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Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
One of Cubas most prominent dissidents has gone into exile in the US, after leaving Cuba where he had served a five-year prison sentence. Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, 38, is the leader of the San Isidro Movement (SIM), a group of artists, journalists and intellectuals who have campaigned for freedom of speech and democracy in [...] The post Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
At least 624 US military service members have been wounded since President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iran in February, according to the Pentagons most recent update on 25 July. Among those wounded, 417 are attributed to Operation Epic Fury, while 207 are attributed to Overseas Operations. The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire [...] The post More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle
Three people have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle on Sunday. Police said there were two suspects who were shooting at each other. One of the suspects is in custody and the other still at large, although officials have said there is [...] The post Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattles Space Needle appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Kenya approves 40,000 metric tonnes of fuel transit to Rwanda through Mombasa
Kenya has approved the transit of 40,000 metric tonnes of fuel destined for Rwanda through the Port of Mombasa and the country's pipeline network, in a move expected to strengthen Kenya's position as East Africa's leading petroleum logistics hub. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi announced the decision [...] The post Kenya approves 40,000 metric tonnes of fuel transit to Rwanda through Mombasa appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Senate Committee Directs Murang'a to Align Municipal Revenue Frameworks with Law
The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has directed Murang'a County to align its municipal operations and revenue frameworks with the law amid concerns over revenue management and budget utilisation. The directive is aimed at ensuring that the county's municipal boards achieve greater fiscal autonomy and effectively deliver services to residents. The decision [...] The post Senate Committee Directs Murang'a to Align Municipal Revenue Frameworks with Law appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KRA Announces Temporary Disruption of eTIMS Online Portal
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a temporary service disruption affecting access to the eTIMS Online Portal. In a statement on Monday, the tax authority said its technical team was working to resolve the issue and restore normal access to the platform. "We are currently experiencing a temporary service disruption affecting access to the [...] The post KRA Announces Temporary Disruption of eTIMS Online Portal appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KRA to Launch Advance Cargo Declaration Platform for Containerised Imports
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will officially launch its Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) Platform on Monday, August 3, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen customs compliance and improve the tracking of containerised cargo destined for Kenyan ports. Under the new system, shippers or exporters will be required to apply for and obtain an ACD [...] The post KRA to Launch Advance Cargo Declaration Platform for Containerised Imports appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Lucas Herrington Siblings: Get to Know Diesel Herrington
Lucas Herrington is an Australian professional soccer player born on September 5, 2007, in Brisbane, Queensland. A towering central defender standing at around 1.92–1.93 meters, he currently plays for Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids and has earned caps for the Australian national team, the Socceroos. Of Finnish, German, and Zimbabwean descent, Herrington has quickly [...] The post Lucas Herrington Siblings: Get to Know Diesel Herrington appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Mathew Ryan Siblings: Getting to Know Megan
Mathew David Ryan, commonly known as Maty Ryan, is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Born on April 8, 1992, in Plumpton, New South Wales, he has established himself as one of Australias most accomplished soccer players and serves as captain of the Socceroos, the Australian national team. Ryan rose from humble [...] The post Mathew Ryan Siblings: Getting to Know Megan appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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NCAJ unveils justice reforms, steps up 2027 election preparedness
The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) has intensified preparations for the 2027 General Election by strengthening collaboration among justice sector institutions while unveiling a raft of reforms aimed at improving access to justice and enhancing public confidence in Kenya's legal system. Speaking during the 38th NCAJ meeting in Mombasa, Chief Justice Martha [...] The post NCAJ unveils justice reforms, steps up 2027 election preparedness appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two Men Sentenced to Death for Robbing Wajir Boda Boda Rider
Two men have been sentenced to death after a Wajir court found them guilty of robbing a local boda boda rider. Senior Principal Magistrate Eric Malesi convicted Abdiaziz Ali Ahmed, alias "Odi," and Abdiwahab Mohamed Hassan, alias "Steam Boy," after finding that the prosecution had proved the case against them beyond reasonable doubt. The two [...] The post Two Men Sentenced to Death for Robbing Wajir Boda Boda Rider appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Miloš Degenek Siblings: All About Đorđe Degenek
Miloš Degenek is a professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Cypriot First Division club APOEL and represents the Australia national team, the Socceroos. Born on April 28, 1994, in Knin, Croatia, to Serbian parents, he and his family fled the conflict in the former Yugoslavia when he was a toddler. They eventually [...] The post Miloš Degenek Siblings: All About Đorđe Degenek appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Jacob Italiano Siblings: Getting to Know Danica Italiano
Jacob Michael Italiano is an Australian professional footballer who plays primarily as a right-back for Austrian Bundesliga club Grazer AK and has earned caps for the senior Australia national team, the Socceroos. Born on July 30, 2001, in Perth, Western Australia, to Italian parents, the 24-year-old has emerged as a versatile and attacking full-back. Italiano [...] The post Jacob Italiano Siblings: Getting to Know Danica Italiano appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Jordan Bos Siblings: All About Kasey Bos
Jordan Jacob Bos, born on October 29, 2002, in Melbourne, Australia, is a professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Eredivisie club Feyenoord and represents the Australian national team, the Socceroos. Raised in the southwestern Melbourne suburb of Point Cook by parents Jacco and Sandra, Bos has Dutch heritage through his father, who [...] The post Jordan Bos Siblings: All About Kasey Bos appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Harry Souttar Siblings: Meet John Souttar
Harry James Souttar is a professional footballer born on October 22, 1998, in Aberdeen, Scotland. He plays as a centre-back for Leicester City and represents the Australia national team, the Socceroos. Souttar is known for his commanding aerial presence, defensive solidity, and leadership at the back. Despite being born in Scotland, his eligibility for Australia [...] The post Harry Souttar Siblings: Meet John Souttar appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Prof. John Okumu Appointed KU VC
Professor John Okumu has been appointed the substantive Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University (KU). The university confirmed his appointment on Monday, July 27, 2026, congratulating him on his new role and wishing him success in leading the institution. "We celebrate this well-deserved milestone and wish him wisdom, strength, and success as he leads our university [...] The post Prof. John Okumu Appointed KU VC appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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