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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:52:36
Man arrested over murder of 19-year-old Ugandan house help in Bungoma
Police in Bungoma County have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the murder of his family's 19-year-old house help, a Ugandan national, in Bungoma South Sub-county. According to police, the suspect was handed over to police and placed in lawful custody after he was accused of killing the domestic worker, identified only as Winnie. [...] The post Man arrested over murder of 19-year-old Ugandan house help in Bungoma appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:32:26
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The landmark nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia is dependent on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords recognising the State of Israel, President Donald Trump has said. The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!) which pertains only to non-military use will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia [...] The post Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:35:29
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes
Yemens Iranian-backed Houthi movement has said its forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea that violated its blockade of Saudi ports, as the US carried out a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. The official Saudi news agency confirmed that one tanker was hit late on Wednesday, resulting in a fire [...] The post Yemens Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:38:37
'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
As AI continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and developers warn of models going rogue, Elon Musk says people should simply enjoy the ride. The boss of SpaceX told The Economist while he remains concerned about risks posed by advancements in AI and robotics, the most likely outcome is incredible abundance for all. Musk said [...] The post Lets enjoy the ride says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:42:06
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
Google has been fined €890m (£759m) by the EU for allegedly abusing its power by favouring its own apps and services over those from rivals. It is the first major action against the tech giant under the EUs Digital Markets Act (DMA), a landmark law aimed at curbing the power of the worlds biggest tech [...] The post Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:45:00
Licensed firearm holder arrested after man injured during shooting at Nairobi pub
A licensed firearm holder was arrested after a 60-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound during a confrontation at a pub in Nairobi's Huruma area. According to police, the incident occurred at about 1.30 a.m. on Thursday at Iregi Pub in the Johnsaga area of Starehe Sub-county. The suspect told police that he and his friends [...] The post Licensed firearm holder arrested after man injured during shooting at Nairobi pub appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:45:35
13-year-old arrested after PP1 pupil found dead in borehole in Uasin Gishu
Police in Uasin Gishu County arrested a 13-year-old boy after the body of a five-year-old PP1 pupil was recovered from a borehole in what is being investigated as a suspected murder. According to police, the incident was reported at about 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday in Tapken Village, Beshabor area, Turbo Sub-county. The case came to [...] The post 13-year-old arrested after PP1 pupil found dead in borehole in Uasin Gishu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:08:04
Kindiki commissions Kithimani land registry
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki commissioned a new land registry at Kithimani in Yatta Sub-county on Wednesday, a move expected to ease land service delivery for residents of Masinga, Yatta, and Mwala Sub-counties of Machakos County. For years, residents of Yatta and Masinga have had to travel to Machakos Town to process land transactions. The...
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@kna Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:21:42
Turkana County's push for cross-border peace
Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has reaffirmed the county governments commitment to strengthening cross-border peace initiatives with Ethiopia to enhance security and unlock economic opportunities in the border region. Dr. Erus made the remarks in Lodwar during a meeting with Dr. Bora Bosha, Chief Advisor and Executive Assistant to the Head of the South...
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@taifaleo Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:37:48
DPP apongeza uamuzi kuhusu Obado, ataka apewe adhabu kali ili iwe funzo
AFISI ya Mkurugenzi wa Mashtaka ya Umma imeelezea kuridhika na uamuzi uliompata aliyekuwa Gavana wa Migori Okoth Obado na hatia ya kumuua mwanafunzi wa Chuo Kikuu cha Rongo Sharon Otieno. Katika taarifa kwa vyombo vya habari, DPP anasema uamuzi huo wa korti ni hatua kubwa katika utafutaji wa haki na uwajibikaji kwa waathiriwa wa makosa ya jinai. "Tunatarajia kwamba Obado atapewa adhabu kali ili iwe funzo kwa wengine dhidi ya kushiriki uhalifu wa aina hii," ikasema taarifa. SOMA PIA: Obado apatikana na hatia ya kumuua mwanafunzi wa chuo kikuu Sharon Otieno, akiwa mjamzito Mauaji ya Sharon Otieno, 28, yaliyofanyika Septemba 2018 yalitikisa taifa kwa jinsi ambavyo yalifanyika huku mwanafunzi huyo akiwa na ujauzito wa wiki 28. Mahakama ilipata kwamba alibakwa, akadungwa kisu tumboni kuua mtoto kabla ya yeye mwenyewe kuuawa kinyama. "DPP inapongeza kikosi cha waendesha mashtaka kikiongozwa na Wangui Gichuhi, ambaye ni Naibu wa Ngazi ya Juu wa Mkurugenzi wa Mashtaka ya Umma, idara ya Upelelezi (DCI), mashahidi na wadau wote walioshiriki mchakato mzima wa kusaka haki," taarifa ya DPP ikasema.
