President William Ruto

Ten Kenyan military officials die in helicopter crash

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ELGEYO MARAKWET, KENYA – The Kenyan military community is in mourning following the tragic loss of its defense chief and nine other top-ranking officers in a helicopter crash on Thursday, as confirmed by President William Ruto. The accident, which occurred in a remote part of the country, also left two officers, including the pilot, with injuries. The devastating crash occurred at 2:20 pm, claiming the life of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, a respected figure in …

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Stadium stampede kills six and injures more than a hundred

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KERICHO, KENYA – Tragedy struck during the annual Mashujaa Day, or Heroes’ Day celebrations in Kenya when a stampede resulted in the death of at least six individuals and left around 100 injured. The chaotic scene took place in the early morning hours as attendees struggled to enter Kericho stadium in western Kenya, the selected location for this year’s festivities. While the exact causes of the stampede are still being investigated, the aftermath was described …

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