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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:53:47

14 suspects charged over Kisumu, Nyahururu violence

The National Police Service (NPS) has arraigned 14 suspects in court in connection with the recent violence and unrest witnessed in Kisumu and Nyahururu, warning that those responsible for disrupting public order will face the full force of the law. In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, the police said the suspects were formally [...] The post 14 suspects charged over Kisumu, Nyahururu violence appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@taifaleo Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:54:54

Upinzani unahitaji umoja thabiti kabla ya 2027 au ikulu isalie ndoto ya mchana

VIONGOZI wa upinzani wanapaswa kusuluhisha mizozo yao na kuendesha mijadala kwa faragha, ili kusitiri mapungufu yanayoweza kudhoofisha taswira yao mbele ya umma. Kwa sasa, misimamo yao imekosa uthabiti katika juhudi za kushughulikia umoja, jambo linalohatarisha mageuzi ya uongozi wa taifa. Takribani kila kiongozi wa upinzani ameonyesha nia ya kugombea urais mnamo 2027. Hali hii inadhihirisha wazi kuwa umoja miongoni mwao bado ni changamoto kubwa katika mikakati ya kukabiliana na Rais William Ruto kwenye kinyang'anyiro cha urais. Iwapo mbinu yao ni kumtangaza mmoja wao baadaye kuwa mgombea wa urais, basi ni vyema waendelee kwa umakini. Lakini iwapo hawana mkakati huo, wanakosea pakubwa, kwani Rais Ruto na kikosi chake wako tayari kutumia udhaifu wao kama daraja la kujipatia ushindi. Upinzani wenye nia ya mageuzi haupaswi kuwa na sauti mbili. Mgawanyiko ndani ya umoja ni hatari. Badala ya mizozo ya vyama, viongozi wanapaswa kutoa suluhu kupitia meza moja ya mazungumzo faraghani. Licha ya vyama vyao kuwa tofauti, viongozi kutoka pembe zote za Kenya wanapaswa kuungana na kuunda muungano mmoja, utakaomteua kiongozi mwenye ushawishi mkubwa zaidi kupambana na Rais Ruto. Hatua ya kila mmoja kuona kuwa anatosha bila kumpa nafasi aliye na nguvu zaidi ni unafiki na ubinafsi unaoweza kusambaratisha upinzani na kumpa Rais Ruto kibarua chepesi. Mfano mzuri ni Jaji Mkuu mstaafu David Maraga, aliyeshirikiana na vuguvugu la Linda Mwananchi katika hafla ya kundi hilo kule Gusii. Sio lazima upinzani ujenge makao yake ndani ya Linda Mwananchi, lakini ni muhimu kutafuta jukwaa linaloweza kuwasetiri ilimradi wawe wamoja. Hatua zinazofaa ni mbili pekee: Muungano wa Upinzani Ulio Ungana au Linda Mwananchi. WAMBULWA ni mwanafunzi wa chuo Kikuu Cha Maseno

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@taifaleo Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:18:24

Wizara ya Fedha yatakiwa kuondoa VAT kwenye mitambo na mashine za uchakataji mazao

