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.

US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fall

Inflation in the US eased last month as the cost of energy and filling up at the pumps fell, official figures show. Prices rose 3.5% in the year to June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), down from 4.2% recorded in May. Gasoline prices decreased 9.7% last month, but are still much more [...] The post US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fall appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Former army Major sentenced to life for triple murder in Nyeri

The prosecution secured a life sentence for former Kenya Army Major Peter Mwaura Mugure following his conviction for the brutal murder of his two young children and their mother. In a matter, Justice Martin Muya of the High Court in Nyeri sentenced Mugure to life imprisonment on all three counts of murder, with the sentences [...] The post Former army Major sentenced to life for triple murder in Nyeri appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ruto call and court order that defused Amboseli takeover crisis

Armed KWS rangers and hundreds of Maa community members were prepared for confrontation.

Drinking friends' ride ends in fatal collision with liquor truck

Phone technician dies in suspected drunk driving in Murang'a.

Drought, disease leave rift maize farmers counting losses

This year's harvest is expected to decline by as much as 30 percent.

IEBC slaps Sh2.5m fine on MP Gikaria amid voter bribery claims

The MP has snubbed IEBC summons three times, including today's.

Messi, Bellingham and history collide in Argentina-England World Cup semi-final

The reigning champions have reached the last four struggling far more than expected.

No remorse: Ex-KDF major Peter Mugure gets life in jail for wiping out family

Peter Mugure murdered his wife and their two children in case that shocked the country.

Judge summons Kanja and Amin over abductees, drama in court as activist disrobes

Relatives of the missing men protested in court, accusing security agencies of enforced...

The travelling gun: Firearm in Westlands cafe robbery linked to Mtwapa crime

Police continue hunt for suspects in the incident captured on CCTV.

DTB, Safaricom liable for Sh4.4m SIM-swap fraud loss, court rules

Court rules that both institutions failed in their separate duties to protect the client from...

Tickets to one World Cup semi two times more expensive than other

Argentina vs England ticket costs about Sh369,330.

Owner of collapsed South C building, four others charged with manslaughter

The owner of the collapsed South C building and four other accused persons have been charged with multiple criminal offences, including manslaughter.

Former army Major convicted to life for triple murder in Nyeri

The prosecution secured a life sentence for former Kenya Army Major Peter Mwaura Mugure following his conviction for the brutal murder of his two young children and their mother. In a matter, Justice Martin Muya of the High Court in Nyeri sentenced Mugure to life imprisonment on all three counts of murder, with the sentences [...] The post Former army Major convicted to life for triple murder in Nyeri appeared first on Kahawatungu.

EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war

The European Union (EU) has banned the purchase, import and transfer of gold from Sudan, saying the trade has become a key source of financing for the countrys civil war that erupted in April 2023. The conflict between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has triggered one of the worlds worst [...] The post EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war appeared first on Kahawatungu.