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Falling Space Debris Damages Kenyan Village

On New Year's Eve, a 500kg metallic ring from a rocket, likely an Ariane stage separation ring from 2008, fell in Mukuku, Kenya, causing minor damage to nearby buildings and sparking concerns about radiation and liability.

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Tanzanian Activist Abducted in Kenya, Citing Government Involvement

Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, and believes Tanzanian security agents were responsible, highlighting concerns about cross-border repression.

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Space Junk Falls in Kenya, Raising Concerns About Space Debris

A 500kg metallic ring from a space launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, Kenya, causing minor structural damage to homes and sparking concerns about radiation—though tests revealed no harm—highlighting the growing issue of space debris.

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Tatu City: A Private-Sector Model for Urban Development in Kenya

Tatu City, a 5,000-acre privately owned development near Nairobi, Kenya, has attracted 26,400 residents and 88 businesses employing 15,000, showcasing a model of private-sector urban development in sub-Saharan Africa, despite legal battles with Kenyan authorities.

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Oldest Stone Tools Found, Rewriting Human History

Three-million-year-old stone tools, the oldest ever found, were discovered in Kenya's Homa Peninsula, pushing back the known timeline of tool use by early hominins and providing evidence of butchery through cut marks on animal bones, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of early human developme...

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Kenyan President Admits to Security Force Abuses Amidst Ongoing Disappearances

Kenyan President William Ruto admitted to security forces' excessive actions following protests over disappearances, mostly of young men who criticized him online; at least 29 of 82 people who disappeared since June remain missing, despite a court order for the release of five.

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CAF Postpones 2024 CHAN Tournament to August 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) postponed the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in 2024 to August 2025 due to the need for additional time to ensure that infrastructure meets required standards, despite significant progress in...

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Tanzanian Journalist Kidnapped in Nairobi, Released Unharmed

Tanzanian journalist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was kidnapped in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday, then released unharmed, reporting that she was taken by men who claimed to be police and suspects they sought to access her devices. Human Rights Watch cites this as a bad sign ahead of Tanzania's October elections...

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SAS Hero Guards Trump

Former SAS soldier Christian Craighead, who rescued hostages during a Nairobi terrorist attack, is now President Trump's personal bodyguard and will be part of his inauguration security detail, a role influenced by Trump's assessment of his expertise in preventing assassination attempts.

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Kenya Declares Suicide Law Unconstitutional

Kenya's Supreme Court declared Article 226 of the Penal Code, criminalizing suicide, unconstitutional, citing violations of fundamental human rights, particularly for those with mental health issues; the decision followed a petition by the Kenya National Human Rights Commission.

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3-Million-Year-Old Tools Found in Kenya

Archaeologists discovered 3-million-year-old Oldowan stone tools on Kenya's Homa Peninsula, challenging previous assumptions about the origins and impact of early tool use by hominins, which fueled brain and body growth.

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Kenya: Dozens Arrested Amid Protests Over Alleged Abductions

Dozens of protesters, including opposition figures, were arrested in Kenya on Monday during anti-government demonstrations against alleged abductions of critics, prompting condemnation from human rights groups who reported police brutality and denial of legal representation; a High Court directive o...

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