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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:49:30
Sifuna team wins as Tribunal orders Registrar to reserve Linda Mwananchi Party name
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) set aside the decision by the Office of Registrar of Political Parties declining to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement. PPDT ordered the Registrar to reserve the name within seven days. The Tribunal found that the Registrar's decision to decline the reservation of the name was without legal justification [...] The post Sifuna team wins as Tribunal orders Registrar to reserve Linda Mwananchi Party name appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:52:39
Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted an hour before it was due to happen
The execution of Tennessee inmate Christa Pike has been halted an hour before it was due to happen. Pike, 50, has been awaiting execution since she was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. In their ruling on Wednesday, judges from the Sixth Circuit Appeals court said they needed [...] The post Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted an hour before it was due to happen appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:56:39
Court restrains Senator Onyonka from repeating claims against Governor Arati
The High Court in Kisii has temporarily restrained Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka from repeating or publishing allegations that Governor Paul Simba Arati uses goons, violence and criminality to deal with issues in Kisii County. Justice Prof. Nixon Sifuna issued the temporary injunction in a defamation case filed by Arati against Onyonka over a press statement [...] The post Court restrains Senator Onyonka from repeating claims against Governor Arati appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:50:53
Lamu yageuzwa kambi ya kijeshi wakati wa uzinduzi wa mradi wa Sh2 trilioni
KAUNTI ya Lamu ilikuwa katika ulinzi mkali wa kijeshi jana wakati wa hafla ya uwekaji wa jiwe la msingi la mradi wa kiwanda cha kusafisha mafuta cha Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery kinachotarajiwa kugharimu Sh2 trilioni. Kuanzia Jeti Kuu ya Mokowe, ambayo ndiyo lango kuu la kuingia Kisiwa cha Lamu, hadi eneo la Kililana katika Bandari ya Lamu ambako hafla hiyo ilifanyika, kulikuwa na uwepo mkubwa wa maafisa wa usalama kutoka vikosi mbalimbali. Hatua hizo za usalama zilianza kuonekana Jumanne wakati maandalizi ya mwisho ya hafla hiyo yalipokuwa yakiendelea. Maeneo ya Mokowe, Hindi, Mpeketoni, Kisiwa cha Lamu na Bandari ya Lamu yalishuhudia msururu wa maafisa wa usalama waliokuwa wakiratibu operesheni maalum kwa ajili ya kuwapokea viongozi wa mataifa mbalimbali. Rais William Ruto alikuwa mwenyeji wa hafla hiyo iliyohudhuriwa na Rais wa Uganda Yoweri Museveni, Waziri Mkuu wa Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed, viongozi wengine wa Afrika pamoja na bilionea wa Nigeria Aliko Dangote ambaye ndiye mwekezaji mkuu wa mradi huo. Jana asubuhi, anga ya Kisiwa cha Manda na maeneo ya mradi wa Lapsset ilikuwa na shughuli nyingi za ndege za kijeshi na polisi zilizokuwa zikifanya doria za mara kwa mara. Helikopta hizo zilikuwa zikihakikisha usalama wa viongozi waliokuwa wakiwasili kupitia Uwanja wa Ndege wa Manda Bay na Uwanja wa Ndege wa Manda. Baharini pia hali ilikuwa tofauti. Maji ya Bahari Hindi kuanzia Mji wa Lamu hadi Kililana yalikuwa chini ya ulinzi mkali. Meli za Jeshi la Wanamaji la Kenya pamoja na boti za kasi za usalama zilifanya doria mfululizo kuzuia vyombo vya majini visivyoidhinishwa kusogea karibu na eneo la hafla. Meli kubwa ya kijeshi pia ilionekana ikiwa imetia nanga baharini. Nchini kavu, maafisa wa Jeshi la Ulinzi la Kenya (KDF), polisi wa kukabiliana na fujo (GSU) na mashirika mengine ya usalama waliweka vizuizi vya ukaguzi katika barabara kuu zinazoelekea bandari ya Lamu. Katika lango kuu la kuingia bandarini, wageni wote walilazimika kuthibitisha vitambulisho vyao na kukaguliwa kwa kina kabla ya kuruhusiwa kuingia. Licha ya hatua hizo kali za usalama, hali ndani ya eneo la hafla ilikuwa ya shangwe huku viongozi wa jamii, vijana na wageni kutoka ndani na nje ya nchi wakikusanyika kushuhudia uzinduzi wa mradi huo mkubwa. Hali ya usafiri wa anga pia ilikuwa ya kipekee huku helikopta zikifika mfululizo bandarini zikibeba viongozi na wajumbe mbalimbali. Saa sita na dakika ishirini na mbili mchana, Rais Ruto akiwa pamoja na Rais Museveni na Waziri Mkuu Abiy Ahmed walishika koleo na kuchota udongo kuashiria kuanza rasmi kwa ujenzi wa mradi huo. Muda mfupi baadaye, ndege za kijeshi za KDF zilifanya maonyesho maalum angani kuonyesha kuwa eneo hilo lilikuwa salama kwa uwekezaji mkubwa wa kimkakati kama huo. Katika hotuba yake, Bw Dangote alifichua baadhi ya matukio yaliyotokea wakati Rais Ruto na mkewe Rachel Ruto walipotembelea kiwanda chake cha kusafisha mafuta mjini Lagos, Nigeria. Alisema Mama wa Taifa alionyesha hamu kubwa ya kujifunza kuhusu mchakato wa usindikaji wa mafuta kiasi kwamba alionekana kama mwanafunzi wa uhandisi wa kemikali. Dangote pia alimpongeza Rais wa zamani wa Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo kwa mchango wake katika miradi yake ya awali ya viwanda nchini Nigeria. Wakati huo huo, wafanyabiashara wa Lamu walinufaika pakubwa kutokana na hafla hiyo. Hoteli nyingi zilijaa wageni huku biashara za mikahawa, vituo vya mafuta, usafiri na huduma nyingine zikirekodi ongezeko kubwa la wateja.
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@taifaleo Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:12:28
Mwaka mmoja tangu Raila alipokufa: Maadhimisho yaanza rasmi
CHAMA cha Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) kesho kitazindua rasmi shughuli za mwezi mzima za kuadhimisha mwaka mmoja tangu kifo cha mwanzilishi wake, Raila Amolo Odinga, kupitia hafla ya kuwasha mishumaa kote nchini. Hafla hiyo itaanza saa kumi na mbili jioni huku Wakenya wakihimizwa kuwasha mishumaa popote walipo kwa heshima ya aliyekuwa Waziri Mkuu wa Kenya. Mwenyekiti wa Kitaifa wa ODM, Gladys Wanga, alisema hafla kuu jijini Nairobi itafanyika katika Bustani ya Uhuru kuanzia saa tisa alasiri. Maeneo mengine yatakayoshuhudia shughuli hizo ni Treasury Square mjini Mombasa, Kisumu Central Square na makao makuu ya Kaunti ya Kajiado. Shughuli hizo zinaashiria mwanzo wa kile ODM imeita "Mwezi wa Baba", mwezi maalum wa kukumbuka maisha, uongozi na mchango wa Raila katika siasa za Kenya. ODM inasema maadhimisho hayo yanalenga kuwapa Wakenya nafasi ya kutafakari maisha ya Raila aliyefariki nchini India Oktoba 15, 2025 akiwa na umri wa miaka 80. Baada ya hafla ya mishumaa, shughuli hizo zitaendelea katika maeneo mbalimbali nchini. Mnamo Oktoba 9 kutakuwa na mkutano mkubwa wa kumbukumbu Kakamega huku shughuli za kifamilia zikifanyika kati ya Oktoba 10 na 15 kabla ya ibada kuu ya kumbukumbu katika Kang'o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, siku ya Oktoba 15. Shughuli hizo pia zitafanyika Garissa, Pwani, Kajiado na Turkana kabla ya kuhitimishwa kwa mkutano mkubwa wa kumbukumbu jijini Nairobi Oktoba 31. ODM imesema maadhimisho hayo hayalengi tu kuomboleza kiongozi huyo wa zamani bali pia kukumbuka maadili aliyosimamia. Katika maisha yake ya kisiasa, Raila alijulikana kwa kupigania katiba mpya, demokrasia ya vyama vingi, ugatuzi na ushiriki mpana wa wananchi katika masuala ya utawala. Chama hicho kimewahimiza wafuasi wake kutumia mwezi huo kujitolea upya katika misingi na maono aliyoyaacha Raila huku kikitafakari mustakabali wake wa kisiasa kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027.
