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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Kenya: Nationwide Anti-Government Protests Mark Deadly 2024 Anniversary 3

This video shows tires and other objects burning on a street in Makongeni, Thika. Major cities across Kenya came to a standstill on Wednesday, June 25, as thousands protested to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Gen Z-led demonstrations last year. Protesters marched through Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisii, Nyeri, and Nakuru, demanding justice, police reform, and government accountability. Clashes broke out between demonstrators and riot police, especially in Nairobi's CBD and along major roads like Thika Road. Roads were barricaded, bonfires lit, and businesses shut down. Police responded with tear gas and live ammunition in some cases, leaving multiple people injured.

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US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

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Kenya: Thousands Protest Against Proposed Tax Hikes Across Country

Demonstrators returned to streets in Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday, June 25 to protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill. Youth protesters also has called for a national strike. This video shows a crowd marching in Thika, northeast of Nairobi.

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Kenyan youth draw inspiration through Kung Fu

STORY: Kenyan youth draw inspiration through Kung Fu SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ngaruiya Njonge teaching Kung Fu lessons 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NGARUIYA NJONGE, Kung Fu master in Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NGARUIYA NJONGE, Kung Fu master in Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ELVIS MONYASIA, Kung Fu trainee 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): COLLINS NJONGE, Kung Fu trainee STORYLINE: Ngaruiya Njonge, a martial arts enthusiast, is making a positive impact on the youth in Kiambu County in central Kenya. Ngaruiya has been practicing and teaching Kung Fu skills for the last 20 years. He says he has trained thousands of young people. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NGARUIYA NJONGE, Kung Fu master in Kenya "Since I started this Kung Fu, maybe it's like 30 years ago before I was doing karate. So this art of Kung Fu is very beautiful, I like it. So I changed from karate and then I went to Kung Fu." Ngaruiya says tha

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner performs at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children communicate with Kungfu teacher in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People applause for the competitors of second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children communicate with Kungfu teacher in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner performs at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner practices in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kungfu practitioners practice in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner practices in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People applause for the competitors of second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children practice freerunning tricks in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner performs at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner practices in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kungfu practitioners wait to play at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner performs at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children demonstrate Kungfu pose in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner practices in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children demonstrate Kungfu pose in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People applause for the competitors of second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kungfu practitioners practice in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People applause for the competitors of second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner performs at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner practices in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children communicate with Kungfu teacher in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children communicate with Kungfu teacher in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner performs at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner performs at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner practices in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children practice freerunning tricks in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kungfu practitioners wait to play at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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(SP)KENYA-KIAMBU-KUNGFU TOURNAMENT

(230507) -- KIAMBU, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Kungfu practitioner performs at the second edition of the Kenya Kungfu Championship in Kiambu County near Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya hosts Kungfu tournament amid growing popularity of sport" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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Kenyan presidential election

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenyan Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta votes in the country's presidential election, in which he is a candidate, in Kiambu County, Kenya, on March 4, 2013.

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KENYA-KIAMBU-CIRCULAR ECONOMY

(220913) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker pours plastic pellets into a machine in Kiambu county, Kenya, Sept. 8, 2022. TO GO WITH "Five years on, Kenya makes headway in circular economy with ban on single-use plastic bags" (Photo by Chrispinus Omar/Xinhua)

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KENYA-KIAMBU-CIRCULAR ECONOMY

(220913) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mugo Macharia poses for a photo at his factory in Kiambu county, Kenya, Sept. 8, 2022. TO GO WITH "Five years on, Kenya makes headway in circular economy with ban on single-use plastic bags" (Photo by Chrispinus Omar/Xinhua)

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KENYA-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTING

(220809) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta casts ballot at a polling station in Kiambu County, Kenya, on Aug. 9, 2022. Kenya held general elections on Tuesday. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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KENYA-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTING

(220809) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member marks a voter's finger after voting at a polling station in Kiambu County, Kenya, on Aug. 9, 2022. Kenya held general elections on Tuesday. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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KENYA-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTING

(220809) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters queue to cast ballot at a polling station in Kiambu County, Kenya, on Aug. 9, 2022. Kenya held general elections on Tuesday. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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KENYA-KIAMBU-FRESH AVOCADOS-EXPORT-CHINESE MARKET

