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Kenya's Wildlife Service says 15 elephants found dead near Amboseli National Park in the past month likely died after ingesting cyanide-laced pesticide used on nearby tomato farms. Tests revealed traces of cyanide in samples from carcasses, and officials warn the impact could spread to livestock in the area.
An ambush by the armed group Al-Shabab near the Somali border has killed five Kenyan security personnel in Mandera county. The attack, claimed by the group, marks an escalation in cross-border violence and is one of the deadliest in a recent series of incidents in the region.
Kenyan authorities are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park over the past month, with 10 showing paralysis before death. Preliminary tests detected potential toxins in some samples, while environmental investigations are ongoing.
The British army canceled a September training exercise in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a defense agreement, with disputes over jurisdiction and costs. Kenyan lawmakers demand greater power to prosecute British soldiers for crimes committed in Kenya, while the UK seeks an alternative location for the training.
Many Kenyan students say learning in their mother tongue helps them absorb knowledge better, but English remains the dominant language in education and employment. The story of Lona Chepkemoi and others illustrates the global debate over language of instruction, as UNESCO reports 40% of learners worldwide are not taught in a language they understand well. Kenya's education system faces a dual challenge: effective learning in familiar languages versus the necessity of English for higher education and global opportunities.
Six protesters in Kenya were found dumped by the roadside after being beaten and tortured in custody, according to human rights groups. They were among 355 people arrested on Thursday during a memorial for protesters killed in 2024. One person remains forcibly disappeared.
Kibiwott Kandie, former world record holder in the half marathon, has been banned for seven years by the AIU for two anti-doping violations: refusing to provide a sample and attempting to subvert the testing process. The 30-year-old Kenyan, who won Commonwealth bronze, initially faced an eight-year suspension but had it reduced after accepting sanctions early. His ban runs from March 2025 to March 2032.
Kenyan police arrested more than 350 people across the country on Thursday as citizens marked the second anniversary of deadly anti-tax protests. Demonstrators gathered in Nairobi to remember the 60 people killed in the 2024 protests, but were met with tear gas and barricades
Thousands of Kenyans are bracing for protests as the nation marks two years since the Gen Z protest movement that shook President William Ruto's government. More than 120 people have died in the movement. The government has warned against the planned protests and deployed a large police presence.
