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CRICKET | Knock, knock. Who’s there? The World Cup, we are back in your city Pune

Pune, once a pensioner's paradise, is now an IT hub. On Thurs, 37.5K will gather at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium to witness Pune's first World Cup match in 25 yrs. Shubham Walunj, an IT professional, is among them, eager to experience the city's transformation. Pune has hosted two games…

The Hindu

Tapeworm is spreading in Kenya – demand for meat brings parasite to new areas

Echinococcus granulosus, a type of tapeworm, is a harmful parasite that affects 1 million people worldwide.

The Conversation

Pune's gift to World Cup: An upset that still resonates, 27 years on

The city will be hosting its first World Cup game since Maurice Odumbe's Kenya famously beat the West Indies in 1996

The Times of India

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Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets – here are some of greatest upsets in Cricket World Cup history

The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport

The Independent UK

Marathon champion Titus Ekiru banned for 10 years after doping and faking hospital records

Titus Ekiru, the sixth-fastest marathon runner of all time, colluded with a senior doctor in a Kenyan hospital in order to cover his trail

The Independent UK

Kenyan Facebook moderators accuse Meta of not negotiating sincerely

The lawyer representing 184 former Facebook content moderators based in Kenya who have sued the site's parent company, Meta, over working conditions and pay has told the judge that Meta was not sincere in trying to reach an out-of-court settlement as agreed in the last court session

The Independent UK

Kenya's cost of living crisis: expert unpacks what's driving it and what should be done

Kenyans are grappling with the high cost of living. Policy analyst Adan Shibia led a technical team that prepared a recent report on the state of Kenya’s economy. We asked him to unpack what’s driving costs, who’s affected and what can be done about it.

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Kelvin Kiptum Defies Limits in Chicago Marathon, Breaking the World Record

The marathon has always been the ultimate test of an athlete's endurance. On October 8, 2023, at the Chicago Marathon, a remarkable feat was achieved as Kelvin Kiptum, a Kenyan athlete, shattered the men's marathon world record, becoming the first person to complete the race in under 2 hours and…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | The greatest World Cup upsets

Six underdog triumphs: India (1983) beat West Indies, Zimbabwe (1983) beat Australia, Ireland (2011) beat England, Kenya (1996) beat West Indies, Bangladesh (2007) beat Pakistan, Bangladesh (2007) beat India.

The Hindu

Kenyan, Ethiopian runners look to extend dominance

Ebenyo favourite among elite men, Almaz eyes Delhi course record; Elite Indian runners aim for improved timings

The Times of India

Kenya Cabinet approved sending police to lead peace mission in Haiti but parliament must sign off

Kenya’s Cabinet has approved the deployment of 1,000 police to lead a multinational peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence

The Independent UK

Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu on emboldening women to reclaim their value

Thandiwe Muriu discovered photography at 14, when she says her father put a camera in her hands and she never put it down. After breaking boundaries as Kenya's first female commercial photographer, she began developing her own personal work and burst onto the arts scene in 2020 with her "Camo"…

France 24

From Senegal to Central America: Would-be migrants hope to reach US

Increasing numbers of would-be Senegalese migrants are heading to Central America in the hopes of making it to the United States. But the journey is often fraught, expensive and uncertain. Also, in Kenya, the rising cost of living has added to the mental health struggles of many who are finding…

France 24

King Charles to acknowledge ‘painful’ colonial past on state visit to Kenya

Monarch’s recognition will come as country prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence from Britain

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Radio France Internationale

Kenyan publisher recalls school book depicting Prophet Muhammad

A Kenyan publishing company has withdrawn a primary school book that featured a drawing of the Prophet Muhammad, following uproar by Muslim leaders and parents.

Evening Standard

King Charles to recognise ‘painful aspects’ of UK-Kenya history during first Commonwealth state visit

The King and Camilla will fly to Kenya next month to help mark the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain

The Independent UK

King Charles III to travel to Kenya for state visit full of symbolism

Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will travel to Kenya later this month

The Independent UK

Charles to recognise ‘painful aspects’ of UK-Kenya history during state visit

The King and Camilla will fly to the east African country to help mark the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain.

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Kenya court puts Haiti deployment on temporary hold for two weeks

A Kenyan court on Monday temporarily suspended the government's plan to send police to Haiti on a UN-backed mission that aims to restore calm in nthe Caribbean nation.

France 24

US officially labels ousting of Niger's president a 'coup'

The US formally acknowledges that Niger's military staged a coup when it ousted President Mohamed Bazoum back in July. The announcement means the US will be suspending financial aid and military support to the country. Meanwhile, the first convoy of French troops prepares to leave Niger. Also in this edition:…

France 24

Cameroon: Dozens dead in Yaoundé landslide after heavy rains

The search for survivors continues in Cameroon after a deadly landslide in the capital Yaoundé. Precariously built homes were swept away as water swept down from above as an entire section of a hill collapsed. Also in this edition: Kenyan President William Ruto calls for a ceasefire between Israel and…

The Guardian - UK

‘There are no better experts on refugees than refugees’: Nhial Deng on why politicians need to listen

At 11, the South Sudanese refugee was forced to flee his Ethiopian village and spent several years in Kakuma camp in Kenya. His work helping others there won UN recognition and a prestigious award – now he’s planning to fund a library

WEKU

Kelvin Kiptum breaks a world record in his U.S. marathon debut

The self-coached 23-year-old runner from Kenya beat two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge's previous world record by 34 seconds at the Chicago Marathon.

The Times of India

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum sets world record to win Chicago Marathon men's title

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum secured victory in the men's title at Sunday's Chicago Marathon, setting a new world record with an unofficial time of two hours and 35 seconds.

The Independent UK

Giraffe poop seized at airport from passenger who had strange plans for it

A woman on her way back from a trip to Kenya had an unusual memento from her time in Africa

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