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Meta, This Is Digital to Award $10,000 to Kenyan AI Startups at Inaugural Pitchathon
Meta, in partnership with Nairobi-based AI accelerator This Is Digital, will host the inaugural AI Academy Kenya Pitchathon on Friday, October 16, 2026, bringing together 10 early-stage startups and developers developing artificial intelligence solutions for real-world challenges across Africa. The event, scheduled to take place at The Social House in Lavington, Nairobi, from 9 a.m. [...] The post Meta, This Is Digital to Award $10,000 to Kenyan AI Startups at Inaugural Pitchathon appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Rose Mbithe, two children, two police constables charged with murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu
Politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her two children, Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, and two police constables were Tuesday charged with the murder of city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. The five accused persons were arraigned before the Kibera High Court, where they were charged with the murder of Mbobu. The charge constitutes a second murder case [...] The post Rose Mbithe, two children, two police constables charged with murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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UoN students resume protests, block Waiyaki Way over lecturers' strike
Some University of Nairobi (UoN) students on Tuesday, October 27, resumed demonstrations over the ongoing lecturers' strike, barricading sections of Waiyaki Way and disrupting traffic. The students lit bonfires and placed stones on the highway, forcing motorists to turn back or seek alternative routes as traffic came to a standstill. Police officers moved in to [...] The post UoN students resume protests, block Waiyaki Way over lecturers' strike appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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IEBC Suspends Migwani Ward By-Election Following Court Orders
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended the Migwani Ward by-election in Mwingi West, Kitui County, following interim conservatory orders issued by the High Court on October 22, 2026. The court issued the orders for 30 days pending the hearing of a petition challenging the electoral process. In a notice on Monday, IEBC [...] The post IEBC Suspends Migwani Ward By-Election Following Court Orders appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Independent fuel dealers threaten shutdown over wholesale price dispute
Independent petroleum dealers across Kenya have threatened to suspend operations over alleged breaches of regulated wholesale fuel prices by oil marketing companies (OMCs), raising concerns over potential shortages at petrol stations nationwide. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) and the Kenya Independent Petroleum Dealers Association (KIPEDA) accused [...] The post Independent fuel dealers threaten shutdown over wholesale price dispute appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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DP Kindiki backs 'Usawa ni Sawa' agenda for all Kenyans to benefit from development
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says there is no turning back in the drive to make Kenya an equal country where every Kenyan benefits from development and other economic opportunities without any form of discrimination. Prof. Kindiki said every part of the country must enjoy development equitably, underscoring the determination to elevate the nation's economy without [...] The post DP Kindiki backs 'Usawa ni Sawa' agenda for all Kenyans to benefit from development appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Mbappé dropped by major Chinese brands drop as backlash grows over Mao joke
Several Chinese brands have dropped French footballer Kylian Mbappé following a backlash over alleged comments referring to the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Mbappé reportedly told a French talk show The Bridge the meme that makes me laugh the most, its the one where theres a video of a guy, I think its a Chinese [...] The post Mbappé dropped by major Chinese brands drop as backlash grows over Mao joke appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
Rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show in February, the NFL has announced. Jay-Zs company Roc Nation has produced the half-time show since 2019, and he plays a key role in selecting each years performer but he has not performed before at the NFL championship game. Anticipation as to who Jay-Z might [...] The post Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Credit Bank men clinch squash title at KBA Interbanks Tournament
Credit Bank's men's squash team clinched the title at the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Interbanks Tournament after defeating Absa, capping a strong performance by the lender at the two-week sporting competition. The bank's Chief Executive Officer, Betty Korir, also emerged victorious in the CEOs' Run, while its women's squash team finished fourth in their category. [...] The post Credit Bank men clinch squash title at KBA Interbanks Tournament appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Brazilian Politician
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician, former metalworker and trade unionist who has served as President of Brazil from 2003 to 2011 and again since 2023, with sources indicating a further electoral victory securing a fourth term beginning in 2027. Born Luiz Inácio da Silva on 27 October [...] The post Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Brazilian Politician appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Carl Bildt Siblings: All About Nils Bildt
Nils Daniel Carl Bildt is a Swedish politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1991 to 1994 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2006 to 2014. Born on 15 July 1949 in Halmstad, Halland County, he belongs to the noble Bildt family of Danish-Norwegian-Swedish origin; his great-great-grandfather, Baron Gillis Bildt, [...] The post Carl Bildt Siblings: All About Nils Bildt appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Göran Persson Siblings: A Closer Look at the Swedish Politician's Family
Hans Göran Persson is a Swedish Social Democratic politician who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006 and as leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1996 to 2007. Born on 20 January 1949 in Vingåker in Södermanland County, he was the son of Thomas (Tomas) Persson, a construction worker, and [...] The post Göran Persson Siblings: A Closer Look at the Swedish Politicians Family appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KNCHR Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Response as 40,000 Ethiopians Seek Refuge in Moyale
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an urgent humanitarian response after approximately 40,000 people reportedly fled unrest in Ethiopia and sought refuge in Moyale, along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. In a statement issued on Monday, KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah said more than 15,000 people were reportedly staying in eight temporary shelters, [...] The post KNCHR Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Response as 40,000 Ethiopians Seek Refuge in Moyale appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Oburu Demands Accountability After Eastleigh Building Collapse
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has called for accountability, stricter enforcement of building regulations and legal action against those responsible for the collapse of an 18-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi. In a statement reacting to the incident, Oburu attributed the tragedy to regulatory failure and greed, saying the disaster highlighted [...] The post Oburu Demands Accountability After Eastleigh Building Collapse appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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M-Pesa Generates Sh478 Billion in Social Value as Free Transactions Expand
Safaricom's M-PESA platform generated an estimated Sh478.1 billion in social value in the financial year ended March 2026, highlighting the growing contribution of digital financial services to Kenya's economy and household livelihoods. According to Safaricom's 15th Sustainable Business Report, 57.8% of M-PESA transaction volumes during the year attracted no customer charges, supporting affordable access to [...] The post M-Pesa Generates Sh478 Billion in Social Value as Free Transactions Expand appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Fredrik Reinfeldt Siblings: Getting to Know Magnus and Henrik Reinfeldt
John Fredrik Reinfeldt is a Swedish economist and former politician who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 2006 to 2014 and as leader of the Moderate Party from 2003 to 2015. Born on 4 August 1965 in Österhaninge, Stockholm County, he spent part of his early childhood in London while his father worked as [...] The post Fredrik Reinfeldt Siblings: Getting to Know Magnus and Henrik Reinfeldt appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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