Uganda Closes Border with DRC Amid Ebola Surge – What We Know (May 27, 2026)

Uganda Orders Immediate Border Closure On the morning of Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Ugandan government announced the closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and any person returning from the DRC into Uganda shall undergo mandatory self-isolation for 21 days Effective: "With immediate effect" Reason given: A surge in Ebola [...] The post Uganda Closes Border with DRC Amid Ebola Surge – What We Know (May 27, 2026) appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Bolivian Congress allows deployment of troops to quell protests

Congress in Bolivia passed a bill which will make it easier for the president to declare a state of emergency and deploy soldiers to quell protests. The move comes after almost a month of road blocks and demonstrations by miners, farmers and indigenous groups, which are demanding President Rodrigo Paz resign. On Monday, Paz said [...] The post Bolivian Congress allows deployment of troops to quell protests appeared first on Kahawatungu.

South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat

A Chinese dissident who fled his country on a rubber boat has been detained in South Korea after spending hours at sea. Dong Guangping, a former police officer and human rights activist, was found in Korean waters on Monday night. South Koreas coast guard told the BBC that Dong is under investigation for suspected immigration [...] The post South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat appeared first on Kahawatungu.

UDA MPs Give SG Hassan Omar 48 Hours to Resign

The UDA is on the receiving end of an onslaught from his fellow party members, who now want him to resign within 48 hours.

Okoth Obado faces six months jail for contempt of court

He is embroiled in a vicious land ownership battle with Tom Otieno, a Kenyan in the diaspora.

Judiciary to introduce AI policy amid concerns of bot-generated filings

It seeks to integrate AI into case management, legal research, administrative support, among...

Police hunt man accused of dousing schoolgirl with acid

Girl's mother says the suspect had persistently pursued the teenager despite her refusing to...

Govt Responds to Reports U.S. Plans to Send Ebola-Exposed Patients to Kenya

Kenya and the United States have long-standing relationships spanning decades, with the current Ebola situation seemingly testing those ties.

Kenya confirms talks with US on Ebola response amid uproar

Kenya confirms talks with US to strengthen Ebola preparedness, Health CS Duale says any international cooperation proposal to be guided by Kenyan laws and public health regulations.

Details of Upcoming WhatsApp Feature That Will Hide Users' Phone Numbers

Online businesses which rely on WhatsApp and extremely private people are set to be the biggest beneficiaries from the new WhatsApp feature.

Three women talk having babies after 35

'I didn't like the term 'advanced maternal age.' It sounded as if I was being criticised for...

122 Kenyan student-athletes gear up for America's NCAA championships

They will take part in regional Outdoor Track and Field First Rounds ahead of the nationals in...

Police maintain curfew in Lamu pending 'orders from above'

Protesters issued a three-day ultimatum to have the night travel ban lifted as per the court...

MCA Alai, chiefs row over 'illegal' buildings in Kileleshwa and Kilimani

Alai is on the spot after chiefs were attacked and injured in a public participation forum.

Top 10 Richest Authors in the World

Authors are no longer earning money solely from book sales. Today's wealthiest writers generate fortunes through film rights, licensing deals, television adaptations, merchandise, speaking engagements, investments, and global franchises worth billions of dollars. From fantasy creators and legal thriller masters to self-help gurus and cartoonists, these literary figures have transformed storytelling into massive business empires. [...] The post Top 10 Richest Authors in the World appeared first on Kahawatungu.

FKF Wrangles Intensify as Deputy President McDonald Mariga Moves to Court

The Kenyan football body has endured several turbulent months, marked by deepening divisions among its top leadership over key governance matters.

Hassan Omar: From rights champion to rabble rouser

UDA Secretary-General now a man under siege over his offensive utterances.

Fathermoh sues record label over Sh87.6m royalties and copyright dispute

He alleges the record label took control of his digital catalogue, issuing malicious copyright...

Succession: Win for daughters born out of wedlock 

When death comes, unresolved tensions that families managed to suppress during life frequently...

Muslims gather at Sir Ali Muslim Club in Ngara, Nairobi, for Eid-ul-Adha prayers