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@kna Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:01:05
MCK Act 2013 set for review to align with evolving media practices
The Media Council Act of 2013 is undergoing a comprehensive legislative review aimed at modernizing the media's regulatory framework to accord with the digital era, artificial intelligence (AI), and evolving media practices. Media Council of Kenya (MCK) alongside the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy is fast-tracking the legislative overhaul to replace the...
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@kna Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:09:02
Women feted for transport payment solution at GirlCode Kenya Hackathon
Four young Kenyan women emerged as the overall winners of the third edition of the GirlCode Kenya Hackathon held at Konza Technopolis. The two-day hackathon brought together 44 young women, including students, graduates, developers, and aspiring entrepreneurs, to develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges with support from industry mentors. The winning team, Mary Wangui, Linet...
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@kna Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:13:12
Government unveils Sh152bn roadworks in Kiambu County
The government is set to tarmac 1,656 kilometers of roads in Kiambu County at a cost of Sh152 billion in a bid to improve connectivity and support economic growth. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said 368 kilometres had already been completed at a cost of Sh20 billion, while another 247 kilometres were under construction with others...
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:50:04
KMPDU Issues Demands to Government After Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a series of demands to the government following the confirmation of Kenyas first imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease. In a statement signed by KMPDU Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer Dr Davji Bhimji Atellah, Deputy Chairman Dr Kahura Mundia, Deputy Secretary General Dr [...] The post KMPDU Issues Demands to Government After Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:50:10
Court certifies urgent case on Dangote refinery in Lamu
The High Court in Nairobi has certified as urgent a constitutional petition challenging the proposed Sh2.2 trillion (USD 16 billion) Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals project in Lamu County. Justice David Mburu, sitting at the Milimani High Court, directed that the petition be heard on a priority basis and ordered the petitioner to [...] The post Court certifies urgent case on Dangote refinery in Lamu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:59:11
Yemeni military says it has 'secured' Red Sea waterway
Yemeni pro-government forces backed by Saudi Arabia say they have secured the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, at the start of a major offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi movement. The Yemeni military also said in a statement that National Shield, Giants Brigades and Tihama Resistance forces had captured the [...] The post Yemeni military says it has secured Red Sea waterway appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:03:38
Nigeria mourns as 32 killed in military plane crash
Nigerias President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning after a military aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State, killing 32 people. Authorities say the plane was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos when it came down near a naval base on Monday morning. A resident told the BBC that the [...] The post Nigeria mourns as 32 killed in military plane crash appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:08:55
Swamibapa one win from title glory, Samaj B retain Div One
Swamibapa A Team are a heartbeat away from winning the Nairobi County Cricket Association (NCCA) Super Division 50-Overs League 2026 title after their clinical 5-wicket win over Sir Ali Muslim Club A Team at Jamhuri High School on Sunday, a victory that effectively boosted their campaign. With only two matches remaining, Swamibapa A need just [...] The post Swamibapa one win from title glory, Samaj B retain Div One appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kenyans Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:30:12
Protesters Storm Murkomen's Office, Demand Answers Over Fatal Shootings
There have been concerns over security operations in Samburu and other neighbouring pastoralist areas, particularly over allegations of livestock being shot indiscriminately.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:33:55
Jambojet Responds After Passenger Dies From Ebola in Nairobi
Jambojet has responded after a passenger who travelled on one of its flights from Entebbe to Nairobi was confirmed to have Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease. The passenger, who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through Uganda, later died while receiving treatment in Nairobi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Jambojet said it [...] The post Jambojet Responds After Passenger Dies From Ebola in Nairobi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:49:56
Impose penalties on manufacturers of illegal gear, Siaya fishermen appeal to the government
The fishing community in Siaya is calling on the legislative arm of the government to come up with legislation that will impose heavy penalties on manufacturers and users of outlawed fishing gear in the country's territorial waters. According to the fisherfolk, lenient penalties have for years continued to encourage manufacture and use of the illegal...
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@kna Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00
Murang'a to pilot one-stop clinics for patients with multiple chronic conditions
Patients suffering from multiple non-communicable diseases (NCDs) could soon receive treatment for different conditions under one roof in a new health model being piloted in Murang'a County. The five-year M-Care project will establish a one-stop clinic approach where patients with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and other chronic illnesses will also be screened and...
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