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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:34:17
Govt injects Sh44.6M to modernise Kapsara tea factory
In an effort to revamp the tea sector, the national government has given Sh 44.6 million to Kapsara tea factory in Trans Nzoia County. The funds are part of the wider Sh3.5 billion grant the government set aside to modernise equipment and machinery in small-scale tea farmers factories across the country. Handing over the Sh44.6...
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:28:57
Ex-MP Moindi opens fire on Ruto ally over stalled roads
Former Nyaribari Masaba MP Elijah Moindi has returned to the political battlefield, launching an aggressive grassroots campaign and taking aim at incumbent MP Dr Daniel Manduku over stalled road projects in the constituency. At 65, Mr Moindi is seeking to reclaim the parliamentary seat he lost nearly a decade ago, banking on his experience, record [...] The post Ex-MP Moindi opens fire on Ruto ally over stalled roads appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:32:25
Machogu vows to double Kisii bursaries to Sh10,000
Kisii gubernatorial hopeful Ezekiel Machogu has promised to double county bursaries from the current Sh5,000 to Sh10,000 if elected governor in the 2027 General Election, as he stepped up his criticism of Governor Simba Arati and President William Ruto. Machogu said his administration would make education a priority, arguing that increased bursaries would ease the [...] The post Machogu vows to double Kisii bursaries to Sh10,000 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:48:52
EPRA Reduces Diesel by Sh5 as Petrol and Kerosene Remain Unchanged
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced the maximum retail price of diesel by Sh5 per litre for the period running from August 15 to September 14, 2026, while prices of Super Petrol and Kerosene will remain unchanged. In its latest monthly fuel price review, EPRA said the reduction in the price of [...] The post EPRA Reduces Diesel by Sh5 as Petrol and Kerosene Remain Unchanged appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:57:31
Proposed law sets Sh1M penalty for maternal negligence
Health facilities whose negligence contributes to the deaths of mothers and newborns during childbirth could face hefty fines and jail terms if a Bill proposed in Parliament becomes law. The Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Bill, proposed by Nominated Senator Beatrice Ogolla, seeks to hold health facilities and individual practitioners accountable for preventable deaths in...
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:05:09
Gilgil Hospital set for 300-bed level-5 upgrade
Gilgil Sub-County Hospital is set for a major expansion after the national government announced plans to upgrade the facility into a 300-bed Level 5 County Referral Hospital. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the proposed upgrade, which is expected to expand access to specialised healthcare for residents of Gilgil and surrounding areas. The development will...
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:13:20
Kagwe orders probe into fake seeds and fertilizer syndicate
The government is set to launch thorough investigations to identify individuals involved in the production and distribution of fake seeds and fertilizer, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said. Speaking in Trans Nzoia County during a visit to the Kenya Seed Company in Kitale, Kagwe described the production and distribution of counterfeit...
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:16:44
Homa Bay swears in new Deputy Governor
Homa Bay County has ushered in new executive leadership, with Danish Otieno Onyango sworn in as Deputy Governor alongside two newly appointed County Executive Committee Members. Onyango officially assumed office on Thursday, succeeding Joseph Magwanga, who resigned earlier this year. Before his appointment, Onyango served as the County Executive Committee Member for Roads and Transport....
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@standard Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:03:00
How Olympic champion lost Sh35m Karen land after 23 years
In 1996 Paul Ereng an Olympic Gold medalist bought 0.3824 Hectares of land from Col. Gabriel Atambo allegedly situated in the leafy suburbs of Karen Nairobi County through an oral agreement.
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:31:57
Kenya steps up efforts to curb maternal, newborn deaths
Kenya is intensifying efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths through targeted interventions, increased resources, and strengthened community health services, as preventable deaths continue to pose a major public health challenge. The country records an estimated 16 maternal deaths every day, translating to a maternal mortality ratio of about 355 deaths per 100,000 live births,...
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:45:36
Five suspects held over shooting of Mt Elgon parliamentary aspirant
Police in Bungoma County have arrested five suspects in connection with last weeks shooting and killing of former councillor and Mt. Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama. Two of the suspects, Robert Kimtai alias Miti and Brian Chongin Kaos, presented themselves at Chwele and Cheptais police stations as detectives pursued leads into the killing. Three other...
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:36:10
Kenyan detained over claims of election interference in Zambia
A 56-year-old Kenyan man was arrested in Zambia after authorities linked him to an alleged cybercrime operation targeting the State ahead of the country's General Election. Zambia's Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security announced on a post on August 12, 2026 that the Kenyan was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation conducted by a joint [...] The post Kenyan detained over claims of election interference in Zambia appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:42:44
Senate, Speaker Kingi appeal Court ruling awarding Gachagua Sh50m in constitutional damages over impeachment
The Senate has moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge a High Court decision that found flaws in the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The appeal was filed by the Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi and the Senate, challenging a judgment delivered on June 8, by a three-judge bench comprising [...] The post Senate, Speaker Kingi appeal Court ruling awarding Gachagua Sh50m in constitutional damages over impeachment appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:10:17
Four water projects handed over for construction in Uasin Gishu
Residents of Segero/Barsombe Ward in Soy Sub-County are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the handover of four water projects to the contractor on Thursday. The projects include the Chelabal Water Project, the Emkwen Water Project, the AIC Segero Primary Water Project, and the Tekeiyat Water Project. They mark...
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