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@kahawatungu Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:04:17
Wemba grabs lead as Lakowe Lakes Classic heads to final round
Zambia's Sydney Joseph Wemba moved to the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic, carding a level-par 70 to reach four-under-par 140 after 36 holes at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Estate in Lagos. Wemba, who started the day one shot off the lead, followed his opening-round 70 with [...] The post Wemba grabs lead as Lakowe Lakes Classic heads to final round appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:55:50
Nairobi, Nakuru zadaiwa Sh75.7 bilioni
KAUNTI za Nairobi na Nakuru zinadaiwa Sh75.7 bilioni za mapato ambayo hayajalipwa, kiasi kinachozidi madeni yanayodaiwa na kaunti 45 zilizosalia kwa pamoja. Kiasi hicho ni zaidi ya theluthi mbili ya Sh113.3 bilioni ambazo kaunti zote 47 zinadaiwa kufikia Juni 30, 2026. Kwa mujibu wa ripoti ya utekelezaji wa serikali za kaunti ya mwaka wa kifedha wa 2025/2026 iliyoandaliwa na Mdhibiti wa Bajeti (COB) Margaret Nyakang'o, Nairobi inaongoza kwa deni la mapato la Sh59.09 bilioni, ikifuatiwa na Nakuru yenye Sh16.64 bilioni. Madeni ya Nairobi yanawakilisha asilimia 52.15 ya jumla ya mapato ambayo hayajalipwa kwa kaunti zote, huku Nakuru ikiwa na asilimia 14.69. "Mnamo Juni 30, 2026, Kaunti ya Nairobi ilikuwa na madeni ya juu zaidi ya Sh59.09 bilioni, ambayo ni asilimia 52.15 ya jumla ya mapato ambayo hayajalipwa. Kaunti ya Nakuru ilikuwa na Sh16.64 bilioni (asilimia 14.69) ya jumla ya madeni ya mapato," inasema ripoti hiyo. Sehemu kubwa ya madeni hayo inatokana na ushuru wa ardhi, kodi za nyumba na ada nyingine, huku baadhi ya madeni yakiwa yametokana na zaidi ya miaka 10 iliyopita. Ripoti hiyo inasema hali hii inaonyesha changamoto katika ukusanyaji wa mapato, utekelezaji wa sheria na usimamizi wa fedha, jambo linalopunguza uwezo wa kaunti kutoa huduma na kugharamia maendeleo. Mtaalamu wa utawala David Ngugi alisema kurejeshwa kwa Sh113.3 bilioni kungeongeza uwezo wa kaunti kugharamia huduma muhimu na kupunguza utegemezi wao kwa serikali kuu. "Sh113.3 bilioni zinaweza kubadilisha kwa kiasi kikubwa huduma za afya katika kaunti kadhaa. Zinaweza kugharamia na kuweka vifaa katika hospitali za kisasa katika kaunti kadhaa," akasema Bw Ngugi. "Kiasi hicho ni karibu asilimia 35 ya mgao wa fedha kwa kaunti. Pia kinaweza kugharamia miradi kadhaa mikubwa ya maji," akaongeza Bw Ngugi. Ripoti ilisema kaunti nyingi hazijafanya juhudi za kutosha kurejesha madeni hayo, hali ambayo imezifanya kutegemea zaidi fedha kutoka serikali kuu ambazo wakati mwingine huchelewa. Nairobi, ushuru wa ardhi ndio unaochangia sehemu kubwa ya deni, huku wamiliki wa mali wakidaiwa Sh51.34 bilioni. Kaunti hiyo pia inadaiwa Sh5.64 bilioni za ada za matumizi ya maeneo ya umma, Sh440.6 milioni za kodi za nyumba na ada za vibanda vya biashara, pamoja na Sh283.7 milioni kutokana na matangazo ya nje na mabango. Kampuni ya Umeme inatajwa kama mmoja wa wanaodaiwa wakubwa, ikiwa inadaiwa Sh5.6 bilioni za ada za matumizi ya maeneo ya umma. Nakuru, deni la mapato ni zaidi ya mara tatu ya Sh5.4 bilioni ambazo kaunti hiyo ilikusanya katika mwaka wa kifedha wa 2025/2026. Ushuru wa ardhi ulikuwa Sh11.8 bilioni ya deni hilo, huku kodi za nyumba ikiwa Sh782 milioni. SHA inadaiwa Sh456.9 milioni na NHIF iliyovunjwa Sh432.9 milioni. Mombasa ilikuwa na deni la tatu kwa ukubwa la Sh13.68 bilioni, ikifuatiwa na Kiambu yenye Sh5.63 bilioni. Kaunti nyingine zenye madeni makubwa ni Kitui (Sh2.2 bilioni), Busia na Kakamega (Sh1.7 bilioni kila moja), Laikipia (Sh1.4bilioni), Kisii (Sh1.3 bilioni), na Nyeri na Bomet (Sh1.2 bilioni kila moja). Kwa mujibu wa Tume ya Ugavi wa Mapato, kaunti zina uwezo wa kukusanya angalau Sh260 bilioni kila mwaka lakini zinaendelea kukusanya chini ya Sh100 bilioni. Katika mwaka wa kifedha wa 2025/2026, kaunti zote 47 zilikusanya Sh96 bilioni kutoka Sh60 bilioni mwaka uliotangulia. Bi Nyakang'o amezishauri kaunti kuimarisha mifumo ya ukusanyaji wa mapato, kutumia teknolojia na kuchukua hatua kali dhidi ya kampuni zinadaiwa ili kuongeza mapato na kupunguza utegemezi wa serikali kuu.
