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Activist released on Sh200,000 after denying extortion charges
A Nairobi court has released an activist accused of attempting to extort money from the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on bail. Francis Awino Onyango appeared before Magistrate Teresa Nyangena, where he denied a charge of attempted extortion by threats. The prosecution told the court that on January 14, 2026 at the [...] The post Activist released on Sh200,000 after denying extortion charges appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
When the central bank of the Netherlands confirmed this week that it had moved tonnes of the countrys gold out of North America, it said the relocation would make it better prepared for severe crises. Some 86 tonnes from the combined total of about 313 tonnes held in the US and Canada were relocated to [...] The post Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America? appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Indian state gives taxi and tuk-tuk drivers a year to learn local language
An Indian state has given taxi and tuk-tuk drivers one more year to learn the local language after a new rule making it mandatory sparked protests. Transport officials in the western state of Maharashtra had begun testing drivers ability to conduct basic conversations in Marathi, the states official language, on 20 August. Those who failed [...] The post Indian state gives taxi and tuk-tuk drivers a year to learn local language appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
What happens next after Lindsay Clancy's murder case ends in a mistrial?
After a week of mulling Lindsay Clancys fate, a judge has declared a mistrial in the case of the US mother accused of murdering her three young children. It came after the jury said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether Clancy was guilty of murder. The declaration opens the door to a [...] The post What happens next after Lindsay Clancys murder case ends in a mistrial? appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
How two men were rescued from a flood-stricken Nepali power plant
Two people have been rescued from a tunnel in Nepal and voices have been heard, nine days after massive flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-China border trapping hundreds of workers inside multiple Himalayan energy projects. In a dramatic breakthrough for what has been a desperate, round-the-clock rescue effort in treacherous conditions, the two men [...] The post How two men were rescued from a flood-stricken Nepali power plant appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
Fox News abruptly ousts Maria Bartiromo, a longtime Trump ally
Fox News has parted ways with longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies at the network. Her ouster came as a shock to many, including the president, who wrote on Truth Social, "I can't believe Maria Bartiromo is no longer going to have her great show(s) on FoxNews/Business." The Fox News [...] The post Fox News abruptly ousts Maria Bartiromo, a longtime Trump ally appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
Trump asks Supreme Court to OK sweeping changes for mail ballots
President Donald Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to give the US Postal Service sweeping power to withhold delivery of mail ballots, setting up an extraordinary showdown over voting at the high court less than two months before the November midterm election. The emergency appeal, which leapfrogged lower courts still considering the case, [...] The post Trump asks Supreme Court to OK sweeping changes for mail ballots appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says
Households should stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather as the strongest El Niño event in a generation develops over the Pacific Ocean, a government minister has said. Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle told the Guardian the powerful natural climate phenomenon will lead to more extreme storms in this country. Her comments came [...] The post Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Manduku urges Gusii to back Ruto, says Matiang'i has been left hanging
Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr Daniel Manduku has urged the Gusii community to support President William Ruto, arguing that the region stands to gain more by working with the government than backing an opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Manduku also questioned the political prospects of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i, claiming [...] The post Manduku urges Gusii to back Ruto, says Matiang'i has been left hanging appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate for trafficking minors, money laundering
Romanian prosecutors officially indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on Friday for trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering and his brother Tristan for complicity, years after they began investigating them. The Tate brothers, former kickboxers with dual US and British citizenship, were arrested in Miami in late July after Britain [...] The post Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate for trafficking minors, money laundering appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt a new world map that reflects countries' true relative sizes, after African nations urged the UN to right a centuries-old wrong. The "Correct the Map" resolution –– put forward by African Union member states, as well as the Bahamas –– passed with overwhelming support: 164 [...] The post UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushnerwill visit Russia and Ukraine this weekend, as efforts to end the war appear to be gathering pace. Ukraines Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he will meet with the envoys on Sunday, after they visit Moscow on Saturday to hold talks with meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Witkoff and Kushner have [...] The post Trumps peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 15 hours ago
Suspected Child Trafficker Arrested in Kajiado as Four Minors Rescued
A suspected child trafficker has been arrested in Kajiado County after a joint operation by officers from the Kenya Police Service (KPS), Administration Police Service (APS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The suspect, identified as Enock Peterson Mwangi, alias Mwamburi, was arrested at Korompoi Trading Centre in Isinya Sub-County following investigations into suspected [...] The post Suspected Child Trafficker Arrested in Kajiado as Four Minors Rescued appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 16 hours ago
KRA announces tax amnesty on interest, penalties and fines
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a tax amnesty on interest, penalties and fines for eligible taxpayers with tax liabilities dating back to periods up to December 31, 2025. According to a public notice issued on September 4, 2026, the Tax Amnesty Programme took effect on July 1, 2026, and will run until December [...] The post KRA announces tax amnesty on interest, penalties and fines appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 17 hours ago
UoN to Establish Raila Odinga Centre for Democracy
The University of Nairobi is set to establish the Raila Odinga Centre for Democracy (ROCD) in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his long-standing contribution to Kenya's democratic struggle. The centre is envisioned as a hub for public dialogue, research and innovation on democracy and governance. It will be anchored in [...] The post UoN to Establish Raila Odinga Centre for Democracy appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 18 hours ago
Canan Moodie Siblings: Get to Know Keanu and Anek
Canan Moodie is a professional rugby union player from South Africa, born on November 5, 2002, in Paarl, Western Cape. He has quickly become one of the most exciting young talents in the sport, known for his explosive pace, aerial ability, and versatility across the backline. While he primarily plays as a wing, Moodie is [...] The post Canan Moodie Siblings: Get to Know Keanu and Anek appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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