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@taifaleo Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:42:09
Hasira kuhusu kutekwa kwa mhariri wa Standand Group Alex Kiprotich
MASHIRIKA ya habari nchini yameitaka Serikali kufanya uchunguzi huru na wa haraka kuhusu madai ya kutekwa kwa Mhariri Mwandamizi wa Standard Group, Alex Kiprotich. Wameonya kuwa mashambulizi dhidi ya wanahabari yanazua hofu nchini kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027. Bw Kiprotich alitekwa na wanaume waliokuwa na silaha katika barabara ya Gilgil-Nakuru Jumanne usiku, muda mfupi kabla ya saa tatu na dakika 20 usiku. Video ya tukio hilo inaonyesha gari aina ya Subaru lenye nambari ya usajili KDC 125E likimpita kisha kumzuia. Wanaume waliokuwa na silaha walimwamuru atoke kwenye gari lake kabla ya kumwingiza kwa lazima katika gari lao. Alipatikana ametupwa karibu na Bwawa la Masinga, Machakos Jumatano asubuhi, zaidi ya saa tisa baada ya kutekwa; umbali wa zaidi ya kilomita 200 kutoka eneo la tukio. Bw Kiprotich alipewa hifadhi na familia moja ya eneo hilo kabla ya kikosi cha Standard Group kilichoongozwa na Afisa Mkuu Mtendaji wa kampuni hiyo, Chaacha Mwita, kumchukua karibu saa kumi na mbili na nusu asubuhi. Alikuwa salama kimwili lakini alishtuka sana kiasi cha kutoweza kuzungumza na wanahabari. Tukio hilo limeibua hasira miongoni mwa mashirika ya habari na ya kutetea haki za binadamu, huku yakitaka waliohusika kutambuliwa na kufikishwa mahakamani. Chama cha Wahariri Kenya, Chama cha Wanahabari Kenya (KUJ) na Chama cha Wanawake katika Habari Kenya (AMWIK), chini ya Kenya Media Sector Working Group, vilisema tukio hilo ni sehemu ya mfululizo wa vitisho dhidi ya wanahabari. Katibu Mkuu wa KUJ, Eric Oduor, alisema shambulio dhidi ya mwanahabari yeyote ni shambulio dhidi ya uhuru wa vyombo vya habari. Alisema uchunguzi wa awali umebaini baadhi ya watu waliohusika na tukio hilo na kwamba mashirika hayo yatawasilisha malalamishi kwa Mamlaka Huru ya Kusimamia Utendakazi wa Polisi (IPOA) na Ofisi ya Mkurugenzi wa Mashtaka ya Umma (ODPP). "Tutaandikia ODPP ichukue hatua na iwapo haitafanya hivyo, tutawafungulia mashtaka maafisa waliohusika," alisema Bw Oduor. Hofu zaidi imezuka kutokana na madai kwamba mwezi Juni 27 pia kulikuwa na jaribio jingine la kumteka Bw Kiprotich. Uchunguzi wa ndani wa Standard Group kuhusu tukio hilo umedaiwa kubaini gari lililotumiwa na watekaji ni la kitengo cha Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) cha Polisi, lakini hakuna afisa aliyewajibishwa. Rais wa Chama cha Wahariri Kenya, Zubeida Kananu, alisema kushindwa kuwachukulia hatua wahusika wa mashambulizi ya awali kumewapa ujasiri wanaowalenga wanahabari. Viongozi hao pia walielezea wasiwasi kuhusu kushuka kwa Kenya katika orodha ya uhuru wa vyombo vya habari duniani ya Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Kenya imeshuka kutoka nafasi ya 69 mwaka 2022 hadi ya 106 kati ya nchi 180. Chama cha Wamiliki wa Vyombo vya Habari (MOA) pia kimetaka kufanywe uchunguzi huru, wa haraka na wa wazi. Mwenyekiti wake Agnes Kalekye alisema chama hicho kimehuzunishwa na tukio hilo lakini kimefarijika kwamba Bw Kiprotich alipatikana akiwa hai. Alisisitiza kuwa wanahabari wanapaswa kuruhusiwa kutekeleza majukumu yao bila vitisho au kuingiliwa. Rebecca Mutiso, meneja wa Uhuru wa Vyombo vya Habari na Utetezi katika Baraza la Vyombo vya Habari Kenya, aliwataka watu walio na malalamishi kutumia njia halali za kuyatatua badala ya kuwalenga wanahabari. "Leo unataka kumnyamazisha mwanahabari, lakini itakuwaje haki zako zitakapokiukwa na uhitaji mwanahabari huyo huyo kuripoti kisa chako?" akauliza. Amnesty International Kenya pia imetaka uchunguzi huru na wa uwazi, ikisema tukio hilo ni tishio kubwa kwa uhuru wa kujieleza na vyombo vya habari.
