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Kenya: Nationwide Protests Planned Amidst Surge in Abductions

Kenyan human rights groups, youth activists, and families of abduction victims plan nationwide protests on Monday to demand the release of those abducted by security forces and an end to enforced disappearances, exceeding 80 cases this year.

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Ruto Promises to Halt Abductions of Critics in Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto promised to end the abductions of at least 82 government critics, reversing his earlier stance of denying the disappearances that followed youth-led protests in June against a new finance bill; however, at least 29 people remain missing, and the government hasn't taken ...

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Kenya: Dozens Unlawfully Detained, Government Denies Involvement

Since June, Kenyan security forces have been accused of unlawfully detaining at least 82 people, with 29 still missing, following anti-government protests; the government denies involvement but faces mounting pressure.

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Kenya: At Least 82 Government Critics Abducted Since June

Since June, at least 82 critics of Kenya's government have been abducted, with 29 still missing, raising concerns about human rights abuses amid rising resentment towards President William Ruto's administration following anti-government protests.

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Kenyan Coffee Cooperative Targets Overseas Markets to Boost Farmer Incomes

The Mutira Farmers' Cooperative Society in Kenya's Kirinyaga County processed 4.88 million kg of coffee in 2023, exporting most in bulk but aiming to increase value-added processing to 5% and expand into international markets to maximize profits for its 8,000 smallholder farmer members.

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Meru Community Accuses Ruto's Administration of Sidelining Them After 2022 Election Support

Former Kenyan Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi accuses President William Ruto's administration of sidelining the Meru community in key appointments despite their 800,000 votes in the 2022 elections, sparking discontent and raising questions about political inclusivity.

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Kenya: Tear Gas Used Against Protestors Amidst Alleged Government Abductions

Kenyan police used tear gas to quell protests in Nairobi on Monday against alleged government abductions of critics; at least 11 protestors were detained, including opposition lawmaker Okiya Omtatah, amid reports of 82 such abductions since June, prompting concerns about a return to authoritarian ru...

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Cottar's Launches Gourmet Safari in Maasai Mara

Cottar's Safaris launches a five-night culinary safari in Kenya's Maasai Mara from December 2024, combining wildlife viewing with gourmet meals featuring foraged ingredients and Maasai cultural experiences.

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Haiti's Gang Violence: A Humanitarian Crisis Amidst UN Mission Challenges

Gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has claimed 5,000 lives this year, leaving 760,000 children on the brink of starvation and forcing hospitals to contend with clashes between police and gangs; a UN-backed Kenyan mission is struggling to quell the violence despite facing significant challenges.

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Beehive Fences Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict in Kenya

A nine-year study in Kenya demonstrates that beehive fences deter elephants from damaging farms by up to 86%, offering a scalable, nature-based solution to human-elephant conflict exacerbated by growing human populations and climate change.

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Kenya to Hold Hearings for Three Cabinet Secretary Nominees

Kenya's National Assembly will hold approval hearings on January 14, 2025, for three Cabinet Secretary nominees proposed by President William Ruto: Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture), William Kabogo (Information), and Lee Kinyanjui (Investments), with public submissions accepted until January 3, 2025.

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Kenya Holds Public Forums on GM Bt Maize Release

Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is conducting public forums next week in four counties to gather input on the potential release of genetically modified Bt maize, submitted by KALRO and AATF, to combat fall armyworms and maize stem borers, following biosafety regulations.

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