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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:51:00
Rubio calls for global crackdown on far-left extremism
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged countries to collaborate against what he called a growing threat of left-wing terrorism. The Trump administration hosted representatives from more than 60 countries in Washington, where it argued left-wing political violence was the result of a unique evil rooted in a deep resentment towards civilisation. Officials made [...] The post Rubio calls for global crackdown on far-left extremism appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:53:54
JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
US Vice-President JD Vance has accused some members of the Israeli government of trying to influence Americans opinions to prolong the Iran war. In an interview published on Wednesday, Vance told conservative podcaster Joe Rogan that while he trusts some people within the Israeli government, there are others who are manipulating and trying to change [...] The post JD Vance accuses Israel of manipulating US public opinion to prolong Iran war appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:55:02
Jinsi uchaguzi wa Ol Kalou ulitekwa na hongo, uhuni, vitisho na ghasia
UCHAGUZI mdogo wa Ol Kalou ulioandaliwa jana ulikumbwa na ghasia, hongo, vitisho na majeraha huku viongozi mbalimbali wakilaani matukio hayo. Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi Nchini (IEBC) ilitarajiwa kumtangaza mshindi baada ya shughuli ya kuhesabu wa kura kukamilika. Uchaguzi huo uliandaliwa kumsaka mrithi wa marehemu David Kiaraho ambaye aliaga dunia mnamo Machi mwaka huu. Kulikuwa na ushindani mkali kati ya wawaniaji wa UDA na DCP. Shughuli ya upigaji kura ilianza saa 12 asubuhi vituoni 144 katika eneobunge hilo lenye wapigakura 73,480 na wadi tano. Katika vituo mbalimbali ambavyo Taifa Leo ilitembelea, wapigakura wengi walikuwa wazee huku Gen Z wachache wakijitokeza. Kufikia saa sita mchana, IEBC walikuwa wametathmini kuwa waliojitokeza mjini walikuwa asilimia 70 huku mashambani ikiwa ni asilimia 30. Milolongo mirefu ilishuhudiwa katika Shule ya Msingi ya AC ambako mgombeaji wa DCP Kamau Ngotho alipiga kura yake na pia Shule ya Msingi ya Huruma ambapo mwenzake wa UDA Muchina Nyaga alitekeleza wajibu huo wa kidemokrasia. Kampeni zilinoga katika vituo hivyo vilivyoko umbali wa mita 300 kutoka mji wa Ol Kalou. Huruma iko katika wadi ya Kaimbaga nayo AC wadi ya Karai. Wawaniaji wengi walikuwa wamepiga kura zao kufikia saa sita mchana. Hata hivyo, dalili kuwa ghasia zingetokea zilianza saa 10 asubuhi wakati kundi la vijana lilizunguka kuwaamsha watu waende vituoni huku wengine wakihakikisha hakuna aliyeingia kituoni wakiwa ndani ya magari. Mbunge wa Mathira Erick Wamumbi alizuiwa kuingia katika kituo cha Huruma akitumia gari lake. [caption id="attachment_190188" align="alignnone" width="2547"] Wakzi wenye hasira wafukuza magari meusi yaliyokuwa yamebeba watu waliofunika nyuso zao ambao walikuwa wanafyatua risasi ovyo Ol Kalou. Picha|Boniface Mwangi[/caption] Mgombeaji wa UDA Muchina Nyaga ambaye alipiga kura yake katika kituo hicho alisema angekubali kushindwa lakini kwa haki. "Kuna vitisho na utoaji hongo ambao unaendelea katika vituo mbalimbali na tumewasilisha malalamishi kwa IEBC," akasema Bw Nyaga akilalamika kuwa gari lake liliteketezwa. Ghasia zilishuhudiwa katika kituo cha upigaji kura cha Shule ya Msingi ya St Joseph wakati wanaume waliofunika nyuso walirusha vitoza machozi na kusababisha waliokuwa wakisubiri kupiga kura kutimka mbio. Hali iliendelea kuwa mbaya baada ya magari mengi aina ya Toyota Prado kuingia eneo hilo kuwabeba watu waliokuwa wamejihami na kujificha nyuso. Fujo hizo hazikuwasaza wanahabari ambapo wanahabari wa NMG walivamiwa katika Shule ya Msingi ya AC na wanaume waliojifunika nyuso na kujihami vikali. Wakati wa ghasia hizo, Mpigapicha wa NTV George Kieru aliibiwa kamera naye ripota Fabiola Akinyi akapokonywa simu yake baada ya kuelekezewa bunduki. Kwa mujibu wa wanahabari hao, wanaume sita waliwasili kwenye magari ya kifahari kisha wakawavamia wanahabari. "Tulikuwa tumeenda hapo kufuatilia uhasama kati ya wakazi na maafisa wa polisi. Ghafla wanaume waliovalia mavazi ya kujificha nyuso walichomoa bunduki na kuanza kutuvamia. Nilifanikiwa kutoroka