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Three foreigners in court over unauthorized possession of emeralds valued at Sh19 million
Detectives from the Anti-Illegal Mining and Smuggling Investigations (AIMSI) arraigned three foreign nationals over unauthorized possession of emeralds valued at approximately Sh19 million. On June 30, 2026, Milton Ivan Espana Diaz from the United States, Luis Carlos Garcia Ayala from Colombia, and Manuel De Jesus Arevalo Rodriguez from Mexico were arrested with raw emerald weighing [...] The post Three foreigners in court over unauthorized possession of emeralds valued at Sh19 million appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The Portuguese striker posted an image on his Instagram account showing two hands presumed to be his on top of his wifes both wearing wedding rings. Calling it the wedding of [...] The post Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 46 minutes ago
UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing
British prosecutors are urging a US court to deny a request by influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan that they be released from jail while extradition proceedings play out, ahead of a detention hearing. They have been held in Florida since their arrest last month after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which prosecutes criminal [...] The post UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 44 minutes ago
Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month due to a possible threat. I go by Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to go in a different flight, different plane, Trump told reporters on Tuesday. I just have to do what [...] The post Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 41 minutes ago
US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
The US military says one of its helicopters has fired missiles to disable the steering gear of a cargo ship attempting to violate the US blockade of Iranian ports. In a statement, US Central Command (Centcom) says its MH-60 aircraft on Tuesday fired two hellfire missiles into the engine room of the Panama-flagged M/V Vela [...] The post US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
President Donald Trump said a US Marine held in a Russian prison, whose health was reportedly in extremely poor condition, has been released. After my discussions with President Vladimir Putin, Russia has agreed to release him, very much on a Humanitarian Basis, Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that no prisoner swap took place. In [...] The post Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
KEBS clears five Kenyan alcohol brands suspended by Rwanda
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) cleared five Kenyan alcoholic beverage brands temporarily suspended by the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA), saying fresh laboratory tests have confirmed their compliance with applicable safety and quality standards. The Rwanda FDA announced the temporary suspension of selected alcoholic beverages on August 5, 2026, among them five [...] The post KEBS clears five Kenyan alcohol brands suspended by Rwanda appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
Ichung'wah accuses Gachagua of trying to extort Sh300 million from Chinese firm
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to extort Sh300 million from a Chinese construction company during his tenure in government. Ichung'wah alleged that Gachagua sought the money from China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) over alleged transgressions committed during the administration of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. [...] The post Ichung'wah accuses Gachagua of trying to extort Sh300 million from Chinese firm appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
Gatundu South MP Kagombe quits UDA over unfulfilled Ruto promises
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has announced his decision to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing President William Ruto's administration of failing to honour key campaign promises made to residents of the constituency. Kagombe, who was elected on a UDA ticket in the 2022 General Election, said he could no longer continue supporting a [...] The post Gatundu South MP Kagombe quits UDA over unfulfilled Ruto promises appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Hungarys parliament has elected András Baka, 73, a respected judge and former head of the Supreme Court, as head of state. The Hungarian president is a largely figurehead role, but Bakas rule promises to be tempestuous. His task will be to monitor Prime Minister Péter Magyars efforts to dismantle the interlocking economic and political powerhouse [...] The post Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Davido Appeals to President Trump Over Osun State Election Violence
On August 11, 2026, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke (Davido) publicly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the upcoming Osun State governorship election. In an open letter shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Davido expressed concerns about growing tensions and the possibility of violence, intimidation, or disruption [...] The post Davido Appeals to President Trump Over Osun State Election Violence appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
Australias Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire for comments he made about two melons gifted to him by his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, after a former Japanese envoy called it an insult. During an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast, Albanese gestured near his chest while referring to the crown melons, calling them pretty [...] The post Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterparts melon gifts appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Court orders Sh105 million reserved for victims of torture, abductions and enforced disappearances
The High Court ordered the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests to set aside Sh105 million for victims of torture, abductions and enforced disappearances. Justice Gregory Mutai issued the order pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging the government's authentication process for identifying and verifying victims eligible [...] The post Court orders Sh105 million reserved for victims of torture, abductions and enforced disappearances appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects
Nvidia has teamed up with some of Wall Streets largest banks and investors to raise $500bn (£370bn) in capital for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The chipmaker said it had struck deals with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR, and that the investors were for the first time treating AI hardware and infrastructure, often referred [...] The post Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Trump jumps in to support Gianni Infantino as FIFA president clings on to power
Amid swathes of criticism and calls for him to resign from his role as FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has now received public backing from a familiar friend in US President Donald Trump. With the walls seemingly closing in on Infantino, Trump posted a message on Truth Social Monday night in support of the beleaguered leader. [...] The post Trump jumps in to support Gianni Infantino as FIFA president clings on to power appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Chinese rocket carrying satellite explodes seconds after launch
A Chinese rocket set to launch a satellite into orbit blew-up seconds after liftoff Monday, marking the relatively rare failure for a rocket considered a workhorse of Beijing's space program. The Long March 7A rocket erupted into a massive fireball just 85 seconds after blasting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the island [...] The post Chinese rocket carrying satellite explodes seconds after launch appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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