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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:35:10
Reformed drug addict uses rugby to transform Mombasa youth
A former drug addict who once slept on the streets of Miritini has transformed his personal recovery journey into a rugby mentorship programme that is helping dozens of children from Mombasa's informal settlements access education opportunities and stay away from drug abuse and other social vices. Jimmy Richard Kivagi, founder of Sailors Rugby, currently coaches...
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:39:39
Kibingoti TVC infrastructure project reaches 60 per cent completion
The ongoing infrastructure improvement project at Kibingoti Vocational Training Centre (TVC) in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, has reached 60 per cent completion, raising hopes that the institution will soon have modern facilities for technical and vocational training. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Safaricom M-PESA Foundation as part of efforts to strengthen...
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:03:15
NGO promotes sustainable poultry farming to boost rural livelihoods
A non-governmental organisation has embarked on a programme aimed at promoting the production of poultry in villages in the Kasipul constituency, Homa Bay County. The project dubbed Empowering Rural Communities through Sustainable Chicken Rearing is being rolled out by the Kind Heart Organization – Kenya and is expected to boost production of poultry and its...
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:06:53
Turkana, IRC Sign MoU to boost inclusive service delivery
Turkana County and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening joint efforts to deliver services across the county, including in health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and emergency response. Deputy Governor Dr John Erus signed the agreement on behalf of the county, alongside IRC Turkana Field Office head...
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:15:31
PCEA moderator warns against early campaigns, political intolerance
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), Reverend Thegu Mutahi, has criticised political leaders for engaging in premature election campaigns at the expense of addressing pressing challenges facing the country. Rev Mutahi said government officials and opposition leaders had already shifted into campaign mode more than a year before the next general...
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@kenyans Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:20:38
Family Demands Justice After Woman Dies Following Police Shooting in Gikomba
Nduku did not know that her routine trip to the market to look for a livelihood would end with a bullet passing through her lower back, ultimately leading to her death.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:05:19
2nd Lieutenant Isaac Lenkume Commissioned from Sandhurst
On August 7, 2026, 2nd Lieutenant Isaac Lenkume officially received his commission as an officer in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). The commissioning took place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom. 2nd Lt Lenkume completed the 44-week Regular Commissioning Course at Sandhurst. This program is structured into three distinct phases: [...] The post 2nd Lieutenant Isaac Lenkume Commissioned from Sandhurst appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:27:04
JSC urged to expedite Chief Kadhi recruitment
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has been urged to fast-track the recruitment of a substantive Chief Kadhi and increase the number of Kadhis across the country to improve access to justice and enhance service delivery in Kadhi's Courts. The position of Chief Kadhi has remained vacant since the death of Chief Kadhi Sheikh Athman Abdulhalim...
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:36:37
Uganda, KPA push removal of trade barriers to boost regional trade
The Ugandan National Assembly Committee on Tourism and Trade Affairs has pledged to support efforts to eliminate non-tariff barriers affecting trade between Uganda and Kenya, saying their removal would unlock the full potential of the two countries' economic partnership. The committee made the commitment during a visit to the Port of Mombasa, where legislators held...
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:50:42
State agencies, private sector partner to enhance port efficiency
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and stakeholders at the Port of Mombasa have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming the facility into a globally competitive trade hub through enhanced collaboration, digital transformation and coordinated reforms aimed at facilitating legitimate trade while safeguarding government revenue. The Port of Mombasa is the premier maritime...
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:03:06
Mombasa strengthens support systems for breastfeeding mothers
Health officials in Mombasa County have renewed calls for workplaces, health facilities and families to strengthen support for nursing mothers as the county wound up activities marking World Breastfeeding Week at Ganjoni Dispensary, with eight breastfeeding centres established across the county. County Nutrition Officer Esha Muhammad Bakari said the centres were part of efforts to...
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:18:05
Abasuba elders nominate new Council Chairman
The Abasuba Council of Elders has nominated elder Ochieng Ounga as its new chairman following the death of former chairman Thomas Asango. Asango died of an illness in September last year, leaving a leadership vacuum in the council. The chairman of the Abasuba Council of Elders is known as the Omugambi. Ounga was nominated through...
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:27:04
JSC urged to expedite Chief Kadhi recruitment as demand for services grows
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has been urged to fast-track the recruitment of a substantive Chief Kadhi and increase the number of Kadhis across the country to improve access to justice and enhance service delivery in Kadhi's Courts. The position of Chief Kadhi has remained vacant since the death of Chief Kadhi Sheikh Athman Abdulhalim...
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@kahawatungu Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:16:37
Lionel's Messi father Jorge Messi has passed away at the age of 68 after battling a long illness
The world knows Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer to ever grace a pitch. But every legend has an origin story, and for Messi, that story starts and ends with one man: his father, Jorge Horacio Messi. Yesterday, August 7, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM local time, that paternal anchor slipped away. Jorge passed away [...] The post Lionels Messi father Jorge Messi has passed away at the age of 68 after battling a long illness appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:26:16
Govt steps up health reforms to expand affordable healthcare access
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has said President William Ruto is committed to transforming the health sector and ensuring all Kenyans can access quality and affordable healthcare. Oluga said the government had initiated major health sector reforms aimed at ensuring no Kenyan is forced to sell property to meet medical expenses. Speaking in...
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@kahawatungu Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:35:46
Violence puts Kisii on edge as pressure mounts on Arati to rein in 'Green Army'
Traders in Getembe area of Kisii town are living in fear after suspected goons allegedly raided their businesses on Friday night, assaulting several vendors and making away with cash and other valuables. The attackers struck at about 9pm as traders prepared to close for the day, reportedly beating some of them before fleeing with unspecified [...] The post Violence puts Kisii on edge as pressure mounts on Arati to rein in 'Green Army' appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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