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@kahawatungu Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:23:21
Trump purchased up to $5 million of SpaceX bonds days before major space order
Just two days before launching an effort to slash red tape for commercial space transportation, President Donald Trump last month purchased up to $5 million of bonds issued by SpaceX, a major federal contractor run by Elon Musk, according to ethics filings made public on Thursday. The SpaceX bond buy was among 517 trades Trump [...] The post Trump purchased up to $5 million of SpaceX bonds days before major space order appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:26:33
Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of an all-out invasion of its northern Tigray region and warned it will defend itself, days after residents told the BBC Eritrean troops had crossed into the country. In a letter to the UN Security Council, Ethiopias foreign minister called it a blatant act of aggression that engages Ethiopias inherent right [...] The post Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:29:43
ICE agent shoots man in New York City
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has shot a man in his car in the Bronx in New York City while the mans five-year-old son sat in the backseat. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which runs ICE, confirmed an officer discharged his weapon while attempting to arrest a criminal illegal alien on [...] The post ICE agent shoots man in New York City appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:34:03
Thieves steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m in Italy, reports say
Thieves have stolen 30,000 bottles of wine collectively worth about €5m (£4.2m) from a prestigious Italian winery, Italian media reports. Marchesi Antinori, one of Italys biggest family-owned wineries, said the theft at its storage facility in Tuscany took place on Saturday as the company was preparing to ship a consignment to customers abroad. At least [...] The post Thieves steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m in Italy, reports say appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:37:19
US report says Gov't officials involved in recruitment of Kenyans into Russian-Ukraine war
A released American report has implicated Kenyan government officials in the recruitment of over 1,000 Kenyans who were sent to serve in the Russian military amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, published by the U.S. Department of State, points to suspected collusion involving Kenyan officials, recruitment firms, [...] The post US report says Gov't officials involved in recruitment of Kenyans into Russian-Ukraine war appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:47:18
NCA admitted into Interpol Global Academy Network
The National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) has been formally admitted into the Interpol Global Academy Network. This was done at a signing ceremony held Friday at Interpol Headquarters in Lyon, France, marking a significant milestone in Kenya's criminal investigations and international law enforcement cooperation. The ceremony was attended by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), [...] The post NCA admitted into Interpol Global Academy Network appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:36:45
Embobut residents pledge to end FGM
More than 3,000 residents of Embobut, Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have signed a declaration to abandon Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and instead protect and empower girls. The residents committed themselves during a ceremony at St. Michael's Secondary School in Embobut, pledging to work with community leaders and other stakeholders to eradicate the practice. Youth representative...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:05
ihiga Governor commissions tree nursery and apiculture project
Vihiga Governor Dr Wilber Ottichilo has commissioned the Gamurembe Tree Nursery and Apiculture Project in Muhudu Ward, Sabatia Sub-County, aimed at promoting environmental conservation, strengthening climate resilience and improving community livelihoods. The project, implemented through the Directorate of Climate Change under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, combines indigenous tree seedling production with beekeeping...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:13:17
Govt fast-fracks 2027/28 budget cycle ahead of polls
The National Treasury has adjusted the budget preparation timetable for the 2027/2028 Financial Year (FY) to allow Parliament to review and appropriate budget estimates by March 31, 2027, ensuring continuous public service delivery ahead of the August 2027 General Elections. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, stated that the adjusted calendar will provide economic certainty....
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:20:10
Commission recovers Sh112.1 million for complainants
The Advocates Complaints Commission facilitated the recovery of Sh112.1 million on behalf of complainants during the 2025/26 financial year, up from Sh101.8 million recovered during the previous financial year, Commission Chairman Moses Cheboi has revealed. The increase of Sh10.3 million in recovered funds highlights the Commission's role in helping aggrieved clients to reclaim their assets...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:28:44
Bungoma Assembly attain ISO certification
The County Assembly of Bungoma has become the first county assembly in Kenya to attain ISO 9001:2015 certification, a milestone expected to strengthen accountability, efficiency and quality in service delivery. The certification by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) recognises the assemblys efforts to establish structured management systems, improve internal processes and promote continuous improvement...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:33:49
Busia residents call for sensitisation on land acquisition
There is a need to sensitise members of the public about their rights, especially on compulsory land acquisition. Speaking after a public participation forum at Busia Agricultural Training Centre, the National Land Commission vice chairperson, Julie Oseko, noted that a number of local residents had been displaced to pave the way for government development projects,...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:46:20
Nakuru strengthens partnerships to improve maternal, reproductive healthcare services
The County Government of Nakuru is strengthening strategic partnerships to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage, with maternal and newborn health remaining a priority in its ongoing health-sector reforms. The devolved unit's administration has pledged to enhance investments in the sexual and reproductive health rights of women and young girls with a view to achieving...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:47:19
Sh270M irrigation projects to boost agricultural productivity in Nandi
Residents of Nandi County are set to benefit from Sh270 million worth of irrigation and dam projects, aimed at improving food security, increasing agricultural productivity and strengthening resilience to climate change. The investment undertaken by the State Department for Irrigation covers four projects spread across Nandi Hills, Tinderet and Mosop constituencies, with the interventions expected...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:54:36
Nandi residents receive free eye health services
Nandi Hills County Hospital, in collaboration with Eldo-Eye Hospital in Nandi Hills, joined the rest of the world in celebrating this year's World Sight Day by offering free eye checkups to the local residents. Speaking at Nandi Hills County Hospital, County Director of Health Dr Christine Chebet underscored that the health of our eyes is...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:11:53
Kwale residents raise fresh land concerns, despite issuance of title deeds
Some residents of Kwale County have raised concerns over the size of land parcels contained in newly issued title deeds, saying the allocations do not correspond with the ancestral land their families have occupied and cultivated for generations. The residents said they welcomed the government's efforts to resolve historical land ownership problems at the Coast...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:26:24
Civil servants urged to counter misinformation on government projects
Civil servants in Kajiado North sub-county have been urged to embrace government services and programmes so they can provide the public with accurate, first-hand information and counter misinformation on the same. Kajiado North Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Yusuf Mohamed said officers had a responsibility to explain government programmes objectively, particularly flagship initiatives under the Bottom-Up...
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