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@kahawatungu Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:34:02
Court makes ruling on recalling of elected leaders, gives Parliament powers to enact guidelines
The High Court dismissed a Petition that sought to have Parliament found in breach of its mandate over delayed enactment of a law for recall of elected leaders by the electorate. In the Judgement delivered by Justice Roselyne Aburili, the Court ruled that the said Petition had been filed prematurely as the National Assembly was [...] The post Court makes ruling on recalling of elected leaders, gives Parliament powers to enact guidelines appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:37:47
Keumbu traders count losses as customers stay away after fatal convoy attack
What was once a bustling trading centre in Kisii County has fallen unusually quiet, with traders counting mounting losses as customers shun Keumbu following last week's deadly attack on the Linda Mwananchi convoy. Nearly a week after the violence that claimed the life of Vincent Misati, business at the busy market has slowed dramatically, leaving [...] The post Keumbu traders count losses as customers stay away after fatal convoy attack appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:43:33
Saba Saba ideals betrayed by culture of unexplained millions at harambees, says Orengo
Siaya Governor James Orengo has used the 36th anniversary of the Saba Saba movement to call for greater accountability in public leadership, sharply criticising the growing trend of multimillion-shilling donations by State officers at weekend harambees. In a statement issued to mark the anniversary, Orengo described Saba Saba as a defining moment in Kenya's democratic [...] The post Saba Saba ideals betrayed by culture of unexplained millions at harambees, says Orengo appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:48:29
Karua condemns political goonism, Saba Saba blockade
Peoples Liberation Party (PLP) Presidential Aspirant and Party Leader Martha Karua condemned the police blockade of peaceful Saba Saba protesters and the growing use of intimidation, violence and state-sponsored goonism to suppress civic freedoms enshrined in the 2010 Constitution, a foundational democratic pillar which she termed as the fruit of the Second Liberation of the [...] The post Karua condemns political goonism, Saba Saba blockade appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@standard Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:59
Why you will pay Sh8.50 per km for the Rironi-Mau Summit Road
Motorists will pay up to Sh8.50 per kilometre on parts of the RironiMau Summit highway after the government approved different toll rates for the two concessioned road sections.
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@kna Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:55:25
Makuyu, Pioneer dominate Murang'a County games to secure regional slots
Makuyu and Pioneer Senior Schools emerged as the top performers at the Muranga County Senior Schools Games after qualifying multiple teams for the Central Region championships following three days of intense competition at Makuyu Boys Senior School. The regional championships, scheduled for July 9 at M-PESA Foundation Academy, will bring together top schools from across...
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@kna Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:56:03
Trans Nzoia hands over modern stalls to Kamukunji traders
The County Government of Trans Nzoia has handed over 20 modern stalls to traders at Kamukunji Market following its upgrade by Kitale Municipality. Speaking during the handover Tuesday, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development, Pius Gumo, said the project aims to improve the business environment for small traders....
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@kna Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:57:59
Kenya loses iconic super tusker 'One Ton' to natural causes
Kenya has lost one of its most iconic elephants following the death of One Ton, a renowned super tusker that roamed the Amboseli–Tsavo ecosystem for more than five decades. According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), One Ton was estimated to have been between 50 and 60 years old and was among the countrys few...
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@kna Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:59:49
Public transport paralyzed in Kiambu amid Saba Saba protests
Public transport services in Kiambu County remained largely paralyzed this morning as heightened tension from Saba Saba protests prompted police to mount roadblocks on major routes, effectively turning away most Public Service Vehicles (PSVs). While the county headquarters in Kiambu town itself stayed relatively calm, residents faced significant challenges commuting as matatus and other PSVs...
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@kna Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:14:47
Government assures Kenyans SACCO savings are safe, refutes infrastructure funding claims
The Government has assured Kenyans that savings held by Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are safe and will not be used to finance public infrastructure projects, dismissing media reports suggesting otherwise as false and misleading. State Department for Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi said reports alleging that more than Sh1 trillion held by SACCOs...
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@kna Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:17:34
Kenya commits to landmark policy on sustainable agricultural financing
The Government of Kenya has committed to establishing a landmark policy framework to sustainably finance agriculture as declining donor support compels the country to strengthen domestic resource mobilization and private sector investment. The commitment was announced during the Financing Agrifood Systems Sustainably (FINAS) Summit held in Nairobi, where government leaders, development partners, financial institutions, investors...
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@kna Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:21:40
Migori Woman Representative seeks increased NGAAF allocation
Migori Woman Representative Fatuma Mohammed has appealed to the national government to increase allocations to the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), saying the current funding is inadequate to meet the growing demand for womens economic empowerment programmes across the county. Speaking after issuing Sh250,000 in grants to 11 registered womens groups at Wasweta II...
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@kna Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:32:22
Wavinya calls for arrest of suspects in Machakos market fire
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on security agencies to expedite investigations and arrest those responsible for a fire that destroyed the Machakos Mitumba Market over the weekend, leaving 226 traders counting losses. Speaking after touring the scene and consoling affected traders, the governor alleged that the fire was deliberately started by arsonists hired by...
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