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Two children die after domestic assault as father dies by suicide in Meru
Two young children who were critically injured in a violent domestic incident in Tigania East, Meru County, died while receiving treatment. The minors—eight-year-old and three-year-old Nova Jay—succumbed to severe head injuries at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital. Authorities say the injuries were allegedly inflicted by their father during an incident reported on April 10, 2026. [...] The post Two children die after domestic assault as father dies by suicide in Meru appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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MPs Question Transfer of Sh154 Billion JKIA Project Procurement from KAA to Ministry
Members of Parliament have questioned why the procurement process for the Sh154 billion Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) modernisation project was transferred from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to the Ministry of Roads and Transport. The National Assemblys Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure raised the concerns on Wednesday during an inspection of the ongoing [...] The post MPs Question Transfer of Sh154 Billion JKIA Project Procurement from KAA to Ministry appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Parliament Passes Bill to Make Its Library Repository for Kenya's Published Works
The National Assembly has passed the Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for the Parliament of Kenya Library to become an additional repository for the countrys published literary and intellectual heritage. The Bill seeks to amend the Books and Newspapers Act (Cap. 111) to modernise the legal deposit framework and provide for [...] The post Parliament Passes Bill to Make Its Library Repository for Kenya's Published Works appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Kenya to Host Global Parliamentary Summit on Hunger and Malnutrition
Kenya is set to host lawmakers and stakeholders from across the world for the Third Global Parliamentary Summit on Hunger and Malnutrition in Nairobi next week. The two-day conference, scheduled for Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, 2026, will bring together parliamentarians and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for addressing food insecurity and malnutrition. [...] The post Kenya to Host Global Parliamentary Summit on Hunger and Malnutrition appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Headquarters of Haitian gang destroyed, El Salvador's president says
The headquarters of one of Haitis largest crime gangs has been destroyed by El Salvadors military, the Salvadoran president has said. The infamous 400 Mawozo gang, which is known for kidnappings and intimidation tactics, was targeted in a ground and air attack at a complex on the outskirts of Haitis capital, Port-au-Prince. It is El [...] The post Headquarters of Haitian gang destroyed, El Salvadors president says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Lawyers to stage nationwide strike until advocate Abshir Abdi is found
Lawyers, friends and the family of lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi are still demanding answers from security agencies over his whereabouts. Abshir was abducted along Muchai Drive in Kilimani, Nairobi on November 1. There were unconfirmed reports he could be in Somalia. For the second time on Tuesday, lawyers and family members visited the Supreme Court [...] The post Lawyers to stage nationwide strike until advocate Abshir Abdi is found appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Construction worker dies after falling from fourth floor of house in Nairobi
A 38-year-old construction worker has died after falling from the fourth floor of a building at a construction site in Kamatuto area, Njiru, Nairobi. The deceased, identified as Gabriel Odongo Bwire, reportedly fell from the fourth floor to the ground on Monday, November 9, 2026, while working at the site. Bwire was rushed to Mama [...] The post Construction worker dies after falling from fourth floor of house in Nairobi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Woman killed by lightning strike in Kisii as man survives
A 30-year-old woman was killed by lightning after a thunderstorm struck Kirwanda Village in Bonyando Sub-location, Bogiakumu Location, Kisii South Sub-County. Everline Moraa Abuga died on Monday, November 9, after being struck by lightning while carrying water to the bathroom in preparation for a bath. The incident also affected members of her family who were [...] The post Woman killed by lightning strike in Kisii as man survives appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor
Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is back in federal custody in Florida after allegedly removing his ankle monitor, according to court documents. Markle appeared before a federal magistrate judge in the Florida city of Tampa on Tuesday and was denied bond. Prosecutors say he removed the monitor early that morning. US [...] The post Meghans father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair
Nvidia has hired one of the largest law firms in the US to investigate the affair between its own chief executive and an alleged Chinese spy. Jensen Huang, who co-founded the tech company, has admitted to having a romantic relationship outside of his marriage. The woman, Alice Huang, is alleged to be a spy for [...] The post Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
An effort to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging war on Iran without congressional authorisation, has failed on Capitol Hill. A majority of the House of Representatives agreed to refer impeachment articles to a committee essentially killing the effort introduced by dissident Republican congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky for [...] The post US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK
A soldier in the US Army has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia, British counter-terror police have said. The 41-year-old senior serviceman was arrested near Gloucester on Tuesday. Counter Terrorism Policing London said the man had been arrested under section one and section three of the National Security Act 2023. Section one of [...] The post US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Makena picks vital lessons as she begins her rise in the fencing world
Fifteen-year-old Aliyah Makena may not have returned home with a medal, but her appearance at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games has given Kenyan fencing an important platform and the young athlete valuable lessons for the future. Makena became the second Kenyan fencer to compete at an Olympic Games event, following Alexandra Ndolo, who made [...] The post Makena picks vital lessons as she begins her rise in the fencing world appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Eight killed in al-Shabaab ambush on Mandera Road construction workers identified
The eight people, including two Kenya Police Reservists (KPR), who were killed after suspected al-Shabaab militants ambushed a vehicle carrying road construction workers along the Mandera-Arabia-Lafey Road in Mandera County have been identified. The attackers also escaped with the weapons belonging to the two KPR officers, police said. The attack occurred at Mlima Hagarso, where [...] The post Eight killed in al-Shabaab ambush on Mandera Road construction workers identified appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Abigael Chepkirui bags silver for Kenya in Dakar
Kenya's athletics youngster Abigael Chepkirui delivered a fine run as she earned a silver medal for the country in the women's 1500m at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Chepkirui clocked 4:29.86 in second place behind Ethiopia's Elsabet Amare who bagged a gold medal in a time of 4:28.02. Kanari Estifanos of Eritrea [...] The post Abigael Chepkirui bags silver for Kenya in Dakar appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Saudi Arabia sentences Kenya domestic worker to 100 lashes for birth outside marriage
A Saudi court has sentenced a domestic worker from Kenya to 100 lashes for giving birth outside marriage. The ruling, issued last month, shows the limits of a decade of social and legal reforms in a kingdom where women can be jailed and punished for "illegal pregnancy." The sentence is a harsh turn in what [...] The post Saudi Arabia sentences Kenya domestic worker to 100 lashes for birth outside marriage appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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