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Death toll from anti-fuel price protests hits 12, officials say
At least 12 people were killed on Monday and Tuesday in separate incidents linked to the anti-fuel price protests in the country. Most of the victims were shot dead by police in parts of Kiambu, Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru, Kakamega, and Busia. More than 20 were injured and are in various hospitals. Property was destroyed in [...] The post Death toll from anti-fuel price protests hits 12, officials say appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Girl found dead behind family home in Nyamira
Police in Nyamira County are investigating the suspected murder of a 17-year-old girl whose naked body was found behind her family home in Borabu Sub-County. The girl identified as Margaret Ayieta was found lying dead in the compound at Kamkunji Village on Saturday afternoon by her mother, police said. The mother said she had left [...] The post Girl found dead behind family home in Nyamira appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man shot dead on way to mosque near Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera
A middle-aged man was shot dead by unknown assailants while on his way to a mosque for morning prayers at Damasa Shopping Centre in Lafey Sub-County, Mandera County. The incident occurred at about 5.10am on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the trading centre located along the Kenya-Somalia border. The deceased, identified as Mohamud Mohamed Ali, [...] The post Man shot dead on way to mosque near Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Goons torch vehicle in Linda Mwananchi convoy in Migori amid outcry from leaders
A Linda Mwananchi team was attacked in Migori on Saturday after tear gas was discharged in the middle of a rally. What followed was a running battle as the team condemned what it described as yet another attempt on their lives, insisting they would not back down. The incident came even after president William Ruto [...] The post Goons torch vehicle in Linda Mwananchi convoy in Migori amid outcry from leaders appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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MPs Push for Expansion of Digital Hubs to Create Jobs for Kenyan Youth
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation has called for the timely completion and expansion of digital hubs across the country to create more employment, innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people. The Committee, chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, made the call on Saturday during an inspection tour of digital [...] The post MPs Push for Expansion of Digital Hubs to Create Jobs for Kenyan Youth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Flights held at JKIA as KAA, KCAA staff begin go-slow
Flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were Sunday disrupted by a go-slow involving staff of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), resulting in significant delays. Several flights scheduled to depart as early as 8am remained on the ground several hours later, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and [...] The post Flights held at JKIA as KAA, KCAA staff begin go-slow appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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They fell in love – then had to check they weren't brother and sister
For years, Arthur Kermalvezen, the child of a sperm donor, saw possible fathers everywhere he went. I imagined it might be my teacher, the people I saw on the bus and I was very angry because its impossible to live like this. When, as an adult, he fell in love with Audrey, another sperm donor [...] The post They fell in love then had to check they werent brother and sister appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two more suspects including a cop arrested in Kampala over murder of Dr Mutiso
One of the wanted police officers over the murder of psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was Saturday arrested in Kampala, Uganda. His accomplice who is also wanted over the same is still hiding in Uganda, officials said. A specialised team investigating the assassination of Dr Mutiso, comprising detectives drawn from DCI Headquarters Crime Research and [...] The post Two more suspects including a cop arrested in Kampala over murder of Dr Mutiso appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has hit back at Donald Trump by installing a large sign on Canadas shoreline with the message: Lake Ontario. Now and Always. The US president signed an executive order on Thursday seeking to change its name to Lake America and has shared a series of AI-generated videos about the lake that [...] The post Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption
A former president of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes. Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm which secured a contract to build a hydroelectric plant in the Latin American nation. The 73-year-old will serve his sentence under house arrest [...] The post Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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North Korea's defense minister has been dismissed from his position
If you follow North Korean news, you'll know that leadership changes in Pyongyang rarely happen without a reason – even if that reason isn't always spelled out. This week, we got another one of those quiet-but-significant moves. On 30 August, North Korea's official news agency, KCNA, confirmed that Defence Minister No Kwang Chol has been [...] The post North Koreas defense minister has been dismissed from his position appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Tanzania swears in new Vice President Ndejembi
Former Minister for Energy Deogratius Ndejembi was sworn in as Tanzanias new Vice President, succeeding Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, who announced to resign from the position last week. Ndejembi took the oath of office at State House in Dodoma on Saturday, August 29, 2026, a day after the Parliament unanimously approved his nomination by the ruling [...] The post Tanzania swears in new Vice President Ndejembi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK
British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from the United States after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yiannopoulos, 41, a former editor of Breitbart News and one time political aide to rapper Kanye West, was deported on Friday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Yiannopoulos, an illegal alien [...] The post Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Shin Bet Confirms Urgent Evacuation of Yair Netanyahu
Jerusalem – Israels Shin Bet security agency has officially confirmed the emergency evacuation of Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, from the United States to Israel last year. The following facts have been established through official statements and corroborated media reports. Official Confirmation Shin Bet Statement: The Shin Bet confirmed the evacuation [...] The post Shin Bet Confirms Urgent Evacuation of Yair Netanyahu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Indian Intelligence Detects Pakistani Bayraktar TB2 Drones Along LoC
Indian intelligence agencies have detected the presence of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles operated by Pakistan near the Line of Control. The detection was reported in late August 2026, and the drones are being used for border reconnaissance missions targeting Indian Army positions along the disputed border. According to intelligence assessments, Pakistan is employing [...] The post Indian Intelligence Detects Pakistani Bayraktar TB2 Drones Along LoC appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Federal judge says Trump discussing payoff to Stormy Daniels isn't an official presidential action
A federal judge again denied President Donald Trump's legal effort to get his New York state criminal hush money case moved to federal court, a move that could have made it easier to reverse his conviction. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said in a ruling Friday that Trump's cited grounds were "neither new nor legally sufficient." [...] The post Federal judge says Trump discussing payoff to Stormy Daniels isn't an official presidential action appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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