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@kna Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:27:31
Kenya and Armenia deepen bilateral cooperation ahead of CBD COP 17
The State Department of Foreign Affairs today held bilateral consultations with the Head of the Department of Multilateral Policy and Development Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Amb. Davit Knyazyan, reaffirming the strong and growing partnership between Kenya and Armenia. The meeting at the Ministry Headquarters in Nairobi,...
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@kna Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:22:33
Sh850 million Gakoigo Stadium project takes shape in Murang'a
Construction works on the Sh850 million Gakoigo Stadium in Maragua Constituency, Murang'a County, are progressing steadily, with the 10,000-seater facility gradually taking shape. The stadium is set to feature a standard football pitch, an eight-lane athletics track, modern changing rooms, a VVIP pavilion, ample parking space and other facilities designed to host national and international...
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@kenyans Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:20:50
Experts Issue Prediction for Kenyan Shilling as Dollar Demand Weakens
This comes at a time when Kenya's economy has remained resilient, growing by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, supported by stronger performance in manufacturing, construction, tourism and other service sectors.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:55:40
Swahili Scholars Push for AI, digital innovation to secure language's global future
Swahili scholars, researchers, policymakers and technology experts from across East Africa have called for greater investment in artificial intelligence, digital platforms and language technologies to secure Kiswahili's place as a leading global language in the digital age. The call was made during a two-day regional conference that opened at Kisii University on Thursday, bringing together [...] The post Swahili Scholars Push for AI, digital innovation to secure language's global future appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:03:40
Kenya's next polls should be held in August 2026, not the scheduled August 10, 2027, High Court declares
The High Court in Malindi has ruled that Kenyas next presidential election ought to be held on August 11, 2026, declaring that the Constitution requires the poll to be conducted on the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year following the previous general election. In a judgment delivered on Friday, Lady Justice Mugure Thande [...] The post Kenyas next polls should be held in August 2026, not the scheduled August 10, 2027, High Court declares appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:42:41
Koome calls for action against escalating gender violence in Bungoma
The Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern at the alarming rate of sexual and gender-based violence cases in Bungoma County. She noted that these cases were a societal problem and that there was a need for empowering families to know the position of a child in order to give the children the necessary protection...
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@kenyans Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:35:17
DCI Details Gachagua's Links to Suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso's Murder
The latest revelation came up as the DCI released a detailed update on the investigations into Mutiso's fatal shooting, saying detectives had made significant progress.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:49:57
Dr Mutiso killers were promised Sh100,000 each for the mission, probe reveals links rogue police officers to contract killing
Each of the men linked to the killing of renowned clinical psychologist and mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was promised Sh100,000. The money had not been paid by the time the suspects were arrested, investigators revealed. One police officer, a bodaboda rider and a key link in the murder have been arrested. A [...] The post Dr Mutiso killers were promised Sh100,000 each for the mission, probe reveals links rogue police officers to contract killing appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:53:07
Outgoing spokesperson applauds agencies for strong public outreach
As Dr. Isaac Mwaura concludes his tenure as Government Spokesperson after two years and 10 months in office, he has singled out Ministries, State Departments and Agencies that distinguished themselves through effective public communication and citizen engagement during his incumbency. Speaking as he handed over office, Dr. Mwaura observed that strategic communication has become an...
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@kna Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:18:25
Nyong'o's cancer battle brings hope to thousands of patients
Cancer remains one of Kenya's leading health challenges, ranking among the top causes of death in the country, with an estimated 44,000 to 48,000 new cases reported annually and more than 32,000 deaths linked to the disease. Women continue to bear a significant burden, with breast and cervical cancers among the most frequently diagnosed, while...
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@kna Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:24:50
1,500 benefit from Huduma Mashinani in Ruiru
More than 1,500 residents of Ruiru Constituency accessed government and health services during the Huduma Mashinani outreach programme held at Ruiru Huduma Centre, in an initiative aimed at bringing essential services closer to citizens. The one-day exercise brought together several government agencies, allowing residents to access multiple services under one roof without travelling to different...
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@kenyans Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:58:32
Several Feared Dead After Bus Carrying University Students Overturns
Footage obtained by Kenyans.co.ke and widely circulated online showed the bus extensively damaged, with its windscreen shattered and the front section completely crushed.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:05:45
Sam Whitelock Siblings: Meet George, Adam and Luke Whitelock
Samuel Lawrence Whitelock, known as Sam Whitelock, is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played as a lock. Born on 12 October 1988 in Palmerston North, New Zealand, he grew up on a family dairy farm in the Manawatū region and attended Feilding High School. He became renowned for his lineout expertise, durability, [...] The post Sam Whitelock Siblings: Meet George, Adam and Luke Whitelock appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:05:58
Duale clarifies Sh6.4 million mandatory travel health insurance requirement for visitors entering Kenya
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has clarified the implementation of Kenyas mandatory travel health insurance requirement for non-Kenyan travellers entering the country, following public concern over the recently announced minimum insurance benefit limits. In a clarification issued on Friday, the Ministry of Health said the requirement is anchored in the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, [...] The post Duale clarifies Sh6.4 million mandatory travel health insurance requirement for visitors entering Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:12:18
Bradley Slater Siblings: Getting to Know Emma
Bradley Slater is a New Zealand rugby union player born on 23 September 1998 in New Plymouth. He primarily plays as a hooker, with occasional appearances as a flanker. He attended New Plymouth Boys' High School and grew up on a family farm near New Plymouth, an upbringing he has credited with building the work [...] The post Bradley Slater Siblings: Getting to Know Emma appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:13:02
DCI Identifies Police Suspects, Gun Used in Fatal Shooting of Dr Victoria Mutiso
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced a major breakthrough in the investigation into the fatal shooting of former Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health Director Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, revealing that serving and former police officers were involved in the murder and that investigators have recovered the firearm used in the killing. [...] The post DCI Identifies Police Suspects, Gun Used in Fatal Shooting of Dr Victoria Mutiso appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:14:10
Patrick Tuipulotu Siblings: Meet Betty, Hamdahn and Tito Tuipulotu
Patrick Tito Tuipulotu is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a lock. Born on 23 January 1993 in Christchurch, he stands 198 cm tall and weighs around 120 kg. Educated at St Peter's College in Auckland, he has become a mainstay of the Blues in Super Rugby and Auckland in the provincial [...] The post Patrick Tuipulotu Siblings: Meet Betty, Hamdahn and Tito Tuipulotu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:22:40
Bag Ni Ya Nini? How a Single Lyric Became Kenya's Biggest Gen Z Flex
If you've scrolled through TikTok lately, or even just walked through a Kenyan street, you've probably heard it. Someone stops you, grins, and throws out the question: "Bag ni ya nini?" And if you're a millennial, chances are you froze. Your brain scrambled for a logical answer. Money is for… what, exactly? Bills? Rent? That [...] The post Bag Ni Ya Nini? How a Single Lyric Became Kenya's Biggest Gen Z Flex appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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