The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86

Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her roles in the classic 1970s British sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86. In a statement, her family said on Monday that she died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in Surrey. Tributes have been paid [...] The post The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan

South Korea has unveiled plans for at least $880bn (£666bn) of investments to build out the countrys chip manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in the coming years. It is part of the countrys so-called Three Mega Projects to develop new chip production hubs, data centres and robotics technology. The plan is aimed at rejuvenating [...] The post South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Huduma Kenya Introduces New Services Across All Centres Nationwide

The move forms part of a decentralisation of government services through Huduma Centres, aiming to expand the network to all 290 constituencies.

You snooze you lose: Man loses bid to reverse job dismissal

Despite proving the dismissal was flawed, the petitioner lost his entire claim for back pay and...

Search for seven new IGRTC members moves a step closer

The historic transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County government counts among the...

Politics or development? Questions over multi-billion-shilling projects ahead of Ol Kalou vote

Ol Kalou alone accounts for about Sh10 billion worth of the total projects in Nyandarua.

Activist Davis Lichuma still traumatised after abduction, cannot speak yet

'Mr Speaker Sir' activist who stormed Parliament charged with Sh41m property damage

He's accused of damaging facilities at the mausoleum of founding President Jomo Kenyatta.

Indian journalists condemn 'denial' of voting and passport rights of prominent editor

A leading journalists body in India has condemned what it says is the denial of voting and passport rights to a former editor. R Rajagopal, who worked at The Telegraph newspaper, says his passport renewal was held up after his name was removed from the electoral roll in West Bengal during a controversial voter list [...] The post Indian journalists condemn denial of voting and passport rights of prominent editor appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Kalonzo Warns Govt Against Concluding Sale of Safaricom Shares

Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader and United Opposition co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the government against proceeding with the proposed sale of part of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, saying the move would undermine Kenyas ownership of one of its most strategic national assets. In a statement, Kalonzo argued that the proposed sale of the [...] The post Kalonzo Warns Govt Against Concluding Sale of Safaricom Shares appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ruto Confirms Timelines for Completion of Ksh3 Billion Nairobi CBD Viaduct

The project has faced years of delay and is among several pending development initiatives aimed at easing road congestion in Nairobi.

Ruto Opens Sh3.8 Billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover to Ease Nairobi Traffic

President William Ruto has officially opened the 820-metre Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, describing the Sh3.8 billion project as a major step towards easing traffic congestion and improving mobility in Nairobi. Speaking during the launch, the President said the new flyover demonstrates the governments commitment to expanding transport infrastructure and addressing chronic traffic challenges in the [...] The post Ruto Opens Sh3.8 Billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover to Ease Nairobi Traffic appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt

One of South Africas most senior police officers has survived an attempted assassination in Johannesburg, police say. Suspended deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was shot on Sunday evening as he was driving home and has since been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, local media say. The shooting comes just days before Khan [...] The post Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Missing Huruma youth Zizo was arrested in 2024 over illegal gun possession

Missing Huruma youth Abdulaziz Duba Molu aka Zizo was in 2024 arrested by police over illegal possession of a pistol. Police had rounded up a gang of six and recovered two firearms and 18 rounds of ammunition, in a sting operation conducted in Kayole, Umoja 3 and Kiamaiko in Huruma. Pursuit of the gang comprising [...] The post Missing Huruma youth Zizo was arrested in 2024 over illegal gun possession appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Details of Kenya's Landmark Fuel Deal with Rwanda

Rwanda seeks to diversify how it obtains its fuel from its partner countries, with Kenya emerging as a preferred long term plan.

Explained: Details of New Sound Device Police Are Using to Repel Protesters

A strange high-pitched sound echoed through parts of Nairobi during the June 25 protests as police unveiled a rarely seen crowd-control device near Parliament.

Reza Aslan Net Worth

Reza Aslan is an Iranian-American author, religious scholar, television host, and public intellectual with an estimated net worth of $3 million. He has built his wealth through bestselling books, television projects, university teaching, public speaking engagements, and media appearances. Aslan is widely recognized for writing about religion, history, and culture, with works such as Zealot: [...] The post Reza Aslan Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.

KRA Explains System Outages Ahead of Tax Filing Deadline

The clarification comes as thousands of users report being unable to log in to the iTax portal, with some receiving countless error messages while attempting to access their accounts.

Cape Holdings allowed to amend petition challenging enforcement of Sh10 billion decretal sum

The High Court has granted Cape Holdings Limited leave to amend its constitutional petition challenging the enforcement of a Sh10.68 billion decretal sum and include the National Assembly as the third respondent in proceedings. When the matter came up for mention on Monday, Justice Patricia Mande Nyaundi, directed Cape Holdings to file and serve the [...] The post Cape Holdings allowed to amend petition challenging enforcement of Sh10 billion decretal sum appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Waiguru Fires Back at Standard Over Ksh235M Travel Spending Claim

The remarks come days after President William Ruto launched a public attack on Standard Media Group over its coverage of his administration.