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Dr Chris Obura, Nairobi Hospital's pioneer African doctor, dies
The Nairobi Hospital fraternity is mourning the death of Dr Chris Wallace Obura, a retired dentist and former Chairman of the Board of Management, who died on October 13, 2026. He was deemed one of the richest doctors in the country. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), the [...] The post Dr Chris Obura, Nairobi Hospital's pioneer African doctor, dies appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two children die in house fire in Nyandarua
Two children aged three and five died after a fire engulfed their family home in Vatican village, Ol Kalou Sub-County, Nyandarua County. The victims were identified as Samuel Kirira, 3, and Teresia Wanjiru, 5. Their bodies were reportedly burnt beyond recognition in the fire that broke out on October 25, 2026, at around 8:30am. This [...] The post Two children die in house fire in Nyandarua appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Drama as human remains believed to be missing woman exhumed from bedroom in Siaya
Police and forensic teams exhumed human remains believed to belong to Brenda Nafula Khayemba from a shallow grave inside a bedroom at a residential compound in Ndere area, Siaya County. The exhumation was conducted on Monday, October 26, 2026, following a court order issued, police said. The decomposed remains were discovered buried next to a [...] The post Drama as human remains believed to be missing woman exhumed from bedroom in Siaya appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Woman's body found wrapped in sack along Nairobi Railway line
Detectives launched investigations after the body of an unidentified woman was found wrapped in a sack along a railway line in Lungalunga, Makadara Sub-County, Nairobi. The body was discovered on October 26, 2026, at around 9:45am, police said. Police visited the scene and found the naked body of a woman believed to be approximately 25 [...] The post Woman's body found wrapped in sack along Nairobi Railway line appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Girl drowns in borehole while fetching water in Kitui
A five-year-old girl drowned in an open borehole in Katikoni village, Katyethoka area, Kitui Central Sub-County, Kitui County. The child reportedly drowned on October 25, 2026, at around 6pm while fetching water for domestic use. The girl's mother had sent her daughter to fetch water for washing. Concerned when the child took longer than expected [...] The post Girl drowns in borehole while fetching water in Kitui appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Six Survivors rescued as Chinese teams join search in collapsed Eastleigh building
Six people have so far been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as emergency responders intensify efforts to locate those still feared trapped beneath the debris. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) said on Monday, October 26, that two additional survivors had been rescued during subsequent operations and taken to Kenyatta [...] The post Six Survivors rescued as Chinese teams join search in collapsed Eastleigh building appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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NQCL advertises multiple job vacancies; here's how to apply
The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) has advertised multiple job vacancies across its departments, with applications closing on November 16, 2026. In a notice issued on Tuesday, October 27, the institution invited qualified candidates to apply for positions ranging from senior management to technical and support roles. The vacancies include Deputy Director of Quality Assurance, [...] The post NQCL advertises multiple job vacancies; here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Government Announces 299 Mentorship Jobs in 10 Counties
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced 299 job opportunities for mentors and mentor supervisors under the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs. In a notice issued on Tuesday, October 27, the ministry said it was seeking to recruit 280 mentors and 19 mentor supervisors to work in various locations [...] The post Government Announces 299 Mentorship Jobs in 10 Counties appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KRA Sets Market and Prescribed Interest Rates at 9% for Fourth Quarter
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has set the market interest rate and prescribed rate of interest at 9% for the fourth quarter of 2026. In a notice, the tax authority said the market interest rate under Section 12B of the Income Tax Act will apply for October, November and December 2026. KRA also set the [...] The post KRA Sets Market and Prescribed Interest Rates at 9% for Fourth Quarter appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Karatina University Advertises Academic and Administrative Vacancies
Karatina University has advertised academic and administrative vacancies, including 10 Senior Lecturer, 27 Lecturer and five Tutorial Fellow positions. In a notice issued on Tuesday, October 27, the university invited qualified candidates to apply for the positions. The institution is also recruiting a Deputy Dean of Students, Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs), Accountant, Chief Security Officer [...] The post Karatina University Advertises Academic and Administrative Vacancies appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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FRC advertises multiple job vacancies; here's how to apply
The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) has advertised multiple job vacancies across its departments. In a notice issued on Tuesday, October 27, the centre said it was seeking to recruit a Director of Compliance and Technical Capacity Development, Deputy Director of Operational Analysis, Deputy Director of Finance and Accounts, and Deputy Director of External Relations. Other [...] The post FRC advertises multiple job vacancies; here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Safaricom Supports 1.4 Million Jobs as Economic Impact Hits Sh1.24 Trillion
Telecommunications firm unveils its 15th Sustainable Business Report, highlighting economic impact, digital trust, environmental conservation and a new approach to sustainability reporting. Safaricom generated more than Sh1.24 trillion in economic value for Kenyan society in the 2025/2026 financial year, marking a 10 per cent increase from the previous year, as the telecommunications company celebrated 15 [...] The post Safaricom Supports 1.4 Million Jobs as Economic Impact Hits Sh1.24 Trillion appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Kibabii University to Award Governor Lusaka Honorary Doctorate
Kibabii University will award Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka an honorary doctorate during its 11th graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2026. In a notice issued on Tuesday, October 27, Vice-Chancellor Professor Joshua Ondura Ogendo said the university would confer on Lusaka the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (DHumLitt), Honoris Causa. The [...] The post Kibabii University to Award Governor Lusaka Honorary Doctorate appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KSL Extends Deadline for CEO Applications
The Kenya School of Law (KSL) has extended the application deadline for the position of Director and Chief Executive Officer to November 3, 2026. In a notice issued on Tuesday, October 27, the institution invited interested candidates to submit their applications by the new deadline. "Those who might have applied for the re-advertised positions may [...] The post KSL Extends Deadline for CEO Applications appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KRA to Enforce Mandatory Digital Marine Cargo Insurance From November 1
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), will begin enforcing mandatory Digital Marine Cargo Insurance (MCI) on November 1, 2026. In a notice, KRA said importers and clearing agents must ensure all consignments entering Kenya are covered by a valid MCI policy issued exclusively by an insurer licensed by [...] The post KRA to Enforce Mandatory Digital Marine Cargo Insurance From November 1 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
Federal prosecutors have taken steps to charge ex-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey with leaking national defence information, according to a court filing. It marks the third time the justice department has moved to bring criminal charges against Comey, a longtime critic of President Donald Trump. Few details are provided about the two [...] The post Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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