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French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to ask for silence, calling the disruption a 'total lack of respect' as he promotes stronger economic and political ties between France and Africa.
A Nairobi court sentenced Chinese national Zhang Kequn to one year in jail and fined about 1 million Kenyan shillings ($7,700) for trying to smuggle over 2,200 ants—mostly Messor cephalotes—from Kenya to China and other destinations; he pleaded guilty after the conspiracy charge was dropped. The judge urged a deterrent sentence and ordered repatriation after a 14-day appeal. The case underscores a growing illegal garden-ant trade, with another Kenyan dealer, Charles Mwangi, facing related charges that are still unresolved.
A Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, was sentenced to one year in prison and fined 1 million Kenyan shillings for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 live queen garden ants out of Kenya to China; he pleaded guilty after initially denying the charges, as authorities warn of rising wildlife trafficking and the high value of the ants (about $220 each), with repatriation to his home country after serving the sentence and a possible appeal.
Kenyan police arrested a man accused of recruiting fighters to join Russia's war in Ukraine, signaling ongoing cross-border recruitment linked to the conflict; investigators in Nairobi say the case is active and part of broader efforts to curb foreign militant activity.
Nairobi is under lockdown as Kenyan police clash with protesters on Saba Saba, a historic day marking protests for democracy, with authorities blocking access to the city center and dispersing demonstrators using tear gas, amid tensions over the right to protest and government response.
A suspected serial killer, Collins Jumaisi, has been arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, after confessing to killing 42 women, including his wife, and dumping their bodies in a quarry. Police have recovered nine bodies so far and found evidence at his home linking him to the crimes. The murders date back to 2022, with the most recent occurring on July 11, 2024. The discovery has sparked anger among locals, some of whom believe the bodies are linked to recent abductions of protesters, although police have not confirmed this. Investigations are ongoing.
Police in Nairobi, Kenya, have arrested Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, who confessed to killing 42 women, including his wife, since 2022, after nine dismembered bodies were found in a quarry. The discovery was prompted by a dream one victim's relatives had, leading them to search the quarry. Khalusha is expected to be arraigned in court, and the investigation continues amid accusations of police negligence.
Kenyan police have arrested Collins Jomaisi Khalusha, a man they describe as a "serial killer" who confessed to murdering 42 women since 2022, including his wife. The arrest followed the discovery of nine mutilated bodies in a disused quarry in Nairobi. The suspect was apprehended at a bar and led police to his house, where they found evidence linking him to the crimes. The case has sparked outrage and questions about police oversight, especially since the murders occurred near a police station.
Kenyan police have arrested Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a suspected serial killer who confessed to murdering 42 women, including his wife, and dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip. The arrest followed a joint operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and national police, who tracked Khalusha using a victim's phone. The case has intensified scrutiny on Kenyan police and added pressure on President William Ruto amid ongoing anti-government protests.
A suspected serial killer in Kenya has confessed to murdering 42 women, with nine bodies recovered so far in Nairobi. The prime suspect was arrested near a bar, and a second suspect was also detained. The gruesome discoveries have shocked the nation and added pressure on President William Ruto amid ongoing antigovernment protests.
Kenyan police have pledged a transparent investigation into the discovery of eight mutilated female bodies found in an abandoned quarry in Mukuru, near Nairobi. Acting Police Chief Douglas Kanja assured thorough and swift investigations, including media involvement. The case has intensified public anger and pressure on President William Ruto amid ongoing anti-government protests. The police are exploring links to cults, serial killers, or rogue medical practitioners, and the Independent Police Oversight Authority is investigating potential police involvement.
Kenyan police are under pressure to investigate the discovery of eight mutilated female bodies found in plastic bags in a Nairobi slum. Authorities are considering various possibilities, including serial killers, cults, and rogue medical practitioners. The police have pledged a transparent and swift investigation, while the public is urged to cooperate. The incident has heightened scrutiny on the police, who are already under fire for their handling of recent anti-government protests.
In Kenya, a bus carrying 51 passengers was swept off the road by flood waters on its way to Nairobi, leading to a dramatic overnight rescue operation where some passengers escaped through windows while others awaited help on top of the bus; all passengers and crew were safely evacuated by local police.
A student pilot and trainer were killed when their aircraft collided with a passenger plane over Nairobi, Kenya. The passenger plane, operated by Safarilink, returned safely to Wilson Airport with 44 people on board. The Cessna plane, belonging to Ninety-Nines Flying School, crashed in Nairobi National Park. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the accident, which occurred shortly after take-off.
A gas explosion caused by illegal gas cylinders in a residential area of Nairobi, Kenya, resulted in at least three deaths and 280 injuries, with the death toll expected to rise. The owner of the illegal depot had been previously found guilty of operating an illegal gas refilling business but continued to do so, raising suspicions of corruption. The explosion led to a massive fire that burned homes and warehouses, and the continued operation of the gas depot has raised concerns about authorities' enforcement of regulations.