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@taifaleo Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:55:58
Wanaume wawili wakanusha kusafirisha kokeni ya Sh4 milioni
WASHUKIWA wawili wameshtakiwa katika Mahakama ya Mombasa kwa madai ya kula njama ya kusafirisha kokeini yenye thamani ya karibu Sh4 milioni. Hilton Gocho Chopeta na Mohamed Jabir Ali walifikishwa mahakamani kuhusiana na makosa yanayodaiwa kutendeka kati ya Julai 15 na 16, 2026, katika Kaunti ya Mombasa. Kwa mujibu wa hati ya mashtaka, wawili hao wanadaiwa kula njama kwa pamoja na watu wengine ambao bado hawajakamatwa ili kusafirisha kokeini, kinyume na sheria. Mbali na shtaka la kula njama, wawili hao wanakabiliwa na mashtaka tofauti ya kusafirisha dawa za kulevya. Bw Chopeta anadaiwa kusafirisha gramu 734.9528 za kokeini zenye thamani ya Sh2,939,811. Kwa upande mwingine, Bw Ali anadaiwa kuhifadhi gramu 256.478 za kokeini zenye thamani ya karibu Sh1,025,912. Jumla ya kokeini iliyopatikana katika operesheni hiyo ilikuwa gramu 991.4308, yenye thamani ya pamoja ya Sh3,965,723. Washukiwa hao walikanusha mashtaka. Katika hati ya kiapo iliyopinga kuachiliwa kwao kwa dhamana, wapelelezi waliiambia mahakama kuwa washukiwa hao huenda wangetoroka iwapo wangeachiliwa kabla kesi hiyo kusikilizwa na kuamuliwa. Konstebo Gershom Wachitsa, mpelelezi kutoka Kitengo cha Kupambana na Dawa za Kulevya cha Idara ya Kuchunguza Uhalifu (DCI) mjini Mombasa na afisa anayechunguza kesi hiyo, alisema uchunguzi bado unaendelea, kwa hivyo ni muhimu kuwaweka washukiwa hao kizuizini. Polisi walisema Bw Chopeta alikamatwa Julai 15 ikiaminika alikuwa akielekea kupanda ndege kwenda Dubai. Alisindikizwa hadi katika ofisi za DCI, ambako wapelelezi walisema alitoa kwa njia ya haja kubwa vidonge 15 vilivyoshukiwa kuwa na kokeini kabla ya kupelekwa katika Hospitali ya Port Reitz, ambako alitoa vidonge vingine 29, na kufikisha jumla ya vidonge vilivyopatikana mwilini mwake hadi 44. Siku iliyofuata, Bw Ali alikamatwa alipokuwa akivuka Kivuko cha Likoni kuelekea Kisiwa cha Mombasa. Wapelelezi walisema baadaye aliwaongoza maafisa hadi nyumbani kwake Bombolulu kuchukua funguo kabla ya kuwaelekeza kwenye nyumba nyingine katika eneo la Bamburi Fisheries, ambako vidonge 16 zaidi vilivyoshukiwa kuwa na kokeini vilipatikana. Afisa mpelelezi aliiambia mahakama kuwa Bw Ali tayari ana kesi nyingine ya uhalifu inayosubiri kusikilizwa mahakamani. Upande wa mashtaka uliiomba mahakama iwanyime wawili hao dhamana hadi kesi hiyo isikilizwe na kuamuliwa kwa maslahi ya haki. Hata hivyo, washukiwa hao walipinga ombi la upande wa mashtaka, wakisema kuwa Serikali imeshindwa kutoa sababu za msingi za kuwanyima dhamana. Kupitia wakili wao, waliiambia mahakama kuwa haki zao za kikatiba tayari zilikuwa zimekiukwa baada ya kufikishwa mahakamani nje ya muda uliowekwa kisheria baada ya kukamatwa. Walisema pia kuwa upande wa mashtaka haujaonyesha jinsi kuwaachilia kwa dhamana kungeingilia uchunguzi au utekelezaji wa haki. Kwa mujibu wa muhtasari wa uchunguzi, mshukiwa alitoa vidonge 15 mara ya kwanza, akifuatiwa na vingine vitatu siku aliyolazwa. Katika saa za mapema za siku iliyofuata, alitoa vidonge vingine vitano asubuhi, kufuatiwa na kidonge kimoja, na vingine vitatu. Mnamo Julai 17, alitoa vidonge viwili vya mwisho, na kufikisha jumla ya vidonge vilivyopatikana hadi 44. Uchunguzi wa eksrei ulithibitisha vidonge vyote vilitoka.
