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Farewell to a Champion: Remembering Kelvin Kiptum

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Kelvin Kiptum was a Kenyan marathon runner who won all three marathons he participated in and set three of the seven quickest times in history, including the world record for the fastest time in a marathon. His sudden death at the age of 24 due to a car accident in February 2022 left a void in the athletics world, and his legacy as a national hero and a symbol of unyielding pursuit of excellence continues to inspire future generations of athletes. His funeral was a poignant event attended by distinguished athletes and officials, including Kenya’s President William Ruto and World Athletics chief, Sebastian Coe.

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Heroic Brothers Save Truck Driver from Flooded River

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In a stunning show of bravery and expertise, Taru CarrHartley and his brother Roan, both wildlife conservation fliers, rescued a truck driver stranded in a crocodileinfested river for over six hours. The incident took place in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya, during a flash flood that caused the driver’s fully laden tanker to be swept away and overturned.

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Confronting Religious Extremism in Kenya: Lessons from the Shakahola Tragedy

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Kenya experienced its worst mass suicide incident in the southeast of the country, with over a hundred confirmed deaths, including children, at the New Life Prayer Centre and Church. Led by Pastor Paul Mackenzie, the church captivated followers from all over Kenya with his apocalyptic narratives and controversial teachings. Autopsies revealed that most victims had starved to death at his urging to “meet Jesus” in the afterlife, while others, including children, had been strangled or suffocated.

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Celebrating the Power of Photography to Empower Girls

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The Sony World Photography Awards 2023 recently honoured visual storyteller LeeAnn Olwage with the firstplace award in the professional creative category for her photography series, The Right to Play. Olwage’s work creatively explores the transformative impact of education and empowerment on young girls, using photography as a powerful tool for cocreation and celebration.