na kupata hifadhi kwenye duka la karibu," akasema Mhariri wa NMG Ukanda wa Kusini mwa Bonde la Ufa Brygettes Ngana. Bi Ngana alisema wavamizi hao walimpiga Bw Kieru kisha wakaondoka na kamera yake. Pia walimuibia Bi Akinyi simu yake. "Walinipiga na kunilazimisha kufuta picha na video zote nilizokuwa nimechukua. Wameniumiza mgongo na mkononi," akasema Bw Kieru. "Mmoja kati ya wanaume hao alinielekezea bunduki tumboni na kunilazimisha nimpe simu yangu. Walinipokonya simu kisha wakatoka mbio wakiwa kwenye gari aina ya Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX," akasema. Mwenyekiti wa NMG Joe Muganda alikashifu kuvamiwa kwa wanahabari wa NMG na kuwataka waliohusika waadhibiwe. "Uvamizi dhidi ya wanahabari ni uvamizi dhidi ya haki ya umma kupata habari. Nataka vyombo husika vichunguze tukio hili haraka kisha wahusika wachukuliwe hatua za kisheria. Pia wanahabari wanaoripoti kuhusu masuala ya umma wahakikishiwe usalama wao," akasema Bw Muganda. "Uchaguzi ni miongoni mwa nguzo muhimu za demokrasia katika jamii yoyote, na uwepo wa vyombo vya habari ni muhimu katika kuimarisha uwazi, uwajibikaji na imani ya wananchi kwa mchakato huo. Vurugu, vitisho au aina yoyote ya kuzuia wanahabari kutekeleza wajibu wao hazina nafasi katika jamii ya kidemokrasia." akaongeza. "Kwa zaidi ya miongo sita, NMG imeendelea kushikilia misingi ya uandishi wa habari unaowajibika, uhuru wa uhariri na viwango vya juu vya taaluma. Mwenendo huo hautatikiswa wala kudhoofishwa na vitendo vya vurugu au vitisho." Katibu Mkuu wa Chama cha Wanahabari Nchini (KUJ) Eric Oduor pia alikashifu kushambuliwa kwa wanahabari hao na kutaka wahakikishiwe usalama wao. "Tunatoa wito kwa vyombo vya usalama vilinde wanahabari ili wafahamishe Wakenya kile kinachoendelea Ol Kalou," akasema Bw Oduor. Aliyekuwa Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua alishutumu serikali akisema ilitumia wahuni kama mbinu ya kuishurutisha IEBC ifutilie mbali uchaguzi huo. Pia alidai kuwa wanaume waliokuwa wamejihami walikuwa wakilindwa na polisi waliingia kwenye hoteli moja baada ya kuvuruga upigaji kura. "Ghasia hizi zinaonyesha yatakayotokea 2027. Polisi ndiyo wanatumiwa," akasema Bw Gachagua. Waziri wa Usalama wa Ndani Kipchumba Murkomen naye aliamrisha uchunguzi ufanyike kuhusu kisa ambacho polisi waliovalia kiraia waliwarushia raia vitoza machozi. "Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi aliwatuma polisi wa kutosha Ol Kalou na wanaoshiriki ghasia wachunguzwe na kuadhibiwa," akasema. Alisisitiza kuwa serikali itachukua hatua kali dhidi ya polisi yeyote ambaye alihusika na ghasia hizo.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:32:35
Sifuna's removal as Deputy Minority Whip planned at State House meeting – MPs say
A section of opposition senators aligned to the Linda Mwananchi faction has condemned the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, alleging the decision was orchestrated at State House before being implemented through what they described as an unlawful parliamentary process. The lawmakers claimed Sifuna's ouster was agreed upon during a [...] The post Sifunas removal as Deputy Minority Whip planned at State House meeting MPs say appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:35:20
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets
A White House teleprompter operator is being investigated over allegedly using inside information to place bets and make nearly $100,000 on US President Donald Trumps speeches. Gabriel Perez, who had worked at the White House since 2016, is accused of placing bets on words the president would use during major public addresses, including the State [...] The post White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:38:08
At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died
At least one person died in flooding across central Texas the same area that saw more than 130 deaths in flash floods last summer. Large and deadly flooding from the Guadalupe River is expected to ravage the region, following days of torrential rain, the National Weather Service in San Antonio reported. Last years flash [...] The post At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@standard Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00
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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