WIZARA ya Kilimo na Maendeleo ya Mifugo inaendelea na mazungumzo na Wizara ya Fedha na Hazina ya Kitaifa ili kuondoa ushuru (VAT) kwenye mitambo ya uchakataji na uongezaji thamani wa mazao ya kilimo, hatua inayolenga kusaidia ukumbatiaji matumizi ya teknolojia, kuongeza uzalishaji na kuboresha ushindani wa bidhaa za Kenya katika soko la kimataifa. [caption id="attachment_190047" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Waziri wa Kilimo Mutahi Kagwe akiendesha trekta aina ya Sonalika wakati wa uzinduzi wake KICC, Nairobi na Elgon Kenya. Picha|Sammy Waweru[/caption] , anasema pendekezo hilo linahusu mitambo inayotumika kuchakata maziwa, chai na mazao mengine ya kilimo. Anasema kupunguza gharama ya kununua vifaa hivyo kutaboresha uwekezaji katika mtandao mzima wa thamani wa sekta ya kilimo. Akizungumza jijini Nairobi majuzi katika hafla ya kampuni ya Elgon Kenya kuzindua usambazaji wa trekta za Sonalika, ukumbi wa KICC, Kagwe alisema matumizi ya teknolojia ya kisasa ni nguzo muhimu katika mpango wa serikali wa kubadilisha kilimo kuwa biashara ya kisasa, yenye faida na inayovutia vijana. "Mbali na matrekta, tunataka pia vifaa vya uchakataji na uongezaji thamani wa mazao viondolewe VAT. Hatua hii itaimarisha biashara ya kilimo, kuongeza ushindani wa bidhaa zetu na kukuza mauzo ya mazao nje ya nchi," alisema. Waziri alibainisha kuwa matrekta tayari hayatozwi ushuru, jambo lililosaidia kupunguza gharama za kuyapata. Kuondoa VAT kwenye mitambo ya uchakataji kutachochea uwekezaji na ukuaji wa viwanda vijijini. Kagwe alisema changamoto kubwa zinazokwamisha matumizi ya teknolojia ni gharama kubwa za mitambo na baadhi ya wakulima kung'ang'ania mbinu za zamani za uzalishaji. "Ndio maana ushiriki wa vijana ni muhimu. Wako tayari kukumbatia teknolojia mpya na mbinu za kisasa za kilimo," alisema. [caption id="attachment_190048" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Dkt Bimal Kantaria, Mkurugenzi Mkuu Elgon Kenya akitazama trekta la Sonalika. Picha|Sammy Waweru[/caption] Kagwe aliongeza kuwa matumizi ya teknolojia na mifumo ya kidijitali yatavutia vijana wanaotazama kilimo kama biashara badala ya shughuli ya kujikimu. Kwa miaka mingi, matrekta mengi yamekuwa yakiuzwa kwa zaidi ya Sh4 milioni, hali inayofanya wakulima wengi kushindwa kuyamudu. Hata hivyo, Kagwe alisema matrekta ya Sonalika yanayouzwa kwa bei ya kuanzia karibu Sh1.4 milioni yataongeza upatikanaji wa teknolojia hiyo kwa wakulima, vyama vya ushirika na biashara za vijijini. Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Elgon Kenya na Mwenyekiti wa Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET), Dkt Bimal Kantaria, alisema kampuni hiyo inalenga kuwapa wakulima wadogo matrekta bora kwa gharama nafuu. "Sonalika ina zaidi ya matrekta milioni moja yanayotumika duniani, huku India ikizalisha karibu milioni moja kila mwaka," Dkt Kantaria alielezea. Alisema Elgon Kenya imeshirikiana na benki za Equity, Stanbic na Prime kutoa mikopo ya hadi asilimia 90 kununua trekta, hivyo mkulima anaweza kulinunua akiwa na kima cha Sh200,000 huku pesa zilizosalia akilipa mashirika hayo ya kifedha polepole. Aidha, Elgon Kenya inapanga kuanzisha matumizi ya droni na suluhu za kilimo zinazotumia akili bandia (AI), ili wakulima waweze kupata huduma za kisasa kupitia simu za mkononi.

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@standard Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:55:05

Atwoli claims Uhuru is funding Sifuna to split Western vote

Atwoli has launched a scathing attack on Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi brigade, warning that he cannot ascend to the presidency through the support of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:47:13

Fake M-PESA Calls: How to Spot the Scam Before You Lose Your Money

A phone rings. The caller confidently introduces themselves as a Safaricom customer care agent before delivering alarming news: your line is about to be blocked, your M-PESA account has been compromised, or youve won a promotion that requires immediate verification. While the call may sound genuine, it is often the opening move in a carefully [...] The post Fake M-PESA Calls: How to Spot the Scam Before You Lose Your Money appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:10:07

Kalonzo emerges as opposition's preferred presidential candidate, Sifuna favoured as running mate – Infotrak

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the oppositions most preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna emerging as the favourite choice for deputy president, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22 [...] The post Kalonzo emerges as oppositions preferred presidential candidate, Sifuna favoured as running mate – Infotrak appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:15:50