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@standard Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:30:00
From power to court: Davis Chelogoi's battle for the Sh1.35 billion Lower Kabete land
Chelogoi now finds himself locked in an intense, high-stakes battle over a multi-billion-shilling parcel of land in Lower Kabete, contending that his life is under threat.
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@kna Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:16:00
Kipkaren project to boost Eldoret water supply by 21,000 cubic metres daily
Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir has said Eldoret City is set to receive an additional 21,000 cubic metres of water daily upon completion of the Kipkaren Water Supply Project in Kapseret Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County. Korir said the additional supply would significantly reduce the water deficit in Eldoret, which currently receives about...
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@kna Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:20:44
Government urges youth seeking jobs abroad to exercise due diligence
The Government has urged young Kenyans seeking employment opportunities abroad to exercise due diligence, acquire the necessary skills and ensure they have proper documentation before travelling as part of efforts to promote safe, orderly and regular labour migration. Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu said the Government was taking information on overseas employment opportunities and...
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@taifaleo Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:55:32
Winnie Odinga apewa baraka za wazee amrithi babake Raila
MBUNGE wa Bunge la Afrika Mashariki (EALA) Winnie Odinga, Jumamosi, alitawazwa kwa njia ya ishara na baadhi ya wazee wa jamii ya Waluo kuwa mrithi wa kisiasa wa babake marehemu Raila Odinga. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika wakati wa ibada ya kuwakumbuka wazee na wapiganaji wa zamani katika shamba la Opoda, Bondo, Kaunti ya Siaya, ambapo wazee walitumia mila kumhimiza Bi Odinga kuchukua nafasi kubwa zaidi katika siasa. Mama yake, Ida Odinga, dada yake Rosemary Odinga, wajumbe wa Baraza la Wazee wa Luo pamoja na jumla ya familia ya jumla walihudhuria hafla hiyo. Hata hivyo, kaka yake Raila Junior hakuhudhuria, huku mama yake akisema alikuwa na shughuli nyingine. "Viongozi wamesema dunia inakutaka na hawajui mustakabali wako. Ndiyo maana leo tunakutawaza uende ukapigane huko nje na kuchukua nafasi ya babako. Nyabondo (msichana kutoka Bondo), sasa wewe ndiye tunayekutegemea," akasema Rose Otumba, mwakilishi wa kike katika Baraza la Wazee wa Luo Siaya. Bi Otumba kisha alimvisha kofia ya kitamaduni kichwani mwa Winnie, kwa njia ya mfano kumtawaza kuwa mrithi wa babake kisiasa. Hafla hiyo ilifuatiwa na nyimbo za kitamaduni za Sigweya zilizoongozwa na Jotham Ajiki, katibu wa mipango wa Baraza la Wazee wa Luo, kabla ya umati kuanza kuimba na kucheza. "Nyakawuor ana uwezo na anafaa kuwa kiongozi. Wacha nione kwa kuinua mikono wale wanaomuunga mkono," akasema Bw Ajiki, huku umati ukimjibu kwa shangwe. Vijana waliohudhuria pia walimtaka Winnie achukue nafasi ya babake, wakisema chama kinahitaji uongozi