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University student drowns while swimming in Kathita River
A 19-year-old university student drowned while swimming in the Kathita River in Tharaka South, Tharaka Nithi County. The deceased, identified as Brian Kibet, a first-year student at Tharaka University, drowned on Saturday, September 19, 2026, while swimming with three friends. According to police, the incident was reported at about 4:43pm by the university's students' president. [...] The post University student drowns while swimming in Kathita River appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Veteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies
British journalist Mark Doyle, best known for his reporting on conflicts in Africa in the 1990s and 2000s, has died after a short illness. After living in Africa, he joined the BBC in 1986. Doyle became East Africa correspondent in 1993 and made his mark covering the Rwandan genocide a year later. As West Africa [...] The post Veteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Plan a Small Skill Swap Without Becoming a Class
"You show me how to use my camera, and Ill show you how to mend clothes" sounds like a fair arrangement. It also contains two subjects large enough to fill several courses. By the end of an afternoon, one person may have explained a menu system while the other is still deciding which sewing technique [...] The post Plan a Small Skill Swap Without Becoming a Class appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Roller Shades for Large Windows: When Does Motorization Make Sense?
Large windows make rooms brighter and more open, but they can also make light control surprisingly inconvenient. Wide shades carry more fabric, tall windows put controls farther out of reach, and several adjacent shades can turn a simple glare problem into a repetitive chore. That is where roller shades become especially practical. Their clean profile [...] The post Roller Shades for Large Windows: When Does Motorization Make Sense? appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be 'shut down' Sept 23
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions, as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on Tehran. On September 23 all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world, Bessent told CNBC in an interview as the war [...] The post US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be shut down Sept 23 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion, report claims
South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury fashion brands in techniques that are cruel and painful, animal welfare group World Animal Protection said on Monday. The organisation said a new investigation, conducted with Collective Fashion Justice, documented ostriches being cornered by workers who put [...] The post South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion, report claims appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Texas ICE shooting leaves Venezuelan DoorDash driver with bullet in his back, says lawye
A Venezuelan DoorDash delivery driver who was shot by ICE agents was transferred from hospital to a detention centre with a bullet still in his back, his lawyer has told US media. The shooting of Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez, 28, triggered protests in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in [...] The post Texas ICE shooting leaves Venezuelan DoorDash driver with bullet in his back, says lawye appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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DCI gives account of Dennis Osiemo's death in Narumoru police custody
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has provided details surrounding the arrest and subsequent death of Dennis Aremo Osiemo while in police custody at Narumoru Police Station. The DCI said Osiemo had been arrested in connection with an assault case reported at Narumoru Police Station following an incident on July 2, 2026. According to the [...] The post DCI gives account of Dennis Osiemo's death in Narumoru police custody appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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LSK raises land administration concerns during meeting with PS Korir
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over delays and other challenges affecting land administration and conveyancing services in Kenya. The concerns were presented during a courtesy call by an LSK delegation led by President Charles Kanjama to Principal Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning Nixon Korir at Ardhi House in Nairobi. The [...] The post LSK raises land administration concerns during meeting with PS Korir appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Court awards Ndiang'ui Kinyagia Sh5 million over unlawful raid, bars prosecution
The High Court awarded blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyagia Sh5 million in damages for violations of his rights during a police raid at his Kinoo home in June 2025. The court also barred the police and the Director of Public Prosecutions from prosecuting Kinyagia over the investigative process that followed the raid, which it found [...] The post Court awards Ndiangui Kinyagia Sh5 million over unlawful raid, bars prosecution appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, coroner's office says
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, and the manner of death has been ruled an accident, the Greenville County Coroner's Office in South Carolina said Tuesday. Panettiere, who starred in the TV shows "Heroes" and "Nashville," was pronounced dead at a Greenville apartment on August 16. Medics responding to [...] The post Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, coroner's office says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu to officially commence September 30
The construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu to officially commence September 30. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that President William Ruto will lead the ground breaking ceremony in the company of invited Heads of State and Government from the East African Region and beyond. Speaking during the final preparation meeting at his official [...] The post Construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu to officially commence September 30 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 9 hours ago
Dani Gibson Siblings: Meet Greg and Jacob Gibson
Danielle Rose Gibson, known as Dani Gibson or by her nickname Gibbo, is an English professional cricketer born on 30 April 2001 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. An all-rounder, she bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. She has represented England in international cricket since her T20I debut in 2023 and currently plays domestic cricket for Somerset [...] The post Dani Gibson Siblings: Meet Greg and Jacob Gibson appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Gusii music star Henry Sagero hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt
Nyamira artiste Henry Sagero, alias Man Pepe was fighting for his life after he allegedly ingested a suspected poisonous chemical in what his associates believe was a suicide attempt triggered by mounting marital and domestic troubles. The dramatic incident unfolded at his Kisii towns Daraja Mbili residence about 11am, sending shockwaves through the Gusii entertainment [...] The post Gusii music star Henry Sagero hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Alice Capsey Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the English Cricketer
Alice Rose Capsey is an English professional cricketer born on 11 August 2004 in Redhill, Surrey. An all-rounder, she bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-break, occasionally keeping wicket. She represents England internationally and has played domestic and franchise cricket for Surrey, South East Stars, Oval Invincibles (later MI London), Melbourne Stars, Delhi Capitals, Melbourne Renegades [...] The post Alice Capsey Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the English Cricketer appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Amy Jones Siblings: Get to Know Emily and Toby Jones
Amy Ellen Jones is an English professional cricketer born on 13 June 1993 in Solihull, West Midlands, and raised in nearby Sutton Coldfield. A right-handed batter and specialist wicket-keeper, she has represented England since her international debut in 2013 and holds a central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board. She currently plays domestically [...] The post Amy Jones Siblings: Get to Know Emily and Toby Jones appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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