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@kahawatungu Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:42:57
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
EasyJet has agreed to be taken over in a £5.7bn deal by US firm Apollo. The deal was announced after rival suitor Castlelake said it was dropping out of the bid battle for the no-frills airline. EasyJet is one of Europes largest airlines. It employs more than 19,000 people, and flies around 1,200 routes across [...] The post EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:46:32
DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths
Congolese authorities are carrying out Ebola and cholera screening for all 255 passengers aboard a boat intercepted on the Congo River. The Yingfeng 2 operated by a Chinese company was halted near Bende Bende port, some 65km (40 miles) upstream from the capital, Kinshasa. Health Minister Roger Kamba said screening was being carried out [...] The post DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:52:33
Murkomen says at least 2,000 guns recovered from bandits in operations
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has praised the work of the Special Operations Group (SOG), saying the elite multi-agency unit has played a key role in significantly reducing banditry and terrorism in the Kerio Valley and other parts of the country. Murkomen said the unit's operations had led to the seizure of more than 2,000 [...] The post Murkomen says at least 2,000 guns recovered from bandits in operations appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:56:29
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
South Koreas space agency has released images that show the Moon after part of a SpaceX rocket crashed into its surface on Wednesday. The Korean AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said lunar orbiter Danubri captured images after the impact, which it shared alongside photos of what the Moons surface looked like before the crash. Rocket debris struck [...] The post South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:01:14
Two prime suspects arrested over murder of Dr Mutiso, lawyer Mbobu get away motorcycle, pistol recovered
Two prime suspects who pulled the trigger were Thursday arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso and lawyer Kyalo Mbobu. Mbobu was Dr Mutiso's lawyer when he was shot at close range along Magadi Road September. Detectives pursuing the murder of Dr Mutiso said they had made a breakthrough in [...] The post Two prime suspects arrested over murder of Dr Mutiso, lawyer Mbobu get away motorcycle, pistol recovered appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:24:29
Solid Wood Nightstand and Solid Wood Dresser Care Basics
A solid wood nightstand and solid wood dresser face dust, skin oils, water glasses, cosmetics, clothing, and changing indoor conditions. Their care should begin with the maker's instructions and the finish type, not a universal homemade cleaner. The solid wood dresser also carries repeated drawer movement and heavier stored items. The bedside piece faces smaller [...] The post Solid Wood Nightstand and Solid Wood Dresser Care Basics appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:44:54
Nairobi intensifies breastfeeding advocacy to prevent NCDs
Health officials and nutrition experts in Nairobi County have intensified calls for stronger support systems to enable mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding, citing its critical role in improving infant health and preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speaking at Eastleigh Health Centre Maternity during World Breastfeeding Week activities—marked annually from August 1 to August 7—health professionals emphasized...
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@kna Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:50:42
PS calls for stronger Public-Private Partnerships to boost health systems
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga has called for enhanced collaboration between the government and private sector to drive sustainable investments aimed at strengthening Kenya's health systems and addressing emerging healthcare needs. Speaking during a high-level stakeholder engagement convened by the Safaricom Foundation and M-PESA Foundation at a Nairobi hotel, Dr. Oluga emphasized...
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@kna Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:58:34
Stanbic Holdings posts Sh6.6B half-year profit
Stanbic Holdings Plc has reported a resilient financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting a profit after tax of Sh6.6 billion, underpinned by strong balance sheet growth, disciplined risk management, and increased lending to key sectors of the economy. The Group's total assets grew by 27 per cent to Sh602 billion, while customer...
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@kna Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:12:10
Govt strengthens AI policy through youth-led innovation
The government has reaffirmed commitment to shaping Kenya's Artificial Intelligence (AI) future through ethical innovation, youth empowerment and strong policy frameworks. Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, commended the Draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy, terming it a critical framework for guiding the responsible development and application of...
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@kna Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:26:23
Water tank boosts youth enterprise in Jomvu
A youth-run car wash business in Jomvu, Mombasa County, is set to expand its operations following the donation of a water storage tank, easing persistent water shortages that had threatened to cripple the venture. The tank was handed over to Mwamlai Car Wash Youth Group by Karisa Nzai, an aspirant for the Jomvu Constituency parliamentary...
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@kna Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:56:23
Food production set to decline following crop failure, government warns
Kenya's food production is expected to decline this year following significant crop failure in key grain-growing regions, largely attributed to drought and the effects of climate change, the government has announced. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said poor crop performance, particularly in the Rift Valley, is likely to result in reduced harvests, forcing the...
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