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:44:59
Lamu Governor asks Dangote to give local youth first priority in refinery jobs
Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has asked Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote to give Lamu youth first priority for job opportunities during the construction and operation of the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery. Speaking at the groundbreaking and launch ceremony at the Lamu Port, the governor said the county had already invested heavily in equipping young...
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:57:12
Last-mile power project connects 83 households in Emgwen
The last-mile electricity connection programme has gained momentum in the Emgwen Constituency after 83 households in the lower Kaplonyo area of Kilibwoni Ward were installed with electricity meters. The installation is part of a Sh5.7 million project undertaken by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) targeting 114 households in the area, with the...
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@kenyans Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:09:02
Police, NTSA Turn to Japan as Kenya Prepares for Digital Speed Cameras
Already NTSA has been intensifying the rollout of Ksh45 billion Intelligent Transport System (ITS) across Nairobi to transition from manual traffic policing to AI-driven automation.
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:08:58
Korean Shipping Line connects India, East Africa with a new container service
In a major addition to the country's maritime industry, Hyundai Merchant Marine, a giant Korean shipping line, is set to enter the Kenyan market with the launch of a new service linking the Port of Mombasa to India via the Nhava Sheva port, a large container seaport in India. Founded in 1976, HMM Co. Ltd.,...
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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:09:38
Somali pirates killed oil tanker crew before rescue
Five crew members of an oil tanker seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia were killed before local security forces retook the vessel, a senior regional official has told the BBC. Puntland Deputy Information Minister Bile Qabowsade said the five were killed by pirates before regional forces boarded MT Hoarner 25. He said the [...] The post Somali pirates killed oil tanker crew before rescue appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:14:28
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
Andy Burnham has suggested rejoining the EU is among options the government could examine to reshape the UKs long-term relationship with Europe. The prime minister told the BBC the current Brexit settlement had caused more harm than good and he wanted to look at what is doable to repair relations. It comes after he pledged [...] The post Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:23:19
Sunshine Development Tour makes West African debut at Lakowe Lakes Classic
The Sunshine Development Tour will make its first foray into West Africa this week when the Lakowe Lakes Classic tees off at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club in Lagos, Nigeria from 2nd to 4th October, bringing together 139 players from 10 countries for the inaugural West African event on the Tour. The three-day tournament will feature [...] The post Sunshine Development Tour makes West African debut at Lakowe Lakes Classic appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:28:19
Turkey seizes jet from Iran's Caspian Airlines over unpaid debt
Turkish authorities have seized a plane belonging to Irans Caspian Airlines at Istanbul Airport, an official said Tuesday, with Turkish and Iranian media linking it to an unpaid three-million-euros($3.4 million) debt. The seizure took place on Monday after passengers had boarded the Boeing 737, which was waiting to take off when officials detained it on [...] The post Turkey seizes jet from Irans Caspian Airlines over unpaid debt appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:45
FBI official tells hackers to get in touch, says 'we know how to find you'