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@kenyans Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:22:30
Ruto Makes Fresh Appointments to Military Veterans, Social Protection Boards
The appointments come less than a year before the 2027 General Election, with public officers eyeing elective positions required to resign by February 10, 2027, according to the IEBC.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:25:12
Airports operations grounded as hundreds spend nights on seats over ongoing aviation workers' strike
Hundreds of passengers remained stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi and other airports since Sunday following a strike by a section of aviation workers. For instance, the travellers, who were scheduled to travel through Kenyas biggest airport, spent the night in the airport lobbies waiting for guidance from airlines. Others had [...] The post Airports operations grounded as hundreds spend nights on seats over ongoing aviation workers' strike appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:55:34
Mgomo JKIA wazua hasara, safari zikichelewa
ABIRIAkatika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Jomo Kenyatta (JKIA) waliingiwa na wasiwasi na sintofahamu kuhusu safari zao baada ya wafanyakazi wa sekta ya anga kuanza tena mgomo. Hali hiyo ilisababisha safari kadhaa za ndege ndani na nje ya nchi kucheleweshwa. Wasafiri walisema hawakupewa taarifa ya kutosha kuhusu mgomo huo, huku baadhi yao wakifika uwanjani na kugundua kuwa safari zao zilikuwa zimecheleweshwa. Muungano wa Wafanyakazi wa Usafiri wa Anga nchini (KAWU) ulianza tena mgomo Jumamosi usiku kutokana na malalamishi mbalimbali, yakiwemo yale yaliyosababisha kusimamishwa kwa mgomo wa awali mwezi uliopita. Mwenyekiti wa KAWU Walter Ongeri aliambia Taifa Leo kuwa wafanyakazi waliamua kurejea kwenye mgomo baada ya serikali kushindwa kutekeleza masharti ya mkataba wa maelewano (MoU) uliotiwa saini na muungano huo. "Tulitia saini makubaliano ya kurejea kazini lakini, kwa bahati mbaya, KAA na KCAA zimeshindwa kushughulikia malalamishi yetu. Asasi hizo mbili hazijajitolea kikamilifu katika mazungumzo na zimeshindwa kushirikiana nasi katika kutafuta suluhu ya malalamishi yetu," akasema Katibu Mkuu wa KAWU Moss Ndiema. Glen Omindu, aliyekuwa anatarajia kusafiri Dubai kwa ndege ya saa saba mchana, alisema abiria hawakuwa wameambiwa wangetoka saa ngapi. "Hakukuwa na onyo lolote na hilo ndilo tatizo. Ndege ilikuwa iondoke saa saba lakini bado hatujaambiwa tutasafiri lini. Tutalazimika kutafuta cha kufanya kwa sasa na ninatumai mambo yatakuwa sawa au niahirishe safari," akasema Bw Omindu. Faith Mbugua, aliyefika uwanjani saa nne asubuhi kwa safari yake ya saa saba, alisema abiria walikuwa wakihangaika kupata taarifa kuhusu safari yao. "Tumechanganyikiwa sana. Tulikuwa hapa saa nne na tukaambiwa kuna mgomo. Safari yetu sasa imepangwa kuondoka saa 2:50 usiku," akasema. Stephen Maguro, aliyekuwa akisafiri Rwanda kuhudhuria mkutano, pia alisema safari yake ilikuwa imecheleweshwa. Mamlaka ya Viwanja vya Ndege nchini (KAA) ilisema viwanja vya ndege kote nchini vilikuwa vikikumbwa na abiria kucheleweshewa safari. "KAA inashirikiana kwa karibu na mashirika husika ya anga, kampuni za ndege na wadau wengine kudhibiti hali hiyo, kupunguza usumbufu na kuhakikisha shughuli za viwanja vya ndege zinaendelea kwa utaratibu," akasema. KAA iliwashauri abiria kuwasiliana na kampuni zao za ndege kupata taarifa kuhusu safari zao. Wakati huo huo, maafisa wa KAWU, Wizara ya Uchukuzi na mashirika ya anga walikuwa katika kikao cha dharura Jumapili kutafuta suluhu kuhusu mgomo.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:59:59
Dismembered human leg found under river bridge in Kisii
Police in Kisii South Sub-County are investigating the discovery of a decomposed human leg under Iyabe River Bridge. The human remains were discovered on Sunday, August 30. Police officers from Kerina Police Station, visited the scene and found a decomposed human leg believed to be that of an adult. The leg, severed between the shin [...] The post Dismembered human leg found under river bridge in Kisii appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:04:44
