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Five arrested as police recover 65 stolen phones in Nairobi crackdown
Five suspects were arrested following a police operation targeting a criminal syndicate linked to a spate of robberies and mobile phone snatching incidents across Nairobi and its surrounding areas. The operation, conducted on Wednesday evening, was based on intelligence gathered on the activities of the suspected gang. The raid was staged in Mathare's Kosovo area, [...] The post Five arrested as police recover 65 stolen phones in Nairobi crackdown appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
Acclaimed British music producer William Orbit, known for his work with acts including Madonna, Blur, All Saints and Pink, has died at the age of 69. A statement released on Friday by Orbits family and friends with profound sadness said he died at home on 23 July. No cause of death was given. He will [...] The post Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
The Trump administration has been ordered to stop construction on President Donald Trumps $400m (£297m) ballroom at the White House. A federal appeals court dealt the latest setback to the controversial project on Friday, testing Trumps presidential authority. He has vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court. Whether or not a massive ballroom should be [...] The post US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Spain to impose border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies
Spain will impose border controls on all travel from Italy as a row between the two EU countries intensifies. The measures coming into force at midnight (22:00 GMT) and lasting for a month come a week after Italy introduced similar measures following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from neighbouring Morocco into the [...] The post Spain to impose border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Kenya to introduce new university funding model to end student financing challenges, says Ogamba
The government is preparing to overhaul Kenya's university financing system with a new funding model that will guarantee financial support to every student admitted through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has announced. Speaking on Friday at Kisii University during the opening of an international Kiswahili conference, [...] The post Kenya to introduce new university funding model to end student financing challenges, says Ogamba appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Dozens of decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home, authorities say
An investigation is underway after dozens of decomposing human remains were found at a Chicago funeral home, authorities said.. More than 50 bodies in "various states of decomposition" were located at the address associated with the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, Cook County officials said in a releaseThursday. The county medical examiner's office is "assessing [...] The post Dozens of decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home, authorities say appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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LSK President Kanjama urges integrity after lawyers' arrests over Alleged multi-million fraud
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama called for greater accountability and integrity within the legal profession following the recent arrests of two advocates over separate allegations involving the misappropriation of client funds and a fake gold scam. In a statement on Friday, Kanjama said the allegations had cast a shadow over the legal [...] The post LSK President Kanjama urges integrity after lawyers' arrests over Alleged multi-million fraud appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 6 hours ago
Trump-backed Andy Ogles loses reelection bid and other Tennessee primary results
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher will defeat conservative firebrand Rep. Andy Ogles in the Republican primary in the state's newly redrawn 5th District, CNN's Decision Desk projects, in the latest loss for a Trump-backed candidate. Hatcher will face Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, who CNN projects will win the Democratic primary, in November. It's one [...] The post Trump-backed Andy Ogles loses reelection bid and other Tennessee primary results appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
German energy company RWE has said it will abandon its offshore wind projects in the US after reaching a $1.2bn (£892m) payout deal with President Donald Trumps Department of the Interior (DoI). RWE said that it will now reinvest the sum into conventional gas projects, including $900m (£669m) in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export [...] The post US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
There was a surprise fall in US jobs last month as employment declined during the summer in local government education and retail, according to official figures. Analysts had predicted an uptick in the number of jobs created in the worlds largest economy in July, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 over the month. [...] The post Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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PS Omollo unveils support for 600 Homa Bay groups
The Principal Secretary State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, Friday outlined a coordinated programme to equip youth groups with practical tools, strengthen technical skills and expand sustainable economic opportunities across Homa Bay County. The PS spoke during a meeting with youth leaders representing nearly 600 groups from across the county. [...] The post PS Omollo unveils support for 600 Homa Bay groups appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Seven killed after Thai teen shooter opens fire at home and school
At least seven people have been killed and more than 30 injured after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home and school on the outskirts of Thailands capital Bangkok. The student killed his grandparents and five teachers before taking his own life, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters. The attacker still had more [...] The post Seven killed after Thai teen shooter opens fire at home and school appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement, saying an attack on one of them would be seen as an attack on all three. The pact was announced at a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif in the Saudi city [...] The post Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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UK defends military partnership with Kenya, says reforms underway at BATUK
The United Kingdom defended its military partnership with Kenya, saying significant reforms have been implemented at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) to address concerns raised by the Kenyan Parliament over the conduct of British soldiers. In a statement issued following remarks made in the Kenyan Parliament on Friday , the UK Ministry of [...] The post UK defends military partnership with Kenya, says reforms underway at BATUK appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
TUM students injured as bus crashes on Kisumu-Awasi highway
More than 20 students from the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) were injured after a bus they were travelling in was involved in a serious road accident along the Kisumu-Awasi highway on Friday. There were reports up to six students had died in the accident. The students were en route to Kisumu County to attend [...] The post TUM students injured as bus crashes on Kisumu-Awasi highway appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 7 hours ago
Court halts prosecution of bank CEOs in Sh363 million First Assurance case
The High Court has dealt a setback to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi after granting orders temporarily stopping the prosecution of senior executives from Co-operative Bank, KCB Bank and NCBA Bank in the Sh363 million First Assurance fraud case. The orders shield the banks' chief executives and other senior officials from criminal proceedings pending the [...] The post Court halts prosecution of bank CEOs in Sh363 million First Assurance case appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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