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Late Kenyan military chief laid to rest

STORY: Late Kenyan military chief laid to rest SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: SIAYA, Kenya CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the funeral 2. SOUNDBITE (English) WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the funeral STORYLINE: The funeral of Francis Ogolla, chief of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), was held on Sunday in Siaya County. The military chief, who was killed in a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of Kenya on April 18, was laid to rest at his home. Kenyan President William Ruto attended the funeral. SOUNDBITE (English) WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "I am very confident as I was there that in the hands of General Ogolla, the security of Kenya was assured. He demonstrated in strategy, in word and in deed that he loved this country, and that he wanted the best for Kenya. And he stopped at nothing to make sure Kenya was safe and every soldier, wherever they were, inside and outside the country, was serving to the best of their cap

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KENYA-HELICOPTER CRASH-MILITARY CHIEF-DEATH

(240419) -- NAIROBI, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the site of a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of Kenya, on April 18, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that military chief Francis Ogolla was among 10 senior commanders killed in a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of the country on Thursday. Ruto said Ogolla, chief of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), was aboard the KDF Huey helicopter with 11 other military personnel. The helicopter took off from a local primary school in Elgeyo Marakwet County when it went down and burst into flames at about 2:20 p.m. local time (1120 GMT). (Xinhua)

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KENYA-HELICOPTER CRASH-MILITARY CHIEF-DEATH

(240419) -- NAIROBI, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the site of a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of Kenya, on April 18, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that military chief Francis Ogolla was among 10 senior commanders killed in a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of the country on Thursday. Ruto said Ogolla, chief of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), was aboard the KDF Huey helicopter with 11 other military personnel. The helicopter took off from a local primary school in Elgeyo Marakwet County when it went down and burst into flames at about 2:20 p.m. local time (1120 GMT). (Xinhua)

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Kenyan president confirms military chief's death in plane crash

STORY: Kenyan president confirms military chief's death in plane crash SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan President meeting with security and military bosses 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of senior Kenyan security officials 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 5. various of senior Kenyan security officials STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that military chief Francis Ogolla was among 10 senior commanders killed in a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of the country on Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, the Chief of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF). Together with him in the crash were 11 other gallant military personnel, nine who also passed on with him and two survivors." The helicopter took off from a l

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE LANGUAGE TRAINING-DISCIPLINED FORCES

(230427) -- NAIROBI, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) attending a Chinese language training program tailor-made for KDF are pictured at a classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, April 26, 2023. The inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) was launched Wednesday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance Sino-Kenyan cultural ties. TO GO WITH "Kenya launches Chinese language training program for disciplined forces" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE LANGUAGE TRAINING-DISCIPLINED FORCES

(230427) -- NAIROBI, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Pingjian, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, delivers a speech at the launching ceremony of the inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) in Nairobi, Kenya, April 26, 2023. The inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) was launched Wednesday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance Sino-Kenyan cultural ties. TO GO WITH "Kenya launches Chinese language training program for disciplined forces" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE LANGUAGE TRAINING-DISCIPLINED FORCES

(230427) -- NAIROBI, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Pingjian (R), Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, and Fredrick Leuria, the assistant chief of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) in charge of Operations, Planning, Doctrine and Training attend the launching ceremony of the inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for KDF in Nairobi, Kenya, April 26, 2023. The inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) was launched Wednesday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance Sino-Kenyan cultural ties. TO GO WITH "Kenya launches Chinese language training program for disciplined forces" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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Chinese contemporary dance performance highlighted at opening of Greek dance festival

STORY: Chinese contemporary dance performance highlighted at opening of Greek dance festival DATELINE: July 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: KALAMATA, Greece CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's TAO Dance Theater at Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LINDA KAPETANEA, 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF)'s artistic director 3. various of performance of China's TAO Dance Theater 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TAO YE, Founder and choreographer of TAO Dance Theater STORYLINE: Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) opened Friday last week in Kalamata city in southern Greece, with a stunning performance by artists from China's TAO Dance Theater. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever to participate in the leading contemporary dance event. The troupe performed the dance show "11" for the first time outside China. The show is part of the

