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China Commits Sh390 Million to Boost Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in Northeastern Kenya
China has committed Sh390 million towards a new maternal and newborn health programme targeting northeastern Kenya, where maternal and infant mortality rates remain among the highest in the country despite broader gains in healthcare. The initiative, funded by the Chinese government through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund and implemented in partnership with UNICEF, [...] The post China Commits Sh390 Million to Boost Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in Northeastern Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
I'm Not a Sponsor: Uhuru Kenyatta Hits Back at Ruto Over Opposition Claims
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has dismissed claims that he is sponsoring opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans should be free to choose their preferred leaders. Uhuru spoke on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during a memorial service for former Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County. His remarks came amid [...] The post I'm Not a Sponsor: Uhuru Kenyatta Hits Back at Ruto Over Opposition Claims appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 8 hours ago
Three suspects linked to highway robberies arrested in Mtito Andei
Detectives in Mtito Andei, Makueni County, have arrested three suspects allegedly linked to a highway robbery attempt along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in which one of their accomplices was fatally shot. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the arrests followed sustained investigations and intelligence-led operations conducted nearly three months after the incident. The robbery attempt [...] The post Three suspects linked to highway robberies arrested in Mtito Andei appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 9 hours ago
(PICS) Erling Haaland Unveils New Short Hairstyle Ahead of Premier League Opener
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has unveiled a new hairstyle, cutting short the long hair that has become one of his most recognisable looks. The Norway international, who has often worn his long blond hair tied back during matches, shared selfies on social media while getting his hair shaved. Haaland appeared unfazed by the dramatic [...] The post (PICS) Erling Haaland Unveils New Short Hairstyle Ahead of Premier League Opener appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 10 hours ago
Tabitha Mutinda Reacts After Appointment as WSPU Kenya Chairperson
Nominated Senator Tabitha Maureen Mutinda has reacted after being appointed Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the World Scout Parliamentary Union Kenya (WSPU Kenya). Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi appointed Mutinda to lead the WSPU Kenya Secretariat, while Poppins Omwenga Miso was appointed Executive Director and Secretary [...] The post Tabitha Mutinda Reacts After Appointment as WSPU Kenya Chairperson appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
18-Year-Old Suspect Arrested Over Murder of 84-Year-Old Woman in Trans Nzoia
Detectives in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of murdering an 84-year-old woman in a brutal attack. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the victim, identified as Florence Khosa, 84, was admitted to Cheranganyi Nursing Home after sustaining serious injuries during the attack. Despite efforts by medical personnel to save [...] The post 18-Year-Old Suspect Arrested Over Murder of 84-Year-Old Woman in Trans Nzoia appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Mudavadi Appoints Poppins Omwenga Miso as WSPU Kenya Executive Director
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has appointed Poppins Omwenga Miso as the Executive Director of the World Scout Parliamentary Union Kenya (WSPU Kenya). Mudavadi also appointed Tabitha Maureen Mutinda as the Chairperson of the WSPU Kenya Secretariat, while Omwenga Miso will also serve as the Secretary. The [...] The post Mudavadi Appoints Poppins Omwenga Miso as WSPU Kenya Executive Director appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
27,330 Litres of Suspected Illicit Brews Destroyed in Kawangware Operation
A multi-agency operation in Kawangware, Nairobi Region, has resulted in the destruction of 27,330 litres of suspected illegal brews as authorities intensified the crackdown on illicit alcohol. Police said the operation also targeted businesses operating outside the law, leading to the arrest of two individuals who were found running wine and spirit shops without the [...] The post 27,330 Litres of Suspected Illicit Brews Destroyed in Kawangware Operation appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Technological Gaps, Smuggling and Cross-Border Crime Challenge Operations at Busia Border
Technological gaps, limited parking space, smuggling and cross-border crimes have emerged among the key challenges affecting operations at the Busia and Malaba One-Stop Border Points (OSBPs). The challenges were highlighted during a multi-agency stakeholder engagement by the National Assembly Select Committee on Regional Integration, which visited the two border points to assess their operations and [...] The post Technological Gaps, Smuggling and Cross-Border Crime Challenge Operations at Busia Border appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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MPs Pledge Support for Expansion of Police Training Facilities Across Kenya
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security has pledged to support efforts to secure additional resources for the expansion and improvement of police training facilities across the country. The committee, led by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, made the commitment on Saturday during an inspection of the Magado Field Campus, operated by [...] The post MPs Pledge Support for Expansion of Police Training Facilities Across Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Leading African Institutions, Entrepreneurs and Professionals to Be Honored in Nairobi
Leading institutions, entrepreneurs and professionals from across Africa are set to be honoured at the 2026 Pacesetters International Awards (PIA), a Pan-African recognition programme celebrating excellence, innovation and transformative leadership. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 25, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, and is expected to bring together influential figures from government, business, academia, diplomacy [...] The post Leading African Institutions, Entrepreneurs and Professionals to Be Honored in Nairobi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Man dies after being mauled by stray dogs in Kiambu
A 35-year-old man died after he was attacked and mauled by several stray dogs while walking home in Githunguri village, Kiambu County, in the early hours of Saturday. The incident occurred at about 3am on August 22, 2026. According to police, George Kimani Gitangia was attacked by several stray dogs while on his way home. [...] The post Man dies after being mauled by stray dogs in Kiambu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Carney say Trump started trade war with fresh tarrifs 'attack'
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said a fresh wave of US tariffs on Canada is a miscalculation designed to hurt and divide us, after trade talks collapsed late on Friday. They asked too much and they offered too little, Carney said on Saturday, adding that the US and Canada were now in a trade war. [...] The post Carney say Trump started trade war with fresh tarrifs attack appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Dozens of people abducted in attacks on villages in Nigeria, police say
More than 100 people have been abducted in attacks on several villages in Nigerias central Niger State, police and residents have told the BBC. The attackers, who were reportedly wearing military-style clothing, targeted communities in the Borgu Local Government Area after Fridayprayers. Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun said more than 40 people were also killed in [...] The post Dozens of people abducted in attacks on villages in Nigeria, police say appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Two cousins drown while bathing in river Lusumu in Kakamega
Two children aged seven and 10 drowned while bathing in River Lusumu in Mumias East, Kakamega County, on Saturday evening. The deceased were aged 10, a Grade Three learner at Kamashia Comprehensive School, and 7, a Grade Two learner at St Peter's Mumias Primary School. The two, who were cousins, drowned at Mululi Village in [...] The post Two cousins drown while bathing in river Lusumu in Kakamega appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Protests after man shot dead at Del Monte Farm in Murang'a
Police in Murang'a are investigating the shooting of a 23-year-old man at a Del Monte farm, an incident that sparked protests along the Thika-Kenol highway on Saturday. A mob moved to the main highway where the body of Peter Kimani Gitau, a 23-year-old man, was taken and blocked the traffic flow for several minutes. The [...] The post Protests after man shot dead at Del Monte Farm in Murang'a appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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