Kenya

Evacuation Ordered: Kenya President Takes Drastic Action After Deadly Floods ravage the Nation

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Nairobi, Kenya’s president took decisive action on Tuesday in response to the devastating floods that have ravaged the nation in recent weeks. The death toll has climbed to at least 169, with many still unaccounted for as the waters continue to wreak havoc across the country. In the aftermath of a tragic incident near the town of Mai Mahiu, President William Ruto issued a directive to evacuate all homes along Kenya’s rivers. The town, located …

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Dam collapse leaves at least 45 people dead

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NAIROBI, KENYA – In a devastating event, a dam collapsed in western Kenya, leading to the deaths of at least 45 individuals, with dozens more reported missing. The episode occurred on Monday morning as the Old Kijabe Dam in the Mai Mahiu area gave way. This region, located within the Great Rift Valley, is particularly susceptible to flash floods. The water released by the collapse swept through housing settlements and inundated a major throughway. It …

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**Devastating Floods in Kenya Lead to 35 Deaths and Counting: Rescue Efforts Intensify**

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Nairobi, Kenya – Devastating flash floods in southern Kenya have resulted in the deaths of at least 35 individuals, with many still unaccounted for after a dam burst swept away homes and vehicles. The country has been grappling with weeks of heavy rains, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. Rescue teams are currently working tirelessly to search for survivors amidst the mud and debris near Mai Mahiu, located in Kenya’s Nakuru County. Governor …

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Tragic: Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum, Coach Killed in Car Crash – Devastating Loss Leaves World Mourn for Kenya

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NAIROBI, Kenya – The tragic death of marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum has left the sports world in mourning. A top contender for gold at the Olympics in Paris, Kiptum’s promising career was cut short in a car crash that also claimed the life of his coach in Kenya. Their vehicle was the only one involved in the crash, which occurred late Sunday. Kiptum, a 24-year-old Kenyan athlete, had captured the attention of the running …

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Tragic: Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, Dies in Car Crash in Kenya after Historic Chicago Victory

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Eldoret, Kenya – Kelvin Kiptum, the world marathon record holder, tragically passed away at the age of 24 after being involved in a fatal car accident in his native Kenya. His coach, Gervais Hakizimana, also lost his life in the tragic accident near Kaptagat, an area renowned for being a training base for distance runners. In October, Kiptum made history by winning the Chicago Marathon in a record-breaking time of 2:00.35, surpassing Eliud Kipchoge’s world …

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Escaped Kenya Fugitive Wanted for Murder at Logan Airport

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NAIROBI, Kenya – A man facing extradition to Massachusetts on charges of killing his girlfriend and leaving her body in a car at Boston’s Logan International Airport has escaped from police custody in Kenya, authorities said Thursday. Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe managed to slip out of a police station and flee in a privately owned minivan, according to Nairobi police chief Adamson Bungei. As a result, a manhunt for Kangethe was immediately launched. According to …

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International manhunt underway for man suspected of killing woman at airport

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BOSTON, MA – The hunt is on for a murder suspect believed to have fled to Kenya after a woman was found dead in a car at Boston Logan International Airport. The victim, 31-year-old Margaret Mbitu, was reported missing by her family two days before her body was discovered on Wednesday. The Massachusetts State Police have identified the suspect as 40-year-old Kevin Kangethe. The police believe that the murder was not random, as Kangethe and …

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