Man killed in Trans Nzoia, wife abducted
Police in Trans Nzoia County launched investigations after a 68-year-old man was found murdered in his house at Kiptugut Farm, Kimase Village, Twiga Location, Endebess Sub-County. Joseph Njenga was found dead in his matrimonial bed on Sunday morning after unknown assailants reportedly attacked his home. Police visited the scene and established that Mr Njenga had [...] The post Man killed in Trans Nzoia, wife abducted appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:55:43
Viongozi wa Kenya Kwanza wazidi kuunga mkono Mung'aro achaguliwe tutam
GAVANA wa Kilifi, Bw Gideon Mung'aro, amezidi kuungwa mkono na viongozi wa Kenya Kwanza kutetea kiti hicho katika Uchaguzi wa 2027. Spika wa Seneti, Bw Amason Kingi, alisema wanachama wa UDA Kilifi watamuunga mkono mgombea wa ODM. Hii ni licha ya kuwa, spika wa zamani wa Bunge la Kaunti ya Kilifi, Bw Jimmy Kahindi, alichapishwa kunuia kuwania ugavana kwa tikiti ya UDA miezi sita iliyopita. Akizungumza katika mkutano wa kisiasa Kilifi, Bw Kingi aliwataka wanachama wa UDA kutohisi wametelekezwa na uamuzi wa chama hicho kutowasilisha mgombea wa ugavana. Bw Kingi pia aliwataka wanachama wa UDA kutomuunga mkono mgombea wa ugavana ambaye atakuwa mpinzani wa Bw Mung'aro, akisema hatua hiyo itakuwa kinyume na makubaliano ya kisiasa kati ya vyama hivyo. Hata hivyo, Bw Mung'aro alisema yuko tayari kukabiliana na mgombea yeyote katika uchaguzi huo, akisema pia yuko tayari kushiriki mchujo wa ODM ili kupata tiketi ya chama hicho. Msimamo wa Bw Kingi unatofautiana na ule wa Katibu Mkuu wa UDA, Bw Hassan Omar, ambaye amekuwa akipinga mpango wowote wa kugawana maeneo ya kisiasa kati ya UDA na ODM.
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@kenyans Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:29:17
Senator Raises Alarm Over Alleged Proposal to Tax Churches
According to the Senator, the proposals seek to add tax burdens to churches, where commercial ventures owned by churches would be treated differently from purely religious activities.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:26:50
GSU officer fatally shoots woman at State Lodge in Eldoret
There was panic at the State Lodge in Eldoret when a 45-year-old woman was Sunday shot dead by a police officer. The incident happened at the General Service Unit (GSU) Mess compound which is in State Lodge in Naiberi, Ainamoi Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County. The assailant who is a police constable escaped the scene after [...] The post GSU officer fatally shoots woman at State Lodge in Eldoret appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kenyans Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:19:48
Oburu Odinga Pressured to Convene Meeting Amid Rising Tensions in Nyanza
The call comes against the backdrop of violent incidents reported in parts of Nyanza in recent weeks, including Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori, during political gatherings linked to the Linda Mwananchi movement.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:21:04
Shirley MacLaine Net Worth
Shirley MacLaine has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The American actress, singer, dancer, author and activist has built her fortune through a career in Hollywood that spans more than six decades. MacLaine rose to fame after making her film debut in Alfred Hitchcocks 1955 movie "The Trouble with Harry." Her performance earned her [...] The post Shirley MacLaine Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:28:28
Jack Lemmon Net Worth
Jack Lemmon net worth was estimated at $25 million at the time of his death in 2001, adjusted for inflation. Jack Lemmon was an American actor, musician, director and producer whose career spanned more than five decades. He became one of Hollywoods most respected performers, known for his ability to move between comedy and serious [...] The post Jack Lemmon Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:37:28
