Kenya’s High Court has extended a block on a proposed U.S.-linked Ebola quarantine facility after protests in Nanyuki and growing criticism from Kenyan groups and U.S. health experts. President William Ruto defended the plan as part of Kenya’s emergency preparedness partnership with Washington.
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The United Nations Security Council voted to approve a multinational force to be sent to Haiti to combat extreme gang violence. Kenya has committed to sending 1,000 security personnel and the force is expected to include personnel from Jamaica, Barbados and several other nations. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry thanked the U.N. Security Council and other countries who agreed to join the force, expressing hope that the mission will bring stability and security to the region.
Kenya's government has expressed concern over a series of retaliatory killings of lions in the past week, prompting the deployment of a new team of female rangers to protect the country's wildlife. The rangers are providing education to local communities on how to coexist with wildlife, and developing strategies to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife. The government is hopeful that the new team will be able to reduce the number of retaliatory killings and ensure peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.
Kenyan police have discovered thirty-nine bodies in shallow graves on land owned by Pastor Paul Makenzi, who was arrested on April 14th for allegedly telling his followers to fast to death. When police raided Makenzi's property in Malindi, they found fifteen emaciated people, including four in critical condition. Local residents have expressed shock and outrage, and the Kenyan government has yet to comment on the situation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the fate of Makenzi and his followers.
The 123rd Boston Marathon saw record-breaking participation from all 50 states and over 100 countries, and was a celebration of the strength and resilience of the running community. Defending champion Evans Chebet of Kenya won the men's race, with Hellen Obiri of Kenya winning the women's race. Tanzanian Gabriel Geay came in second, and world record holder Eliud Kipchoge finished fourth.
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden gave one of the clearest indications yet that President Joe Biden will run for a second term during an exclusive interview with the Associated Press. Mrs. Biden, who is currently on a five-day trip to Africa, said that President Biden has been vocal about his intentions to seek reelection, and her comments further solidify that he is likely to run. During her trip, Mrs. Biden has been advocating for greater investment in education and gender equality in Africa.