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tragedy1 year ago•2 min saved

"Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Kenya's Defense Chief and Senior Officers"

Kenya's defense chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla, and nine other military officers died in a helicopter crash in a remote area, with two officers surviving. President William Ruto announced the tragic accident and declared three days of mourning. The cause of the crash, which occurred in Elgeyo Marakwet county, is under investigation. Gen. Ogolla, a highly decorated officer, was visiting troops in the North Rift area when the helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff. This marks the second time in three years that a helicopter crash has claimed the lives of 10 military officers in Kenya.

via CBS News|

#general-francis-omondi-ogolla #helicopter-crash #kenya

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Kenya's Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash"

Kenya's military chief, Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash along with nine other military members in the western part of the country. President William Ruto announced the tragic incident and stated that two people survived the crash. An investigative team has been dispatched to determine the cause of the accident, and the country will observe three days of mourning.

via CNN|

#helicopter-crash #investigation #kenya

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

"Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's Statement on President William Ruto's State Visit from Kenya"

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya for a State Visit to the United States on May 23, 2024, marking the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations and focusing on strengthening shared commitments to peace, security, economic ties, democratic values, and cooperation in various areas including trade, technology, climate, health, and security.

via The White House|

#diplomatic-relations #kenya #politics

human-interest1 year ago•1 min saved

"Tragic Loss: Kelvin Kiptum, Marathon World Record Holder, Dies in Car Crash"

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered engineers to build a three-bedroom house for the family of late marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically died in a road accident. The house, located on a four-acre farm Kiptum had purchased, is expected to be completed by the end of the 40-day mourning period. Kiptum's sudden death, just months after breaking the marathon world record, has shocked Kenya and the athletics community, with his family calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

via BBC.com|

#house-construction #human-interest #kelvin-kiptum

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Kenya Implements Visa-Free Policy for All Visitors, Announces President

Kenya will eliminate the requirement for visas for all visitors starting from January 2023. President William Ruto announced that a digital platform has been developed to provide electronic travel authorization in advance, eliminating the need for visa applications. Ruto has been advocating for visa-free travel within Africa, and this move aims to boost the country's tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to Kenya's economy.

via Reuters.com|

#digital-platform #kenya #president-william-ruto

africa2 years ago•1 min saved

Kenya's Ongoing Battle with Major Power Blackouts

Kenya experienced its third major power blackout in four months, causing widespread concerns in a country already grappling with discontent over a worsening economic situation. The blackout affected many parts of the country, including neighborhoods in the capital, Nairobi, and two terminals at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Kenya generates most of its electricity from renewable resources, but old infrastructure, corruption, and illegal connections have made the grid unreliable. Rising electricity taxes have also made power bills unaffordable for many Kenyans.

via The New York Times|

#africa #economic-situation #infrastructure