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@kahawatungu Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:15:57
Lawyer files petition over JSC member Rutto attendance of UDA meeting
A Nairobi-based lawyer filed a formal petition before the National Assembly seeking the immediate removal of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto over alleged violation of constitutional requirements on political neutrality after attending a ruling party meeting at State House. The petition, lodged by Muriuki Eric Mwirigi, accuses Rutto, a public representative on [...] The post Lawyer files petition over JSC member Rutto attendance of UDA meeting appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:19:05
Requirements and Process of Re-Registering an Ex-Diplomatic Vehicle in Kenya
Re-registering an ex-diplomatic vehicle in Kenya is a mandatory process once a vehicle previously owned or used by a diplomatic mission is transferred to a private individual, company, or another entity. These vehicles enjoy special tax and registration privileges while under diplomatic use, but once sold or transferred, they must be regularized to comply with [...] The post Requirements and Process of Re-Registering an Ex-Diplomatic Vehicle in Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:41:39
Africa's Top Human Smuggling Hotspots Revealed
Several African countries recorded high human smuggling activity in 2025, with Libya topping the list, according to the Africa Organised Crime Index 2025 by Enact Africa. Libya scored 9.50, followed by Sudan at 9.0 and Eritrea at 8.50. Kenya, along with Chad, Djibouti, Niger, Somalia, and Tunisia, each scored 8.0, while Algeria, Ethiopia, and Morocco [...] The post Africa's Top Human Smuggling Hotspots Revealed appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:04:13
Kenya Identified as Key Transit Hub in Africa's Illicit Gold Trade
Kenya has been named a major transit hub in Africa's illegal gold trade, according to the Africa Organised Crime Index 2025. The report notes that Africa's rich biodiversity and abundant natural resources make the continent a major source for crimes involving extractive commodities and wildlife, feeding high-value illicit markets worldwide. In 2025, crimes involving non-renewable [...] The post Kenya Identified as Key Transit Hub in Africa's Illicit Gold Trade appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:20:41
Tenant electrocuted while washing clothes at Kisumu home
A 19-year-old man was electrocuted in a tragic incident in a house as he washed his clothes in Kogony, Kisumu County. Police and Kenya Power officials said Brian Omollo was washing his clothes when he touched a live naked wire. He died on the spot. Police said they suspect the power had been illegally connected [...] The post Tenant electrocuted while washing clothes at Kisumu home appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:30:40
AFA to Reopen Macadamia Nut Harvesting and Trading from Feb 1
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced that the harvesting and trading of macadamia nuts will resume on February 1, 2026, following a two-month seasonal closure. The closure, which began on December 1, 2025, was imposed to safeguard nut quality, oil content, shelf life, and to protect Kenya's reputation in premium international macadamia markets. [...] The post AFA to Reopen Macadamia Nut Harvesting and Trading from Feb 1 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:34
Man fatally stabbed in robbery incident in Kamulu
A 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a robbery incident in Kamulu area, Nairobi County. The victim was identified as Geoffrey Gicheru. Before his death, he had left his house in the area and was headed for work in the city centre, his wife said. The wife was on January 28 morning alerted that her [...] The post Man fatally stabbed in robbery incident in Kamulu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:03:57
Court rules State violating Constitution by prosecuting robbery suspects under laws declared unconstitutional
The High Court ruled that the state has been violating the Constitution for years by continuing to prosecute individuals under robbery-related laws that were declared unconstitutional in 2016. Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that various state agencies, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Judiciary, and Parliament, persistently violated citizens fundamental rights [...] The post Court rules State violating Constitution by prosecuting robbery suspects under laws declared unconstitutional appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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