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@kna Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:54:37
Govt seeks support to restore forest cover
The government has appealed to development partners to engage in stronger partnerships to unlock the economic and environmental potential in Kenyas forestry sector. Speaking during a donor roundtable breakfast meeting on forestry restoration, Principal Secretary (PS) for Forestry Gitonga Mugambi reported that Kenya was seeking enhanced collaboration to accelerate restoration of degraded landscapes, particularly in...
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@kna Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:16:11
Govt backs climate-smart agriculture to boost food security, livelihoods
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has reaffirmed the governments commitment to promoting sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient agriculture as a pathway to food security and economic growth. Kagwe reaffirmed the governments commitment to supporting sustainable agricultural practices that improve farmers livelihoods while ensuring national food security. The CS gave the assurance...
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@kna Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:16:24
Vihiga County commits to promote integrity
The county government of Vihiga has reaffirmed her commitment to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in the provision of public service. The county officials declared the resolve when officials from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), led by Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud, paid a courtesy call to Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo. Ottichilo said...
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@kna Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:22:31
Escarpment Belt irrigation project nears completion
The Great Escarpment Belt Irrigation Project in Kinale Forest, Lari Subcounty, is complete, with only some piping work remaining before the scheme is fully completed. The irrigation scheme will draw water from the permanent Gatamaiyu River through a weir and intake chamber that form part of the water abstraction system. Implemented by the State Department...
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:55:58
Former Migori Governor Obado, co-accused found guilty of Sharon Otieno's murder
The High Court convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero of the murder of Sharon Otieno, finding that the prosecution proved its case against the three beyond reasonable doubt. In delivering the judgment, the court held that the evidence presented established that the three accused acted in [...] The post Former Migori Governor Obado, co-accused found guilty of Sharon Otienos murder appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:58:48
Court dismisses petition seeking to bar Speakers Wetangula, Kingi from participating in political activities
The High Court has struck out a Petition seeking to bar National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and his Senate counterpart Amason Kingi from participating in alleged political activities. High Court Judge, Justice David Mburu ruled that the Petition filed by Vocal Africa was premature as the Petitioners had not exhausted all the available legal avenues [...] The post Court dismisses petition seeking to bar Speakers Wetangula, Kingi from participating in political activities appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:50
UK suspends BATUK military training activities in Kenya over licensing delays
The United Kingdom announced the cancellation of its British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) training activities in the country, citing delays in the renewal of the licences required to conduct the exercises. In a statement, the British High Commission in Nairobi said the planned military training has been relocated to another country after the necessary [...] The post UK suspends BATUK military training activities in Kenya over licensing delays appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:04:14
MP Manduku declares second-term bid, vows bigger development push for Nyaribari Masaba
Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr Daniel Manduku on Thursday declared his intention to seek a second term, saying his first stint in Parliament has laid a solid foundation for accelerated development across the constituency. Speaking during a consultative forum at Rionsune in Borabu, attended by more than 1,000 residents from Nyaribari Masaba, Dr Manduku said he [...] The post MP Manduku declares second-term bid, vows bigger development push for Nyaribari Masaba appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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