Baz Luhrmann Net Worth
Baz Luhrmann net worth is estimated at $50 million. Baz Luhrmann is an Australian director, screenwriter, producer and former actor who has built a successful career in film, theatre and television. He is best known for his visually striking films, including Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, Australia, The Great Gatsby and Elvis. Luhrmann [...] The post Baz Luhrmann Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:47:23
Debbie Allen Net Worth
Debbie Allen has built a successful career spanning more than five decades in acting, dancing, choreography, directing and television production. Debbie Allen has an estimated net worth of $14 million, a figure that she shares with her longtime husband, former NBA player and sports agent Norm Nixon. Allen first gained attention through Broadway before becoming [...] The post Debbie Allen Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:54:44
Mary-Louise Parker Net Worth
Mary-Louise Parker is an American actress who has built a successful career across television, film and Broadway. Mary-Louise Parker has an estimated net worth of $16 million, earned through decades of acting and stage performances. Parker became widely recognized for her roles in television series such as The West Wing and Weeds. She also earned [...] The post Mary-Louise Parker Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:55:53
Wabunge wa 'Broabased' wakosolewa kwa uzembe kamatini
WABUNGE wanaounga mkono serikali ambao wanaongoza kamati muhimu za Bunge wamekosolewa kwa kushindwa kuwawajibisha mawaziri kuhusu masuala yanayowahusu wananchi. Ripoti iliyowasilishwa na Naibu Kiongozi wa Wengi katika Bunge, Owen Baiya, ilifichua kuwa kamati 19 za Bunge zilikuwa zimeshindwa kutoa majibu kwa maswali yaliyoulizwa na wabunge kwa niaba ya wananchi kufikia wakati Bunge lilipoenda likizo ya mwezi mmoja Alhamisi. Kamati ya Utawala na Usalama wa Ndani iliongoza kwa kuwa na maombi 26 ambayo hayakuwa yamejibiwa. Kamati hiyo inaongozwa na Mbunge wa Narok West, Gabriel Tongoyo. Kamati ya Uchukuzi na Miundombinu, inayoongozwa na Mbunge wa Ndia George Kariuki, ilikuwa ya pili kwa kuwa na maswali 21 ambayo hayajajibiwa kuhusu kuimarishwa kwa miundombinu. Kamati ya Elimu inayoongozwa na Mbunge wa Tinderet Julius Melly ilikuwa na maswali 18 ambayo hayajajibiwa kuhusu sekta ya elimu. Bw Tongoyo, Bw Kariuki na Bw Melly walichaguliwa kwa tiketi ya UDA, chama tawala katika serikali ya Kenya Kwanza. Ripoti hiyo iliandaliwa kwa maagizo ya Spika wa Bunge Moses Wetang'ula baada ya wabunge kutaka kujua hatua zilizochukuliwa kuhusu maombi yao ya taarifa. "Wabunge wanahitaji kujua jinsi maombi yao ya taarifa yalivyoshughulikiwa na kamati mbalimbali," alisema Bw Baiya alipowasilisha ripoti hiyo. Bw Baiya aliwataka wenyeviti wa kamati kuhakikisha majibu kutoka kwa mawaziri na mashirika ya serikali yanawasilishwa kwa wakati. "Wanafanya hivyo kwa niaba ya wapigakura wao. Hilo linatulazimu sisi kama wenyeviti wa kamati kuhakikisha yanajibiwa kwa ufupi, kwa usahihi na kwa wakati. Hii itahakikisha Bunge halifanyi kazi bure," akasema. Kamati za Afya na Fedha na Mipango ya Kitaifa, zinazoongozwa na James Nyikal (Seme) na Kuria Kimani (Molo), kila moja ilikuwa na maombi manane ambayo hayajajibiwa. Kamati ya Ardhi, inayoongozwa na Joash Nyamoko (Mugirango Kaskazini), ilikuwa na maswali saba, huku Kamati ya Ulinzi, Ujasusi na Uhusiano wa Kimataifa ikiwa na sita. Kamati za Kilimo na Mifugo, Nishati na Leba kila moja zilikuwa na maswali matano ambayo hayajajibiwa. Kamati ya Mazingira, Misitu na Madini ilikuwa na manne, huku kamati za Utalii na Wanyamapori na Nyumba, Mipango Miji na Kazi za Umma kila moja ikiwa na matatu. Kamati nyingine zilizokuwa na maswali ambayo hayajajibiwa ni Mawasiliano, Habari na Ubunifu (mawili), Sheria na Haki (moja), Ulinzi wa Jamii (moja), Biashara, Viwanda na Vyama vya Ushirika (moja) na Bajeti na Matumizi (moja). Wabunge hupokea posho za vikao vya kamati pamoja na mshahara na marupurupu mengine. Mwenyekiti wa kamati hupokea Sh15,000 kwa kila kikao, hadi kiwango cha juu cha Sh240,000 kwa mwezi.
