

Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with a special award in recognition of his remarkable legacy in the UEFA Champions League. The Portuguese legend is the all-time top scorer of Europe’s lead club competition with 140 goals in 183 appearances, scored in the colours of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Ronaldo has finished seven separate Champions League seasons as leading scorer - more than any other player […]

todayAugust 31, 2024 44 1

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Canada To Cut The Number Of Temporary Foreign Workers

              Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada supports immigration but wants to ensure newcomers integrate successfully Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he plans to lower the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers and permanent residents being let into Canada. Mr Trudeau made the announcement on Monday, on the second day of a cabinet retreat where his team is hammering out their autumn agenda. It […]

todayAugust 27, 2024 9

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Cancelo, The Manchester City Defender, to join Saudi club Al-Hilal

Joao Cancelo won three Premier League titles with Manchester City Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has moved to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal in a £21.2m deal. The 30-year-old Portugal international joined Pep Guardiola's side from Juventus for £60m in 2019 and became a key component of the side. However, following a disagreement with Guardiola, the full-back was sent out on loan to Bayern Munich in January 2023 and he […]

todayAugust 27, 2024 10

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Al-Nassr will ‘probably’ be Ronaldo’s final club

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that Al-Nassr will "probably" be his last club before he retires. The Portugal international, 39, joined the Saudi Pro League side in January 2023 after leaving Manchester United. He had been linked with a return to Sporting Lisbon, where he began his career. But he told Portuguese TV channel Now: "I don't know if I will retire soon, in two or three years, but probably I […]

todayAugust 27, 2024 15 1

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