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Sh25 billion set aside to compensate people affected by the construction of the Narok- Malaba SGR
The government has set aside Sh25 billion to compensate people affected by the construction of the Narok-Bomet-Kisumu of the Naivasha-Kisumu- Malaba Standard Gauge Railway project. Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director Philip Mainga said the National Land Commission is conducting public participation ahead of the compensation of affected landowners Mainga said the NLC has also granted [...] The post Sh25 billion set aside to compensate people affected by the construction of the Narok- Malaba SGR appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Teams recover woman's body as Eastleigh building collapse rescue enters eighth day
The search for survivors at the site of the collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, turned tragic on Friday after rescue workers recovered the body of a woman, eight days after the multi-storey structure came crashing down. The building, which was still under construction, collapsed along 9th Street on October 23, trapping several people beneath tonnes [...] The post Teams recover woman's body as Eastleigh building collapse rescue enters eighth day appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Standard Group appoints Naim Bilal Yaseen as CEO
The Standard Group PLC has appointed Dr Naim Bilal Yaseen as its substantive Group Chief Executive Officer, ending his tenure in an acting capacity. In a statement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026, the media company said the appointment followed the conclusion of a competitive recruitment process and would take effect on November 1, 2026. [...] The post Standard Group appoints Naim Bilal Yaseen as CEO appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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US unveils indictments in Sh97 million 'Ghost Student' fraud scam linked to Kenyan network
Federal law enforcement authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown dubbed, Operation Ghostbusters, to dismantle an international student aid scheme that investigators estimate has been operating since 2021, potentially reaching several hundred million dollars in taxpayer losses. Announcing the first wave of enforcement actions, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald revealed that organized syndicates have systematically stolen [...] The post US unveils indictments in Sh97 million 'Ghost Student' fraud scam linked to Kenyan network appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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DCI unveils election crime crackdown plan ahead of 2027 polls
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has outlined its investigative preparedness strategy for the 2027 General Election, with a particular focus on dismantling criminal gangs suspected of involvement in election-related violence. DCI Director of Operations Samson Kiptum on Thursday briefed senior police commanders on the Directorates plans to detect, investigate and disrupt criminal activities that [...] The post DCI unveils election crime crackdown plan ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 3 hours ago
Crypto worth billions frozen after suspected Binance hack
Cryptocurrency giant Binance said on Thursday that it has frozen digital assets worth around $3bn (£2.24bn) to prevent them from being stolen while it investigates a security issue. The company said as part of a series of alerts online that all deposits and withdrawals are temporarily suspended while its teams conduct security checks and that [...] The post Crypto worth billions frozen after suspected Binance hack appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions and gets harsher sentence
Australias mushroom killer has failed to overturn her murder convictions on appeal, with the court also ruling that she never be released from prison. Erin Patterson, 51, was found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill another when she served them a toxic mushroom-laced meal in 2023. Her life sentence included a non-parole [...] The post Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions and gets harsher sentence appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
Google parent Alphabet lost just over $500bn (£374bn) in value on Thursday after it rattled Wall Street with its last update of the year on its business operations. Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its artificial intelligence (AI) summaries on search were affecting ad revenue. Microsoft [...] The post Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
With less than a week to go until the US midterm elections which will determine which party controls Congress for the next two years more than 43 million Americans have already voted. Data from the University of Florida Election Lab indicates that four to five million early votes have been cast each day, [...] The post More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Woman dies after bee attack at Trans Nzoia ADC farm
A 60-year-old woman died after a swarm of bees attacked approximately 50 people collecting leftover maize at the Katuke Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) farm in Kwanza Sub-County, Trans Nzoia County. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at around 2:06 pm. Preliminary investigations indicate that the swarm, reportedly hiding among leftover maize stalks, attacked [...] The post Woman dies after bee attack at Trans Nzoia ADC farm appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Canadian 'Crypto King' found guilty of fraud
A Toronto jury found self-described Crypto King Aiden Pleterski guilty of fraud, after hearing evidence he stole millions of dollars of investor money and spent it on private jets and other luxuries. The jury quickly reached its verdict on Thursday, convicting the 27-year-old with one count of fraud over C$5,000 ($3,600; £2,900), after just hours [...] The post Canadian Crypto King found guilty of fraud appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two killed, three injured as armed bandits raid Marsabit village
Two people, including a seven-year-old child, were killed and three others seriously injured after suspected armed bandits raided a Turkana settlement in Loporna Fora, Loiyangalani Sub-County, Marsabit County. The attack occurred on October 29, when an unknown number of suspected armed bandits believed to be from the Samburu and Rendille communities raided the settlement and [...] The post Two killed, three injured as armed bandits raid Marsabit village appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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UNHCR warns of humanitarian crisis as 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya
The United Nations refugee agency has warned of growing humanitarian needs in northern Kenya after an estimated 50,000 people fled clashes in Ethiopia and crossed the border into Moyale in search of safety. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said significant cross-border movements had been reported since October 22, with the number of [...] The post UNHCR warns of humanitarian crisis as 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options
DoorDash will acquire grocery delivery firm Instacart in a $17bn (£12.8bn) deal, creating a behemoth that will bring more meals, quick-need purchases and big weekly shops directly to customers. DoorDash said the deal, expected to be final in about a year, will expand options for customers and let more sellers use the companies services. Instacart [...] The post DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Woman found buried in shallow grave, husband arrested in Kajiado
Detectives in Isinya, Kajiado County, arrested a man suspected of murdering his 34-year-old wife, Farida Peter Sangka, and attempting to conceal the crime by burying her body in a shallow grave at their farm in Entarakuet. The discovery followed a report made by Ndayishimiye Deo, a Burundian national employed as a farmhand by the suspect, [...] The post Woman found buried in shallow grave, husband arrested in Kajiado appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Oburu rejects unsolicited advice from outsiders, reaffirms ODM's position on UDA talks
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Oginga has reaffirmed the party's position on negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting that the full implementation of the 10-point agenda remains non-negotiable. In a statement, Oburu expressed gratitude to Kenyans, ODM members, friends and well-wishers for their prayers and support during his recovery, saying he [...] The post Oburu rejects unsolicited advice from outsiders, reaffirms ODM's position on UDA talks appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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