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@kahawatungu Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:18:48
US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office
The US has pledged $1bn (£740m) in assistance to Colombia, after the countrys new right-wing president was sworn in on Friday. Abelardo de la Espriella, an ally of US President Donald Trump, used his maiden speech to promise an all-out war on what he calls narco-terrorism. The US state department announced the financial support as [...] The post US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing presidents first day of office appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:21:28
Arati moves to tame Kisii 'Green Army' over goonism concerns
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has banned night-time street sweeping in Kisii town following growing security concerns after traders and residents were allegedly assaulted and robbed in the Getembe and Nubi areas on Friday night. Arati issued the directive on Saturday during a visit to Nubi, where traders said they were attacked and forced to flee [...] The post Arati moves to tame Kisii 'Green Army' over goonism concerns appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:23:17
IEBC sets campaign spending rules ahead of 2027 poll
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) gazetted new campaign financing regulations and spending limits ahead of the 2027 General Election, paving the way for tighter scrutiny of political money. The regulations, gazetted on Saturday, August 8, 2026, will govern campaign financing for candidates and political parties contesting the August 10, 2027 elections. In a [...] The post IEBC sets campaign spending rules ahead of 2027 poll appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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