Appeals court dismisses application on IVF and surrogacy arrangement

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by a couple seeking to suspend a High Court decision that stopped criminal investigations into an IVF and surrogacy arrangement, finding that although their intended appeal was arguable, they had failed to demonstrate that it would be rendered nugatory if the stay was not granted. A three-judge [...] The post Appeals court dismisses application on IVF and surrogacy arrangement appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:20:07

Groups condemn State intimidation of TISA, demand investigations

A coalition of civil society organizations, human rights defenders, grassroots movements and accountability advocates accused the government of orchestrating an escalating campaign of intimidation against The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA), its Executive Director Diana Gichengo, and members of the Okoa Uchumi campaign. In a joint statement, the coalition alleged that Kenya is experiencing a [...] The post Groups condemn State intimidation of TISA, demand investigations appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:30:12

UDA remains Kenya's most popular party, Infotrak

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) remains Kenyas most popular political party, although the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is close behind, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, across all 47 counties, found that 22 percent of [...] The post UDA remains Kenyas most popular party, Infotrak appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@taifaleo Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:16:57

TAHARIRI: Serikali inalala kazini wakati ambapo uhuni unakita mizizi nchini

SERIKALI haiwezi kuruhusiwa kukaa kimya huku visa vya uhuni wa kisiasa vikiongezeka. Kwa muda mrefu serikali imekuwa ikitoa vitisho vikali visivyotekelezwa. Kila mara viongozi wa Wizara ya Usalama wa Ndani, Idara ya Polisi na Tume ya Uchaguzi (IEBC) huahidi kuwachukulia hatua wanaovuruga mikutano ya kisiasa na kuhatarisha maisha ya wananchi. Kumbe ni maneno matupu tu! Jana, nusura dereva wa Gavana wa Murang'a Irungu Kang'ata apoteze maisha baada ya kushambuliwa wakati wa kampeni za uchaguzi mdogo wa ubunge wa Ol Kalou, Kaunti ya Nyandarua. Wakati huohuo, viongozi wa mrengo wa Linda Mwananchi wakiongozwa na Seneta wa Nairobi Edwin Sifuna na Gavana wa Siaya James Orengo walikumbana na vurugu katika mkutano wao jijini Kisumu. Matukio hayo yanajiri siku moja tu baada ya wafuasi wa chama cha DCP kushambuliwa walipokuwa wakifanya kampeni Ol Kalou, huku wiki moja tu ikiwa imepita tangu mtu mmoja auawe katika ghasia za Keumbu, Kaunti ya Kisii. Msururu huu wa matukio unaonyesha kuwa usalama katika mikutano ya kisiasa unaendelea kuzorota kwa kasi ya kutisha. Kinachotia wasiwasi zaidi ni kwamba matukio haya yanatokea mwaka mmoja kabla ya uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027, kipindi ambacho kawaida huwa na joto la kisiasa. Ikiwa hatua hazitachukuliwa sasa, nchi hii inaweza kujikuta ikirejea katika machafuko ya kisiasa sawia na yanayotokea kila mara uchaguzi unapokaribia. Waziri wa Usalama wa Ndani, Kipchumba Murkomen amekuwa akitoa onyo kwa wanaojihusisha na ghasia hizi. Je, Idara ya Polisi na IEBC nazo zimechukua hatua gani? Ahadi hizo zitakuwa na maana gani ikiwa kila siku wananchi wanaendelea kushuhudia mashambulizi mapya bila wahusika kuwajibishwa? Kilicho muhimu si kutoa matamko ya kulaani baada ya vurugu kutokea, bali kuzuia vurugu hizo kabla hazijaanza. Serikali ina vyombo vya ujasusi, polisi na mamlaka yote ya kutosha kubaini wanaopanga na kufadhili magenge ya kisiasa. Kushindwa kufanya hivyo kunazua maswali kuhusu dhamira ya kweli ya kukomesha jinamizi hili. Sheria lazima itekelezwe bila upendeleo wa kisiasa. Mtu yeyote anayepanga, kufadhili au kushiriki katika mashambulizi ya kisiasa anapaswa kukamatwa na kufikishwa mahakamani, bila kujali cheo, chama au ushawishi wake. Huo ndio utakuwa mwanzo wa kurejesha imani ya wananchi katika vyombo vya dola. Demokrasia haiwezi kustawi pale ambapo vurugu imekithiri. Serikali ina wajibu wa kuhakikisha kila mwanasiasa na kila Mkenya ana uhuru wa kushiriki shughuli za kisiasa bila hofu ya kushambuliwa. Wakati wa ahadi umepita; kilichosalia sasa ni hatua madhubuti.

