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Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom
The US Senate has voted to advance a stalled immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1bn (£745m) in funding for President Donald Trumps new White House ballroom. The $1bn was intended for US Secret Service security upgrades as part of the construction, a request following Aprils shooting at a gala Trump attended at a hotel. [...] The post Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trumps new White House ballroom appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Magistrate charged with receiving a bribe
Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi, attached to Kangema Law Courts, was Monday charged with receiving a bribe. This follows a favourable High Court ruling that paved the way for his arraignment and plea-taking. Mutegi, who had recently been suspended by his employer, was arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Magistrate's Court alongside his co-accused, a Senior [...] The post Magistrate charged with receiving a bribe appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Politician Rose Mbithe, alongside daughter and son to face murder charges of psychiatrist Dr Mutiso
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Monday informed the court of his decision to charge three suspects with the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. Dr Mutiso was a psychiatrist and former Director of the African Institute of Mental and Brain Health. Prosecution, led by Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Jalson Makori informed the court [...] The post Politician Rose Mbithe, alongside daughter and son to face murder charges of psychiatrist Dr Mutiso appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Government improving prison officers welfare through improved salaries, healthcare and better houses, Ruto says
The government is focusing on improving the welfare of prison officers who have suffered decades of neglect, President William Ruto has said. He said the administration is rolling out highly transformative policies entailing improved salaries, provision of better healthcare and dignified houses in a bid to make correctional services better working places for the officers. [...] The post Government improving prison officers welfare through improved salaries, healthcare and better houses, Ruto says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Government tips Malkia Strikers to shine in African Championships in Nairobi.
The government is tipping the national Women's Volleyball team the Malkia Strikers to win and retain the 2026 African Volleyball Championships in Nairobi this month. The 2026 CAVB Women's National Volleyball Championship is set to be staged at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang'ata and will serve off from Tuesday August 25 to [...] The post Government tips Malkia Strikers to shine in African Championships in Nairobi. appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
Court premises in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, and elsewhere have been shut as the deadline for filing a petition against the outcome of the recent presidential election approaches. An unusual police presence has been reported at some courts, which have been taped off to prevent access. Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile said he would challenge the [...] The post Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Marsabit court suspends implementation of directive on foreigners for Sh6.4 million insurance cover
The High Court in Marsabit has temporarily suspended the implementation of a government directive requiring all foreign visitors entering Kenya to obtain travel health insurance with a minimum cover of US$50,000 (about Sh6.4 million), pending the determination of a constitutional petition. Justice Francis Rayola Olel issued conservatory orders on August 21, halting the enforcement of [...] The post Marsabit court suspends implementation of directive on foreigners for Sh6.4 million insurance cover appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board
The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of an African wildlife charity whose rangers had been found to have committed human rights abuses against indigenous people. A spokesman for Prince Harry confirmed he was stepping down after being president for the charity, African Parks, for six years before becoming a member of [...] The post Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Bonchari's underwear battle: Campaign freebies ignite political firestorm
A political battle is brewing in Bonchari after an unusual campaign giveaway—women's underwear—triggered sharp exchanges among rival political camps ahead of the 2027 elections. Women who attended a political gathering at Nyangoge Primary School expecting the familiar fare of campaign speeches, handshakes and promises instead received new underwear donated by Bonchari MP aspirant Donya Toto. [...] The post Bonchari's underwear battle: Campaign freebies ignite political firestorm appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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PPDT certifies suit over Registrar of Political Parties rejection of Linda Mwananchi Movement registration
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has certified as urgent a dispute challenging the Registrar of Political Parties rejection of the proposed Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM). The case was set for hearing on August 25, 2026. The complaint was filed by Suba South MP Michael Caroli Omondi, former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo, [...] The post PPDT certifies suit over Registrar of Political Parties rejection of Linda Mwananchi Movement registration appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Nigerias huge film industry, Nollywood, is in mourning after the death at 66 of veteran actor and star of Yoruba-language cinema Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed the news during an emotional Instagram live broadcast on Sunday, where she struggled to come to terms with her fathers death. Ogogo, who [...] The post Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous hand of God goal at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for £2.5m. Maradona famously punched the ball past goalkeeper Peter Shilton in Argentinas 2-1 quarter-final win over England. After the game, he told reporters it had been scored a little with the head [...] The post Maradonas Hand of God ball sells for £2.5m appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Minimalistic door handles became a signature feature of electric vehicles (EVs), but the controversial designs are now at the centre of Chinas biggest car recall, affecting more than 4 million vehicles. The recall, which includes 2.98 million Chinese-made Teslas, follows safety concerns that the hidden door handles are difficult to locate and open in emergency [...] The post Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Liberia once offered Black Americans a new home. Decades on, it is receiving migrants the US wants out
Is Liberia an American dumping ground — or a place where a new generation of arrivals can build a new life? That's the question Liberians are asking themselves after the first people to be deported to the West African country from the United States arrived in the capital, Monrovia. The 20 people on the flight [...] The post Liberia once offered Black Americans a new home. Decades on, it is receiving migrants the US wants out appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
Tens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate from an area close to Reno, Nevada, as a large wildfire reached the outskirts of the city. Around 42,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes immediately, with a further 45,000 people urged to get ready to leave. The fire, which was first reported [...] The post Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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We have kept our promise of timely disbursement of county funds, DP Kindiki says
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has lauded the National Treasury for timely disbursement of funds to counties saying the government is keeping its promise of no delayed payments to ensure the counties serve the people without financial challenges. Prof. Kindiki stated that the government has released all the monthly payments up to August leaving no pending [...] The post We have kept our promise of timely disbursement of county funds, DP Kindiki says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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