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@kahawatungu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:01:29
Nedbank moves to acquire 66% stake in NCBA in landmark East Africa expansion
NCBA Group announced Wednesday that it has received a strategic investment proposal and a Notice of Intention from South Africa's Nedbank Group Limited to acquire approximately 66 per cent of NCBA's ordinary shares through a tender offer, a move that would see the Kenyan lender become a subsidiary of Nedbank. If completed, the transaction will [...] The post Nedbank moves to acquire 66% stake in NCBA in landmark East Africa expansion appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:03:33
Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe
The man who killed Japans former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, three and a half years after he shot him dead at a rally in the city of Nara in 2022. Tetsuya Yamagami had pleaded guilty to murder charges at the trials opening last year,but how he should be [...] The post Life sentence for man who killed Japans ex-PM Shinzo Abe appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:05:10
Minnesota leaders subpoenaed in immigration obstruction investigation
The US justice department has issued subpoenas to Democratic Minnesota officials, alleging they conspired to impede federal immigration officers in the state. The offices of Governor Tim Walz, state Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey were among those served with legal summonses as US Attorney General Pam Bondi visited Minnesota following intense [...] The post Minnesota leaders subpoenaed in immigration obstruction investigation appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:07:29
Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant as Fukushima memories loom large
Japan restarted operations at the worlds largest nuclear power plant for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster forced the country to shut all of its reactors. The decision to restart reactor number 6 at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa north-west of Tokyo was taken despite local residents safety concerns. It was delayed by a day because of [...] The post Japan restarts worlds largest nuclear plant as Fukushima memories loom large appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:53:32
Wetang'ula, Khaniri Among Those Who Recorded Statements Over Jirongo Death
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has recorded statements from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, former Vihiga Senator George Khaniri, and seven passengers who were travelling in a Climax bus involved in the fatal road accident that claimed the life of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the DCI said [...] The post Wetang'ula, Khaniri Among Those Who Recorded Statements Over Jirongo Death appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:55:58
Ruto Reassigns Ababu Namwamba, Joash Maangi in Foreign Service Changes
President William Ruto has reassigned former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba and Ambassador Joash Maangi in changes affecting Kenya's foreign service. In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 21, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the President had approved the reassignments following the completion of terms by some serving ambassadors [...] The post Ruto Reassigns Ababu Namwamba, Joash Maangi in Foreign Service Changes appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kenyans Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:48:17
Man Stabs 3 Police Officers While Resisting Arrest
The incident occurred in the Joyland area of Makutano town after members of the public alerted Makutano Police Station about a man who was creating a disturbance and chasing people while armed with a knife
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