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@kna Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:41:19
Mugwe division commissioner set to fight illicit brews
The national government has intensified efforts to improve service delivery and combat illicit brews in Tharaka Nithi County following the installation of the first Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) for the newly created Mugwe Division. Speaking during the installation ceremony at Kambandi, Tharaka Nithi County Commissioner David Gitonga said the elevation of Mugwe into a fully fledged administrative division marks a significant milestone in decentralising government services and bringing them closer to residents. Gitonga said the recognition of Mugwe as an official division will enhance coordination of government programmes, improve security, and accelerate development. He urged residents to support the national government in the fight against illicit brews, drug abuse and other social vices, noting that alcohol and substance abuse continue to destroy livelihoods, particularly among the youth. The fight against illicit brews and drugs remains a government priority. We must all work together to protect our young people and build a productive society, he said. The newly installed Assistant County Commissioner, Rose Gakii Miriti, pledged to work closely with local leaders, government agencies, and residents to promote development and improve service delivery in the new division. Miriti said her administration would embrace teamwork, accountability and public participation to ensure government programmes effectively reach the people. I am committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure Mugwe division realizes its full development potential and that government services are delivered efficiently, she said. Area Member of Parliament Patrick Munene congratulated the new Assistant County Commissioner and called on residents to accord her the necessary support to enable her to discharge her duties effectively. The legislator also raised concern over the increasing consumption of alcohol among young people during daytime hours, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to the communitys social and economic well-being. Munene appealed to the Tharaka Nithi County Government to review the licensing of bars, arguing that revenue generation should not take precedence over the health and productivity of residents. He observed that Kambandi Trading Centre does not require more than two licensed bars, saying reducing the number of alcohol outlets would help curb the growing problem of alcohol abuse. by Dickson Mwiti and Christine Ngitori
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@kna Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:46:57
Biotech experts back GMO adoption to ease animal feeds
Agricultural scientists and animal feed manufacturers have renewed calls for Kenya to embrace biotechnology, saying genetically modified (GM) crops could help address chronic shortages of animal feed raw materials, lower production costs and strengthen the countrys food security. Speaking during a stakeholders workshop on biotechnology and animal feed at the ongoing AFEC conference 2026, experts said...
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@kna Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:48:35
Push to have AI in senior school curriculum
Education stakeholders have urged the Ministry of Education to formally introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject in secondary schools, saying it will equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to compete in an increasingly technology-driven world. They noted that as the world embraces the Fourth Industrial Revolution, AI is rapidly transforming industries,...
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@kna Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:51:18
Youth urged to register as voters
Soy Member of Parliament David Kiplagat has commended young people in the constituency for surpassing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) voter registration target, saying their participation demonstrated growing interest in shaping the country's democratic process. Speaking on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Moi's Bridge Police Station in Uasin Gishu County, Kiplagat said...
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@kahawatungu Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:30:00
Alex Trebek Net Worth
Alex Trebek had an estimated net worth of $75 million at the time of his death in 2020. The Canadian-born American television icon built his fortune through a career spanning more than five decades, with the majority of his wealth coming from hosting the hit quiz show Jeopardy! from 1984 until his passing. Known for [...] The post Alex Trebek Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:30:20
Boy found murdered in Nyamira tea plantation
Police have launched investigations after the body of a seven-year-old boy who had been reported missing was found in a tea plantation in Nyamira County. The body of the child, a Grade One pupil at Sunflower Academy Primary School, was discovered on Thursday afternoon in Getare Location, Manga Sub-County. According to police, the incident was [...] The post Boy found murdered in Nyamira tea plantation appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:37:03
Kenya Power contractor killed after electricity pole falls on him in Meru
A Kenya Power contractor died after an electricity pole fell on him while replacement works were underway in Imenti Central Sub-County, Meru County. The deceased, Geoffrey Mugambi Savouring, was part of a team replacing old and rotten wooden electricity poles at Kathiranga Village in Katheri West Location on Thursday afternoon. According to police, the incident [...] The post Kenya Power contractor killed after electricity pole falls on him in Meru appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:39:54
School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda
At least 20 schoolchildren and one adult have been killed after a bus carrying pupils on a study trip crashed in eastern Uganda, local officials say, in one of the countrys deadliest road accidents involving children in recent years. Dozens of others, including school staff, were injured in the crash in Kapchorwa area on Thursday [...] The post School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:41:04
Brad Rutter Net Worth
Brad Rutter has an estimated net worth of $4 million, built largely through his record-breaking success on television game shows. Best known for his remarkable performances on Jeopardy!, Rutter has earned more than $4.5 million in prize money across multiple tournaments, making him one of the highest-earning game show contestants in history. Unlike many contestants [...] The post Brad Rutter Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:43:54
Four trailers overturn after cooking oil spill blocks Nairobi–Mai Mahiu Road
Traffic was disrupted on Friday along the Nairobi–Mai Mahiu Road after cooking oil spilled across an estimated 10-kilometre stretch of the highway, creating dangerously slippery conditions. According to police, the incident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. on Friday. The cooking oil, believed to have leaked from an unidentified trailer, spread along the escarpment section of [...] The post Four trailers overturn after cooking oil spill blocks Nairobi–Mai Mahiu Road appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@standard Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:15:00
How Ruto met Oburu and Ole Kina at night, ordered Sifuna's removal
Edwin Sifuna was removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip following a divisive meeting among Azimio senators, amid claims that President William Ruto influenced the decision.
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@kenyans Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:49:09
Ruto Orders Ministries, Counties to Open Records for Transparency Audit
The orders are part of a wider government agenda that includes expanding access to information, digitising public services, and using technology to improve accountability.
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@kenyans Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:35:25
Petition Filed Challenging Key Ruto Appointment
The appointment comes a month after the company was privatized to fund President William Ruto's initiative, the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), which seeks to revolutionize how the country raises revenue for key projects.
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