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Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
Government ministers in Senegal have been banned from all non-essential foreign travel following the rise in the price of oil resulting from the conflict in Iran, the prime minister has announced. Speaking at a youth rally on Friday, Ousmane Sonko said that the current cost of a barrel of oil was approaching double what had [...] The post Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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No problem deputising Sifuna, or him deputising me, Gachagua says
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he is ready to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunas presidential ambitions. He told a Kenyan diaspora gathering in Spokane, Washington, that age should not be used to lock young leaders out of the countrys top seat. Gachagua, who is on an extended diaspora tour of the United States, said [...] The post No problem deputising Sifuna, or him deputising me, Gachagua says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two Women Arrested at JKIA Over Alleged Gold Smuggling Attempt
Two women have been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a multi-agency security team foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle about 658 grams of gold out of Kenya. The suspects, identified as Mahamed Shukri Abdullahi and Sabriye Farhiyo Hussein, were intercepted in the early hours of September 4, 2026, as they prepared to [...] The post Two Women Arrested at JKIA Over Alleged Gold Smuggling Attempt appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Five Arrested as Detectives Seizes Cannabis Sativa in Nakuru and Trans-Nzoia
Five suspects have been arrested and a substantial quantity of cannabis sativa recovered following separate intelligence-led operations in Nakuru and Trans-Nzoia counties. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said in a statement on Sunday that the operations targeted suspected narcotics distribution networks in the two counties. In Maai Mahiu, Nakuru County, detectives from the County [...] The post Five Arrested as Detectives Seizes Cannabis Sativa in Nakuru and Trans-Nzoia appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Key Suspect Arrested as Two Missing Minors Rescued in Kisauni
Detectives in Kisauni Sub-County have arrested a key suspect in connection with the alleged abduction of two minors who went missing on August 27, 2026. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said in a statement on Sunday that the children were successfully rescued following investigations into their disappearance. According to the DCI, investigations established that [...] The post Key Suspect Arrested as Two Missing Minors Rescued in Kisauni appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two arrested as Police Recover Stolen Cattle in Garissa
Police officers in Bura East Sub-County, Garissa County, have recovered 40 stolen cattle and arrested two suspects following a multi-agency operation. The operation was conducted on Friday, September 4, 2026, as officers pursued leads into the theft of livestock in the area. According to the National Police Service, the livestock was recovered during a well-coordinated [...] The post Two arrested as Police Recover Stolen Cattle in Garissa appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Body of unknown woman found in water reservoir at Daystar University hostel
Detectives have launched investigations after the decomposing body of an unidentified woman was found inside a man-made water reservoir behind hostels at Daystar University in Athi River, Machakos County. The body was discovered on Saturday, September 5, 2026, after a caretaker at Orange County Hostels within the university, reported the presence of a lifeless person [...] The post Body of unknown woman found in water reservoir at Daystar University hostel appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man found dead in Kisii
Police in Kisii County have launched investigations after a 50-year-old man was found dead in his house with both eyes reportedly gouged out. The body of Henry Morara Nyandoma was discovered on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home in Shirikisho area, Kiamwasia Sub-Location, Kitutu Central Sub-County. Police said the discovery was made by the [...] The post Man found dead in Kisii appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man dies after mining shaft collapses in Kakamega
A 55-year-old man died after the walls of a suspected mining shaft collapsed on him in Khwisero, Kakamega County. Julius Okello was alone inside the approximately seven-metre-deep pit when the topsoil caved in, trapping him underneath. Members of the public retrieved Okello's body from the shaft before police officers and detectives from the Directorate of [...] The post Man dies after mining shaft collapses in Kakamega appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Sugar Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Sector Financing
Sugar farmers and industry stakeholders have raised concerns over proposed changes to the management and financing of the sugar sector under the Crops Laws Amendment Bill, 2026. The stakeholders made their submissions before the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, chaired by Tigania West MP John Mutunga, during a session to consider views [...] The post Sugar Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Sector Financing appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KENHA engineer found dead in Malindi hotel bathroom
Police are investigating an incident where a Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) engineer was found dead in the bathroom of a hotel room in Malindi, Kilifi County, on Friday morning. Bernard Gladstone Wangusi, was discovered lying lifeless in the bathroom of Room Six at Malindi Pearl Hotel in Malindi Central. Wangusi had checked into the [...] The post KENHA engineer found dead in Malindi hotel bathroom appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Domongole and Towett claim victory at second Meru University Mt Kenya run
Fredrick Domongole stopped the clock at 48 minutes 23 seconds to claim victory in the 14 kms elite category, at the second edition of the Meru University Mt. Kenya Run, held today at the Meru University of Science and Technology's Marimba Campus. In the women's category Damaris Towett was crowned the winner with a time [...] The post Domongole and Towett claim victory at second Meru University Mt Kenya run appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Metto, Wambui take top honours as NCBA Golf Series lands in Ruiru
Kelvin Metto and Catherine Wambui emerged the leading performers as the NCBA Golf Series made its latest stop at the par-70 Ruiru Sports Club, with 277 golfers turning out for the weekend tournament. Metto carded 69 gross, playing off a handicap of two to win the Overall Men's Gross title, edging Benard Omondi on countback [...] The post Metto, Wambui take top honours as NCBA Golf Series lands in Ruiru appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US and Iran traded retaliatory attacks on ships on Saturday, in the latest round of strikes since fighting flared up a week ago following a month of relative calm. The US military said it had permanently disabled two Iran-linked oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island, and completely destroyed a third in the Gulf [...] The post US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Russia
Two US envoys are hoping for equally productive meetings in Ukraine after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on ending the war, US officials say. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to land in Kyiv on Sunday, having discussed substantive plans for next steps with Putin on Saturday, according to the [...] The post US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Russia appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia's main airport
A volcanic eruption has halted hundreds of flights at Indonesias main international airport, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Authorities said 209 flights were suspended after ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa was detected in airspace near Jakartas Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday morning. The volcano had started erupting late on Friday night, generating continuous seismic [...] The post Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesias main airport appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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