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Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74
Victor Willis, the frontman of 1970s disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74, the bands official social media page has announced. The Texas-born musician was the lead singer and co-writer of the bands biggest hits including YMCA, Go West and In The Navy. The group became international stars in the 70s [...] The post Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Lawyers warn of escalating political violence ahead of 2027 elections
Kenya's leading legal organisations have raised the alarm over what they describe as escalating threats to constitutional democracy ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing growing political violence, hate speech, intimidation and sexual and gender-based violence. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), East Africa Law Society (EALS), Federation of Women Lawyers-Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) and the Kenyan [...] The post Lawyers warn of escalating political violence ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff
Zambias electoral commission has suspended the counting of votes from Thursdays presidential, parliamentary and local elections over alleged attacks on polling staff. The authority said the process would be halted nationwide with immediate effect as it expressed concern over reports of violence that had resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers in ballot boxes. [...] The post Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 6 hours ago
Njegoš Petrović Siblings: All About Petar and Vuk Petrovića
Njegoš Petrović is a Serbian professional footballer born on 18 July 1999 in Krupanj, then part of FR Yugoslavia. He plays primarily as a defensive midfielder and currently represents Serbian SuperLiga club Vojvodina as well as the Serbia national team. Known for his physical presence, ball-winning ability, and composure in midfield, he rose through the [...] The post Njegoš Petrović Siblings: All About Petar and Vuk Petrovića appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Lutsharel Geertruida Siblings: Meet Luthgarmine Geertruida
Lutsharel Emiliano Geertruida is a Dutch professional footballer born on 18 July 2000 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Of Curaçaoan descent through his parents, he primarily plays as a right-back and can also feature as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. Geertruida developed as a local talent from Rotterdam-Zuid, close to Feyenoord's De Kuip stadium. He currently plays [...] The post Lutsharel Geertruida Siblings: Meet Luthgarmine Geertruida appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Andrija Živković Siblings: Getting to Know Andrijana Živković
Andrija Živković is a Serbian professional footballer born on 11 July 1996 in Niš, Serbia. He plays as a winger, primarily known for his pace, dribbling, crossing ability, and left-footed technique. He currently features for Super League Greece club PAOK Thessaloniki, where he wears the number 14 shirt, and represents the Serbia national team. Živković [...] The post Andrija Živković Siblings: Getting to Know Andrijana Živković appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 6 hours ago
Ex-MP Moindi opens fire on Ruto ally over stalled roads
Former Nyaribari Masaba MP Elijah Moindi has returned to the political battlefield, launching an aggressive grassroots campaign and taking aim at incumbent MP Dr Daniel Manduku over stalled road projects in the constituency. At 65, Mr Moindi is seeking to reclaim the parliamentary seat he lost nearly a decade ago, banking on his experience, record [...] The post Ex-MP Moindi opens fire on Ruto ally over stalled roads appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Machogu vows to double Kisii bursaries to Sh10,000
Kisii gubernatorial hopeful Ezekiel Machogu has promised to double county bursaries from the current Sh5,000 to Sh10,000 if elected governor in the 2027 General Election, as he stepped up his criticism of Governor Simba Arati and President William Ruto. Machogu said his administration would make education a priority, arguing that increased bursaries would ease the [...] The post Machogu vows to double Kisii bursaries to Sh10,000 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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EPRA Reduces Diesel by Sh5 as Petrol and Kerosene Remain Unchanged
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced the maximum retail price of diesel by Sh5 per litre for the period running from August 15 to September 14, 2026, while prices of Super Petrol and Kerosene will remain unchanged. In its latest monthly fuel price review, EPRA said the reduction in the price of [...] The post EPRA Reduces Diesel by Sh5 as Petrol and Kerosene Remain Unchanged appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
Kenyan detained over claims of election interference in Zambia
A 56-year-old Kenyan man was arrested in Zambia after authorities linked him to an alleged cybercrime operation targeting the State ahead of the country's General Election. Zambia's Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security announced on a post on August 12, 2026 that the Kenyan was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation conducted by a joint [...] The post Kenyan detained over claims of election interference in Zambia appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Senate, Speaker Kingi appeal Court ruling awarding Gachagua Sh50m in constitutional damages over impeachment
The Senate has moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge a High Court decision that found flaws in the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The appeal was filed by the Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi and the Senate, challenging a judgment delivered on June 8, by a three-judge bench comprising [...] The post Senate, Speaker Kingi appeal Court ruling awarding Gachagua Sh50m in constitutional damages over impeachment appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 8 hours ago
MPs pass law for dedicated cyclists, pedestrians and non-motorised transport users
The National Assembly passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, a law seeking to make dedicated infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians and other non-motorised transport users a requirement on designated roads across the country. The Bill, sponsored by Naisula Lesuuda as National Assembly Bill 2024, seeks to amend the Kenya Roads Act to strengthen the provision [...] The post MPs pass law for dedicated cyclists, pedestrians and non-motorised transport users appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 10 hours ago
MPs urged to review compensation for victims of human-wildlife conflict
The National Assembly Public Petitions Committee has been urged to review the compensation framework for victims of human-wildlife conflict to ensure affected communities receive timely and adequate compensation for their losses. The petitioners, who are residents of Kajiado County, appeared before the Committee chaired by Runyenjes MP Muchangi Karemba, where they called for reforms to [...] The post MPs urged to review compensation for victims of human-wildlife conflict appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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MPs order fresh DCI probe into disputed ownership of Lenana Road property
Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Lands have raised concerns over what they described as conflicting, inconclusive and inadequate information contained in a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) report on the ownership of a disputed property along Lenana Road, Nairobi. The Committee, chaired by Joash Nyamoko, directed the DCI to submit a supplementary [...] The post MPs order fresh DCI probe into disputed ownership of Lenana Road property appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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MPs consider de-gazettement of occupied Kipkabus Forest land for title issuance
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining is considering a proposal to de-gazette occupied portions of Kipkabus Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County to pave the way for surveying, adjudication and issuance of title deeds to bona fide residents. The proposal seeks to regularise settled areas while preserving the remaining sections of the [...] The post MPs consider de-gazettement of occupied Kipkabus Forest land for title issuance appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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MPs raise concerns over delayed implementation of CAIPs
The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over the delayed implementation of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) in several counties despite the allocation and transfer of billions of shillings for the projects. The Committee, chaired by Butere MP Tindi Mwale, raised the concerns when it scrutinised the State Department for Industry over [...] The post MPs raise concerns over delayed implementation of CAIPs appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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