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Somalia declares 'transition period' as presidential mandate ends without deal
Somalias government said it was in a transition period after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamuds term ended Friday without an agreement with the opposition on holding elections. Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders. But with the country deeply divided between rival clans, and much of [...] The post Somalia declares transition period as presidential mandate ends without deal appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy
US President Donald Trump has said the FBI is investigating the affair between the chief executive of Nvidia and an alleged Chinese spy. Trump said he spoke to Jensen Huang on Monday following reports that the US believed he had been targeted in a Chinese espionage campaign. I asked him that question, Did you have [...] The post Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia bosss affair with alleged Chinese spy appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Biden says Trump should carry weight of US Capitol riot 'to his grave' in new book
Former US President Joe Biden has unleashed a barrage of criticism on President Donald Trump in a soon-to-be released memoir, saying he believes the Capitol riot on 6 January 2021 should follow him to his grave. In an excerpt published in The Atlantic on Monday, Biden also said Trump should not have pardoned supporters who [...] The post Biden says Trump should carry weight of US Capitol riot to his grave in new book appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Judge denies motion to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case
A Massachusetts judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, the US woman accused of killing her three children. The judges ruling follows her defence teams request to dismiss the case after the 12-person jury in her September trial failed to reach a verdict. Clancy has not denied killing her [...] The post Judge denies motion to dismiss Lindsay Clancys murder case appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two in court over Sh25 million Karen land fraud scam
Two directors of a M/s Waki Clearing Forwarding Agents Ltd were charged with obtaining money by false pretences, following investigations into a Sh45 million land transaction in Karen, Nairobi. The directors, Obadiah Kamau Kihara and Hannah Wanjiku Mbatia, were arrested on November 6, 2026, and formally charged at the Milimani Law Courts on November [...] The post Two in court over Sh25 million Karen land fraud scam appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man, 46, strangled to death during fight in Murang'a, suspect rescued from mob
A 46-year-old man was killed following a physical altercation with another man in Gatanga Sub-County, Murang'a County. The deceased, identified as Peter Njuguna Kariuki, reportedly died after being strangled during a confrontation with a man aged approximately 30. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at around 6.50pm after the two men engaged in [...] The post Man, 46, strangled to death during fight in Murang'a, suspect rescued from mob appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth
A Republican congressman plans to force a vote in the House of Representatives this week to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging he has violated the US Constitution. By engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization, Secretary Hegseth is breaking the law and must be held accountable, Representative Thomas [...] The post Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy
Hundreds of billions of dollars have been wiped off the value of Nvidia after the US chipmaker announced an independent investigation would be carried out into its chief executives affair with an alleged Chinese spy. The tech firm saw its shares fall by about 6% on Monday after Jensen Huang admitted having an extramarital affair. [...] The post Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huangs affair with alleged Chinese spy appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Turkey steel factory blast kills at least 16 people
At least 16 people have died and 13 others have been injured in an explosion at an iron and steel factory near the port city of Izmir in western Turkey. All those killed and injured were workers at the Habas plant, one of the countrys leading steel producers, authorities said. Footage from the scene showed [...] The post Turkey steel factory blast kills at least 16 people appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Ruto nominates Lydia Sitienei Chelagat as Data Commissioner, five CEOs appointed
President William Ruto has nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat for appointment as Kenya's Data Commissioner, with her name forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration. The nomination was made in accordance with the recommendation of the Public Service Commission and pursuant to the constitutional powers vested in the President. The proposed appointment is subject to parliamentary [...] The post Ruto nominates Lydia Sitienei Chelagat as Data Commissioner, five CEOs appointed appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Elderly woman, 80, dies after slipping into rocky river in Meru
An 80-year-old woman died after accidentally slipping into Gathambuchi River in Tigania Central Sub-County, Meru County. The deceased, identified as Rebecca Nchamarigu, reportedly fell into the river while returning home from church on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Police officers visited the scene and found the woman's body in the river, which has several rocks. Her [...] The post Elderly woman, 80, dies after slipping into rocky river in Meru appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Former NYPD officer and teacher's aide arrested in fatal stabbing of New York City jogger
A teacher's aide who briefly worked as a New York City police officer has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a jogger, according to court documents. Sayed Mohassib was arrested Saturday, more than a week after Katie Suarez was stabbed in the neck while jogging in Brooklyn. He was working [...] The post Former NYPD officer and teacher's aide arrested in fatal stabbing of New York City jogger appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two killed by lightning strike in Migori, including 15-year-old boy
Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, died after being struck by lightning in Biasum Location, Kuria East Sub-County, Migori County. The deceased were identified as Emmanuel Rioba, 15, a resident of Biasum Location, and Daniel Mokami, 23, from Nyamagogwi. According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026, while the two were at [...] The post Two killed by lightning strike in Migori, including 15-year-old boy appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault
Disgraced British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced on Monday to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping a fan and assaulting three women during his showbiz career. Judge Joel Bennathan opened his sentencing remarks by saying that Brand, now 51, had "become a sexual predator" as he rose [...] The post Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Kasarani MP Karauri Joins UDA, Declares Bid for Nairobi Governor Seat
Kasarani Member of Parliament Ronald Karauri has joined President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), marking a shift in his political positioning as the contest for Nairobi's gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election takes shape. Karauri was officially received into UDA at the party's headquarters in Nairobi on Monday, November 9, 2026. The [...] The post Kasarani MP Karauri Joins UDA, Declares Bid for Nairobi Governor Seat appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Queen Paola Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Former Queen of the Belgians
Queen Paola of Belgium was born Donna Paola Margherita Maria-Antonia Consiglia Ruffo di Calabria on 11 September 1937 at Villa Claudia in Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany, Italy. She is a member of the historic Italian noble House of Ruffo di Calabria and the youngest of seven children of Fulco, Prince Ruffo di Calabria, a First [...] The post Queen Paola Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Former Queen of the Belgians appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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