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@standard Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:12:06
Ol Kalou and Mbeere North hold key lessons for UDA, Opposition ahead of 2027
Compared to the Mbeere North by-election, where UDA narrowly won by a 400-vote margin against DCP, it was clear in the Ol Kalou constituency that trying to force a tight battle was a hard task.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:05:58
County govt approves Phase I of Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System
Nairobi took a major step towards transforming its public transport system after the County Executive Committee (CEC) approved the implementation framework for Phase I of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS). The approval, made during the 90th County Executive Committee meeting, clears the way for the first phase of the ambitious mass transit [...] The post County govt approves Phase I of Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:08:50
CJ suspends Kangema Magistrate over Sh150,000 bribe
Chief Justice Martha Koome has suspended Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi following his arrest over allegations of soliciting and receiving a Sh150,000 bribe. The magistrate was arrested on Tuesday alongside Principal Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu during an operation conducted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Kangema town. According to the [...] The post CJ suspends Kangema Magistrate over Sh150,000 bribe appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:12:20
Constant power outages threaten business growth in Kisii, warn traders
Frequent electricity outages across Kisii County are disrupting businesses, causing financial losses and undermining investment and economic growth, traders have said. Business owners say the unreliable power supply has become one of the biggest obstacles to operating their enterprises, with repeated blackouts damaging equipment, interrupting operations and driving away customers. From welding workshops and salons [...] The post Constant power outages threaten business growth in Kisii, warn traders appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:24:42
Choose your leaders wisely, Kahiga appeals to Nyeri residents
Residents of Nyeri have been advised to evaluate track records of persons who they wish to vote into various elective offices in the forthcoming General poll. Nyeri Governor, Dr Mutahi Kahiga, said any person who presents himself or herself for election should be evaluated on the basis of what he has done and not what...
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@kna Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:25:52
Treasury launches FY2027/28 budget process
The National Treasury has launched the Financial Year 2027/28 Budget and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) preparation process, with the government committing to prudent fiscal management, wider public participation and targeted spending to sustain economic growth amid global economic uncertainties. The launch marks the beginning of sector consultations that will inform the formulation of the FY2027/28...
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@kna Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:27:26
Government establishes committee to review unconstitutional laws
The government has established a multi-sectoral committee to review obsolete laws and statutory frameworks that have been rendered unconstitutional and inconsistent with the provisions Constitution of Kenya 2010. The committee, chaired by Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC) Chairperson, Christine Agimba, will review and evaluate statutes and subsidiary legislation inconsistent with rulings by courts of competent...
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@kahawatungu Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:30
Maya Le Tissier Siblings: A Closer Look at the Footballer's Family Tree
Maya Le Tissier is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and captains Manchester United in the Women's Super League. Born on April 18, 2002, in Guernsey, a Channel Island, she has risen to become one of the standout defenders in English women's football and a key member of the England national team, the [...] The post Maya Le Tissier Siblings: A Closer Look at the Footballers Family Tree appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:02:27
Ellie Carpenter Siblings: Get to Know Jeremy Carpenter
Ellie Madison Carpenter is an Australian professional footballer born on April 28, 2000, in Cowra, New South Wales. She plays as a right-back for Chelsea in the Womens Super League and is a key player for the Australia national team, the Matildas. Regarded as one of the worlds top right-backs, she is known for her [...] The post Ellie Carpenter Siblings: Get to Know Jeremy Carpenter appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:06:02
Fridolina Rolfö Siblings: All About Julius and Daniella Rolfö
Fridolina Rolfö is a Swedish professional footballer known for her versatility, technical ability, powerful left foot, and attacking flair. Born on November 24, 1993, in Kungsbacka, Sweden, she primarily plays as a left winger or left-back. She currently plays for Manchester United in the Women's Super League and is a key player for the Sweden [...] The post Fridolina Rolfö Siblings: All About Julius and Daniella Rolfö appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:33:07
Malindi DCC warns residents against rogue religious groups
Malindi Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Harrison Matevwa has urged residents to remain vigilant against unscrupulous religious organisations, warning that such groups can serve as conduits for terrorism and violent extremism. Speaking during a community engagement forum at Shakahola Dispensary in Chakama Location, Langobaya Division, on Monday, Matevwa called for the early detection and reporting of...
