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Stanbic Bank appoints Safaricom executive Michael Mutiga as new Kenya CEO
Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Safaricom executive Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive Officer, with his appointment taking effect on August 1, 2026. Mutiga, who currently serves as Safaricom's Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer, will take over from Joshua Oigara, who was promoted in February to lead Stanbic Holdings, the bank's parent company. [...] The post Stanbic Bank appoints Safaricom executive Michael Mutiga as new Kenya CEO appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
NCRC to launch landmark report on illegal donkey skin trade in Kenya
The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) will on Thursday launch a landmark report detailing the extent of theft and illegal trade in donkey skins and related products in Kenya, shedding light on what it describes as an emerging security and socio-economic challenge. The report, titled Theft and Illegal Trade in Donkey Skins and Related Products [...] The post NCRC to launch landmark report on illegal donkey skin trade in Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo
A judge ordered all videos featuring popular animated character Wolfoo to be removed from platforms including YouTube after ruling that the cartoon illegally copied audio from Peppa Pig. Wolfoo, a Vietnamese animation about a young wolf who lives with his family, has had hundreds of millions of views online. A High Court judge in London [...] The post Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against impostor Wolfoo appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
NCAJ approves Sexual Offences Bill, revives 2027 election committee
The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) has approved a series of reforms aimed at strengthening Kenya's justice system, including endorsing the draft Sexual Offences Bill 2026, reactivating its election preparedness committee ahead of the 2027 General Election, and adopting new measures to improve criminal investigations and child protection. The resolutions were adopted [...] The post NCAJ approves Sexual Offences Bill, revives 2027 election committee appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 17 hours ago
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorbike crash in Dublin. Hansard, 56, was the frontman for rock group The Frames and also featured in The Commitments. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for Falling Slowly in 2008 which he wrote for the low-budget film Once. Hansard was born in [...] The post Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 16 hours ago
Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations saying they will receive $40m (£30m) if they back his controversial plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions. Infantino has set a deadline of 19 September for football federations to accept his plans if they want to access an initial $20m (£15m). [...] The post Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 14 hours ago
Tips to Maintain Robot Mowers with Mulching Blades
Mulching robot mowers need regular maintenance to cut neatly, safeguard grass health, and last longer. Blade condition and deck cleanliness impact performance since these machines cut often and leave fine clippings as grass nourishment. Turf accumulation, dull blades, wetness, and improper settings can impair mulching effectiveness and yield inconsistent results. Simple maintenance helps the mower [...] The post Tips to Maintain Robot Mowers with Mulching Blades appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
US seeks extradition of six Kenyans over email-scam fraud on government
US authorities are seeking the extradition of six Kenyan nationals over an alleged business email compromise fraud. Prosecutors say the group deceived American institutions into sending money to accounts the syndicate controlled. USA wants Elvis Omari Obaigwa, Francis Mobisa Asanyo, Peter Omari, Linus Karani, Bernard Morara Osoro and Godfrey Julius Mbogori extradited to the USA, [...] The post US seeks extradition of six Kenyans over email-scam fraud on government appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Nationwide power outage hits large parts of Kenya
Large parts of Kenya were plunged into darkness on Wednesday night following a widespread power outage that disrupted electricity supply across several regions of the country. The outage, which was first reported shortly after 8:20 p.m., affected Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kilifi, Nyeri and several other towns, with residents taking to social media to report [...] The post Nationwide power outage hits large parts of Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 17 hours ago
French DJ and electronic musician Kavinsky dies aged 50
French DJ and electro-house musician Kavinsky has been found dead at his home in Paris aged 50. The star, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, enjoyed a slow-burning hit with his 2010 track Nightcall, which soundtracked the opening credits to the 2011 stylish neo-noir crime movie Drive, starring Ryan Gosling. After being performed at the [...] The post French DJ and electronic musician Kavinsky dies aged 50 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 17 hours ago
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins
Former top US health official Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a US Senate hearing about the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, saying he feared Republican lawmakers would try to use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. He invoked the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, which says no individual can be compelled [...] The post Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 19 hours ago
Starlets face Senegal with renewed hope at WAFCON
The national women's football Harambee Starlets will step on the grass again tomorrow Thursday July 30 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat with renewed hopes. They face a dented Senegal in a second Group A match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Starlets' hopes of winning their first ever WAFCON game received a [...] The post Starlets face Senegal with renewed hope at WAFCON appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 20 hours ago
Mental health researcher Dr Victoria Mutiso shot dead by gunmen on motorcycle in Nairobi
Prominent Kenyan clinical psychologist and mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was shot dead by gunmen in a suspected targeted attack in Nairobi on Wednesday morning. Police said Dr Mutiso was ambushed near Kenyatta National Hospital while travelling in a taxi. According to investigators, a four-wheel-drive vehicle blocked the taxi before two gunmen riding [...] The post Mental health researcher Dr Victoria Mutiso shot dead by gunmen on motorcycle in Nairobi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 20 hours ago
Tete Yengi Siblings: All About Kusini Yengi
Tete Owen Yengi is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a striker for J1 League club Machida Zelvia and the Australia national team. Born on November 28, 2000, in Adelaide, South Australia, the 25-year-old stands at an imposing 1.97 meters tall, giving him a significant physical presence as a forward. Of South Sudanese [...] The post Tete Yengi Siblings: All About Kusini Yengi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 20 hours ago
Craig Goodwin Siblings: Meet Daniel Goodwin
Craig Alexander Goodwin is an Australian professional soccer player born on 16 December 1991 in Adelaide, Australia. A left winger renowned for his agility, precise crossing, powerful shooting, and work rate, Goodwin is widely regarded as one of Adelaide Uniteds greatest players and the clubs all-time leading goalscorer. He also represents the Australian national team, [...] The post Craig Goodwin Siblings: Meet Daniel Goodwin appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 20 hours ago
Cristian Volpato Siblings: Getting to Know Natascia Volpato
Cristian Volpato is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Serie A club Sassuolo and the Australia national team. Born on November 15, 2003, in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia, the 22-year-old stands at 1.87 meters and is known for his technical ability, vision, and creativity in the [...] The post Cristian Volpato Siblings: Getting to Know Natascia Volpato appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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