Kenya’s ant trafficking ring busted

Advertisement A court in Kenya has sentenced four men to one year in prison or a fine of $7,700 each for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen ants out of the country. The suspects, two Belgians, Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, both 19, a …

Belgian teens found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given two options for their punishment

Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya were given a choice of paying a fine of $7,700 or serving 12 months in prison — the minimum penalty for the offense — for violating wildlife conservation laws. Authorities said the ants were destined for …

2 teens found with 5k ants told to either pay $7,700 fine or spend a year in prison in Kenya

In Kenya, two Belgian teenagers, Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, faced serious consequences after being apprehended with 5,000 ants. Accused of trafficking the valuable insects to European and Asian markets, they were given a choice between a hefty $7, …

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2025 U-20 AFCON: How Flying Eagles Rated In Draw Vs Kenya

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Kenya in their final Group B game at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players in the game. Ebenezer …

Gachagua ally dumps him for 'trying to control' Mt Kenya politics

Former Nyeri Town Mp, Ngunjiri Wambugu during a press conference on national issues in Nyeri Town, October 8, 2023. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been dealt a major blow after one of his trusted confidants dumped him …

U-20 AFCON: Kenya on firing line as Flying Eagles aspire to celebrate

Kenya’s Rising Stars are right in the firing line as seven-time champions and two-time runners-up Nigeria are determined to celebrate their 100th match of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations with a win in downtown Cairo on Wednesday evening. The clash, one of …

OPINION: Kenya’s Senate Must Hear the People Before Passing the Tobacco Bill

Kenya has a new Senate Health Committee, but the same old disregard for public input persists. Despite a recent reshuffle that ushered in new members, the Committee’s leadership has refused to reopen public hearings on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, …

2025 U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Through To Quarter-Finals After 2-2 Draw With Kenya

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured their place in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations following a 2-2 draw with Kenya on Wednesday. The result at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia saw the Nigerian team finish second in Group B with five …

U20 Afcon Nigeria 2 Kenya 2: Five observations from Flying Eagles' draw against Rising Stars

Nigeria secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Kenya's Rising Stars at the 30 June Stadium. The Flying Eagles came from behind twice in the match, showing resilience …