Kenya Evans Chebet peeped seconds to finish line by Dutch Nageeye in New York City Marathon

Kenya Evans Chebet peeped seconds to finish line by Dutch Nageeye in New York City Marathon

Tamirat Tola, the men’s defending champion and Paris Olympic gold medallist, finished fourth, right behind Albert Korir.

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Kenyans sweep women’s podium at New York City Marathon as men are outrun by Dutchman

Kenyans sweep women’s podium at New York City Marathon as men are outrun by Dutchman

On the women’s side, Shila Chepkirui ran a technical, flawless race, hanging in with the lead pack from the start and denying defending champion Hellen Obiri in a gritty final mile to collect her first major title.

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Kenya gets new deputy president after law professor takes oath of office

Kenya gets new deputy president after law professor takes oath of office

Ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s legal battles extended months of political turbulence in the country, East Africa’s largest economy, that began with nationwide protests against unpopular tax hikes in June.

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No respite for impeached Kenya deputy president as high court lifts order barring swearing-in of successor

No respite for impeached Kenya deputy president as high court lifts order barring swearing-in of successor

Rigathi Gachagua’s legal challenges extend months of political turmoil in Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy, that began with nationwide protests against unpopular tax hikes in June.

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Relief for Kenya as IMF board review unlocks access to $606m after budgetary restructuring

Relief for Kenya as IMF board review unlocks access to $606m after budgetary restructuring

The board review also included a component of lending to Kenya under its sustainability window, which is known as RSF. The IMF’s support is seen as crucial for Kenya to be able to navigate its current liquidity challenges

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Animal farm: Bill Gates workers given diplomatic immunity, to own property and won’t pay tax in Kenya

Animal farm: Bill Gates workers given diplomatic immunity, to own property and won’t pay tax in Kenya

Dr Mumbi Seraki, host of a popular YouTube show, asked on X, “If they meant us well, would they need immunity? It looks like we are being sold to the highest bidder,” she added.

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Supreme Court overturns ruling of lower court that voided 2023 finance law, gives Kenya government tax nod

Supreme Court overturns ruling of lower court that voided 2023 finance law, gives Kenya government tax nod

The finance bills form the main vehicle for the government to set out revenue-raising measures, and Ruto’s administration has been relying on the 2023 finance law to continue collecting taxes after the rollback of this year’s legislation.

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Kenyan court suspends $736m Adani electricity deal it calls ‘a constitutional sham tainted with secrecy

Kenyan court suspends $736m Adani electricity deal it calls ‘a constitutional sham tainted with secrecy

The Adani Group, founded by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, sparked anger in Kenya recently for another proposed public-private partnership project to lease the country’s main airport for 30 years in exchange for expanding it.

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UN helicopter midair as violence surges in Haiti, US appeals for reinforcement of Kenyan police in Haiti

UN helicopter midair as violence surges in Haiti, US appeals for reinforcement of Kenyan police in Haiti

While the majority were killed by police, a group of gunmen drowned on Wednesday after their boat hit the reef as they ferried ammunition to gangs attacking the town of Arcahaie, said Wilner Réné from Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency.

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