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Ruto nominates Ida Odinga as Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP
President William Ruto Friday nominated Dr Ida Betty Odinga, the widow of Raila Odinga to serve as Kenya's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The nomination was transmitted to Parliament for consideration and approval. If approved, she will replace Ababu Namwamba, who was reassigned as Kenya's Ambassador to Uganda. Some [...] The post Ruto nominates Ida Odinga as Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Abass gets backing of Gusii community in champions unity ahead of Lang'ata MP race
South C MCA and Lang'ata parliamentary aspirant Abass Khalif stepped up his community engagement efforts, holding talks with members of the Gusii community in Karen as he seeks to promote unity, inclusivity and stronger relationships among residents. In an engagement held Sunday, Khalif met members of the Gusii community to discuss social cohesion, community networking [...] The post Abass gets backing of Gusii community in champions unity ahead of Lang'ata MP race appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Iran targets US military base in Bahrain with drone attack
Iran launched a drone attack against a US military base in Bahrain on Sunday, its second attempt to target the country in three days. The countrys Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted the US air defence radar facility at al-Riffa air base in Bahrain using six drones. Bahrains military said its air defence [...] The post Iran targets US military base in Bahrain with drone attack appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Teacher kills wife and two children before taking own life in Migori
A 41-year-old teacher killed his wife and two children before taking his own life in a suspected murder-suicide incident in Nyatike, Migori County. The man, identified as Jacob Otieno Oranda, a teacher at Paw Ndege Comprehensive School, was found dead alongside three members of his family in Ambund Iyi Village, Orango Sub-Location, North East Kadem [...] The post Teacher kills wife and two children before taking own life in Migori appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Matiang'i, Nyoro promise free education as opposition storms Kisii
Opposition leaders Fred Matiang'i, Ndindi Nyoro and Martha Karua have promised to introduce free education from January 2028 if they defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, as they intensified their campaign against the Kenya Kwanza administration in Kisii. The leaders placed education at the centre of their political agenda, promising sweeping reforms [...] The post Matiang'i, Nyoro promise free education as opposition storms Kisii appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Suspected China spy linked to Nvidia's ex-boss left in 2025, Megaspeed says
Alice Huang, a suspected China spy who has been linked to Nvidias former boss Jensen Huang, left her executive role at Megaspeed in August last year, the company says. Jensen Huang resigned as chief executive of the AI chip-making giant Nvidia after it emerged he had allegedly had affairs with Alice Huang as well as [...] The post Suspected China spy linked to Nvidias ex-boss left in 2025, Megaspeed says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Israel kills Hamas commander in strike on Gaza camp, officials say
A senior Hamas figure who helped plan and oversee the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel has been killed in an Israeli airstrike, officials in Israel and Gaza have said. Samir Abu Younis, the newly appointed commander of the Rafah Brigade, was killed on Saturday in Al-Mawasi in the southern Gaza Strip, according to Hamass [...] The post Israel kills Hamas commander in strike on Gaza camp, officials say appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Democratic socialists in New York formally urge Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president
The Democratic Socialists of America's New York City chapter officially urged Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Saturday to launch a presidential run in 2028. The resolution passed by the New York City DSA is not an official endorsement. But it is the latest effort by democratic socialists to urge Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most prominent members [...] The post Democratic socialists in New York formally urge Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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U.S. Embassy and U.S.–Kenya Alumni Association to hold trade forum
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi and the U.S.–Kenya Alumni Association will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, policymakers, and U.S. exchange program alumni tomorrow (Nov 16), for the U.S.–Kenya Alumni Forum, an event focused on transforming longstanding ties into new opportunities for trade, investment, and economic collaboration. The forum, held under the theme, "Connecting Alumni, [...] The post U.S. Embassy and U.S.–Kenya Alumni Association to hold trade forum appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Three men sentenced to death in Jordan over fatal church mass shooting
A Jordanian court has sentenced three men to death by hanging for carrying out a fatal mass shooting on a church last month. The attack on 23 October killed nine people and injured 34 others who had been attending a Christian funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate. Jordans Armed Forces said in [...] The post Three men sentenced to death in Jordan over fatal church mass shooting appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Eldoret Bypass on November 21
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of part of the Eldoret Bypass (A8 North) on Saturday, November 21, 2026, to facilitate the second edition of the Turbo Pedal Cycling event. The closure will affect the road section between Cheplaskei and Maili Tisa, passing through Kapseret and Simat, from 6am to [...] The post KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Eldoret Bypass on November 21 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Stella Mwangi Wins Inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series in Nyeri
Stella Mwangi emerged as the overall winner of the inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series held at Nyeri Golf Club, after carding 40 Stableford points in a tournament that attracted 178 golfers. The handicap 8 golfer edged out handicap 7 Daniel Weru on countback to claim the top honours. Mwangi also secured the ladies' longest [...] The post Stella Mwangi Wins Inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series in Nyeri appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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National Bank of Kenya Announces Disruption of Banking Services
National Bank of Kenya, a subsidiary of Access Bank PLC, has announced a disruption affecting its banking services. In a notice to customers on Sunday, November 15, the bank apologised for the inconvenience caused by the disruption, saying its technical team was working to restore normal services. "We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused by [...] The post National Bank of Kenya Announces Disruption of Banking Services appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man Arrested for Defrauding Jobseekers Sh1.1 Million in Fake KDF Recruitment Scheme
Detectives have arrested a man accused of posing as a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer and defrauding parents of two young women of Sh1.1 million in a fake military recruitment scheme in Busia County. The suspect, identified as Brian Shem Maboni Achieng, was arrested at Cereda Guesthouse in Shibale Trading Centre, Nambale, following an intelligence-led [...] The post Man Arrested for Defrauding Jobseekers Sh1.1 Million in Fake KDF Recruitment Scheme appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Three More Arrested as Police Recover Suspected Stolen Property in Kisumu
Police have arrested three additional suspects and recovered an assortment of property believed to have been stolen during a violent robbery in Kisumu County. The latest arrests bring the number of suspects in custody to four as detectives intensify investigations into the robbery and pursue other individuals believed to be involved. In a statement, the [...] The post Three More Arrested as Police Recover Suspected Stolen Property in Kisumu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Police investigate murder after body of man found in well in Juja
Police in Juja, Kiambu County, have launched investigations after the decomposing body of a 35-year-old man was discovered floating in a shallow well near a coffee farm in Mirimani area. The deceased was identified as John Maangi Kiarii, whose body was found on Saturday, November 14, following a report by a village elder. Locals discovered [...] The post Police investigate murder after body of man found in well in Juja appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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