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K24 Digital Chaxy reveals the passion and sacrifice behind his love for Mic Cheque K24 Digital Why waking up early isn’t the secret to productivity Kahawa Tungu Marwane Saâdane Siblings: Getting to Know Reda Saâdane - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Wout Weghorst Siblings: All About Twan, Ralf and Niek Weghorst - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Cody Gakpo Siblings: Meet Sidney and Ducferre Gakpo - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu EACC arrests nine over alleged Sh1.57 billion PROFIT Programme Fraud - Kahawatungu Citizen Digital Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga Bizna Kenya NCBA slashes interbank transfer cost with revised Pesalink pricing Bizna Kenya Cancer patients to benefit from dedicated therapy in Mombasa People Daily Mudavadi praises Ruto for staying the course amid protests, court battles and criticism People Daily Safaricom explains what to do when M-PESA money is deducted but recipient gets nothing TUKO "Will have to answer": Russia warns Britain of over drones supplied to Ukraine France 24 ‘Come fetch your people’: 300 anti-migrants protesters call out to SADC leaders France 24 At least 20 elephants died in Kenya, theory of cianide poisoning contested France 24 West Bank village of Qusra under siege by extremist Israeli settlers Kenya News Agency Journalists urged to uphold ethics ahead of 2027 General Election NTV Kenya NTV Kenya: How Can Saccos Better Serve Gig Workers Who Don’t Have Fixed Monthly Salaries? | Anthony Kahoru NTV Kenya NTV Kenya: Where Do We Draw the Line Between Cancel Culture and Calling Someone Out? | Hanifa Adan Daily Maverick Gwarube opens public comment on new Bela Act school regulations Daily Maverick A rural motherâs 30-year journey of caring for a son with cerebral palsy Citizen Digital DCI summons Security officers of Babu and Orengo reportedly to have participated in the Homa Bay chaos Citizen Digital Ex-Migori governor Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trial TUKO Update certificates: Kuwait sets August deadline for Kenyans, foreign workers KBC Digital Duale highlights key reforms at 2026 Kenya Health Summit Al Jazeera Syrian man dies in custody after alleged abuse by security officers Al Jazeera Brazil’s president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’ Al Jazeera Eight strikes hit airbase in Syria’s Idlib People Daily Ruto: NHIF had claims for multiple amputations by same patient Citizen Digital Sharon Otieno family seeks compensation after eight-year court battle TUKO Medical triumph: Thika woman given 3 months to live still alive 12 years later TUKO "Proud dad": Mwenda Thuranira beams at Oshwal Academy son's impressive results TUKO “You must earn this much”: UAE Sets income rule for Remote-Work Residence TUKO Video: Zenah ups the game in race for George's heart against Cillah with TBT pic Kenya News Agency Zentara awards platform to recognize Coast and East Africa talent Kenya News Agency Revival of cattle dips boosts livestock sector in Nandi Kenya News Agency KUTRRH showcases Kenya’s growing capacity for specialised healthcare Kenya News Agency Nyoro exits UDA, joins opposition in major political realignment NTV Kenya NTV Kenya: Beyond Remittance: Delving Into The Business Opportunities in The Nordic Countries | Evans Odhiambo KBC Digital Kesogon maintain perfect run as Chepsaita fall in volleyball at FEASSA games K24 Digital Eve Mungai opens up about quitting alcohol to committing to an 11-month fitness journey K24 Digital The common reasons behind frequent eye twitching Citizen Digital No law requires President’s portrait to be displayed in offices: Laywer Paul Muite TUKO King of aura: Uhuru Kenyatta steps out looking dapper at luxurious wedding TUKO Won't be cowed?: Defiant Sifuna announces major rally after Homa Bay attack France 24 Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow region France 24 Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail over health concerns France 24 In Jerusalem, US negotiator Jared Kushner presses Netanyahu about Gaza deal France 24 Escalating Rhetoric: Trump Threatens Ally Oman Amid Iran Mediation Efforts France 24 French PM announces support for fire-damaged villages after jeers from residents France 24 Somali army repels troups loyal to ousted leader and Islamist insurgents France 24 Spationaut Sophie Adenot will be first French woman to walk in space DW News Norway wealth fund sounds alarm on AI stock market bubble DW News Ukraine, Russia trade strikes; Wildberries site hit again Al Jazeera Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record Al Jazeera Videos show deadly school shooting in Philippines Al Jazeera FIFA COO Lamour exits after criticism of Infantino’s World Cup plan Al Jazeera Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning? 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At least 20 elephants died in Kenya, theory of cianide poisoning contested

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At least 20 elephants died in Kenya, theory of cianide poisoning contested
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In Kenya, wildlife experts are pushing back over the theory that blames 20 mysterious elephant deaths on cyanide poisoning from pesticides used on nearby farmland. Laurent Berstecher explains.

Reporting originally appeared via France 24. Read the full source for additional context.