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Woman rescued, many trapped as multi-storey building collapses in Eastleigh
At least one woman was rescued while several people were feared trapped after an 18-storey building under construction collapsed along 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on Friday, triggering a major search and rescue operation. The building came crashing down at around 1pm, raising fears that construction workers, shopkeepers, customers and pedestrians could have been caught [...] The post Woman rescued, many trapped as multi-storey building collapses in Eastleigh appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Engineer Muturi Mugu disputes responsibility for collapsed Eastleigh building
Engineer Joseph Muturi Mugu, identified by the National Construction Authority (NCA) as the structural engineer behind the building that collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, has formally disputed responsibility for the project. Through his lawyers, Bedan Njeri Company Advocates, Mugu said he only prepared structural designs for a proposed 15-storey development and handed them to the [...] The post Engineer Muturi Mugu disputes responsibility for collapsed Eastleigh building appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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59 Ethiopian nationals, including a child, rescued in Marsabit human smuggling operation
Police rescued 59 Ethiopian nationals, including a four-year-old child, in a multi-agency operation targeting suspected human smuggling in Marsabit County. The operation, conducted on Saturday, October 24, 2026, also led to the arrest of a man suspected of harbouring the victims at a residential house in Jirime Location, Marsabit Central Sub-County. A team of officers [...] The post 59 Ethiopian nationals, including a child, rescued in Marsabit human smuggling operation appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 1 hours ago
Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Nearly 1,000 arrests were made as hundreds of thousands of people took part in another day of protests across France which were followed by some clashes late on Saturday, officials have said. After a day of largely peaceful demonstrations, police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in a number of cities including [...] The post Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Two siblings killed in explosive ordinance blast in Garissa
Two siblings died after an explosive device detonated while they were herding cattle in Bura East Sub-County, Garissa County. The minors, 15, and her brother, 16, succumbed to critical injuries sustained in the explosion on Saturday, October 24, 2026. According to police, the explosion occurred at around noon, with the local Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) [...] The post Two siblings killed in explosive ordinance blast in Garissa appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Former President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices as he hit the campaign trail for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections. This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration, Obama told crowds in Ohio [...] The post Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink's terms of service
Tech tycoon Elon Musk accused Ukraine on Saturday of violating Starlinks terms of service by using it for drone strikes to kill people, after tension between Washington and Kyiv over disruptions to the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian armys operations. Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes [...] The post Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlinks terms of service appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 8 hours ago
Second person rescued from collapsed Eastleigh building
A second person was rescued from the collapsed building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, and rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital for treatment as search and rescue operations entered their second day on Saturday. The first victim had been rescued earlier on before a second one, a woman was removed from the debris 24 hours after [...] The post Second person rescued from collapsed Eastleigh building appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Murder suspect arrested in Tanzania after two-year manhunt
A two-year manhunt for a murder suspect accused of killing Sheila Odoyo culminated in his arrest in Tanzania, following intelligence-led investigations and cross-border collaboration between Kenyan and Tanzanian law enforcement agencies. Odoyo was found murdered inside her house in Athi River on the morning of May 9, 2024, in a case that triggered intensive investigations [...] The post Murder suspect arrested in Tanzania after two-year manhunt appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 8 hours ago
Third survivor pulled from Eastleigh building collapse as rescue operation continues
A third survivor was rescued from the collapsed building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, and rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital for treatment as search and rescue operations entered their second day on Saturday. The first and second victims had been rescued earlier on. A second survivor, a woman was removed from the debris 24 hours [...] The post Third survivor pulled from Eastleigh building collapse as rescue operation continues appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 13 hours ago
Kompany recovery will take 'weeks' as tests continue
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany needs protecting from himself and will take weeks to recover after collapsing at the clubs training ground on Friday, said the clubs director of sport Max Eberl. Former Manchester City and Belgium defender Kompany, 40, remains in a stable condition in hospital and examinations were continuing. Eberl added that [...] The post Kompany recovery will take weeks as tests continue appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Wanted policeman in murder of lawyer Mbobu, Dr Mutiso arrested in Eldoret
A manhunt for a police officer wanted in connection with the murders of prominent Nairobi lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu and Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso culminated in his arrest, marking a significant breakthrough in the two investigations. Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang of Kikuyu police who had been on the run, was arrested by a team of [...] The post Wanted policeman in murder of lawyer Mbobu, Dr Mutiso arrested in Eldoret appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 14 hours ago
MP Njeri Maina ventures Into lifestyle sector to empower women, create employment
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina is expanding her interests beyond Parliament into beauty, fashion and entrepreneurship with the launch of Skinly, a lifestyle brand that brings together skincare, fashion and wellness services while creating opportunities for women and young people. Unveiled at Bonsai Villa in Gigiri, Nairobi, Skinly draws on Maina's longstanding interests in skincare [...] The post MP Njeri Maina ventures Into lifestyle sector to empower women, create employment appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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One rescued from collapsed Eastleigh building, rushed to hospital
One person was rescued from the collapsed building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, and taken to Kenyatta National Hospital for treatment. Police and the Kenya Red Cross confirmed the rescue as emergency response teams continued search and rescue operations at the site. The multi-storey building collapsed along 9th Street in Eastleigh on Friday, October 23, [...] The post One rescued from collapsed Eastleigh building, rushed to hospital appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 19 hours ago
Southern Bypass to Remain Closed Until Sunday at 3pm
The Nairobi Southern Bypass will be completely closed from midnight on Saturday, October 24, until 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, to facilitate the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. Nairobi traffic boss Joseph Chirchir said the closure would cover the entire stretch between the Ole Sereni Interchange and Kikuyu Town. Partial [...] The post Southern Bypass to Remain Closed Until Sunday at 3pm appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu 23 hours ago
Prof. Collins Odote Oloo Reappointed to Lead CLE for Three More Years
President William Ruto has reappointed Prof. Collins Odote Oloo as the non-executive chairperson of the Council of Legal Education (CLE) for another three years. The reappointment was announced through a Gazette notice dated October 23, 2026. His new term took effect on the same date. "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 (5) [...] The post Prof. Collins Odote Oloo Reappointed to Lead CLE for Three More Years appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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