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Finance Bill 2026: CS Mbadi Says Proposed 25% Excise Duty on Mobile Phones Is Not a New Tax
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has moved to calm growing concerns over the proposed 25 per cent excise duty on mobile phones under the Finance Bill, 2026, insisting that the measure does not introduce a new tax on smartphones but rather simplifies the current taxation structure. In a clarification issued by the National Treasury on [...] The post Finance Bill 2026: CS Mbadi Says Proposed 25% Excise Duty on Mobile Phones Is Not a New Tax 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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Prince Laurent of Belgium Siblings: Get to Know Philippe and Princess Astrid
Prince Laurent of Belgium (Laurent Benoît Baudouin Marie) was born on 19 October 1963 at the Belvédère Château in Laeken, Brussels. He is the youngest child of King Albert II and Queen Paola and the younger brother of King Philippe. He is currently well down the line of succession to the Belgian throne. On 12 [...] The post Prince Laurent of Belgium Siblings: Get to Know Philippe and Princess Astrid appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Kindiki says Kenya will never return to marginalisation of communities and regions
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the quest to develop the whole country is not negotiable, promising the government's undertaking to make sure every part of Kenya receives a deserving share of national resources. Prof. Kindiki stated that no community nor region is lesser than the other highlighting the motivation behind the 'Usawa ni Sawa' development [...] The post Kindiki says Kenya will never return to marginalisation of communities and regions appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Sudan army arrests former ruling party leader
Sudans army-aligned authorities on Sunday arrested Ahmed Haroun, the head of ousted dictator Omar al-Bashirs ruling National Congress party and a leading Islamist figure, a security official told AFP Sunday. Haroun was taken into custody based on legal procedures, the source said, requesting anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media. The [...] The post Sudan army arrests former ruling party leader appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Trump vows comeback as bitter showdown with Congress looms
Donald Trump vowed a political comeback Sunday as the major parties clashed over Democrat threats to prosecute top administration officials after the presidents Republicans lost control of Congress in midterm elections. The devastating results in last Tuesdays vote leave Trump politically hamstrung as he enters the remaining two-year lame duck period of his White House [...] The post Trump vows comeback as bitter showdown with Congress looms appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Ruto, Gachagua Trade Barbs in Heated Political Exchange
President William Ruto and his former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have engaged in a heated exchange, trading accusations and insults as political tensions continue to build ahead of the August 2027 General Election. The latest confrontation began when Ruto, while addressing residents in Nyangori, Nyamira County, accused Gachagua of extorting money from business people and [...] The post Ruto, Gachagua Trade Barbs in Heated Political Exchange appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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