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Water, Dignity and Opportunity – Why Every African Child Deserves Access to WASH
As we marked the 2026 Day of the African Child under the theme, Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for Every Child in Africa," I was taken back to my childhood growing up in Kitui. Like many children in rural Kenya or the informal settlements, my early mornings did not begin with books [...] The post Water, Dignity and Opportunity – Why Every African Child Deserves Access to WASH appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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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 4 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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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@kahawatungu 10 hours ago
Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, as part of an elaborate ruse in response to a possible Iranian threat, US media report. The US president boarded Air Force One in view of television cameras before being transported to a military aircraft with the help of a [...] The post Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 10 hours ago
More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast access to Truth Social posts
More than 10 customers have signed up to Trump Medias controversial service that offers faster access to market-moving posts made on its Truth Social platform. The service, Truth API, launched at the beginning of August and gives Wall Street traders first sight of posts from the social media sites most influential accounts. Its earliest customers [...] The post More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast access to Truth Social posts appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Manuela Arcuri Siblings: Get to Know Marco and Sergio Arcuri
Manuela Arcuri is an Italian actress, former model, and television personality born on January 8, 1977, in Anagni, in the province of Frosinone, Lazio. Her father, Cataldo Onaldo Arcuri, hails from the province of Crotone in Calabria, while her mother, Lella Arcuri, is originally from Avellino in Campania. She grew up in Latina, where she [...] The post Manuela Arcuri Siblings: Get to Know Marco and Sergio Arcuri appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Thomas Gottschalk Siblings: Meet Christoph and Raphaela Ackermann
Thomas Johannes Gottschalk is a prominent German radio and television host, entertainer, actor, and author, widely recognized as one of the most iconic figures in German-speaking entertainment. Born on 18 May 1950 in Bamberg, Bavaria, he grew up in Kulmbach after his family, originally from Upper Silesia, resettled there following the upheavals of the Second [...] The post Thomas Gottschalk Siblings: Meet Christoph and Raphaela Ackermann appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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