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Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs, one of Nigerias best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died at the age of 84. His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, announced his death and asked for privacy while the family mourns. Silva announced his passing in a statement describing the celebrated actor as The [...] The post Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 4 hours ago
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, after a jury found him guilty last year of committing a criminal sexual act against a former assistant. In a victim impact statement in court, Miriam Haley said the assault had had a devastating effect on my life and sense of security [...] The post Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran will never bend the knee after almost seven months of war with the US and Israel, but is ready for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. Responding to US President Donald Trumps threat to annihilate the Islamic Republic if a deal is not reached soon, he told the UN [...] The post Irans president tells Trump it will never bend the knee appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 4 hours ago
Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke
Award-winning singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has revealed he has suffered a stroke and faces a long, tough journey ahead to recover. The 39-year-old from London, who won the Mercury Prize in 2020 and has been nominated for five Brit Awards, said in an Instagram post that the stroke occurred a few months ago and was caused [...] The post Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 5 hours ago
AI video and the Kenyan freelancer: which briefs disappear, and which pay more
The low end of freelance video editing is easy to recognise. A client sends product photographs and a paragraph of copy, then asks for a 15-second social clip by tomorrow. The rate is thin, revisions are unpaid and other freelancers are bidding from several countries. That brief is under pressure. A client with an AI [...] The post AI video and the Kenyan freelancer: which briefs disappear, and which pay more appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 5 hours ago
How to Compare LLM API Providers: Stop Comparing Models
The usual way to compare LLM API providers is to line up model prices and pick the lowest row. That method is exactly backwards: it compares models, not providers, and the two are different units of comparison. A provider is not its cheapest model; it is the layer around every model it serves — the [...] The post How to Compare LLM API Providers: Stop Comparing Models appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 10 hours ago
Top government officials to destroy recovered Sh8.2 billion methamphetamine haul
Top government officials will converge in Mombasa Thursday to witness the destruction of Sh8.2 billion methamphetamine haul that was seized at the Indian Ocean. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will lead the exercise that comes after the case on the haul continues. Officials told the court destroying the haul is the best option for now. [...] The post Top government officials to destroy recovered Sh8.2 billion methamphetamine haul appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 9 hours ago
Madison Beer Fortnite Skin: Release Date, Skins, Cosmetics, and Icon Cu
Epic Games has announced that Madison Beer is the next celebrity to join the Fortnite Icon Series. The pop stars two outfits and a full set of cosmetics will debut in the Fortnite Item Shop on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The collaboration was revealed in a new trailer [...] The post Madison Beer Fortnite Skin: Release Date, Skins, Cosmetics, and Icon Cu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 10 hours ago
Russian Military Exercises in Kaliningrad: Baltic Fleet Drills, Mobilization Tests, and Poland's Response
Polish military officials and Western intelligence reports have described Russian training activity in Kaliningrad. The exercises have included naval aviation drills, ballistic missile training, mobilization readiness tests, and participation in the joint Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises. Poland has responded with troop deployments, equipment moves, and public statements. Baltic Fleet Aviation Exercises, June 2026 In June 2026, [...] The post Russian Military Exercises in Kaliningrad: Baltic Fleet Drills, Mobilization Tests, and Polands Response appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
Quickmart announces plans to list 50% stake on Nairobi Securities Exchange
Kenyan supermarket chain Quickmart PLC has announced plans to list its shares on the Main Investment Market Segment of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), in a move that would open ownership of the retailer to Kenyan and other eligible investors. The proposed listing, announced on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, will involve the sale of 2 [...] The post Quickmart announces plans to list 50% stake on Nairobi Securities Exchange appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
11 Kenyans lead Sunshine Development Tour Contingent at Rwanda Open
The 2026 Rwanda Open will this year be played as a Sunshine Tour event for the first time, with 25 golfers attached to the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing set to compete this week at the Kigali Golf Resort Villas from 24 to 27 September. The field includes 11 Kenyans, making Kenya [...] The post 11 Kenyans lead Sunshine Development Tour Contingent at Rwanda Open appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
Magena Town in Kisii drowns in garbage as abandoned cattle dip turns into dumpsite
What was once a cattle dip built to protect livestock from disease has been transformed into an open garbage dump, becoming a grim symbol of Magena town's worsening waste-management crisis. With no reliable garbage collection system, residents have turned to the abandoned facility as a dumping ground, piling household refuse where cattle once stood for [...] The post Magena Town in Kisii drowns in garbage as abandoned cattle dip turns into dumpsite appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 11 hours ago
Kenyan, U.S. Forces conduct first combined base defense exercise at Manda Bay
The Kenyan – U.S. partnership at Manda Bay, Kenya, recently executed their first combined base defense exercise that tested the combined ability to detect and counter threats, ensuring continued power projection for counter-terrorism operations across East Africa. Combined training between Kenyan Defence Forces and U.S. Forces is not new, but for the first time, MBK [...] The post Kenyan, U.S. Forces conduct first combined base defense exercise at Manda Bay appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 12 hours ago
Why Emergency Plumbing Services Save Homeowners From Major Damage
Plumbing emergencies rarely follow a convenient schedule. A ruptured supply line, blocked drain, or failed heater can release substantial moisture within minutes. Saturated flooring, drywall, cabinetry, and electrical components may then require extensive restoration. Prompt professional attention controls the source, identifies hidden damage, and protects household safety. Quick service also limits mold formation, reduces disruption, [...] The post Why Emergency Plumbing Services Save Homeowners From Major Damage appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Ruto tells Africa to take lead in climate action to create jobs
Africa must take the lead in climate action to attract investment, create jobs, strengthen economies and build greater resilience, President William Ruto has said. He said climate action presents an opportunity growth that strengthens African economies while protecting people and the environment. "Africa must therefore pursue practical pathways that strengthen our economies while advancing climate [...] The post Ruto tells Africa to take lead in climate action to create jobs appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Forklift Attachments That Boost Material Handling Productivity
Forklift productivity depends on more than the truck's horsepower. The attachment mounted at the carriage can affect load stability, operator visibility, travel time, and product damage. Pallets, rolls, drums, cartons, and irregular cargo all create different handling demands. A sound selection process considers load dimensions, weight distribution, aisle width, lifting height, hydraulic capacity, and storage [...] The post Forklift Attachments That Boost Material Handling Productivity appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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