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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:58:06
KAA denies Adani involvement in JKIA modernisation plan
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has dismissed reports alleging the involvement of India's Adani Group in the modernisation and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a statement issued on Tuesday, KAA clarified that the Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) previously submitted by the Adani Group was formally cancelled and that there are currently no [...] The post KAA denies Adani involvement in JKIA modernisation plan appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:01:33
Senegal PM says party could quit government if president diverges from vision
Senegals Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said he was willing to take his party out of the government and return to opposition if President Bassirou Diomaye Faye breaks from its vision amid rumours of a power struggle between the two party colleagues. Tensions have been high in the West African country following violence at universities and [...] The post Senegal PM says party could quit government if president diverges from vision appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:07:40
US struggling to de-risk Congo's 'war zone minerals' even after pact
The U.S. has made progress in its push to prise Congos strategic minerals from Chinas orbit, but conflict, contested licences and compliance demands are still slowing Washingtons advance into a region its rival dominates, diplomats and industry officials said. Democratic Republic of Congo, which hosts the worlds largest cobalt supply and rich copper and lithium [...] The post US struggling to de-risk Congos war zone minerals even after pact appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:10:48
Six KWS personnel have a case to answer in Brian Odhiambo disappearance case, court rules
A Nakuru Law Courts ruled that six Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers have a case to answer in the high-profile disappearance of Brian Odhiambo. The six, Francis Wachira, Alexander Lorogoi, Isaac Ochieng Odhiambo, Michael Wabukala, Evans Kimaiyo, and Abdulrahaman Ali Sudi are charged with abducting Odhiambo on January 18, 2025, in Bondeni, Nakuru East Sub-County, [...] The post Six KWS personnel have a case to answer in Brian Odhiambo disappearance case, court rules appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:12:57
FKF admits struggle against match-fixing amid fresh coach revelations in Kenyan Premier League
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) openly conceded that it currently lacks the resources and infrastructure to effectively combat the persistent threat of match-fixing in Kenyan football, as allegations continue to surface from within the Kenya Premier League (KPL). FKF President Hussein Mohammed highlighted the deep-rooted challenges hindering progress. "Without resources, without infrastructure and without a [...] The post FKF admits struggle against match-fixing amid fresh coach revelations in Kenyan Premier League appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:24:36
US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US has urged its nationals to immediately leave most of the Middle East due to serious safety risks, as the US-Israeli war against Iran widens. On Monday, the US State Department said Americans should depart now via commercial means from Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the occupied West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, [...] The post US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:26:16
OpenAI to change deal with US military after backlash
OpenAI says it is making changes to the opportunistic and sloppy deal it struck with the US government over the use of its technology in classified military operations. On Monday OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said the company planned to add language to its agreement, including explicitly prohibiting the use of its systems to spy [...] The post OpenAI to change deal with US military after backlash appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:24
Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan
One of Italys most notorious and ruthless Mafia bosses, Benedetto Santapaola, believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italys most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992, has died in prison aged 87. Nitto Santapaola was caught after years on the run in 1993, and spent more than 30 years behind bars for instigating a [...] The post Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:05:14
Tens of people evacuated after fire breaks out at Yare Plaza in Eastleigh, Nairobi
Tens of people were evacuated after a massive fire broke out at Yare Plaza along Yusuf Haji Avenue in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The blaze erupted from the middle floors of the approximately seven-storey commercial building, trapping several occupants inside. The structure hosts dozens of businesses, most of them clothing traders dealing in garments and assorted merchandise. [...] The post Tens of people evacuated after fire breaks out at Yare Plaza in Eastleigh, Nairobi appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:05:33
Shakahola massacre confessor seeks leniency
A man convicted of his own plea for his role in the Shakahola massacre sought leniency before a Mombasa court for his role in the 429 deaths, as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) remains resolute in securing accountability. Enos Amanya alias Haleluya, who has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of murder and related offences, [...] The post Shakahola massacre confessor seeks leniency appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:08:48
Rapper Ghetts jailed for hit-and-run student death
Award-winning rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years for killing a student in a hit-and-run collision in north-east London. The 41-year-old, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, was sentenced at the Old Bailey after he previously admitted causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang by dangerous driving. Tamang, a university student from Nepal, died [...] The post Rapper Ghetts jailed for hit-and-run student death appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:16:48
JKIA expansion plan unveiled
The government unveiled an ambitious expansion and modernization plan for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), aimed at easing congestion, boosting capacity, and positioning Kenya as a leading aviation and logistics hub in Africa. The multi-phased project, spearheaded by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), follows the completion of an Integrated Master Plan and Feasibility Study in [...] The post JKIA expansion plan unveiled appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:19:22
ODM Parliamentary Group endorses Oburu as Party Leader, backs coalition talks with UDA
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Parliamentary Group (PG) endorsed the installation of Dr. Oburu Oginga as the new Party Leader and approved a series of far-reaching resolutions, including structured negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election. The meeting, chaired by Party Leader Oburu Oginga, reviewed recent party activities and [...] The post ODM Parliamentary Group endorses Oburu as Party Leader, backs coalition talks with UDA appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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