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@kahawatungu Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:27:00
Pilots raise safety concerns as aviation strike disrupts JKIA operations
The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) raised safety concerns amid ongoing industrial action by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), which includes Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel, warning that operational pressures must not compromise flight safety. The strike has triggered significant disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and across Kenya's airspace, resulting in flight [...] The post Pilots raise safety concerns as aviation strike disrupts JKIA operations appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:01:19
Decomposed body of man found in forest in Uasin Gishu
The decomposed body of a man was found in a forest long after his suspected murder in Kondoo area, Uasin Gishu County. It is not clear how the victim died, police said on Monday. The body was found by a group of women who were fetching firewood in the area. Police were alerted and moved [...] The post Decomposed body of man found in forest in Uasin Gishu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:36:43
Three Kenyans wanted in US financial fraud detained in Nairobi ahead of extradition
A Nairobi court ordered that three Kenyans wanted in the United States over an elaborate financial fraud scheme be detained at Kileleshwa Police Station for 14 days to allow American authorities to file a formal extradition request through diplomatic channels. Peter Omari, Francis Asanyo, and Elvis Obaigwa appeared before the Milimani Chief Magistrates Court on [...] The post Three Kenyans wanted in US financial fraud detained in Nairobi ahead of extradition appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kenyans Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:23:05
Blow to Ruto as World Bank Slashes Funding for Key Project
World Bank says that commercial lenders are now expected to contribute Ksh46.45 billion ($360 million), down from an earlier target of Ksh116.12 billion ($900 million) under the proposed financing structure.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:08:50
Four family members arrested over murder of father in Nakuru
Four members of a family were arrested over the murder of their aged father in Bahati, Nakuru County. Police said Peter Mwangi, 73, succumbed to his injuries in hospital after an assault in his house. The assault happened on February 15, before the man succumbed to the injuries later. Police visited the scene and recovered [...] The post Four family members arrested over murder of father in Nakuru appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:41:54
US-based philanthropist ends years of water crisis at Gisage Mixed School in Nyamira
For years, dawn at Gisage Mixed Secondary School in Nyamira County signaled more than the start of classes. Before the first bell rang, students would trek in small groups carrying yellow jerrycans, walking nearly two kilometres to fetch water from nearby springs. At times, the school hired donkeys to help transport the precious commodity. Even [...] The post US-based philanthropist ends years of water crisis at Gisage Mixed School in Nyamira appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:45:22
NSSF Raises Monthly Contributions from February
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced new contribution rates that take effect from February 2026, marking the start of Year Four under the NSSF Act. In a public notice published in MyGov on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, NSSF Chief Executive Officer David Koross urged employers and workers to adjust their deductions accordingly. Under [...] The post NSSF Raises Monthly Contributions from February appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:31:23
KNEC to Train College Tutors for Teacher Education Assessments in April; Here's How to Apply
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will train college tutors in April 2026 to mark Teacher Education assessments and assess practicum. In a public notice issued Tuesday, February 17, 2026, KNEC said shortlisted applicants will pay a training fee of Sh10,500. Payment will only be made after applicants receive notification through a text message (SMS) [...] The post KNEC to Train College Tutors for Teacher Education Assessments in April; Here's How to Apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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