wa kizazi kipya ili kuleta nguvu mpya. "Ida, tafadhali tupe Winnie atuongoze katika chama hiki. Tunajua Oburu ndiye anayeongoza chama kwa sasa lakini umri wake unaenda. Tupe Winnie ambaye bado ni mchanga na mwenye nguvu atuongoze," akasema Daisy Okello Achieng, rais wa wanafunzi katika Chuo Kikuu cha Jaramogi Oginga Odinga. Uungwaji huo wa wazi unaongeza kasi ya safari ya kisiasa ya Winnie. Machi, wajumbe wa ODM Nairobi walimuunga mkono kuwa naibu kiongozi wa chama. Hafla ya Jumamosi pia ilionyesha wazi tofauti ambazo huenda zimeibuka kati ya Winnie na kakake Raila Jnr. Oktoba mwaka jana, Raila Junior alichukua rasmi uongozi wa familia ya Odinga katika hafla ya kitamaduni iliyofanyika nyumbani kwao Bondo. Hafla hiyo iliongozwa na amu yake Dkt Oburu Oginga na ilihusu kukabidhiwa majukumu ya familia baada ya mazishi ya Raila. Hata hivyo, Dkt Oburu alisema wakati huo kwamba hafla hiyo ilikuwa ya kukabidhi uongozi wa familia na baraka, wala haikuhusu urithi wa kisiasa. Winnie alisema alikuwa amejitenga na shughuli za kisiasa kwa muda ili kuomboleza babake, lakini sasa kipindi hicho kimekwisha. "Watu wengi walikuwa wakiuliza Winnie ameenda wapi, lakini niliamua kuchukua muda kumuomboleza Jakom. Niliona wanajeshi wa Raila wakiwa na huzuni baada ya kifo chake na hawakutaka tena kupigana." Ndiyo maana nilikaa kimya kwa mwaka mmoja kuomboleza, lakini sasa wakati huo umepita na ni wakati wa kusonga mbele," akasema. Kauli yake ilionekana kuashiria mwanzo wa awamu mpya ya shughuli zake za kisiasa, ingawa alionya dhidi ya kulazimisha suala la urithi, akisema uongozi hauwezi kuchukuliwa kwa nguvu.
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@kna Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:18:11
Trans Nzoia to boost production of prosthetics
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has pledged Sh5 million to support production of prosthetic and other assistive devices at the Kitale County Hospital. Natembeya also donated Sh2 million for the purchase of materials to sustain production of the devices. Speaking during a visit to the facility, the governor said the county will support persons with...
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@kna Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:37:33
Kenya, Yemen deepen dialogue on bilateral cooperation, regional security
Kenya and Yemen have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with trade and investment, maritime and regional security, people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation identified as key areas for deeper engagement. Ambassador Lindsay Kiptiness, Deputy Director-General, Middle East Directorate, State Department for Foreign Affairs, held talks with Abdulsalam Alawi Ahmed Al-Awadhi, Head of Mission of...
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@kna Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:41:46
Nyamira Catholic priest leads protest over rampant sale of illicit brew
Rangenyo Parish Priest Fr. Bernard Nyangeri has led a peaceful public demonstration in Rangenyo village, Nyamira County to condemn brewing, selling and consumption of illicit brews in the locality. Fr. Nyangeri stated that the menace had caused unwarranted deaths in the area, while contributing to underdevelopment, increased cases of crime and the overall moral decadence...
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@standard Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00
This man Edwin Sifuna: From a lawyer, to Senator and Presidential candidate
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunas rise to a Presidential candidate under the Equitable Party (TEP) ticket was accelerated after he was kicked out as the ODM Party Secretary General.
