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Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans
The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for urgent needs connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action. The bulk of the funding $67bn is for the US Department of Defence, the White House said. But the proposal faces [...] The post Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KSA announces mass recruitment
The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced a mass recruitment drive, opening up several job opportunities across technical, administrative and support functions. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the agency invited qualified Kenyans to apply for various positions as it seeks to strengthen its workforce. Among the positions advertised are Principal Officer, [...] The post KSA announces mass recruitment appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trial
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado asked the High Court to consider a lenient sentence, including a non-custodial term, following his conviction for the murder of Sharon Otieno. In a pre-sentence social inquiry report tabled before the court Tuesday, Obado cited his age, health condition, and the lengthy period it took to conclude the case as [...] The post Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trial appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Sharon Otieno family seeks compensation after eight-year court battle in Obado murder trial
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno asked the High Court to consider compensation. The family said her murder and the eight-year court battle have left them emotionally traumatised and financially depleted. In a victim impact statement contained in a probation report filed ahead of sentencing, the family said it had been forced [...] The post Sharon Otieno family seeks compensation after eight-year court battle in Obado murder trial appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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EPRA advertises Director General position
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has advertised the position of Director General as it seeks to recruit a new head to lead the energy sector regulator. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, EPRA said the successful candidate would provide strategic leadership and direction in line with the Authority's strategic plan. [...] The post EPRA advertises Director General position appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Govt Opens Applications for Presidential Digital Talent Program Cohort XI
The government has opened applications for the 11th cohort of the Presidential Digital Talent Program (PDTP), targeting young university graduates seeking to build careers in information and communications technology. The ICT Authority, in a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, invited qualified recent graduates to apply for the 12-month internship programme, which will provide [...] The post Govt Opens Applications for Presidential Digital Talent Program Cohort XI appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KNH, KUTRRH advertise job opportunities; here's how to apply
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) have advertised several job opportunities for qualified professionals. KNH job vacancies In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, KNH announced vacancies for specialist medical positions. The hospital is seeking to recruit a Chief Medical Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology, as [...] The post KNH, KUTRRH advertise job opportunities; here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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PCPB advertise three senior positions; here's how to apply
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has advertised three senior positions as it seeks to strengthen its leadership team. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the board said it was seeking to recruit a Director, Corporate Services; Deputy Director, Internal Audit; and Deputy Director, Legal Services. PCPB said interested candidates can access [...] The post PCPB advertise three senior positions; here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KNEC advertises senior positions, here's how to apply
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has advertised three senior positions as it seeks to strengthen its leadership and operations. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, KNEC said it was seeking to recruit a Director of Assessments Administration, Director of Research, Quality Assurance and Planning, and Deputy Director of Finance and Accounts. [...] The post KNEC advertises senior positions, here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KU advertises various job opportunities, here's how to apply
Kenyatta University (KU) has advertised various job opportunities across different departments and facilities. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the university said it was seeking to recruit a Tutorial Fellow in the Department of Economic Theory. The Department of General Surgery is also seeking to recruit candidates for the positions of Professor, [...] The post KU advertises various job opportunities, here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KenGen advertises Managing Director and CEO position
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has advertised the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD CEO), inviting qualified candidates to apply. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, KenGen said interested candidates can access the full job description, qualifications and specifications on the companys careers website. Applicants are required [...] The post KenGen advertises Managing Director and CEO position appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Marwane Saâdane Siblings: Getting to Know Reda Saâdane
Marwane Saâdane is a Moroccan professional footballer born on 17 January 1992 in Mohammedia, Morocco. He primarily plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder and stands approximately 1.85–1.88 metres tall. Saâdane currently features for Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League, where he has been a regular since joining in 2019, and has represented the Morocco [...] The post Marwane Saâdane Siblings: Getting to Know Reda Saâdane appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Wout Weghorst Siblings: All About Twan, Ralf and Niek Weghorst
Wout François Maria Weghorst is a Dutch professional footballer born on 7 August 1992 in Borne, Overijssel, in the Netherlands. He plays as a striker, known for his physical presence, aerial ability, hold-up play, and relentless work rate as a target man. He currently represents Eredivisie club FC Twente and the Netherlands national team. Coming [...] The post Wout Weghorst Siblings: All About Twan, Ralf and Niek Weghorst appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Cody Gakpo Siblings: Meet Sidney and Ducferre Gakpo
Cody Mathès Gakpo is a Dutch professional footballer born on 7 May 1999 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. He primarily plays as a left winger or centre-forward for Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. Raised in the Stratum district of Eindhoven, he is the son of Johnny Gakpo, who was born in Togo and [...] The post Cody Gakpo Siblings: Meet Sidney and Ducferre Gakpo appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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EACC arrests nine over alleged Sh1.57 billion PROFIT Programme Fraud
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested nine suspects over the alleged fraudulent disbursement and embezzlement of Sh1.57 billion under the Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) Programme implemented by the National Treasury with funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Commission said its investigations established that Sh1,569,582,338.20 was [...] The post EACC arrests nine over alleged Sh1.57 billion PROFIT Programme Fraud appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Pedestrian fatalities decline in July 2026 amid stepped-up enforcement
Pedestrian fatalities declined in July 2026 amid intensified enforcement and compliance checks targeting road users who fail to use designated crossing points, including footbridges, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has said. According to the NTSA July 2026 Road Safety Status Report, 146 pedestrians were killed in road crashes during the month, down from [...] The post Pedestrian fatalities decline in July 2026 amid stepped-up enforcement appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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