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Acorn Student Accommodation REIT posts Sh285.2 million half-year profit
Acorn Student Accommodation Income Real Estate Investment Trust (ASA I-REIT) recorded a net profit of Sh285.2 million in the first half of 2026, up from Sh251.6 million during the same period last year, supported by higher rental income, improved occupancy and lower financing costs. Fund manager Acorn Investment Management Limited (AIML) said the improved performance [...] The post Acorn Student Accommodation REIT posts Sh285.2 million half-year profit appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Woman injured by two suspected stray bullets from Ethiopia in Moyale
A 20-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by two suspected stray bullets believed to have originated from neighbouring Ethiopia in Moyale, Marsabit County. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 12:15pm while the victim was at her home in Biashara area. Police said she was hit by two bullets in [...] The post Woman injured by two suspected stray bullets from Ethiopia in Moyale appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Manhunt launched after five robbery suspects escape from Limuru Police Station
Five suspects facing robbery with violence and gang rape allegations escaped from lawful custody at Limuru Police Station in Kiambu County after attacking and overpowering police officers. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 11pm when officers opened the male cells to transfer 10 suspects into an inner room. Two police officers [...] The post Manhunt launched after five robbery suspects escape from Limuru Police Station appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man arrested with elephant tusks worth Sh2.4 million in Kitui
A 58-year-old man was arrested in Kitui County after he was allegedly found attempting to sell four pieces of elephant tusks and a warthog tooth valued at approximately Ksh2.4 million. The suspect, identified as Daniel Musyoki Nzauru, was arrested during an intelligence-led operation conducted by a multi-agency team from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) headquarters [...] The post Man arrested with elephant tusks worth Sh2.4 million in Kitui appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man, 42, killed after being hit on the head with stone in Kariobangi South
Police in Nairobi are investigating the murder of a 42-year-old man who was allegedly killed after a fight involving two other men in Kariobangi South. The victim was identified as Fredrick Ochieng Dede, whose lifeless body was discovered by the roadside in the early hours of Thursday, November 5, 2026. Officers who rushed to the [...] The post Man, 42, killed after being hit on the head with stone in Kariobangi South appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man Arrested in Nairobi for Impersonating Police Officer and Extorting Public
Police have arrested a man accused of impersonating a police officer and extorting members of the public along Jogoo Road in Nairobi. The suspect, identified as Augustine Mjomba Mwadime, was arrested by officers from Jogoo Road Police Station at DC Stage following a tip-off from members of the public about a man allegedly extorting unsuspecting [...] The post Man Arrested in Nairobi for Impersonating Police Officer and Extorting Public appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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17 Suspected Kayole Gang Members Arrested in Tana River Crackdown
Police have arrested 17 suspected members of the notorious Kayole Gang during a multi-agency security operation in Madogo and Mororo towns in Tana River County. The National Police Service said the operation targeted the criminal gang, which has been accused of terrorising residents in the area. During the crackdown, security officers also raided an alleged [...] The post 17 Suspected Kayole Gang Members Arrested in Tana River Crackdown appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Enos Njeru Retains KTDA Chairmanship Following Court Orders
Enos Njeru remains the substantive chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Board following court orders suspending changes to the boards leadership. This follows a board election held on November 3, 2026, during which James Mwangi Githinji was elected as the new chairman. However, in a statement issued on Thursday, November 5, KTDA said [...] The post Enos Njeru Retains KTDA Chairmanship Following Court Orders appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two more bodies recovered from Eastleigh building collapse rubble
Two more bodies were Thursday recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as multi-agency teams continue search and recovery operations. This increases to four, the number of the bodies so far recovered from the scene. The bodies, identified as those of an adult woman and an adult man, were retrieved in [...] The post Two more bodies recovered from Eastleigh building collapse rubble appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Democrat leads by dozens of votes in surprisingly tight Mississippi Senate race
Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith are locked in a tight race for a US Senate seat in Mississippi, a state that has not elected a Democratic candidate to the upper chamber in more than 40 years. With 96% of votes counted by Wednesday evening, Colom was leading by 1,138 votes, with about [...] The post Democrat leads by dozens of votes in surprisingly tight Mississippi Senate race appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Death rumours only made me stronger, says ODM leader Oburu Odinga
ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga has said false reports announcing his death while he was receiving treatment in hospital only strengthened his determination to overcome his illness. The senator, who is recovering after being discharged from hospital, assured his supporters that his health was improving and promised to return to active [...] The post Death rumours only made me stronger, says ODM leader Oburu Odinga appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Safaricom Reports 36% Growth in Net Income to Sh58.2 Billion in HY27
Safaricom has reported a strong performance for the six months ended 30 September 2026, with Group net income rising 35.9% to Sh58.2 billion, as service revenue and earnings continued to grow across its Kenya and Ethiopia operations. Group service revenue increased 13.1% to Sh226.1 billion, while EBITDA rose 27.5% to Sh129.2 billion, reflecting sustained growth [...] The post Safaricom Reports 36% Growth in Net Income to Sh58.2 Billion in HY27 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 50 minutes ago
Greg Abbott Net Worth
Greg Abbott has an estimated net worth of $5 million, largely associated with his long career in law and politics, investments and a multimillion-dollar personal injury settlement. The American politician served as the 48th governor of Texas from January 2015 and became one of the most prominent Republican leaders in the United States. Before becoming [...] The post Greg Abbott Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Man electrocuted by live wire outside residential plot in Kibra
A 23-year-old man died after being electrocuted by a live electric wire outside a residential plot in Kibra, Nairobi. Clifford Onyango was reportedly electrocuted at around 6am on Wednesday, November 4, while leaving home for his casual construction job within Kibra. According to police, the deceased was holding onto a perimeter wall when he came [...] The post Man electrocuted by live wire outside residential plot in Kibra appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome
Pope Leo XIV hosted Bob Dylan at his official residence, the Apostolic Palace, on Wednesday during the Rome stop on the singer-songwriters Italian tour. Dylan, 85, wore a nearly all-black outfit, including a pulled up hoodie, gloves and umbrella, starkly contrasting with the Chicago-born Popes all-white vestments. The meeting between the pair, who both hail [...] The post Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief
It was the midterm result that many in Canada had hoped for a Democratic sweep that was in part a repudiation by American voters of Donald Trumps tariff on close trade allies. I was doing cartwheels down the street, said Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday morning, calling it a victory for Canada. Tuesday [...] The post US midterm results a victory for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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