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@taifaleo Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:55:51
Wantam: Sifuna atua Meru kwa kishindo!
SIKU chache baada ya kukumbwa na ghasia zilizosababisha vifo katika Kaunti ya Homa Bay, viongozi wa vuguvugu la Linda Mwananchi jana walijipigia debe katika Kaunti ya Meru wakisema hakuna kiwango cha ghasia kitakachozima kiu chao cha mabadiliko. Vuguvugu hilo linaloongozwa na Seneta wa Nairobi Edwin Sifuna, lilifika Meru kwa mapokezi makubwa mwenyeji wao akiwa aliyekuwa Gavana wa Meru Kawira Mwangaza, ambaye pia ni kiongozi wa Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP). Viongozi hao walihutubia wananchi katika maeneo ya Kiirua, Githongo, Nkubu, Meru mjini na Kianjai. "Tunawashukuru watu wa Meru kwa kudumisha amani na kuonyesha jinsi demokrasia inavyopaswa kufanya kazi," akasema Bw Sifuna. Katika mikutano hiyo, Bw Sifuna aliishambulia serikali ya Rais William Ruto, akiilaumu kwa kupuuza Katiba, sheria na ahadi ilizotoa wakati wa kampeni za uchaguzi. Alisema lengo la Linda Mwananchi ni kurejesha utawala wa sheria, kuheshimu haki za binadamu na kuimarisha demokrasia. "Rais Ruto alikuwa ameahidi kuheshimu Katiba, siku moja tu baada ya maadhimisho ya miaka 16 ya Katiba, wafanyabiashara walitandikwa na kurushiwa vitoza machozi Nairobi walipokuwa wakipinga ushuru wa juu," akasema Bw Sifuna. Katibu huyo wa zamani wa ODM pia alimshambulia Waziri wa Usalama wa Ndani Kipchumba Murkomen, akisema ameshindwa kukabiliana na uhuni na makundi ya vijana wanaovuruga mikutano ya upinzani. Alisema iwapo Linda Mwananchi itaunda serikali ijayo, Bw Murkomen atakuwa miongoni mwa mawaziri wa kwanza kuondolewa. Viongozi hao walisisitiza umuhimu wa vyama vya upinzani kuungana ili kumenyana na Rais Ruto katika uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027. Mbunge wa Embakasi Mashariki Babu Owino alisema upinzani unapaswa kuwasilisha mgombea mmoja wa urais ili kuongeza nafasi ya kuwahi ushindi. Vilevile, viongozi hao waliishutumu serikali kwa kushindwa kushughulikia ukosefu wa ajira na gharama ya juu ya maisha. Bw Owino aliikosoa serikali kuhusu zabuni ya Sh2.5 bilioni ya sare za polisi, akisema fedha hizo zingetumika vyema kuanzisha viwanda na kuunda nafasi za ajira kwa vijana. Gavana wa Trans Nzoia George Natembeya aliitaka Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) kuimarisha mifumo yake na kuhakikisha uchaguzi wa 2027 utakuwa huru na wa kuaminika. "Serikali inatoa vitambulisho kwa vijana ambao hawajafikisha umri wa miaka 18 katika baadhi ya sehem za nchi. IEBC inafaa kuwa chonjo na kuzima juhudi zozote za udanganyifu," akasema Bw Natembeya. Viongozi hao pia walimtetea Bi Mwangaza, wakidai aliondolewa madarakani kwa njia isiyo ya haki na wanasiasa wanaounga mkono serikali.
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