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FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund
The global transportation and postal company FedEx has filed a lawsuit for a full refund for US President Donald Trumps emergency tariffs. Trump introduced higher tariffs on most countries last April under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), but in a ruling last week the US Supreme Court said that law did not allow [...] The post FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two suspects arrested over deadly Embu chaos during Kindiki's UDA meeting
Detectives in Embu have launched investigations into the violent disruption of a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates' meeting at Nembure Grounds, with two suspects already arrested as the crackdown on those behind the chaos intensifies. The unrest occurred during a meeting presided over by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and attended by senior national and county [...] The post Two suspects arrested over deadly Embu chaos during Kindiki's UDA meeting appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Ruto mourns former President Moi's physician David Silverstein
President William Ruto has mourned Dr David Silverstein, the long-serving personal physician of former President Daniel arap Moi, describing him as a distinguished doctor whose contribution to medicine touched many lives. In a statement on Sunday, Ruto said Silverstein played a pioneering role in the advancement of medicine in Kenya, particularly in cardiology. The President [...] The post Ruto mourns former President Moi's physician David Silverstein appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Gachagua alleges MP Gitonga Mukunji faces arrest over Embu clashes
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that Embu MP Gitonga Mukunji is being targeted for arrest following violent clashes witnessed during a political event in Embu. Gachagua accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire of using police officers to intimidate Mukunji after the clashes between police and members of the public. [...] The post Gachagua alleges MP Gitonga Mukunji faces arrest over Embu clashes appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Gachagua, Kindiki exchange words as DP denies bribery allegations over Embu chaos
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that bribery contributed to the chaos witnessed during a political event in Embu. Kindiki hit back at Gachagua on Sunday, telling him to stop insulting residents of the Mt Kenya region and dismissing claims that they could be influenced through money. "Nobody [...] The post Gachagua, Kindiki exchange words as DP denies bribery allegations over Embu chaos appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two local tourists missing after boat capsizes near Mombasa's Nyali Coast
Two local tourists were reported missing after a boat carrying seven people capsized off the Nyali coast in Mombasa County. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after the boat was reportedly struck by strong sea waves while returning from Fort Jesus. The boat had two crew members and five local tourists on board. [...] The post Two local tourists missing after boat capsizes near Mombasa's Nyali Coast appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Woman's decomposed body found in thicket in Busia Hills
Police in Samia Sub-County, Busia County, have launched investigations after the decomposing body of an unidentified woman was found in a thicket at the top of Busia Hills. The body was discovered on Saturday, September 12, 2026. National Police Service officers visited the scene and confirmed the discovery. According to the police report, the body [...] The post Woman's decomposed body found in thicket in Busia Hills appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man killed after attempting to snatch cop's firearm outside GSU college in Embakasi
A man was shot dead after allegedly attempting to snatch a firearm from police officers at the main gate of the National Police B Campus in Embakasi, Nairobi, on Saturday morning. According to police, the incident occurred at Gate D at approximately 6:57 a.m. when an unidentified adult male approached officers manning the entrance and [...] The post Man killed after attempting to snatch cops firearm outside GSU college in Embakasi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Police deployed in Nairobi CBD ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally
Anti-riot police officers were Sunday deployed across major streets in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi mobilisation rally. The officers were seen patrolling the city on foot and in police vehicles, with authorities saying the deployment was intended to prevent criminal activity, including attacks on businesses and looting. However, organisers [...] The post Police deployed in Nairobi CBD ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man drowns in sewage trench along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi
A 37-year-old man drowned after falling into a sewage trench near Equity Bank along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi. The incident was reported to Nairobi Railways Police Station. Police established that the deceased, identified as Isaac Kiplagat, had fallen into the trench and drowned. The body was subsequently moved to Nairobi Funeral Home, where it [...] The post Man drowns in sewage trench along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Former President Moi's Physician David Silverstein Dies
Dr David Silverstein, the long-serving personal physician to Kenya's late retired President Daniel arap Moi, has died. The Moi family confirmed his death, mourning him as a compassionate doctor who left a lasting impression on those he treated. In a statement, KANU chairman Gideon Moi described Dr Silverstein as a physician who treated his father [...] The post Former President Moi's Physician David Silverstein Dies appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Grammy-winning US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted on Friday of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case accusing him of orchestrating the revenge killing of a man shot dead in a daytime ambush in Los Angeles four years ago. The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the [...] The post Grammy-winning US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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GOP and Democratic officials in Nashville unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton
In Nashville, Tennessee, the Republican-dominated state government and Democrat-controlled city government are engaged in an ugly battle for control of the city's airport. But there's one thing the two sides can agree on: Nashville International Airport should be renamed to honor Tennessee's favorite daughter, Dolly Parton. The change would make Parton the first woman whose [...] The post GOP and Democratic officials in Nashville unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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CIA declassifies intel warnings to White House prior to 9/11 attack
The now-infamous warning to then-President Bill Clinton was tucked at the bottom of a presidential intelligence brief delivered on September 10, 1998: A group associated with al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden "may fly an explosive-packed airplane into a US city." In the end, there were no explosives. Just four planes, two piloted into the World [...] The post CIA declassifies intel warnings to White House prior to 9/11 attack appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Police say one killed, six vehicles torched in violence at Kindiki meeting in Embu
The National Police Service condemned the violence that erupted during a public meeting presided over by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Nembure, Embu County, on Saturday. In a statement, police spokesman Muchiri Nyaga said a group of individuals attempted to storm the meeting, prompting officers to intervene and repel the alleged assailants. "Upon the groups [...] The post Police say one killed, six vehicles torched in violence at Kindiki meeting in Embu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Sports PS says Kenya ready to host World Athletics Championships
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports Elijah Mwangi says Kenya is more than ready to host the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships. Should Kenya get the nod to welcome the rest of the world in Nairobi, it will be an indelible milestone of becoming the first African country to host the [...] The post Sports PS says Kenya ready to host World Athletics Championships appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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