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@kna Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:14:06
Nandi hospitality workers urged to eye global jobs after certification
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has challenged newly certified hospitality workers to leverage their qualifications to tap into local and international job markets as the county moves to grow its tourism sector. Sang said formal certification of skills acquired through years of hands-on experience would bridge a long-standing gap where competent workers were locked out of...
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@kahawatungu Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:40:53
How to Avoid Hiccups in Newborn
Hiccups are very common in newborn babies and usually do not mean that something is wrong. They can happen during or after feeding when a baby swallows air, feeds quickly or has a full stomach. Although it may be worrying for new parents, most newborn hiccups stop naturally. Learning how to avoid hiccups in newborn [...] The post How to Avoid Hiccups in Newborn appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:44:59
How to Avoid Hunger Headaches When Fasting
Fasting can sometimes cause headaches, especially when the body adjusts to changes in food, fluid and caffeine intake. Hunger headaches may also be linked to dehydration, low blood sugar or changes in a persons usual eating routine. Learning how to avoid hunger headaches when fasting can make the experience more comfortable and help you maintain [...] The post How to Avoid Hunger Headaches When Fasting appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:55:03
Ubabe ndani ya ODM Oburu akiendelea kukosekana
UBABE wa kudhibiti ODM umeanza kuchipuka huku viongozi wakitumia kutoonekana kwa kinara wa chama hicho Seneta Oburu Oginga katika shughuli za umma, kujijengea ushawishi ndani ya chama. Waziri wa Vyama vya Ushirika Wycliffe Oparanya, Gavana wa Kisii Simba Arati na Mwenyekiti wa ODM Gladys Wanga ni miongoni mwa viongozi ambao wamekuwa mstari wa mbele kuendesha shughuli za chama wakati Dkt Oginga bado anaugua. Mwishoni mwa wiki, wabunge Raphael Wanjala (Budalang'i), Christopher Aseka (Khwisero) na Bernard Shinali (Ikolomani), pamoja na Msemaji wa Serikali Charles Owino, walimtaka Bw Oparanya kusawazisha majukumu yake ya uwaziri na yale ya chama ili kumsaidia Dkt Oginga kuendesha ODM. "Tunataka uwe na afisi mbili, moja ya ODM ambako Dkt Oburu anafanya kazi na nyingine katika wizara yako. Tunataka utenge muda na umsaidie Dkt Oginga kufanya kazi. Tunataka utenge muda ili asilemewe na kazi. Akilemewa, tunaweza kumpoteza kwa urahisi," akasema Bw Wanjala. Alikuwa akizungumza nyumbani kwa Bw Oparanya wakati wa ziara ya ukoo wa Kawuor, ambao ulikuwa ukoo wa marehemu Raila Odinga. Mwanawe Raila na mgombea ubunge wa Kibra, Raila Junior pamoja na mgombea ubunge wa Bondo Jaoko Oburu, mwanawe Dkt Oginga, walihudhuria hafla hiyo. Bw Wanjala pia alimtaka Bw Oparanya kuunganisha jamii za Waluo na Waluhya baada ya kifo cha Bw Raila, wakati jamii hizo zikijiweka tayari kisiasa kuelekea kwa uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027 ambapo Rais William Ruto anawania muhula wa pili, na uchaguzi wa 2032. "Tafadhali kuwa karibu sana na Oburu ili kumsaidia kiongozi wetu ambaye bado tunamhitaji licha ya umri wake mkubwa. Una uzoefu, umekuwa naibu kiongozi wa chama kwa muda mrefu na watu wako salama ukiwa karibu na Oburu," akaongeza Bw Wanjala. Bw Owino pia aliunga pendekezo hilo, akimtaja Oparanya kuwa mwanasiasa mwenye uzoefu mkubwa zaidi katika eneo hilo na kusema uhusiano