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@kna Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:33:14

Nakuru County launch new waste recovery facility

The County Government of Nakuru is set to establish a modern Material Recovery Center (MRC) to segregate waste into biodegradable, solid, plastics, and E-waste for proper waste disposal. Governor Susan Kihika indicated that the facility to be located at the Giotto Dumpsite will enable the 700 tons of waste produced daily within the devolved unit...

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@kna Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:40:04

County strategize on increasing SACCO membership

The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) in collaboration with the County Government of Uasin Gishu has intensified efforts to mobilize farmers across the county to join SACCOs and other Cooperatives. The initiative is meant to help farmers access credit and other financing opportunities through SACCOs while delivering produce to the cooperatives. Speaking during...

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@kna Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:46:50

10,382 JSSs to receive smart boards in first phase

More than 10,000 Junior Secondary Schools (JSSs) across the country will receive interactive smart boards in the first phase of the governments digital learning programme aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum. Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) John Ololtuaa announced that 10,382 junior secondary schools will benefit from the initial phase,...

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@kna Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:51:42

Drive economic diversification for shared prosperity, Koskei urges professionals

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has challenged professionals to use their expertise to promote economic diversification, strengthen institutions and create sustainable opportunities that will drive Kenyas long-term development. Speaking during the Wareng Powerhouse 8th Anniversary Leadership Dinner in Eldoret, held under the theme Driving Economic Diversification for Resilience, Global Competitiveness and Shared Prosperity, Koskei...

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:36:16

Court of Appeal overturns tender suit on carbon credits by KenGen

The Court of Appeal has overturned the disqualification of Sintmond Group Limited from a Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) tender for the sale of carbon credits, ruling that procuring entities cannot use the due diligence process to introduce evaluation criteria that had previously been declared optional. In a judgment delivered on July 10, a three-judge [...] The post Court of Appeal overturns tender suit on carbon credits by KenGen appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:37:40

Ruto leads presidential race – Infotrak

President William Ruto remains the most popular presidential hopeful ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, across all 47 counties, found that 32 percent of respondents would back Ruto if [...] The post Ruto leads presidential race – Infotrak appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:40:20

Appeals court upholds ruling on export of cut flowers

The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision declaring that airport handling services provided for the export of cut flowers qualify as zero-rated exported services under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, dismissing an appeal by the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Gatembu Kairu, Hedwig Ongudi and Rachael Ngetich [...] The post Appeals court upholds ruling on export of cut flowers appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:44:16

Adrien Rabiot Siblings: Get to Know James Rabiot

Adrien Rabiot, full name Adrien Thibault Marie Rabiot-Provost, is a French professional footballer born on April 3, 1995, in Saint-Maurice, France. The 1.91-meter-tall left-footed central midfielder is known for his physicality, technical ability, vision, and box-to-box dynamism. He currently plays for Serie A club AC Milan and represents the France national team. Rabiot rose to [...] The post Adrien Rabiot Siblings: Get to Know James Rabiot appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:45:50

Ruben Loftus-Cheek Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Football Player

Ruben Ira Loftus-Cheek is an English professional footballer born on January 23, 1996, in Lewisham, London. He plays as a midfielder, known for his physical presence, technical skills, and versatility in central and attacking midfield roles. The right-footed player currently features for Serie A club AC Milan and has represented the England national team. Of [...] The post Ruben Loftus-Cheek Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Football Player appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:47:25

Strahinja Pavlović Siblings: Get to Know Veljko Pavlović

Strahinja Pavlović is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club AC Milan and the Serbia national team. Born on May 24, 2001, in Šabac, Serbia, he stands out for his physical presence, speed, aerial ability, and aggressive style of play. At 1.94 m tall, Pavlović combines strong defensive attributes [...] The post Strahinja Pavlović Siblings: Get to Know Veljko Pavlović appeared first on Kahawatungu.