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Anti-apartheid activist, human rights campaigner and UN diplomat Nicholas Haysom dies at age 73
Nicholas Haysom, a white South African anti-apartheid activist who was tapped by prisoner-turned-president Nelson Mandela to help draft the country's new constitution that enshrined equal rights for Black people, minorities and white people, has died at 73. Haysom went on from high-level positions promoting human rights in his home country to a distinguished career as [...] The post Anti-apartheid activist, human rights campaigner and UN diplomat Nicholas Haysom dies at age 73 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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University Expo targets over 50,000 who skipped KUCCPS applications
An education expo featuring 32 universities from across the Globe will be held next week to carter fro mainly over 50,000 KCSE students who missed local public university applications this year. According to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Services (KUCCPS) recently disclosed that a total of 212,510 out of 268,714 students who attained a [...] The post University Expo targets over 50,000 who skipped KUCCPS applications appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Speeding Bata Kenya MD Abbas Shirazi kills pedestrian on Limuru Road, Kiambu County
Bata Kenya Managing Director Abbas Shirazi is missing after a fatal road accident in Limuru, Kiambu County, in which a 57-year-old pedestrian was killed. The accident occurred on September 5, 2026, at about 7:50pm in the Redhill area along the Kabuku-Ndenderu road, according to police. Police identified the vehicle involved as a Toyota Prado, which [...] The post Speeding Bata Kenya MD Abbas Shirazi kills pedestrian on Limuru Road, Kiambu County appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani releases 9/11 records showing officials misled New Yorkers about air quality around Ground Zero
New York City has released more than 170,000 pages of previously undisclosed records about air quality following the September 11, 2001, attacks, showing city officials at the time knew conditions around Ground Zero were unsafe to breathe despite repeated assurances to the public. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release at a news conference Tuesday. "As [...] The post NYC Mayor Mamdani releases 9/11 records showing officials misled New Yorkers about air quality around Ground Zero appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
The Argentine government has said that it will file criminal charges against oil company Navitas Petroleum for operating in seas off the Falkland Islands. The move came just days after Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean. Reacting to the news, [...] The post Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Several feared trapped as four-storey building collapses in Ogembo, Kisii
Several people are feared trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in Ogembo town, Kisii County, on Tuesday evening. Rescue teams, assisted by members of the public, have launched an operation to locate and rescue people who may be trapped under the rubble. The circumstances surrounding the collapse were not immediately clear, and the number of [...] The post Several feared trapped as four-storey building collapses in Ogembo, Kisii appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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DCI Arrests Man Over Alleged Remarks Targeting Burundian Nationals
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Buruburu have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks allegedly intended to incite ethnic hatred, hostility and violence against Burundian nationals living and working in Kenya. In a statement, the DCI identified the suspect as Kevin Odiwuor Otieno, alias Engineer Kevin. The suspect was arrested in connection with [...] The post DCI Arrests Man Over Alleged Remarks Targeting Burundian Nationals appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Lionel Messi Nominated for Ballon d'Or 2026
France Football officially unveiled the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon dOr on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with Lionel Messi securing his 17th career nomination. The 70th edition of the prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026, in London, marking the first time the event will be held in the English [...] The post Lionel Messi Nominated for Ballon dOr 2026 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye Passes Away: Prof Lukoye Atwoli's Wife Dies After Cancer Fight
Kenya is mourning the loss of Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye, the beloved wife of renowned psychiatrist Prof. Lukoye W'Atwoli, who passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Prof. Atwoli, the son of COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, announced the heartbreaking news in a brief but devastating Facebook post. I will struggle to [...] The post Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye Passes Away: Prof Lukoye Atwolis Wife Dies After Cancer Fight appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapores government says it will raise the annual salaries of its ministers and other office holders, including its prime minister who is the highest paid political leader in the world. Lawrence Wong will see an increase of 1.4 million Singapore dollars ($1.1m; £818,000) in his annual pay package. He has said he will donate this [...] The post Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex says they were surprised to see a letter sent on behalf of King Charles clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan remained non-working royals. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex says they were surprised to see a letter sent on behalf of King Charles [...] The post Harry and Meghan surprised by Kings letter making clear they remain non-working royals appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
Canadas retaliatory tariffs on a range of US goods came into effect on Tuesday, with no sign of a trade deal on the horizon. The counter-tariffs will apply to nearly C$28bn ($20bn; £15bn) worth of American products, from steel to furniture to cotton T-shirts, and will be as high as 50%. Fresh fish and lobster [...] The post Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
The first road bridge linking Russia and North Korea has opened, allowing the two countries to more easily move cargo and passengers between their border across the Tumen river. Pyongyang state media said the bridge will be used for personnel exchanges, tourism and trade. But Ukrainian investigative organisation Truth Hounds said the bridge is intended [...] The post North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Government Considers Duty-Free Importation of 3 Million Tonnes of Maize
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is considering a request by the Cereal Millers Association (CMA) to allow the duty-free importation of three million tonnes of white maize. The proposal comes as Kenya faces a sharp decline in maize production, raising concerns about food shortages and rising prices of unga. The millers want [...] The post Government Considers Duty-Free Importation of 3 Million Tonnes of Maize appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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TSC Warns Schools Against Viral Message Seeking Recruitment and Promotion Contributions
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed a message circulating on social media asking schools to make financial contributions to facilitate teacher recruitment and promotion interviews. In a statement, TSC said it had become aware of the message alleging that schools were required to contribute money towards the recruitment and promotion exercises. The Commission clarified [...] The post TSC Warns Schools Against Viral Message Seeking Recruitment and Promotion Contributions appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 5 hours ago
Antonio Nusa Siblings: Get to Know Keisha and Ellie
Antonio Eromonsele Nordby Nusa is a Norwegian professional footballer born on April 17, 2005, in Langhus, Norway. He plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Norway national team. He is widely known for his explosive pace, technical ability, dribbling skills, and direct style of play, which have earned [...] The post Antonio Nusa Siblings: Get to Know Keisha and Ellie appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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