wake wa karibu na Bw Odinga kwa zaidi ya miaka 25 unamweka katika nafasi nzuri ya kumsaidia Dkt Oginga. "Umekuwa naibu kiongozi wetu wa chama kwa muda mrefu na umeachia nafasi hiyo kwa sababu wewe ni waziri, kwa hivyo usisahau kwamba bado una nafasi huko. Muunge mkono mlezi wa chama chetu. Msaidie kwa sababu hujui kitakachotokea kesho," akasema Bw Owino. "Lazima uwe karibu sana na Dkt Oginga ili ufanye sehemu kubwa ya kazi yake. Anaendelea kuzeeka, kwa hivyo mfanyie kazi zaidi. Umetushika na sisi tutakushika mkono kwa sababu hakuna mtu mwenye cheo cha juu kukuliko katika eneo hili." "Najua sisi watu wa Nyanza tuko tayari kuachilia nafasi yoyote katika chama na hakuna kinachotuzuia kumuunga mtu yeyote kutoka Magharibi kwa sababu mlimuunga Raila kwa miaka mingi," akaongeza . Bw Shinali naye alisema Oparanya yuko katika nafasi nzuri zaidi ya kuwaunganisha viongozi kutoka Magharibi na Nyanza na anafaa kushirikishwa katika kuendesha shughuli za ODM. "Oparanya ndiye kiongozi mwenye uzoefu mkubwa zaidi kutoka eneo hili na ndiye atakayetuweka pamoja sisi sote kutoka Magharibi na Nyanza. Oparanya ndiye anayetuunganisha na kushikilia ODM Magharibi. Tumeona watu wa Nyanza wako pamoja nasi na wako tayari kumuunga mkono Oparanya kama mmoja wetu," akasema Bw Shinali. Wakati Bw Oparanya akiendelea kuimarisha ngome yake, huku akitajwa kuwa miongoni mwa wanaoweza kuwa mgombea mwenza wa Rais Ruto, Bw Arati na Bi Wanga pia wamekuwa mstari wa mbele katika shughuli za ODM. Ijumaa iliyopita, Bi Wanga ambaye pia ni Gavana wa Homa Bay, aliongoza maelfu ya wafuasi wa ODM katika bustani ya Uhuru, Nairobi, katika hafla ya kuwasha mishumaa ya kumkumbuka Bw Odinga. Umati huo uliwakumbusha wengi nyakati na idadi kubwa ya watu waliohudhuria mikutano ya kisiasa ambayo Raila aliandaa katika safari yake ya kisiasa. Wiki mbili zilizopita, Bi Wanga alifanya ziara ya siku tatu katika Kajiado, Narok Kusini na Narok Kaskazini, ambako alihimiza ODM kuimarisha uungwaji mkono wake miongoni mwa jamii ya Maa. Bi Wanga anazidi kuonekana kama sura ya ODM Nyanza, huku Gavana wa Siaya James Orengo akiegemea mrengo wa Linda Mwananchi na akiwa katika harakati za kuunda chama chake. Gavana wa Kisumu Anyang' Nyong'o, mwanasiasa mwengine mkongwe wa Nyanza, pia hashiriki sana katika shughuli za ODM, Bi Wanga akisalia sura ya chama Luo Nyanza. Prof Nyong'o aliwahi kuwa kiongozi wa ODM wakati Raila alikuwa akiwania uenyekiti wa Tume ya Umoja wa Afrika mapema mwaka jana. Bw Arati, kwa upande wake, amekuwa akiongoza shughuli za ODM wakati Dkt Oginga hayupo, hali ambayo imezua hisia kwamba sasa ni wakati wa Luo Nyanza kulipa fadhila kwa jamii ya Gusii kwa uungwaji mkono iliompa Bw Odinga kwa miaka mingi. Mji wa Kisii ulikuwa miongoni mwa maeneo yaliyoshuhudia umati mkubwa wa wafuasi wa ODM wakati wa hafla ya kuwasha mishumaa, iliyoandaliwa kwa usaidizi wa gavana huyo anayehudumu muhula wa kwanza. Bw Arati pia amekuwa akishinikiza ODM kuingia katika muungano wa kisiasa utakaohakikisha chama hicho kinapata nafasi sawa na UDA.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:14:19
Man dies after suspected hippopotamus attack in Thika
A 51-year-old man died after he was allegedly attacked by a hippopotamus near the Chania River in Thika West, Kiambu County. The deceased was identified as Amos Karuku Muraya alias Ammo. The incident was reported to police at about 10am on Sunday, October 4, 2026, by a local who said a lifeless body had been [...] The post Man dies after suspected hippopotamus attack in Thika appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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