Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move

The Dutch central bank (DNB) has confirmed that billions of dollars in gold has been taken out of north America and relocated to London, citing increasing geopolitical unrest. DNB said on Wednesday that 86 tonnes of gold had been removed from the US and Canada in a complex operation that took several months. It is [...] The post Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in crisis preparedness move appeared first on Kahawatungu.

'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire in Canada for a social media post that appears to mock members of the countrys cadet youth programme. Hegseth posted the image, taken from the social media account for a local training branch, showing a young cadet receiving an award from her instructor. He added a Canadian [...] The post Below the dignity of the office: Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea

After more than nine months without stepping foot on solid ground, the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln finally got what they have been waiting for. The aircraft carrier pulled into Laem Chabang port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, marking the first real rest and recreation stop for roughly 5,000 sailors and [...] The post Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Court overturns NTSA suspension of Nicco Movers matatu sacco

The Sacco's suspension followed the death of a medical student on June 5, 2026.

Erastus Ethekon: We will guard IEBC independence at all costs ahead of 2027

Erastus Ethekon: Strong institutions will ensure Kenya holds peaceful, credible 2027 elections

Inside sleuth operation that nabbed Victoria Mutiso murder suspects in Uganda

According to police, they were arrested on August 29 after an intelligence-led operation.

IG Kanja orders swift probe into Standard editor's abduction

"Anti-Abduction Unit actively investigating and will ensure that the perpetrators are brought...

Missing Kericho teacher found with stab wounds in river dies

The Kiswahili and History teacher at Lalagin Secondary School in Bureti constituency...

Mystery woman, Uganda link and the phone trail in Victoria Mutiso murder

The woman, whose identity police have kept hidden, and Stephen Karanja Gathoni have joined the...

Ronald Ngala Utalii College opens doors to students after 20 years of delays, controversy

CS Miano says the government is seeking partnerships with international hospitality companies.

DCI Receives UK-Donated Vehicles to Fight Cross-Border Crime

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has received a fleet of operational vehicles donated by the United Kingdom Government to strengthen Kenya's fight against human trafficking, migrant smuggling and other cross-border crimes. The vehicles were donated through the British High Commission in Kenya under the East Africa Border Security Programme. The handover took place at [...] The post DCI Receives UK-Donated Vehicles to Fight Cross-Border Crime appeared first on Kahawatungu.

No water, few nurses, broken machines: Inside Northern Kenya's health crisis

Hospitals in Mandera, Wajir and Marsabit are in deplorable conditions, Senate report says.

IG Kanja Issues Orders After Alleged Abduction of Standard Group Editor

Various media groups have raised alarm over the hallowing incident that was captured on camera last night.

Four Chinese nationals arrested over sim-swap scandal

Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Nairobi following investigations into a sophisticated fraud scheme involving SIM swapping and money laundering, after a businesswoman's mobile lines were hijacked and used to receive illicit funds. The investigation kicked off after the complainant discovered that her two Safaricom lines had suddenly gone dead, leaving her unable to make [...] The post Four Chinese nationals arrested over sim-swap scandal appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait"

On September 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump made a provocative suggestion on his Truth Social platform: rename the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as the "Trump Strait." Here are the verified facts surrounding this claim. In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump wrote: "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should [...] The post Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait appeared first on Kahawatungu.

IG Kanja orders probe into abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor

Kanja promised a transparent investigation, stressing that no one was above the law.

CS Barasa reviews Jaza Miti progress to strengthen restoration efforts

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS), Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, has held a strategic meeting with the 15 billion Tree Growing Programme Secretariat and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) to review progress, improvements, and opportunities to strengthen Jaza Miti as a key tool in Kenya's environmental restoration agenda. Dr. Barasa emphasized...

Governor Lenku urges KWS to stop harassing tomato farmers

Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has called on the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and conservation agencies operating within the Amboseli ecosystem to stop what he termed as harassment and intimidation of tomato farmers in Kimana, following the deaths of elephants in the area. Speaking in his office after meeting representatives of the Kajiado Tomato Farmers...

Vihiga County explores geospatial technology for smarter planning 

Vihiga County Government is exploring a strategic collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) under the Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research (CGIAR) system to leverage geospatial technology for smarter planning.  Vihiga County Governor, Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo, today received a courtesy call from Dr. Francis Kamau Muthoni and Aurilla Majella Ndiwa from...