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BasiGo to open EV charging stations in Meru, Nanyuki and Nyeri
Electric bus manufacturer BasiGo will open three new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Meru, Nanyuki and Nyeri this month as it expands charging infrastructure beyond Nairobi to support the growing adoption of electric mobility across Kenya. The company said the new charging stations will serve electric buses, vans, trucks, passenger vehicles and other compatible [...] The post BasiGo to open EV charging stations in Meru, Nanyuki and Nyeri appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Woman killed by lightning while leaving house during rainstorm in Bungoma
A 35-year-old woman was killed after she was struck by lightning while leaving her house during a rainstorm in Cheptais Sub-County, Bungoma County. According to police, the incident occurred at about 5.47 p.m. on Tuesday at Chepcheiywa Village in Sasur Sub-location. The deceased was identified as Everlyne Chebet. Police said Chebet was inside the house [...] The post Woman killed by lightning while leaving house during rainstorm in Bungoma appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 39 minutes ago
Love triangle turns deadly as man fatally stabbed in Nairobi's Fuata Nyayo
A suspected love triangle turned deadly in Nairobi's Fuata Nyayo estate after a man was fatally stabbed during a confrontation over a woman. The victim, identified as Boniface Mirongo Ombiro, died while undergoing treatment at South B Hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the chest during a fight on Thursday morning, police said. Police [...] The post Love triangle turns deadly as man fatally stabbed in Nairobi's Fuata Nyayo appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 37 minutes ago
Man dies after attack by 15 dogs at Kilifi beach
A 36-year-old man died after he was allegedly attacked by a pack of dogs while exercising along the beach near Sun N Sand Beach Hotel in Kilifi County. According to police, the incident occurred at about 7.30 a.m. on Tuesday at the shores of the Indian Ocean near Kikambala in Kilifi South Sub-County. The victim [...] The post Man dies after attack by 15 dogs at Kilifi beach appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 34 minutes ago
Kenya Airways pilot's death probed as murder after autopsy reveals head injury
Police launched a murder investigation into the death of a Kenya Airways pilot after a postmortem revealed he sustained a fatal head injury caused by blunt force trauma. The deceased, identified as Kelvin Theuri Wachira, was admitted to Mbagathi Hospital on July 19, 2026 after he was found unconscious near the entrance to Nairobi West [...] The post Kenya Airways pilot's death probed as murder after autopsy reveals head injury appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 32 minutes ago
Over 4,000 rounds of suspected World War II-era ammunition unearthed in Moyale
Police in Marsabit County recovered more than 4,000 rounds of ammunition believed to date back to the Italian occupation of Ethiopia after they were unearthed during construction works in Moyale. The cache was discovered on Wednesday afternoon by a resident of Moyale Town, while digging a foundation for a house opposite Moyale Township Senior School. [...] The post Over 4,000 rounds of suspected World War II-era ammunition unearthed in Moyale appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 29 minutes ago
Nairobi Metro Rail plan gains backing as state, county move to fast-track rollout
The Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS) gained fresh momentum on Wednesday after senior National Government officials met to advance implementation plans. This came a day after the Nairobi City County Executive Committee, chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, approved the landmark transport project. Advisor on Governance in the Executive Office of the President Dr. [...] The post Nairobi Metro Rail plan gains backing as state, county move to fast-track rollout appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak
A member of US Vice-President JD Vances security team has been suspended and is under investigation for allegedly leaking sensitive information, the US Secret Service (USSS) has said. The specifics of what was leaked have not been released, but the Secret Service said their agent faced a potential criminal inquiry, involving allegations of compromising operational [...] The post Secret Service agent in Vances team under investigation over alleged leak appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Man arrested over murder of 19-year-old Ugandan house help in Bungoma
Police in Bungoma County have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the murder of his family's 19-year-old house help, a Ugandan national, in Bungoma South Sub-county. According to police, the suspect was handed over to police and placed in lawful custody after he was accused of killing the domestic worker, identified only as Winnie. [...] The post Man arrested over murder of 19-year-old Ugandan house help in Bungoma appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The landmark nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia is dependent on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords recognising the State of Israel, President Donald Trump has said. The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!) which pertains only to non-military use will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia [...] The post Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes
Yemens Iranian-backed Houthi movement has said its forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea that violated its blockade of Saudi ports, as the US carried out a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. The official Saudi news agency confirmed that one tanker was hit late on Wednesday, resulting in a fire [...] The post Yemens Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
As AI continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and developers warn of models going rogue, Elon Musk says people should simply enjoy the ride. The boss of SpaceX told The Economist while he remains concerned about risks posed by advancements in AI and robotics, the most likely outcome is incredible abundance for all. Musk said [...] The post Lets enjoy the ride says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
Google has been fined €890m (£759m) by the EU for allegedly abusing its power by favouring its own apps and services over those from rivals. It is the first major action against the tech giant under the EUs Digital Markets Act (DMA), a landmark law aimed at curbing the power of the worlds biggest tech [...] The post Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Licensed firearm holder arrested after man injured during shooting at Nairobi pub
A licensed firearm holder was arrested after a 60-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound during a confrontation at a pub in Nairobi's Huruma area. According to police, the incident occurred at about 1.30 a.m. on Thursday at Iregi Pub in the Johnsaga area of Starehe Sub-county. The suspect told police that he and his friends [...] The post Licensed firearm holder arrested after man injured during shooting at Nairobi pub appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
13-year-old arrested after PP1 pupil found dead in borehole in Uasin Gishu
Police in Uasin Gishu County arrested a 13-year-old boy after the body of a five-year-old PP1 pupil was recovered from a borehole in what is being investigated as a suspected murder. According to police, the incident was reported at about 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday in Tapken Village, Beshabor area, Turbo Sub-county. The case came to [...] The post 13-year-old arrested after PP1 pupil found dead in borehole in Uasin Gishu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 16 hours ago
Former Migori Governor Obado, co-accused found guilty of Sharon Otieno's murder
The High Court convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero of the murder of Sharon Otieno, finding that the prosecution proved its case against the three beyond reasonable doubt. In delivering the judgment, the court held that the evidence presented established that the three accused acted in [...] The post Former Migori Governor Obado, co-accused found guilty of Sharon Otienos murder appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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