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A dancer of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek Culture and Sports Minister Lina Mendoni (C) watches the performance of China's TAO Dance Theater in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE LANGUAGE TRAINING-DISCIPLINED FORCES

(230427) -- NAIROBI, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Pingjian, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, delivers a speech at the launching ceremony of the inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) in Nairobi, Kenya, April 26, 2023. The inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) was launched Wednesday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance Sino-Kenyan cultural ties. TO GO WITH "Kenya launches Chinese language training program for disciplined forces" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE LANGUAGE TRAINING-DISCIPLINED FORCES

(230427) -- NAIROBI, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) attending a Chinese language training program tailor-made for KDF are pictured at a classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, April 26, 2023. The inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) was launched Wednesday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance Sino-Kenyan cultural ties. TO GO WITH "Kenya launches Chinese language training program for disciplined forces" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE LANGUAGE TRAINING-DISCIPLINED FORCES

(230427) -- NAIROBI, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Pingjian (R), Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, and Fredrick Leuria, the assistant chief of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) in charge of Operations, Planning, Doctrine and Training attend the launching ceremony of the inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for KDF in Nairobi, Kenya, April 26, 2023. The inaugural Chinese language training program tailor-made for the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) was launched Wednesday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance Sino-Kenyan cultural ties. TO GO WITH "Kenya launches Chinese language training program for disciplined forces" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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Chinese troupe to open Kalamata dance festival in Greece

STORY: Chinese troupe to open Kalamata dance festival in Greece DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): LINA MENDONI, Greek Culture and Sports Minister 3. various of dance performances during the presentation of Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): LINDA KAPETANEA, Artistic director of Kalamata Dance Festival 5. various of dance performances during the presentation of Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) STORYLINE: A troupe of Chinese dancers will open Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) this summer, the event's organizers announced in Athens on Monday. It will be the first time that a Chinese dance troupe participates in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. This year's edition of the annual festival will take place from July 14 to July 23 in Kalamata city, as well as

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Kenyan President Kenyatta commissions Uhuru Gardens museum

STORY: Kenyan President Kenyatta commissions Uhuru Gardens museum DATELINE: June 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:21 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the museum 2. Various of Kenyan President at the museum 3. various of Kenyan President commissioning the museum 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UHURU KENYATTA, Kenyan President 5. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday commissioned the Mashujaa (heroes) state-of-the-art Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum. Kenyatta, who was accompanied by his visiting Sierra Leone counterpart Julius Maada Bio, toured the museum developed by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Uhuru Gardens is Kenya's largest Memorial Park. The gardens were officially declared a National Monument in 1966 being the place where the first Kenyan flag was first raised and thus marking the very first year of independence on December 12, 1963. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UHURU KENYATTA, Kenyan President "This monument and museum we have set in stone

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FORMER PRESIDENT-MWAI KIBAKI-REQUIEM MASS

(220429) -- NAIROBI, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers escort a gun carriage carrying the coffin of the late President Mwai Kibaki during a requiem mass at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, April 29, 2022. African leaders on Friday paid tribute to Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki during a requiem mass in the capital Nairobi. TO GO WITH "African leaders pay tribute to former Kenyan president Kibaki" (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FORMER PRESIDENT-MWAI KIBAKI-REQUIEM MASS

(220429) -- NAIROBI, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers escort a gun carriage carrying the coffin of the late President Mwai Kibaki during a requiem mass at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, April 29, 2022. African leaders on Friday paid tribute to Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki during a requiem mass in the capital Nairobi. TO GO WITH "African leaders pay tribute to former Kenyan president Kibaki" (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FORMER PRESIDENT-MWAI KIBAKI-REQUIEM MASS

(220429) -- NAIROBI, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers escort a gun carriage carrying the coffin of the late President Mwai Kibaki during a requiem mass along a highway in Nairobi, Kenya, April 29, 2022. African leaders on Friday paid tribute to Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki during a requiem mass in the capital Nairobi. TO GO WITH "African leaders pay tribute to former Kenyan president Kibaki" (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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Oldtimer KdF 166 Schwimmwagen

Sandy colored oldtimer KdF 166 Schwimmwagen with an Austrian registration number at the veterans' convention in Alt-Nagelberg, Austria. Viewers and random cyclists stand around. Houses in the background. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)