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Whitewashed: Ol Kalou delivers a crushing blow to UDA as Gachagua's ally seals victory
DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho opened a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou by-election, signalling a major opposition victory despite an intensive UDA campaign.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:06:09
CJ Koome calls for speedy appellate justice
Chief Justice Martha Koome, called for speedydelivery of appellate justice and a renewed focus on eliminating case backlog while emphasizing the central role of the Court of Appeal within Kenyas constitutional architecture. Speaking during the installation of Justice Gatembu Kairu as the President of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Justice noted that as the [...] The post CJ Koome calls for speedy appellate justice appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:08:29
Kindiki concedes Ol Kalou by-election defeat as government leaders congratulate DCP candidate
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, after provisional results indicated that the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate had taken a commanding lead over the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate. In a statement shared on social media, Kindiki acknowledged the outcome, saying the result had levelled recent by-election [...] The post Kindiki concedes Ol Kalou by-election defeat as government leaders congratulate DCP candidate appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:53:22
Ruku announces salary increase for public servants
Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced that public servants across the country will begin receiving enhanced salaries from August 1, 2026, following a government-approved pay review. Speaking at Londiani Boys High School in Kericho County, Ruku said President William Ruto had directed the salary review as part of [...] The post Ruku announces salary increase for public servants appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:55:34
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who passed away on Monday at a Sydney hospital, died from pneumonia, his agent has confirmed. Best known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, the 78-year-olds family described his death earlier this week as sudden and unexpected. Neills long-time agent Philip Grenz released a statement on Thursday [...] The post Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:03:52
Sifuna ousted as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Eddy Oketch takes over
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip following changes effected by the Minority coalition leadership. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Thursday formally communicated the changes to the House, saying he had received the relevant minutes together with a list of members who signed the petition seeking Sifuna's removal. Kingi [...] The post Sifuna ousted as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Eddy Oketch takes over appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:57:50
CJ Koome calls for seedy appellate justice
Chief Justice Martha Koome, called for speedydelivery of appellate justice and a renewed focus on eliminating case backlog while emphasizing the central role of the Court of Appeal within Kenyas constitutional architecture. Speaking during the installation of Justice Gatembu Kairu as the President of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Justice noted that as the [...] The post CJ Koome calls for seedy appellate justice appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:12:36
Storm as Jubilee Party Chairman Kemosi Accuses MP Nyakundi of Importing Voters Ahead of 2027 Polls
A political row has erupted in Kitutu Chache North after Jubilee Party National Chairman and West Mugirango MP Vincent Kemosi accused Kitutu Chache North MP Japhet Nyakundi of allegedly importing voters into the constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Marani, the constituency headquarters, on Thursday, Kemosi, without providing evidence, claimed that Nyakundi [...] The post Storm as Jubilee Party Chairman Kemosi Accuses MP Nyakundi of Importing Voters Ahead of 2027 Polls appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:15:45
DCI partners with Marici Kenya in fight against child trafficking
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified efforts to combat child trafficking and sexual exploitation through a new partnership with child protection organisation Marici Kenya. The collaboration was formalised on Thursday through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between DCI Director Mohamed Amin and Marici Kenya Chief Executive Officer Benson Shamala. The [...] The post DCI partners with Marici Kenya in fight against child trafficking appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:44:21
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Tehran has launched fresh attacks on US military bases in neighbouring Gulf states, while Washington continued to strike sites across Iran overnight. Tehran said it had struck targets in the region, including in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, as a sixth day of renewed hostilities strained their preliminary deal to end the war. Meanwhile, the US [...] The post Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:46:55
Father and son sentenced for assaulting woman over "disappearing genitals" claim
A father and his son were sentenced on Wednesday to a one-year jail term each for assaulting a woman on false claims of causing the disappearance of the son's genitals. Benson Ngala Daniel, 49, and Ruphus Chai Ngala, 19, pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm contrary to Section 251 of the Penal Code. [...] The post Father and son sentenced for assaulting woman over "disappearing genitals" claim appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:48:37
JKIA modernisation enters key phase as government signs consultant contrac
The government's plan to modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has reached a major milestone following the signing of the Engineer-Consultant Contract for the multi-billion-shilling project. The agreement was signed by Principal Secretary for the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Teresia Mbaika, on behalf of the Ministry of Roads and Transport, and representatives [...] The post JKIA modernisation enters key phase as government signs consultant contrac appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:51:49
Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home
Eleven people died in a fire at a foster care facility in Algiers, Algerias capital city. The countrys civil protection department said 19 others were injured in the blaze, which firefighters began to tackle at 03:30 local time (04:30 GMT) on Thursday. They were still attempting to extinguish the fire just over three hours later, [...] The post Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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