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Matt Baugh Appointed New UK High Commissioner to Kenya
Matt Baugh has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to Kenya, the Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) has announced. In a statement issued on Monday, the FCDO confirmed that Baugh assumed office in April 2026, succeeding Neil Wigan, whose tenure ended in August 2025. Prior to his appointment, Baugh served as Director [...] The post Matt Baugh Appointed New UK High Commissioner to Kenya 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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TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drugs charges. According to state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, they were part of a criminal gang which imported ingredients used to make drugs with the intent of selling them. They also had illegal firearms and munitions. Khalifa, [...] The post TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted
The US military says it has hit three Iran-linked oil tankers after ballistic missiles were launched towards two of its warships in the region. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Saturday it had permanently disabled a tanker near Kharg Island and another near the Strait of Hormuz, and completely destroyed a third in the Gulf [...] The post US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Supreme Court backs Republican request to lower TV ad rates
The Supreme Court on Friday endorsed a request from Republican campaign groups that want to buy discounted TV advertising for this year's midterms, the latest in a series of emergency rulings from the high court benefiting the GOP. The decision effectively upholds guidance issued by the Federal Communications Commission in March that allowed the campaign [...] The post Supreme Court backs Republican request to lower TV ad rates appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 8 hours ago
Disruption at Port of Dover as masked men hold protest
There has been major disruption at the Port of Dover due to a large group of masked men holding a demonstration. Hundreds of protesters, dressed in black and wearing face coverings, blocked roads and were heard chanting stop the boats. Kent Police said it had been engaging with protesters and marched the crowd to Dover [...] The post Disruption at Port of Dover as masked men hold protest appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Dangote to hold Lamu Oil Refinery Groundbreaking ceremony in September
Nigerias Dangote Group is set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its planned oil refinery in Lamu on September 30, marking a major expansion of the industrial conglomerates refining operations outside Nigeria. Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote announced the planned launch while speaking to investors and analysts in Botswana, saying the refinery would be developed [...] The post Dangote to hold Lamu Oil Refinery Groundbreaking ceremony in September appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 16 hours ago
Murkomen Appoints Five Analysts Under Narcotic Drugs Control Law
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has appointed five analysts under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act. The appointments were made through a Gazette Notice dated September 4, 2026. Those appointed are Betsy Chelangat Kimeu, Peter Wambua Kimeu, Susan Mwake Mwatela, Everlyn Akinyi Onyango and Victor Wandera Opondo. The five will serve as analysts [...] The post Murkomen Appoints Five Analysts Under Narcotic Drugs Control Law appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Murkomen Forms Multi-Agency Team to Monitor Non-Profits at Risk of Terror Financing
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has established a multi-agency working group to address the risk of terrorism financing through non-profit organisations. The team, officially known as the Multi-Agency Coordination Working Group on Non-Profit Organisations at Risk of Terrorism Financing, was established through a Gazette Notice dated September 4, 2026. According to the [...] The post Murkomen Forms Multi-Agency Team to Monitor Non-Profits at Risk of Terror Financing appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Chief Justice Martha Koome Establishes Four New Magistrates' Courts
Chief Justice Martha Koome has established four new Magistrates' Courts in different parts of the country in a move aimed at expanding access to justice. The new courts are located in Kegonga, Emuhaya, Maara and Tarakwa. In a Gazette Notice dated September 4, 2026, Koome established the Kegonga Magistrates' Court within the supervisory jurisdiction of [...] The post Chief Justice Martha Koome Establishes Four New Magistrates' Courts appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 18 hours ago
Kenya Banks to Boost Financing for Green and Biodiversity Projects
Kenya's banking sector is set to take a bigger role in financing climate, biodiversity and other sustainable projects under a new five-year partnership aimed at turning more green businesses into investment-ready ventures. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen sustainable finance, [...] The post Kenya Banks to Boost Financing for Green and Biodiversity Projects appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 18 hours ago
How to Avoid Child Malnutrition
Learning how to avoid child malnutrition is important because good nutrition supports healthy growth, brain development, immunity and overall wellbeing. Malnutrition can occur when a child does not receive enough energy, protein, vitamins and minerals, or when illness affects the bodys ability to use nutrients properly. The first two years of life are particularly important [...] The post How to Avoid Child Malnutrition appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 18 hours ago
How to Avoid High Blood Pressure
Learning how to avoid high blood pressure is important because hypertension can increase the risk of serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. High blood pressure often has no noticeable symptoms, meaning a person may have it without knowing. Regular blood pressure checks, a healthy diet, physical activity and other healthy lifestyle [...] The post How to Avoid High Blood Pressure appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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How to Avoid WhatsApp Hacking
Learning how to avoid WhatsApp hacking is important because your WhatsApp account can contain private conversations, photographs, documents, contacts and other personal information. Criminals may attempt to gain access through verification-code scams, fake links, malicious applications or social engineering. WhatsApp provides security features such as two-step verification and recommends keeping your account protected with additional [...] The post How to Avoid WhatsApp Hacking appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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