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@taifaleo Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:53:21
Waasi wa Houthi sasa wafungia Saudia bahari katika mbinu ya kuunga mkono Iran
SANAA, Yemen: WAASI wa Houthi nchini Yemen wamezitaka kampuni za usafirishaji wa mizigo kwa njia ya bahari kutopakia wala kushusha mizigo katika bandari za Saudi Arabia. Houthi imeonya kuwa meli zitakazokiuka agizo hilo zitashambuliwa mahali popote ndani ya maeneo yanayofikiwa na vikosi vyao. Onyo hilo lilitolewa kupitia baruapepe iliyoandikwa Julai 20 na kutumwa kwa kampuni kadhaa za usafirishaji mizigo. Mnamo Jumatatu, Houthi walitangaza kuwa wamezingira bahari isitumiwe na Saudi Arabia. Hii ni hatua inayoweza kuzidisha vita kati ya Amerika na Iran huku biashara ya ulimwengu ikivurugika na bei ya mafuta kupanda hata zaidi. "Meli zote zimepigwa marufuku kupakia au kushusha mizigo katika bandari yoyote ya Saudi Arabia," ikasema barua hiyo ya Houthis. Waasi hao wamewashauri manohadha wa meli wachukue tahadhari kubwa kabla ya kushiriki shughuli zozote zinazohusisha bandari za Saudi Arabia. Kwa mujibu wa barua hiyo, masharti hayo mapya yalianza kutekelezwa Julai 20 na kundi hilo limesisitiza litahakikisha yanatiliwa manani. "Meli zitakazokiuka agizo hili zitakabiliwa na vikwazo. Aidha, zitashambuliwa mahali popote zilipo ndani ya maeneo yanayofikiwa na uwezo wa vikosi vyetu hapa Yemen," ikasema taarifa hiyo iliyotumwa na Kituo cha Kuratibu Oparesheni za Kibinadamu cha Houthi (HOCC), chenye makao yake jijini Sana'a. Iwapo njia ya kusini ya Bahari ya Shamu itafungwa, Saudi Arabia itapoteza njia muhimu mbadala ya kufikia Mlango wa Hormuz. Hali hii inaweza kuongeza hofu ya kupungua kwa mafuta na bidhaa katika soko la dunia. Usafiri wa meli katika Bahari ya Shamu bado haujarejea kawaida tangu Houthi waanze kushambulia meli za kibiashara mnamo Novemba 2023. Walitekeleza mashambulizi hayo wakisema walikuwa wanaunga mkono Wapalestina katika vita vya Gaza dhidi ya Israel. HOCC ndiyo kitengo kilichotumiwa na Houthi kutoa onyo kadhaa kwa sekta ya usafirishaji wa baharini wakati wa mashambulizi dhidi ya meli za kibiashara kati ya 2023 na 2025. Walikomesha kushambulia meli baada ya makubaliano ya kusitisha mapigano Gaza mnamo Oktoba mwaka jana kufikiwa. Duru kutoka mojawapo ya kampuni zilizopokea barua hiyo zilisema ujumbe huo unaonyesha kuwa Houthi bado wanataka kudhihirisha kuwa wana uwezo wa kuathiri usafiri wa baharini katika eneo hilo.
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@kna Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:12:46
Petitioners accuse KWS of defying court-ordered inspection
Co-petitioners in an environmental case seeking to halt developments within Nairobi National Park have accused the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of failing to comply fully with a court-ordered site inspection by allegedly restricting their participation. The petition, filed by more than 4,600 Kenyans, seeks to stop what the petitioners describe as continued destruction of Nairobi...
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@kna Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:19:29
Migori elders call for peace after violence at public function
Elders in Migori County have condemned the violence witnessed during a public function in Suna West Sub-County and called on political leaders to embrace peaceful engagement and work together for the countys development. The incident occurred on July 20 during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a modern outpatient department at Nyamaraga Sub-County Level...
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@kna Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:20:59
Proposed PPP reforms set to strengthen project implementation
The proposed Public Private Partnerships (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is expected to strengthen the implementation of major infrastructure projects by enhancing the legal framework governing Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), while easing pressure on public financing. The proposed amendments seek to revise the Public Private Partnerships Act, 2021, to improve the planning, procurement and management of PPP...
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@kna Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:28:36
EACC moves to court to recover Sh790 million prisons land
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has moved to court to recover 7.6 acres of land belonging to the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) in Kisumu's Milimani area, valued at approximately Sh.790 million, which was allegedly acquired illegally and converted into private ownership. Speaking in Kisumu, Tuesday, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...
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