A senior FBI official has made an unusually public request to the hacking group ShinyHunters, telling the cybercriminals on Tuesday they should get in touch following a wide-ranging breach of the bureaus job site. In a video address posted to X on Tuesday, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman said the recent arrest of a Dutch [...] The post FBI official tells hackers to get in touch, says we know how to find you appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:34:59
EU proposes climate rules delay, warning of 'challenging' winter ahead
The EU proposed to delay new rules to cut planet-warming emissions from methane Tuesday, warning of a tough winter ahead with very high oil and gas prices owing to the US-Iran war. EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen suggested the rules be pushed back by one year to relax pressure on energy markets, after holding talks [...] The post EU proposes climate rules delay, warning of challenging winter ahead appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:59
Ushindi kwa Sifuna akipata idhini kusajili Linda Mwananchi
SENETA wa Nairobi, Edwin Sifuna, amepata ushindi mkubwa kisiasa baada ya Jopo la Kusuluhisha Migogoro ya Vyama vya Kisiasa kubatilisha uamuzi wa Msajili wa Vyama vya Kisiasa uliozuia kuhifadhiwa kwa jina Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM). Jopo hilo liliamua kwamba chama cha Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) hakikuwa kimesajiliwa kikamilifu wala kwa muda, na kwamba kuhifadhi jina lake kulikofanywa Novemba 15, 2024 kuliisha muda wake kisheria baada ya siku 90. Wanachama wa jopo hilo walisema kuwa mara muda wa kuhifadhi unapokwisha bila mwombaji kuendelea na hatua zinazohitajika za usajili, haki ya jina hilo hupotea moja kwa moja na haiwezi kufufuliwa kupitia uamuzi wa kiutawala. Mgogoro huo ulianza baada ya Msajili wa Vyama vya Kisiasa kukataa ombi la kuhifadhi jina la Linda Mwananchi Movement lililowasilishwa na Mbunge wa Suba Kusini Caroli Omondi, mwanaharakati Pauline Njoroge na rais wa zamani wa Chama cha Wanasheria Kenya (LSK) Faith Odhiambo. Watatu hao wanahusishwa na mrengo unaoungwa mkono na Bw Sifuna. Walipinga uamuzi huo wakisema kuwa jina la Linda Mwananchi Movement ni tofauti kabisa na Liberty National Democratic Alliance na hivyo halikupaswa kuzuiwa. Jopo lililoongozwa na wakili Gad Gathu lilikubaliana nao na kuamuru Msajili wa Vyama vya Kisiasa kufikiria upya ombi hilo ndani ya siku saba. Hata hivyo, uamuzi huo haujasajili chama kipya moja kwa moja bali umerejesha maombi hayo kwa msajili kwa hatua zaidi. Katika uamuzi wake, jopo hilo lilisema sheria hairuhusu kulazimisha waombaji kutaja waasisi wa chama katika hatua ya kuhifadhi jina. Zaidi ya hayo jopo liliondoa stakabadhi zote zilizowasilishwa na LINDA katika kesi hiyo, likisema chama hicho hakikuwa na uwezo wa kisheria kushiriki kwa sababu hakijasajiliwa rasmi. Jopo lilibaini kuwa majina ya Liberty National Democratic Alliance na Linda Mwananchi Movement hayafanani kwa muundo, matamshi wala maana. Lilisema neno "Linda" ni neno la Kiswahili lenye maana yake ya kawaida, ilhali LINDA ni kifupi cha majina ya chama kingine. Majaji waliongeza kuwa Msajili alikuwa ameruhusu vyama vingine kutumia maneno kama "Liberty", "National", "Democratic" na "Alliance", hivyo kukataa jina la Linda Mwananchi kulikuwa kinyume na kanuni za usawa na haki katika utoaji wa huduma za umma. Kutokana na sababu hizo, baraza lilitangaza kuwa uamuzi wa Msajili uliotolewa Agosti 7, 2026 haukuwa halali na kuagiza ombi la Linda Mwananchi Movement lichunguzwe upya kwa mujibu wa sheria. Aidha, jopo lilichunguza suala la uhifadhi wa jina la LINDA na kubaini kuwa chama hicho hakikuwasilisha kwa wakati fomu rasmi ya kuomba usajili wa muda kama inavyotakiwa na sheria. Kulingana na uamuzi huo, jina hilo lilikuwa limehifadhiwa kwa siku 90 pekee kuanzia Novemba 15, 2024. Msajili wa Vyama vya Kisiasa alikiri kuwa hakukuwa na ombi rasmi lililowasilishwa ndani ya muda huo. Hata barua iliyotumwa Februari 4, 2025 haikutosheleza mahitaji ya kisheria. Kwa msingi huo, jopo liliamua kuwa uhifadhi wa jina la LINDA ulikuwa umefutika kisheria na haukuweza kutumiwa kuzuia waombaji wengine kutafuta jina la kisiasa linalofanana kwa neno "Linda".
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