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Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
What with a 250th birthday, Taylor Swifts wedding and the football World Cup, Americans could be forgiven for taking their eye off the ball this summer. But signs of economic trouble have been building. This week they hit the headlines when US national debt passed the $40tn mark, raising concerns both at home and abroad. [...] The post Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two children drown while playing near water pan in Trans Nzoia
Two children aged three years and below have drowned in a shallow water pan in Furaha Village, Kwanza Sub-County, Trans Nzoia County. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 20, 2026, while the children were reportedly playing with other children on a farm in the area. The children drowned in a man-made water pan on a [...] The post Two children drown while playing near water pan in Trans Nzoia appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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The County that is forgetting its dead: How urban renewal in Kisii has left the dead behind
Cities are usually built with the living in mind. In more progressive societies, however, planners also make room for the dead. Not in Kisii. The county's latest urban renewal drive has created a troubling contradiction: as authorities transform Nyambera public cemetery into a modern market intended to accommodate street traders, the dead are effectively being [...] The post The County that is forgetting its dead: How urban renewal in Kisii has left the dead behind appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Police re-arrest lawyer Angela Mulwa over murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso
A Nairobi lawyer was on Thursday evening re-arrested by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) homicide detectives hours after securing her release on a Sh1 million bond in the murder of her step-mother. Detectives arrested lawyer Angela Mulwa for what they termed as processing and possible arraignment for the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso. Dr Mutiso [...] The post Police re-arrest lawyer Angela Mulwa over murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Boy shot and injured during political rally in Homa Bay
A boy was shot in the head during a confrontation between rival groups at a political rally in Sofia Estate, Homa Bay Town, on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at about 6:50pm after an aspirant for the Homa Bay Town parliamentary seat, held a series of campaign rallies within the town before proceeding to Sofia [...] The post Boy shot and injured during political rally in Homa Bay appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two men killed after sand-harvesting wall collapses in Machakos
Two men died after a wall collapsed on them while they were harvesting sand in Athi River South Sub-County, Machakos County, on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Hassan Iddi Ali, 48, and Amos Musyoki Nzioka, 37. The incident was reported by a man who said a group of five people had gone to the [...] The post Two men killed after sand-harvesting wall collapses in Machakos appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Boy drowns in open water pit in Kiambu
A two-year-old boy drowned in an open water-filled pit near the gate of a residential compound along New York Road in Kiamumbi, Kiambu County, on Thursday morning. The deceased was under the care of a 21-year-old househelp who told police she had been left to look after the child at about 10am. The woman left [...] The post Boy drowns in open water pit in Kiambu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
The FBI arrested a New York woman who was allegedly planning to bomb the state capitol building in Albany to kill lawmakers. Prosecutors allege that Jessica Bowie, 35, had previously pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group (IS). She is charged with providing material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organisation. Bowie had [...] The post FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says UK's Met Office
The El Niño event that is developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned. The powerful natural climate phenomenon pushes up global temperatures and can increase the risks of extreme weather. Added to the effects of human-induced climate change, the Met Office is warning [...] The post El Niño set to be strongest in living memory, says UK's Met Office appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western Nigeria
At least 46 people have died in Nigeria after a boat capsized in north-western Sokoto state. The boat was believed to be carrying more than 70 people, mostly children, and a search operation is ongoing, officials say. Police spokesperson Ahmad Rufai told the BBC on Thursday that 46 bodies had been found near Gorau in [...] The post Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western Nigeria appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been taken to a hospital in the capital, Islamabad, following complaints about his poor health. Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, according to his party. There is yet to be official confirmation he has been transferred. The move complied [...] The post Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 10 hours ago
Cameroon's President Paul Biya Returns After 73-Day Absence
Cameroons President Paul Biya returned home on Thursday after his longest recorded stay abroad since taking power more than four decades ago, ending months of speculation about his health and whereabouts. The 93-year-old leader arrived at Yaoundes Nsimalen International Airport aboard a chartered flight from Geneva, Switzerland, after more than 10 weeks away. The Reuters [...] The post Cameroons President Paul Biya Returns After 73-Day Absence appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
Stalled Nyaribari Masaba roads in Kisii: A political time bomb ahead of the 2027 polls
Stalled road projects are fast becoming the political albatross hanging over Nyaribari Masaba Constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election. For years, residents have been promised better roads. Instead, many have been left with muddy tracks, deteriorating surfaces and a familiar cycle of political explanations whenever deadlines pass without visible progress. Among the roads initially [...] The post Stalled Nyaribari Masaba roads in Kisii: A political time bomb ahead of the 2027 polls appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
From trainees to entrepreneurs: Nyamira Governor Nyaribo empowers 178 Youth graduates with toolkits
Nyamira County has stepped up efforts to turn vocational training into a pathway to self-employment after 178 top-performing youth graduates received business toolkits to help them launch enterprises. The beneficiaries are graduates from various Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) who attained distinctions in the April 2026 National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) examinations. Their graduation is part [...] The post From trainees to entrepreneurs: Nyamira Governor Nyaribo empowers 178 Youth graduates with toolkits appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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12-year-old boy in hospital after horrific electrocution in Donholm, Nairobi
A 12-year-old boy is battling severe electrical burns after he was allegedly electrocuted by loose, hanging power lines in Donholm Phase 8, Nairobi. AA sustained burns covering approximately 35 per cent of his body in the August 9, incident, with his family accusing the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) of negligence. The boy was [...] The post 12-year-old boy in hospital after horrific electrocution in Donholm, Nairobi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 10 hours ago
Tinder conman who stole thousands pretended to be multi-millionaire cancer patient
A fraudster who claimed to be a special forces soldier-turned multimillionaire cancer patient has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. Joseph Gibson, 35, took almost £68,000 from his four victims, two of whom he had met on dating app Tinder, and convinced one they were in a relationship. Gibson, from Penbryn Nant, [...] The post Tinder conman who stole thousands pretended to be multi-millionaire cancer patient appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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