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At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire
At least 27 people were killed in a fire that tore through a bar in Bangkok, Thailands prime minister said. Firefighters were called to the scene just after midnight on Monday, and discovered patrons fleeing through the flame-enveloped front door of the venue. Footage posted on X shows flames blasting out of the bar as [...] The post At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 16 hours ago
NCBA Golf Series heads to Great Rift Valley as Elite Amateurs target Manchester Salver Honours in Eldoret
More than 200 golfers are expected at the Great Rift Valley Golf Resort this weekend for the penultimate leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series, as the race for qualification to the season-ending Grand Finale enters its final stretch. Meanwhile, the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) heads to Eldoret Club for the NCBA Manchester Salver, [...] The post NCBA Golf Series heads to Great Rift Valley as Elite Amateurs target Manchester Salver Honours in Eldoret appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 16 hours ago
KBL renews partnership with Polo Club as title sponsors for the Nairobi, Lagos face off at the weekend
Nairobi's weekend social scene is set for an exciting highlight as high-stakes international polo returns to Jamhuri Park for the annual Simon Kuseyo Tournament with Tusker Malt as the title sponsor. The focus of the weekend is a thrilling cross-border clash featuring visiting players from Nigeria taking on Kenya. Named in honor of late Kenyan [...] The post KBL renews partnership with Polo Club as title sponsors for the Nairobi, Lagos face off at the weekend appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 16 hours ago
DTB tightens Northern Kenya footprint with Isiolo branch opening
Listed banking solutions provider Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (NSE: DTK) has accelerated plans to expand its Northern Kenya branch network by opening a full-service branch in Isiolo town. To meet growing demand for physical banking solutions in vast Northern Kenya, DTB's new Isiolo county branch follows a similar opening in Garissa town late last [...] The post DTB tightens Northern Kenya footprint with Isiolo branch opening appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 16 hours ago
Six dead and others injured in fire at Brooklyn building
Six people have died after a large fire broke out in a residential building in Brooklyn, New York City, officials say. Several others were hurt in the blaze, which occurred early on Thursday morning, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said in a statement. More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel were sent [...] The post Six dead and others injured in fire at Brooklyn building appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 15 hours ago
Police officer missing after students attack examination monitoring team in Kisii
A police officer is missing after students at Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School in Kisii County attacked a multi-agency team conducting examination monitoring at the institution on Thursday. The incident occurred at approximately 10.30am when officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and National Intelligence Service (NIS) visited the school [...] The post Police officer missing after students attack examination monitoring team in Kisii appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 17 hours ago
MPs Call for Urgent Probe into Cracks at Riruta Apartment Complex After Tenant Evacuation
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works has called on investigative agencies to fast-track investigations into structural cracks discovered at an apartment complex in Riruta Satellite, Dagoretti South Constituency, amid fears of a possible building collapse. The committee, chaired by Joseph Tonui, made the call after conducting a site inspection [...] The post MPs Call for Urgent Probe into Cracks at Riruta Apartment Complex After Tenant Evacuation appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 17 hours ago
Three seek suspension of Ruto Cabinet over defiance of court orders
Three petitioners, among them Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, now want the High Court to suspend the Cabinet, accusing President William Rutos administration of defying a court order requiring the executive to comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender rule. Omtatah, alongside activist Eliud Karanja Matindi and Dr Magare Gikenyi Benjamin, has filed an urgent application seeking [...] The post Three seek suspension of Ruto Cabinet over defiance of court orders appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 17 hours ago
How "Baby Oyo" Could Take Back the Tooro Throne in 20 Years
In 2026, a child known only as Baby Oyo was a rumor. A redacted birth certificate. A whisper in Fort Portal. The alleged son of a beloved king, hidden away in America while his cousin took the throne. The palace denied him. The clan rejected him. The world moved on. But the world has a [...] The post How Baby Oyo Could Take Back the Tooro Throne in 20 Years appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 17 hours ago
Dei Biopharma Auction: Uganda's Shs723.4 Billion Investment at Risk as Properties Face Sale Over Unpaid Loans
The financial troubles surrounding Uganda's flagship pharmaceutical project have moved from the courtroom to the auction block. A debt collection firm, Jald Uganda, has published a notice advertising several high-value properties belonging to Dei Industries International Limited, Dei Natural Products International Limited and businessman Dr Mathias Magoola for sale by public auction or private treaty. [...] The post Dei Biopharma Auction: Uganda's Shs723.4 Billion Investment at Risk as Properties Face Sale Over Unpaid Loans appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 18 hours ago
Government Releases Sh97 Million to Compensate protests Victims Under Phase VII
The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has released Sh97 million under the seventh phase of its compensation programme targeting victims of human rights abuses. Panel Chairperson Makau Mutua announced the disbursement in a statement, saying the latest phase covers both civilians and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, [...] The post Government Releases Sh97 Million to Compensate protests Victims Under Phase VII appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 18 hours ago
KRA Surpasses Sh1 Trillion Revenue Collection Mark by October
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has surpassed the Sh1 trillion revenue collection mark, raising Sh1.010 trillion by October 2026, a milestone achieved a month earlier than in previous financial years. In a statement, the tax authority said it collected Sh260.630 billion in October, exceeding its monthly target of Sh258.304 billion by Sh2.326 billion. The October [...] The post KRA Surpasses Sh1 Trillion Revenue Collection Mark by October appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 18 hours ago
King Oyo Was Born a King, Died as a King
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Ugandas Tooro Kingdom lived a life that sounded like a fairy tale—except it was real. He became a king at three years old, grew up in front of his people, and died still holding the throne. That alone would make him unforgettable. But what made him truly [...] The post King Oyo Was Born a King, Died as a King appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 19 hours ago
Bayern-Ajax match tickets to go on sale at Sh2,500 ahead of Talanta Stadium inauguration
Tickets for the historic football match between German giants Bayern Munich and Dutch side AFC Ajax will go on sale on Thursday, November 5, at 6pm, with prices starting at Sh2,500. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announced that tickets would be sold exclusively through the official Talanta Sports City website, with sales taking place in [...] The post Bayern-Ajax match tickets to go on sale at Sh2,500 ahead of Talanta Stadium inauguration appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 20 hours ago
Senate to Probe Building Collapses in Nairobi Amid Rising Safety Concerns
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing is set to investigate recurrent building collapses in Nairobi amid concerns over widespread violations of construction standards, weak enforcement of regulations and possible professional negligence. Committee Chairperson Senator Hamida Kibwana said the inquiry would examine compliance with approved building plans, the quality of construction works, the [...] The post Senate to Probe Building Collapses in Nairobi Amid Rising Safety Concerns appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 20 hours ago
Pharmacists warn against viral craze of using allergy drug for vaginal tightening
Kenyan pharmacists have warned women against inserting allergy tablets into their vaginas in an attempt to make them tighter, following the spread of potentially dangerous medical advice on social media. The warning follows a wave of social media posts promoting cetirizine a widely available oral antihistamine used to treat allergies as a way [...] The post Pharmacists warn against viral craze of using allergy drug for vaginal tightening appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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