Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies

The Obamas beloved pet dog Sunny has died after 13 years with the family, Barack Obama has announced. Yesterday, we lost a cherished member of our family, the former US president wrote on X, describing her as a loyal dog who was pretty much perfect and always by their side. The family had two Portuguese [...] The post Obamas fiery and gorgeous dog Sunny dies appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people

A gold mine collapse in southern Sudan killed at least 82 people and injured dozens more, a local administrator told AFP on Wednesday, with many others still missing and feared dead under sand and rubble. Two survivors of the mine collapse in West Kordofan state described to AFP an all-night rescue effort starting on Tuesday, [...] The post Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years

On September 16, 2026, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes and sentenced him to 25 years in prison. The ruling marks the conclusion of a three-year trial stemming from the 1998–1999 Kosovo conflict. The Kosovo Specialist Chambers, a European Union-backed tribunal based [...] The post Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years appeared first on Kahawatungu.

'Angry sponsor': Ruto warns opposition against being used to settle scores

In his tour of Migori, President said his administration had made progress in addressing...

Battle for Mombasa governor seat takes shape

Nassir faces growing field of politicians seeking to wrest the county's top seat from him.

Kalonzo: Restore Sh204bn Safaricom stake

Mr Musyoka, who served as lead counsel in the constitutional petition challenging the sale...

Ruto's fall guy: Why Uhuru is sending shivers down Ruto's spine

President William Rutos renewed criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta has intensified political tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

NMG announces major changes to editorial leadership

Group Managing Director and CEO Geoffrey Odundo said the new roles would enhance its digital...

Touchline warfare: Foreign coaches set to clash with local lions in new KPL season

Four of the 17 clubs set to start the season will be under foreign coaches.

Travel agent ordered to refund Sh110,000 in flopped Canada job deal

Nancy Odhungo of Golden Key Travel Consultants, was ordered to pay Mick Dennis Gitonga the...

Kawu members speak on strike notice

Aviation workers strike threat: Union split over fresh ultimatum

Kawu members who denounced the strike called for Mr Wekesa to give the MD time to work.

Treasury to appeal High Court ruling nullifying Safaricom shares sales

The National Treasury has vowed to appeal a High Court decision nullifying the proposed partial divestiture of the governments 15 percent shareholding in Safaricom Public Limited Company (PLC). Addressing the media in Kisumu, Wednesday, Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fellow Certified Public Accountant (FCPA) John Mbadi Ng'onga maintained that the process leading to the proposed divestiture...

Kenya commended for securing 2029 World Athletics hosting rights

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has congratulated Athletics Kenya, the government, the bid team, athletes, and all Kenyans following the successful bid for the country to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi. NOC-K President Shadrack Maluki described the achievement as a historic moment for Kenya and the larger African continent, noting...

TikTok Creators Face New Mandatory Tax on Their Earnings

Kenya ranks among the countries with the highest TikTok usage globally, with the platform's user base continuing to grow rapidly.

Five killed as bandits ambush police search team in Isiolo

Five people, including two police officers killed by bandits at the troubled grazing field of Gotu in Isiolo County on Wednesday.

Government trains mental health champions across Foreign Service

The State Department for Foreign Affairs has begun training mental health champions across its departments and cadres to strengthen early support, address stigma, and promote the well-being of personnel serving at headquarters and Kenya's missions. The three-day training brings together officers from diverse functions, including Foreign Service, Human Resources, Communication, Legal, Accounts, Economics, Procurement, ICT,...

Kenya Gets Grant Funding for Mau Summit-Malaba Highway 

This will be a major boost to the government, which has set its sights on completing the projects before 2030.

Police commends Kenyans for peaceful Linda Mwananchi Jacaranda political pally

The National Police Service (NPS) has commended Kenyans for maintaining peace and observing the law during a political rally held at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi, Nairobi, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. In a statement, NPS spokesperson Muchirinyaga said the Service had received positive feedback from members of the public following the rally, which was conducted [...] The post Police commends Kenyans for peaceful Linda Mwananchi Jacaranda political pally appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Kenya will hold free and fair elections in 2027, DP Kindiki Assures

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured development partners and the international community that the country will hold free and fair elections in 2027, reiterating its commitment to constitutional requirements and existing laws. Prof. Kindiki said Kenya is a democratic country with a long history of holding elections as scheduled in the Constitution noting that the [...] The post Kenya will hold free and fair elections in 2027, DP Kindiki Assures appeared first on Kahawatungu.