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@kahawatungu Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:02:19
Prosecution opposes medical report on KNH murder suspect Kalombotole
The prosecution told a court that it had yet to receive a medical report from Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) regarding the mental status of an accused person. Kennedy Kalombotole is accused of killing two patients at KNH in February and July 2025. The court heard that although the defence had presented a medical report indicating [...] The post Prosecution opposes medical report on KNH murder suspect Kalombotole appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kenyans Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:55:36
Govt Addresses Reducing Civil Servants' Salaries
Despite government commitments to reduce PAYE and other taxes such as VAT, concerns persist that these reliefs may be offset by increases in statutory deductions like NSSF, raising fears of a hidden rise in the overall financial burden on employees.
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@kenyans Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:36:29
Traffic Disruption Along Thika Road, Waiyaki Way Looms as Construction Works Begin
The disruptions are set to begin in the next two weeks when key construction works are set to begin along the busy intersections that aid movement in and out of the CBD.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:30:14
Man strangled to death in fight between brothers over piece of land in Mukurweini
A dispute between two brothers over a piece of land in a village in Mukurweini, Nyeri County turned fatal when one of them was fatally strangled. The incident happened on February 17 in Wamutitu village, Murunduini sub-location police said adding Patrick Mwaniki, 53, was strangled in the drama. This was after he had slashed 200 [...] The post Man strangled to death in fight between brothers over piece of land in Mukurweini appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:36:10
Intruding miner dies in gold mining tunnel in Rongo
A miner who had intruded into a gold mining tunnel died after being trapped by a wall in Kitere, Rongo, Migori County. Police and the sites Chinese owners said a group of intruders had invaded their shaft via an illegal tunnel when the incident occurred on February 17. The suspected accomplices of the deceased later [...] The post Intruding miner dies in gold mining tunnel in Rongo appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:10:30
Sifuna opposes State House 'Cooperation agreement' between Ruto and Sakaja
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has strongly opposed the newly signed "cooperation agreement" between President William Ruto and Johnson Sakaja, terming it unconstitutional, opaque, and a veiled takeover of Nairobi City County functions by the National Government. Speaking a day after the signing ceremony at State House, Sifuna argued that the agreement violates constitutional provisions governing [...] The post Sifuna opposes State House 'Cooperation agreement' between Ruto and Sakaja appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:24:05
Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli appointed new KeNHA Director General
The Board of Directors of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) appointed Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli as the Authority's new Director General, effective February 17, 2026. The announcement was made following consultations with the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Roads and Transport. According to the Board, the appointment followed a competitive and transparent recruitment [...] The post Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli appointed new KeNHA Director General appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:29:25
Murang'a Governor Kang'ata to Be Away From Office for One Month After Injury
Irungu Kang'ata will be physically absent from office for at least one month after sustaining an injury. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Murang'a County Government said the governor tripped and injured his heel tendons while attending a nutrition meeting in Nairobi. "Following medical assessment, the governor is currently receiving treatment and has been [...] The post Murang'a Governor Kang'ata to Be Away From Office for One Month After Injury appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kenyans Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:01:54
Nairobi Water Warns of 24-Hour Water Supply Interruption
Residents in Langáta, Kibra, Westlands, the U.S. Embassy, and KNH are among some of the areas that will be affected by the service interruption, with repair works and plans set to be initiated.
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@kenyans Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:23:23
Residents at Risk as Resistance Slows Nairobi River Cleanup in Kileleshwa, Lavington
The officials stated that residents affected by the planned evacuations will be notified in line with existing laws and given guidance on compliance requirements.
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