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14Jul

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Eight female bodies recovered from Nairobi dump: Police – Times of India

NAIROBI: A total of eight bodies, all of them female, have been recovered so far from a dumpsite in a Nairobi slum, Kenya's acting police chief said on Sunday."They were severely dismembered in different states of decomposition and left in sacks," Douglas Kanja told a press conference, adding that investigations into the gruesome find are ongoing.Kanja said the first six corpses were found on Friday and body parts of another two women were found on Saturday."I would like to assure the public that we are committed to conducting transparent, thorough and swift investigations," he added.Kanja also called for public cooperation in the investigation "so that we bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to book".Kanja took up his post only this week after the resignation of national police...

27Jun

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Kenya Finance Bill Protest: Protest intensifies against the government over increase in taxes

A part of Kenya’s parliament building was set on fire on Tuesday as protestors gathered in thousands to showcase their objection to a new finance bill that would raise taxes. Amid the raging protests, the police were forced to open fire on the demonstrators after tear gas and water cannons could not disperse the crowds, Reuters reported. This left at least three dead and several others injured, news agency Associated Press reported. At least five protesters were killed, dozens wounded, and sections of the parliament building set ablaze as lawmakers inside passed legislation to raise taxes. Auma Obama was taken aside by a CNN reporter and asked why she was there. Source link

26Jun

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‘Part of parliament burned’: What led to violent protests in Kenya? – Times of India

Massive chaos has grappled the Kenyan capital Nairobi as police fired tear gas and water cannons to control the crowd that hit the streets to protest against the proposed tax hikes.In the deadly stir that has rocked Kenya, five people were shot dead and 31 injured, several NGOs including Amnesty Kenya reported in a joint statement.The demonstrators had largely been peaceful over the past week but the clashes erupted in Nairobi on Tuesday, with crowds throwing stones at police, breaching barricades and forcing their way into Parliament premises. The agitations became intense to the extent that thousands of protesters, who entered the premises set on fire part of the parliament building, which prompted the legislators to evacuate it. In retaliation, the Kenyan cops shot fires and rubber b...

26Jun

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Former US Prez Barack Obama’s Half-Sister Among Protesters Tear-Gassed In Kenya Protests

The half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, Auma Obama, was among the protesters who were tear-gassed on Tuesday during protests outside the parliament building in Kenya’s Nairobi, news agency Reuters reported, citing CNN. A part of Kenya’s parliament building was set on fire on Tuesday as protestors gathered in thousands to showcase their objection to a new finance bill that would raise taxes. Amid the raging protests, the police were forced to open fire on the demonstrators after tear gas and water cannons could not disperse the crowds, Reuters reported. This left at least three dead and several others injured, news agency Associated Press reported. At least five protesters were killed, dozens wounded, and sections of the parliament building s...

25Jun

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Kenya’s Parliament Set Ablaze Amid Protests Against New Tax Raise Bill, India Issues Advisory

A part of Kenya’s parliament building was set to fire on Tuesday as protestors gathered in thousands to showcase their objection to a new finance bill that would raise taxes. This is likely the most direct assault on the government in decades as protestors entered the parliament building, setting it ablaze as lawmakers were present inside passing the legislation to raise taxes. Amidst the raging protests, the police was forced to open fire on the demonstators after tear gas and water cannons could not disperse the crowds, Reuters reported. This left at least three dead and several others injured, news agency Associated Press reported. In view of the prevailing tense situation, India has issued advisory for nationals in Kenya, to "exercise utmost caution...

11Jun

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8-month-pregnant woman among 2 from Kenya held at Mum airport with 19cr gold | India News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Two women from Nairobi were arrested on Monday for smuggling 33kg gold bars worth Rs 19 crore. The gold was hidden in their undergarments and baggage, said officials of air intelligence unit of customs. This marks one of the largest gold seizures from air passengers arriving in Mumbai this year, they added. “The two were held separately but are part of the same gold smuggling syndicate.”In the first case, AIU officials questioned passenger Anzal Abdi Kala (26), who walked through the green channel, about carrying any dutiable goods, to which she replied in negative.Officials, with assistance of women officers, conducted a personal search and discovered 8 yellow metal pieces in her undergarments and a bag containing four pouches with 20 yellow metal pieces wrapped in adhesive tap...