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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:43:42
Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer. The contest between PSG, who won the Champions League last term and Aston Villa, who triumphed [...] The post Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:51:27
UK defense secretary resigns over military spending, in fresh blow to Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered a fresh blow on Thursday after Secretary of Defense John Healey resigned over a budget dispute, saying the government is not willing to give the British Armed Forces the "resources they need." Starmer, whose government's popularity has collapsed just two years after a landslide general election victory, has been [...] The post UK defense secretary resigns over military spending, in fresh blow to Keir Starmer appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:19:36
Opening of long awaited US-Canada bridge delayed again
The long-awaited opening of a new bridge connecting the US and Canada has been delayed yet again, according to the Canadian organisation in charge of construction. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was scheduled for Friday to honour the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, named for the Canadian hockey legend who played for the Detroit Red Wings in [...] The post Opening of long awaited US-Canada bridge delayed again appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:22:07
Judiciary gets Sh30 billion in the 2026/27 financial year budget
The Judiciary was allocated Sh30.38 billion in the 2026/27 financial year budget, marking an increase from the Sh27.8 billion it received in the previous fiscal year, as the government moves to strengthen the administration of justice amid growing case backlogs and operational demands. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the allocation on Thursday while presenting [...] The post Judiciary gets Sh30 billion in the 2026/27 financial year budget appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:24:43
Pentagon floors on lockdown after 'hazardous materials' incident
Several floors in the Pentagon building have been placed on lockdown following the detection of an air quality issue, prompting hazardous material (hazmat) response teams to the scene. The buildings systems detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance, said Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell in a statement. The Department is [...] The post Pentagon floors on lockdown after hazardous materials incident appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:35:51
Matiang'i warns against rising political violence, says opposition may be forced to defend itself
Presidential hopeful and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i blamed President William Ruto for what he described as a growing culture of political thuggery and lawlessness, warning that the trend could undermine democracy if left unchecked. Speaking in Nyanguru and Kisii town in Kitutu Chache South on Thursday, Matiang'i expressed concern over increasing cases of [...] The post Matiang'i warns against rising political violence, says opposition may be forced to defend itself appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:07:13
Knicks beat Spurs after record NBA Finals comeback
NBA legend Charles Barkley branded the San Antonio Spurs the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation after the New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. The Spurs led by 29 points as they aimed to level the best-of-seven series in New York before hosting game five, but the [...] The post Knicks beat Spurs after record NBA Finals comeback appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:08:29
Pope Leo heads to Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
Bakary Jaiju was 19 when he climbed into a wooden boat in the Gambia and set out for Europe. He would be at sea for seven frightening days as his supplies of food and water gradually ran out. You cant even sleep in case you fall in, he recalled, now in Tenerife after finally reaching [...] The post Pope Leo heads to Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:11:40
Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has certainly gotten some things wrong, US Vice-President JD Vance has said, as ties between the two partners in the war against Iran appear to have become strained in recent weeks. While Vance would not provide examples, he told CBS News, the BBCs US partner, that Netanyahu aggressively asserts the [...] The post Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu has got some things wrong appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:48:42
Agriculture Spared Major Budget Cuts as Government Retains Sh28 Billion for Food Security
Kenya's agricultural sector has emerged among the biggest beneficiaries in the 2026/27 national budget after the government retained key funding for food production and farmer support programmes despite broader fiscal tightening under a zero-based budgeting framework. Presenting the Sh4.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, the National Treasury allocated Sh28 billion toward food security [...] The post Agriculture Spared Major Budget Cuts as Government Retains Sh28 Billion for Food Security appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:02:41
Govt Allocates Sh3.9 Billion for Village Elders' Stipends in 2026/27 Budget
The government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for stipends for village elders in the 2026/27 financial year, marking a major step towards formally recognising and supporting grassroots community leadership across the country. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the allocation while presenting the 2026/27 Budget in Parliament, saying the funds are intended to strengthen local administrative [...] The post Govt Allocates Sh3.9 Billion for Village Elders Stipends in 2026/27 Budget appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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