(220802) -- KIAMBU, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work at Sunripe factory in Limuru Town, Kiambu County, Kenya, on Aug. 2, 2022. The first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market was flagged off Tuesday at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and industry executives. Kenya became the first African country to export fresh avocados to China in a move set to further boost the economic ties between the two countries. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-KIAMBU-FRESH AVOCADOS-EXPORT-CHINESE MARKET

(220802) -- KIAMBU, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members make final preparations for the departure of the first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market at Sunripe factory in Limuru Town, Kiambu County, Kenya, on Aug. 2, 2022. The first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market was flagged off Tuesday at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and industry executives. Kenya became the first African country to export fresh avocados to China in a move set to further boost the economic ties between the two countries. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-KIAMBU-FRESH AVOCADOS-EXPORT-CHINESE MARKET

(220802) -- KIAMBU, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A truck, with the first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market, departs from Sunripe factory in Limuru Town, Kiambu County, Kenya, on Aug. 2, 2022. The first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market was flagged off Tuesday at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and industry executives. Kenya became the first African country to export fresh avocados to China in a move set to further boost the economic ties between the two countries. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-KIAMBU-FRESH AVOCADOS-EXPORT-CHINESE MARKET

(220802) -- KIAMBU, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member stamps the label on a box with fresh avocados at Sunripe factory in Limuru Town, Kiambu County, Kenya, on Aug. 2, 2022. The first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market was flagged off Tuesday at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and industry executives. Kenya became the first African country to export fresh avocados to China in a move set to further boost the economic ties between the two countries. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-KIAMBU-FRESH AVOCADOS-EXPORT-CHINESE MARKET

(220802) -- KIAMBU, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member arranges boxes of fresh avocados at Sunripe factory in Limuru Town, Kiambu County, Kenya, on Aug. 2, 2022. The first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market was flagged off Tuesday at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and industry executives. Kenya became the first African country to export fresh avocados to China in a move set to further boost the economic ties between the two countries. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-KIAMBU-FRESH AVOCADOS-EXPORT-CHINESE MARKET

(220802) -- KIAMBU, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members put fresh avocados into boxes at Sunripe factory in Limuru Town, Kiambu County, Kenya, on Aug. 2, 2022. The first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market was flagged off Tuesday at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and industry executives. Kenya became the first African country to export fresh avocados to China in a move set to further boost the economic ties between the two countries. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Jointly-funded water project commissioned in Kenya

STORY: Jointly-funded water project commissioned in Kenya DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the commissioning of the dam by Kenyan President and Chinese ambassador to Kenya 2. various of the dam STORYLINE: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday commissioned the Karimenu II Dam in Kiambu County of Kenya. As a flagship project under Kenya's Vision 2030 transformation blueprint, the project started in 2019 with joint funding from the governments of Kenya and China. The 59-meter-high dam, occupying 600 acres (about 242.8 hectares) of land, will supply 70 million liters of water daily to nearly one million residents from Gatundu, Juja, Ruiru, and parts of Nairobi City. President Kenyatta, who was accompanied by the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Zhou Pingjian, announced government plans to expand the dam so as to benefit more residents of Kiambu County. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nairobi. (XHTV)

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Kenyan handicraft outlet providing new lease of life to poor single mothers

STORY: Kenyan handicraft outlet providing new lease of life to poor single mothers DATELINE: March 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of handicrafts brand Kazuri store 2. various of the Kazuri factory 3. various of the Kazuri workers STORYLINE: When Jane Nasimiyu's friend alerted her about a job opening at a bustling handicraft outlet located on the northern edge of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, more than a decade ago, the single mother decided to give it a try. Previously working at a flower farm in central Kenyan county of Kiambu, Nasimiyu had grown used to toiling in order to meet basic needs of her young family, and venturing into a different vocation was a strategic move. Now an accomplished painter at Kazuri beads factory, a renowned handicraft brand nestled in the picturesque Karen suburb of Nairobi, Nasimiyu said she was proud of an occupation that was in the past underrated but has become an enduring symbol of Kenya's rich culture and heritage. Fou