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White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The White House has defended the Argentinian football teams right to free speech after they controversially waved a banner in support of their countrys territorial claim to the Falkland Islands while celebrating their World Cup win against England. Argentina face potential disciplinary action from Fifa over the incident which could breach rules on political statements. [...] The post White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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MP Osoro bets on Ruto connection and development record to survive Sonko challenge
South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro says his journey from a difficult childhood marked by poverty and the loss of his parents to the highest levels of political influence has shaped his commitment to transforming the lives of ordinary Kenyans. In an interview with Kahawa Tungu, the second-term legislator recounted how growing up in hardship instilled [...] The post MP Osoro bets on Ruto connection and development record to survive Sonko challenge appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Survivors of Election-Related Sexual Violence Demand End to 13-Year Wait for Justice
Survivors of post-election sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) have returned to the Supreme Court, demanding an end to what they describe as nearly 13 years of exclusion from justice and reparations. The survivors, supported by human rights and legal organisations, say they have been forced to wait for justice promised under Kenyas Constitution while other [...] The post Survivors of Election-Related Sexual Violence Demand End to 13-Year Wait for Justice appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Gachagua Receives 24 Sitting MCAs From Laikipia and Nakuru Into DCP
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has received 24 sitting Members of County Assembly (MCAs) from Laikipia and Nakuru counties into his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). Gachagua hosted the MCAs at his Wamunyoro residence on Wednesday, where he welcomed their decision to join the opposition party. "The mass exodus from UDA, TSP and other wheelbarrow [...] The post Gachagua Receives 24 Sitting MCAs From Laikipia and Nakuru Into DCP appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KeNHA warns public over fake employment contract letters
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned members of the public against fraudulent employment contract letters being circulated by scammers claiming to offer jobs at the state agency. In a public notice issued on July 29, 2026, the authority said it had become aware of fake employment contract letters falsely presented as official documents [...] The post KeNHA warns public over fake employment contract letters appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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MPs Scrutinize Proposed Shorter Loan Recovery Timelines for Affordable Housing
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Lands has begun scrutinizing proposed amendments to the Land Act that would significantly shorten the timelines for lenders to enforce loans and sell properties under Kenyas Affordable Housing Programme. The proposed changes are contained in Clauses 14 and 15 of the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, Senate Bill No. 51 [...] The post MPs Scrutinize Proposed Shorter Loan Recovery Timelines for Affordable Housing appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Can roads, milk plant save Arati? Health crisis looms over re-election bid
With less than a year to the 2027 General Election, Kisii Governor Simba Arati is increasingly relying on visible development projects to bolster his bid for a second term. A growing network of upgraded rural roads, made possible by newly acquired road construction equipment, and a soon-to-be-commissioned milk processing plant have emerged as the administration's [...] The post Can roads, milk plant save Arati? Health crisis looms over re-election bid appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Joho suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi mining operations over regulatory breaches
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho l ordered the immediate suspension of all mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited over what the government says is persistent failure to comply with Kenya's mining laws and regulations. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs said the suspension will [...] The post Joho suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi mining operations over regulatory breaches appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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MPs Call for Simplified Public Debt Reports to Boost Citizen Participation
The Public Petitions Committee has called for the simplification and wider dissemination of public debt and audit reports to improve citizens understanding of public finances and promote meaningful participation in debt governance. The Committee, chaired by Runyenjes MP Muchangi Karemba, raised the concerns during a meeting with Controller of Budget (CoB) Dr Margaret Nyakango and [...] The post MPs Call for Simplified Public Debt Reports to Boost Citizen Participation appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KEBS Defends Clearance of Controversial Imported Raw Sugar as MPs Demand Local Testing
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has defended its decision to clear a controversial consignment of imported raw sugar, telling lawmakers that it relied on inspection reports from its contracted inspection firm in South Africa. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, the KEBS Managing Director said the sugar was [...] The post KEBS Defends Clearance of Controversial Imported Raw Sugar as MPs Demand Local Testing appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Funeral disrupted as mob dumps body at police post, torches houses in Murang'a village
A burial ceremony in Murang'a County descended into chaos on Tuesday after an angry mob disrupted the funeral, dumped the deceased's body at a police post and torched two houses and a cow in an apparent act of retaliation. According to police, the incident occurred at Thingithu Village, Geitwa Sub-location in Murang'a East Sub-county during [...] The post Funeral disrupted as mob dumps body at police post, torches houses in Murang'a village appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Phone theft suspect shot dead after chase in Nairobi's Eastleigh area
A 38-year-old man was shot dead by police in Eastleigh, Nairobi, after allegedly snatching a mobile phone, threatening members of the public with a sword and later confronting police officers. According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening along 1st Avenue in Eastleigh. Police said a resident reported that while seated outside a shop, [...] The post Phone theft suspect shot dead after chase in Nairobi's Eastleigh area appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Missing seven-year-old girl found dead in Nyeri dam
The search for a seven-year-old girl who went missing in Nyeri County has ended in tragedy after her body was recovered from a dam two days later. Police said the seven-year-old girl, was found floating in Guara Dam on Tuesday by a herder, who was grazing livestock in the area. The child had been reported [...] The post Missing seven-year-old girl found dead in Nyeri dam appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Night of despair for Kenya as defending champion Omanyala crashes out
It was a dark, wet, and thoroughly miserable night for Team Kenya at the Scotstoun Stadium on Tuesday evening, as reigning 100m Commonwealth champion Ferdinand Omanyala suffered a shocking semi-final exit, prematurely ending his dream of successfully defending his title. Omanyala, who arrived at the Games boasting a brilliant season, was considered a guaranteed medal [...] The post Night of despair for Kenya as defending champion Omanyala crashes out appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Kahawa West MCA injured in crash as loaded magazine recovered at scene in Marurui area
A Member of the County Assembly (MCA) for Kahawa West Ward was injured in a road accident along the Northern Bypass in Nairobi, with police recovering a loaded magazine at the crash scene under unclear circumstances. The accident occurred at about 11pm on Tuesday in the Marurui area, police said. Police identified the injured legislator [...] The post Kahawa West MCA injured in crash as loaded magazine recovered at scene in Marurui area appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Three-year-old dies after falling from third floor of Kitengela apartment
A three-year-old boy died after falling from the third floor of an apartment building in Kitengela, Kajiado County. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday at Sky Con Plaza in the Kyangombe area of Isinya Sub-county. Police said the boy was rushed to Kitengela Sub-County Hospital after the fall but was pronounced dead on arrival. According [...] The post Three-year-old dies after falling from third floor of Kitengela apartment appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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