Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports

President Donald Trump has said the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade would stop Irans ships or customers from entering or leaving the key oil shipping route, but all other countries will have fair and [...] The post Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Wetang'ula faces contempt case over alleged defiance of 'no campaign' order

Vocal Africa claims the Speaker defied orders to stop activities that promote Ruto's...

Suspect linked to Westlands restaurant robbery killed in police shootout

A suspected member of an armed gang linked to the recent robbery at a popular Westlands restaurant was shot dead during a police operation in Joska, Machakos County, as detectives intensified efforts to dismantle a criminal network blamed for a string of violent robberies in Nairobi and its neighbouring counties. According to the Directorate of [...] The post Suspect linked to Westlands restaurant robbery killed in police shootout appeared first on Kahawatungu.

UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security. Mahmood will use new government powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats, attacks and intimidation in the UK. In a written statement to Parliament, she set out how [...] The post UK bans support for Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps appeared first on Kahawatungu.

One person killed in Maine in second fatal ICE-involved shooting in less than a week

A person was killed Monday in an ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine, according to the state's speaker of the house — just days after a federal agent fatally shot a Mexican immigrant during a traffic stop in Houston, sparking mass protests and demands for transparency and accountability. "A person was killed. ICE was involved. State [...] The post One person killed in Maine in second fatal ICE-involved shooting in less than a week appeared first on Kahawatungu.

'Activism almost cost my marriage': Julius Kamau's life on maandamano frontline

Since he started activism in 2013, Kamau has borne heavy personal loss, yet he won't stop.

Jomo Kenyatta Boys' closed as fire destroys administration block, 10 classrooms

Students set on fire offices of the principal and deputy principal, staffroom, library and...

Infotrak: DP Kindiki remains preferred running mate for President Ruto

University ordered to pay students over missing marks

Graduation of 21 TUK students was delayed in 2012 due to the missing scripts; they re-sat the...

Wetang'ula faces contempt of court over Ruto campaign order

Vocal Africa claims Wetang'ula defied orders to stop campaigning for Ruto.

Record prize money makes Fifa World Cup richest tournament in history

FIFa approved a record increase in prize money for the expanded 48-team competition.

Court suspends IEBC's Sh1.5m fine against MP Wanjiku Muhia

The legal dispute arose from alleged inflammatory remarks she made during a public rally in Ol...

Kindiki's poll rankings tilt 2027 Ruto running mate slot in his favour

Prof Kindiki enjoys the highest support in regions where other potential candidates are...

Sudanese court sentences RSF commander Hemedti and 15 others to death in absentia

Sudanese court on Sunday sentenced Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo ("Hemedti") and 15 other defendants to death in absentia after convicting them in connection with the killing of West Darfur Governor Khamis Abdullah Abkar and crimes committed in El Geneina. The ruling, issued by the Anti-Terrorism and Crimes Against the State Court [...] The post Sudanese court sentences RSF commander Hemedti and 15 others to death in absentia appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Blow to South African corruption case as key suspect pulls out of plea deal

Vusimusi Cat Matlala, a key figure in an ongoing police corruption inquiry in South Africa, has withdrawn from a controversial plea deal, serving a blow to prosecutors. The business tycoon pulled out of the agreement after a South African court recommended a higher jail sentence 12 years instead of the agreed eight. Matlala was [...] The post Blow to South African corruption case as key suspect pulls out of plea deal appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Murkomen speaks on political attacks in Kisumu and Nyahururu

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen Monday maintained that the security agencies are doing everything to curb goonism and political violence in the country. The CS said that 20 suspects have already been arrested and set to be arraigned to court in connection with Sunday's incidents in Kisumu and Nyahururu. Lets not start pretending [...] The post Murkomen speaks on political attacks in Kisumu and Nyahururu appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Government disburses Sh1.8 billion to 133,484 vulnerable households under hunger safety net programme

The government has disbursed more than Sh1.8 billion to over 133,000 vulnerable households in eight arid and semi-arid counties under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), providing critical financial support to families affected by recurrent drought. The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), under the Ministry of East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional [...] The post Government disburses Sh1.8 billion to 133,484 vulnerable households under hunger safety net programme appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ruku urges Mt Kenya youth to prioritise development over opposition politics

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku has urged young people in the Mt Kenya region to shun opposition politics and instead focus on development, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Speaking during a meeting with youth leaders from Mt Kenya East in Meru County, Ruku said the regions progress would [...] The post Ruku urges Mt Kenya youth to prioritise development over opposition politics appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Gikaria matatani kwa madai ya kutoa hongo Ol Kalou akipigia debe mwaniaji wa UDA

MBUNGE wa Embakasi Mashariki David Gikaria alipewa hadi saa saba unusu kufika mbele ya Kamati ya Maadili na Nidhamu ya Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka Nchini (IEBC) baada ya kukosa kufanya hivyo licha ya kuitwa hapo awali. Kamati hiyo inayoongozwa na Dkt Alutalala Mukhwana ilisitisha shughuli zake baada ya mbunge huyo kumtuma msaidizi wake Joseph Kariuki Nelima kumwakilisha katika kikao hicho. Kwenye uamuzi wake, Dkt Mukhwana alisema hawakuridhishwa na sababu zilizotolewa na msaidizi huyo kuhusu kutofika kwa Bw Gikaria. "Hatujaridhishwa na sababu zake kuhusu kutofika kikaoni kuhusu suala hili. Kwa hivyo, tunasitisha shughuli za kamati hii ili kumpa Bw Gikaria nafasi ya kusikizwa," akasema Dkt Mukhwana. Bw Gikaria anakabiliwa na dai la kukiuka mwongozo wa IEBC kuhusu uchaguzi mdogo. Inadaiwa alishiriki utoaji hongo kwa wapigakura alipokuwa akimfanyia kampeni mgombeaji wa UDA Samuel Muchina Nyaga. Kupitia msaidizi wake wa kibinafsi, Bw Gikaria aliambia kamati hiyo kwamba alikuwa mgonjwa na ni sadfa alitakiwa kufika mbele ya kamati wakati ambapo alikuwa amwone daktari wake. Mbunge huyo pia alidai kuwa hakuwasilishiwa malalamishi dhidi yake kwa njia inayofaa akisema alifahamu suala hilo kupitia mtandao wa kijamii. "IEBC inafaa kufuata sheria. Mimi ni mgonjwa na nina miadi na daktari," akasema Bw Gikaria.

Poll: Ruto is leading presidential hopeful, but one in five voters still undecided

Survey found Ruto's support is slightly higher among male respondents.