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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:44:35
Showdown looms as police say they have not received notice of planned Gen Z protests
A potential standoff is looming ahead of Thursday's planned Gen Z demonstrations after Nairobi Regional Police Commander Isa Mohamud said police have not received any formal notification from organizers despite widespread mobilization for the protests. Mohamud made the remarks on Wednesday after a meeting with senior police commanders at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) [...] The post Showdown looms as police say they have not received notice of planned Gen Z protests appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:46:06
Activist Bob Njagi arrested ahead of June 25 commemoration Protests
Police in Kajiado County have arrested activist Bob Njagi over allegations of incitement linked to planned demonstrations in Kitengela on June 25. This is part of efforts to stop the planned demos. According to Kajiado County Police Commander Alex Shikondi, Njagi was arrested on Wednesday after authorities reviewed a video circulating on social media in [...] The post Activist Bob Njagi arrested ahead of June 25 commemoration Protests appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:56:19
Victims' Coalition Protests Exclusion of Abduction Cases From Compensation Plan
The Coalition of Victims and Survivors Against State Violence (CVSSV) has criticized the compensation framework proposed by the panel chaired by Prof. Makau Mutua, accusing it of excluding victims of abductions and enforced disappearances. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the coalition said the omission was not an administrative oversight but a deliberate exclusion of [...] The post Victims Coalition Protests Exclusion of Abduction Cases From Compensation Plan appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:42:35
Eldoret Traders Demand Nationwide Public Participation on Tobacco Bill, Warn of Economic Fallout
Business owners in Uasin Gishu County, led by the Bar, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association (BAHLITA), have strongly opposed key provisions of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Health, citing concerns over inadequate public participation and the potential economic impact on small businesses. Addressing the media [...] The post Eldoret Traders Demand Nationwide Public Participation on Tobacco Bill, Warn of Economic Fallout appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:18:16
Kenya's Josephine Wanjiku Selected to Officiate at 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been selected among the match officials who will officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to kick off on October 17, 2026, and will mark the ninth edition of the global competition for young female footballers. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) congratulated [...] The post Kenyas Josephine Wanjiku Selected to Officiate at 2026 FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:24:31
EACC Arrests Security Firm Director Over Alleged Sh5.4 Million Procurement Fraud
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a director of a security company over an alleged procurement fraud involving a Sh5.4 million security services contract at Keroka Technical Training Institute. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the commission said Gilbert Momanyi Maturwe, a director of Gimo Security and Investigation Services Limited, was arrested following [...] The post EACC Arrests Security Firm Director Over Alleged Sh5.4 Million Procurement Fraud appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:54:10
Airtel Reports Delays in Airtime and Bundle Purchases Via M-Pesa
Airtel Kenya has notified customers of intermittent delays affecting airtime and bundle purchases made through M-Pesa. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the telecommunications company said it was working closely with the M-Pesa team to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Please note that there are intermittent delays in airtime and bundle allocation when [...] The post Airtel Reports Delays in Airtime and Bundle Purchases Via M-Pesa appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:30:51
Kenya recorded 3 billion cyberattack attempts in three months, NC4 says
Kenya experienced more than three billion cyberattack attempts targeting system vulnerabilities, cloud services, and government institutions over the past three months, according to the latest report by the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4). The report highlights a growing trend in cyber-related offences, including digital payment fraud, unauthorized access and interference with computer systems, [...] The post Kenya recorded 3 billion cyberattack attempts in three months, NC4 says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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