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When a family eats together: Speaker Wetangula's network in State jobs sparks storm
Numerous relatives of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula in senior public offices have reignited a national debate over alleged nepotism and equitable government appointments.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:53:43
Four suspected armed robbers killed in shootout with police in Uasin Gishu
Four suspected armed robbers were Sunday night shot dead following a fierce exchange of gunfire with detectives after they allegedly opened fire on officers during an operation along the Eldoret–Kiplombe–Soy Road. According to police, detectives from the Operation Action Team (OAT) at DCI Headquarters had mounted an ambush after receiving reports from members of the [...] The post Four suspected armed robbers killed in shootout with police in Uasin Gishu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:57:12
Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m
Popular Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has been ordered to pay 10.3m yuan (£1.1m; $1.5m) in damages after a court ruled that its logo infringed a Louis Vuitton trademark, fuelling an online debate over copyright protection. Chinese media reported last week that a court in the eastern Jiangsu province ruled that the Shenzhen-based tea company [...] The post Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:49:12
Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised unequivocally for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week. The leader had made an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked him during a 20-minute interview whether he would shag, marry or date Minogue, actress Nicole Kidman [...] The post Australian PM apologises for inappropriate comments about Kylie Minogue appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:34:08
Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in South Africa at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted there. A statement from the foreign ministry said Emeka Charles Iroegbu was reportedly killed on 28 June by police officers using gruesome interrogation techniques, while unidentified assailants had killed shop owner Musa Yunana Joe [...] The post Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:21:38
Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago
A Delta Air Lines plane carrying 52 passengers and six crew members was hit by fireworks as it prepared to land at a Chicago airport on Saturday night. The flight from Atlantas Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Midway International Airport reportedly made contact with a firework while on descent, a spokesperson for the airline told the BBC. [...] The post Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:29:52
Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in Manhattan river
At least eight people were rescued from a seaplane that landed in New York Citys East River, authorities say. New York fire officials responded to reports of an aircraft down at around midday local time (16:00 GMT) off the marina at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive in Manhattan. The seaplane was upright and towed [...] The post Eight rescued from seaplane that made hard landing in Manhattan river appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:01:35
Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
The authorities in Australia are investigating the origins of mysterious large spheres that washed up on a beach in northern Queensland this weekend. The six solid objects discovered on Forrest Beach, to the north of Townsville, are thought to be space debris, and the Australian Space Agency (ASA) is now trying to determine where they [...] The post Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:08:03
USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. Fifa said that the [...] The post USA striker Baloguns one-game ban suspended by Fifa appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:50:50
Ruto urges Kenyans to shun tribal politics
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to shun tribal politics and those who preach it, saying national unity is the foundation of a strong and prosperous society. He said the government was focused on unity-driven development, noting that economic progress depends on collective effort and trust among Kenyans. Speaking at the Full Gospel Church Gatunduri [...] The post Ruto urges Kenyans to shun tribal politics appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:53:59
Ruto ally Chweya declares bid for Nyaribari Masaba seat, faults Manduku
The battle for the Nyaribari Masaba parliamentary seat has begun to take shape after Presidential Adviser Charles Chweya officially declared his intention to challenge incumbent MP Daniel Manduku in the 2027 General Election. Chweya said he was entering the race because of what he described as poor leadership and unfulfilled development promises, arguing that the [...] The post Ruto ally Chweya declares bid for Nyaribari Masaba seat, faults Manduku appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:57:06
Advocate found murdered outside Machakos estate
Detectives are investigating the murder of a 30-year-old advocate whose body was found outside a residential estate in Athi River, Machakos County. According to police, the incident was reported on Sunday, July 5, 2026, after a security officer on duty noticed an unresponsive man lying outside Strawberry Estate. Police officers from Athi River Police Station, [...] The post Advocate found murdered outside Machakos estate appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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