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Man sentenced to death over murder of seven-year-old girl in Nyeri
The High Court in Nyeri sentenced a man to death for the murder of a seven-year-old girl whose body he buried inside his house before continuing to live there. Justice Kizito Magare handed down the sentence on Thursday to Nicholas Julius Macharia, describing the offence as one marked by a profound disregard for human life [...] The post Man sentenced to death over murder of seven-year-old girl in Nyeri appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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King Charles to meet AI giants in Scotland: source
King Charles III will host representatives of leading AI companies for a gathering in Scotland, a source close to the event said Monday, as concerns grow over the risks posed by the rapidly advancing technology. The event intends to explore how artificial intelligence can benefit society, the source added. It will be held at the [...] The post King Charles to meet AI giants in Scotland: source appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Met Department Forecasts Rainfall Across Most Parts of Kenya
Most parts of Kenya are expected to receive rainfall over the next seven days, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met). The weather forecast covering September 15 to 21, 2026, indicates that several counties will experience rainfall during the period as the country prepares for the October-November-December (OND) rainfall season. Rainfall is expected in [...] The post Met Department Forecasts Rainfall Across Most Parts of Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Government invites private sector to invest in opportunities around AFCON 2027
The government has urged the corporate sector to strategically invest in multiple commercial opportunities around the Pamoja AFCON 2027 as part of establishing a firm foundation for a progressive sports ecosystem whose benefits will go beyond the tournament. The Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Sports Elijah Mwangi termed AFCON 2027 that is [...] The post Government invites private sector to invest in opportunities around AFCON 2027 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 22 minutes ago
Body of missing runner found in South Africa
South African police have confirmed the death of a jogger, who went missing during a routine run last week, sparking a nationwide appeal for help finding her. The body of Elizabeth Moselakgomo was identified by her relatives on Monday after it was discovered east of Johannesburg on Saturday. She is one of five women whose [...] The post Body of missing runner found in South Africa appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Standoff looms as deported Zimbabwean activist lawyer Kagoro plans return to Nairobi
A standoff looms at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi over the planned return of deported Zimbabwean activist Brian Bright Kagoro. Kenyan Immigration officials deported Kagoro who is a constitutional lawyer after being accused of orchestrating a foreign-funded operation to destabilize the government through renewed street protests. Kagoro, a renowned Pan-Africanist and the Africa [...] The post Standoff looms as deported Zimbabwean activist lawyer Kagoro plans return to Nairobi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africas largest ever share sale, offering a stake in his oil refinery to the general public in a deal that could raise as much as $2.1bn (£1.6bn). The initial public offering (IPO) is for roughly 3% of the Dangote refinery, with the billionaire saying he wanted to give ordinary [...] The post Africas richest man launches continents biggest share sale appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Africa in search of a mate
A pack of African wild dogs has completed a record-breaking 2,485-mile (4000km) journey across the continent. Scientists say it is the furthest recorded distance for any African land mammal searching for a mate, offering hope that wildlife can travel across vast distances despite growing human pressures. The three brothers zigzagged across Zambia, navigating a landscape [...] The post Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Africa in search of a mate appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Savir Shah Shines as Junior Golfers Battle at Muthaiga
Savir Shah fired an impressive 3-under-par 69 to win the Boys 15 – 18 years category as the NCBA-supported U.S. Kids Golf Nairobi Local Tour made its fourth stop at Muthaiga Golf Club on Sunday. Shah produced the lowest score of the day, finishing two shots ahead of Yuvraj Rajput, who carded a one-under-par 71. [...] The post Savir Shah Shines as Junior Golfers Battle at Muthaiga appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Court halts IEBC ballot paper tender
The High Court temporarily halted further steps in a tender by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the supply of ballot papers and other election materials after a bidder challenged the procurement requirements. Justice William Musyoka, sitting in the Judicial Review Division at the Milimani Law Courts, granted a stay of the tender [...] The post Court halts IEBC ballot paper tender appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Why Saudi Arabia has few options in its conflict with the Houthis
The Iran-backed Houthis' swift advance in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia have left the Gulf Arab kingdom with few options to respond, all of which carry heavy costs. The key message emanating from the kingdom is that Riyadh does not want an all-out war, experts say, but the Houthis' emboldened behavior may nonetheless drag [...] The post Why Saudi Arabia has few options in its conflict with the Houthis appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Keroka–Ibacho–Kiamokama Road boosts Manduku's re-election bid
At Ekerubo in Nyaribari Masaba, along the Keroka–Ibacho–Kiamokama corridor, the changing landscape is difficult to miss. Ongoing road construction has injected fresh optimism into an area whose residents have for years complained about poor connectivity, particularly during the rainy season. But it is not only the road that is changing. A multimillion-shilling national affordable housing [...] The post Keroka–Ibacho–Kiamokama Road boosts Manduku's re-election bid appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 43 minutes ago
Seven mothers detained at Nyamira County's Masaba South Hospital over bills
At least seven mothers, among them five students, are being detained over unpaid medical bills at Masaba South Level Five Hospital in Keroka, Nyamira County. Some have spent more than two months at the facility as hospital management continues to pile pressure on them to settle their bills before they are discharged. Among those held [...] The post Seven mothers detained at Nyamira Countys Masaba South Hospital over bills appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 37 minutes ago
Foreign nationals targeted in S.Africa's extortion explosion
A South African and his two sons, one a police officer, appeared before a Cape Town magistrate last month accused of extorting around 50 convenience stores run by Ethiopians and Somalis. Also in the dock was a Somali alleged to have collected protection fees from the shopkeepers outside Stellenbosch, the winelands capital 40 kilometres (25 [...] The post Foreign nationals targeted in S.Africas extortion explosion appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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UN calls for 'urgent action' to rein in AI in face of 'unprecedented risks'
The United Nations rights chief called Monday for countries and frontier artificial intelligence companies to act urgently to rein in a technology he warned posed unprecedented risks. In a letter sent to countries and AI developers and shared with the media, Volker Turk cautioned that the world was on the cusp of irreversible change, affecting [...] The post UN calls for urgent action to rein in AI in face of unprecedented risks appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Another Suspect Arrested Over Deadly Embu Violence at Kindiki UDA Meeting
Detectives have arrested another suspect in connection with the deadly violence and destruction witnessed during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates' meeting at Nembure Grounds in Embu County. The suspect was arrested on Monday, September 14, 2026, in the Kithimu area of Embu town during a coordinated operation conducted by detectives from [...] The post Another Suspect Arrested Over Deadly Embu Violence at Kindiki UDA Meeting appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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