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@kahawatungu Thu, 14 May 2026 04:53:35
Alarm as Heroin Use Spreads Beyond Traditional Hotspots
Concerns have emerged over the spread of heroin use beyond Kenya's traditional hotspots after a new report revealed that access to the narcotic has penetrated counties previously considered low-risk, including Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Nyeri and Isiolo. According to a study by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), cannabis, [...] The post Alarm as Heroin Use Spreads Beyond Traditional Hotspots appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 14 May 2026 04:15:57
Tourism Agencies Face Funding Crisis as MPs Question 2026/27 Budget Exclusions
A parliamentary committee has raised alarm over the exclusion of key Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) under the tourism docket from the proposed 2026/27 national budget, warning that the move could derail efforts to grow Kenya's tourism sector. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife, chaired by Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, questioned why agencies [...] The post Tourism Agencies Face Funding Crisis as MPs Question 2026/27 Budget Exclusions appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 14 May 2026 04:25:53
MPs Question Sh5.3 Billion Foreign Affairs Expenditure on State Visits
The National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee has questioned the expenditure of Sh5.3 billion by the State Department for Foreign Affairs on State Visits during the 2025/2026 Financial Year. The Committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, raised concerns over the spending during a session held to review the State Department's budget estimates [...] The post MPs Question Sh5.3 Billion Foreign Affairs Expenditure on State Visits appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@standard Thu, 14 May 2026 03:38:57
After apologising over Gachagua's impeachment, Waiguru urges Mt Kenya to pay 'tutam' debt
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has intensified calls for the re-election of President William Ruto, saying Mt Kenya should honour its past political commitments.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 14 May 2026 03:29:34
Wajir 84% Ready for 2026 Madaraka Day Celebrations, Govt Says
Preparations for the 2026 Madaraka Day national celebrations in Wajir County have reached 84 per cent completion, with the Government expressing confidence that all key works will be finalised ahead of the June 1 event. The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, said the remaining works are expected to be substantially [...] The post Wajir 84% Ready for 2026 Madaraka Day Celebrations, Govt Says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 14 May 2026 03:12:16
Vinyl-Coated vs. Galvanized Chain-Link: Which Performs Better in Puget Sound's Salt Air Environment?
For Washington State homeowners evaluating vinyl coated vs. galvanized chain link fence in salt air Pacific Northwest conditions, the answer is clear: vinyl-coated chain link is the better long-term investment in Puget Sounds coastal environment — but the gap between the two options is more nuanced than most product comparisons admit. Standard galvanized chain link [...] The post Vinyl-Coated vs. Galvanized Chain-Link: Which Performs Better in Puget Sounds Salt Air Environment? appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 14 May 2026 02:56:02
IVI and Kenya sign Host Country Agreement to establish country office
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and Kenya signed a Host Country Agreement on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, establishing the IVI Kenya Country and AVEC Africa Project Office. The agreement was signed by Dr. Jerome H. Kim, Director General of IVI, and Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, [...] The post IVI and Kenya sign Host Country Agreement to establish country office appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kenyans Thu, 14 May 2026 02:37:07
NEMA Makes Arrests in Nationwide Crackdown on Hotels, Hospitals, Petrol Stations
Industrial facilities, sewage treatment works, and commercial point sources cannot release wastewater into the environment without a valid Effluent Discharge License (EDL).
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@kenyans Thu, 14 May 2026 02:57:27
CS Mbadi Outlines Govt Intervention on Fuel Prices Ahead of EPRA Review
Mbadi's clarification comes amid concerns that EPRA could hike fuel prices for the second consecutive month, potentially impacting the cost of transport, electricity and food.
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@kenyans Thu, 14 May 2026 02:16:20
Three Arrested Over Siphoning Ksh 5M from Attorney General's Linked Accounts
The detectives are pursuing four additional suspects who are still on the run following the fraud syndicate at the OAG's office amid heightened concerns over corruption in some government offices.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 14 May 2026 02:07:39
Boost in war on drug trafficking as Turkey hands over office equipment to DCI
The fight against narcotics trafficking and transnational organised crime has received a major boost after the Government of the Republic of Türkiye handed over computers and office equipment to the DCI's Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU). The equipment handed over during a ceremony held at the DCI Headquarters, was officially received by the Director of Criminal Investigations, [...] The post Boost in war on drug trafficking as Turkey hands over office equipment to DCI appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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