Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation

US President Donald Trump has paid writer E Jean Carroll more than $5m (£3.7m) in damages three years after he was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her in a civil case, her lawyers confirmed. Today, we are pleased to report that she has received the damages payment the jury awarded her as a [...] The post Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Unknown man's body retrieved from Ruiru River on Thika Superhighway

Police launched investigations after the body of an unidentified man was retrieved from the Ruiru River beneath a bridge along the Thika–Nairobi Superhighway in Juja, Kiambu County. According to police, the incident was reported at around 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday after members of the public spotted the body of an unknown African male, believed to [...] The post Unknown man's body retrieved from Ruiru River on Thika Superhighway appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Fuel prices remain unchanged

Fuel prices will remain unchanged for the period between July 15 and August 14 after the government intervened to cushion consumers from rising global oil costs. Under the latest pricing announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), a litre of super petrol will retail at Sh214.03, diesel at Sh222.86, and kerosene at Sh191.38 [...] The post Fuel prices remain unchanged appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

Spain will seek their second title against England or Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium...

Stop varsities' impunity

A lecturer had failed to submit marks for the compulsory examination sat by 72 diploma students...

Intensify efforts to curb alcohol and drug abuse

According to Nacada, about 2.6 million Kenyans aged between 15 and 65 are struggling with...

Economic justice is Ruto's plan for an inclusive Kenya

Economic justice offers Kenya a vital opportunity for honest national introspection.

East Africa must seize Somalia's boom

Somalia is positioning itself as one of East Africa's most promising frontier markets.

Why Kenya's 15 billion tree plan risks failure

The rate at which we are destroying trees in existing forests and animal sanctuaries is alarming.

Cabinet secretaries, politics and public stewardship

Cabinet secretaries are chosen by the President to implement the programme of an elected...

Too little too late: Questions linger over Ol Kalou violence

As late as yesterday, concerns of goonism and electoral violence were raised but those in authority skirted around the issues with IEBC issuing threats

Matiliku Boys shine at the Eastern Region ball games

Matiliku Boys High School has emerged as the Eastern Region  Champions in Volleyball and Basketball in the just concluded Term II Ball Games, hosted at Makueni Boys High School, in Makueni County. The boys gave a spirited fight in the volleyball finals, where they overturned a two-set deficit to trounce Kaundu Secondary School of Kitui...

Owners of collapsed South C building charged with manslaughter

Ten suspects face prosecution over the January tragedy.

Court unfreezes Nairobi County bank accounts after Finance Chief disappears

The court allowed the county to resume financial operations.

Fuel prices to remain unchanged for another month

Petrol to retail at Sh214.03, diesel at Sh222.86 per litre.

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets

Mining giant De Beers is suspending production at South Africas biggest diamond mine for two years, as changing consumer habits continue to shrink profits. Prices across the industry have fallen because fewer people are buying diamonds than in the past, especially in China, and there is stiff competition from much cheaper lab-grown gems. Announcing its [...] The post Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets appeared first on Kahawatungu.

States sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

Twelve states have sued to block Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's parent, kicking off a high-stakes antitrust battle that could impede the media mega-merger. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the antitrust lawsuit, filed Monday in the Northern District of California, is necessary because "this merger would snuff out competition, drive up prices, [...] The post States sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Police shoot dead suspect linked to Westlands restaurant robbery in Joska operation

Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias ahead of Ol Kalou by-election

Gachagua wants IEBC to commit to conducting the Ol Kalou by-election in a free, fair, and credible manner.

EACC, ODPP renew joint fight against corruption and money laundering

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the investigation and prosecution of corruption and money laundering cases. The pledge was made during a high-level strategic meeting held at the Kenya School of Government, bringing together EACC Chairperson Dr. [...] The post EACC, ODPP renew joint fight against corruption and money laundering appeared first on Kahawatungu.