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Shahbal njiapanda kuhusu ugavana, akumbushwa 'ana dili nyingi za kibiashara na serikali'
MWEKEZAJI na mwanasiasa Suleiman Shahbal anakabiliwa na changamoto ya kutenganisha mikataba yake ya mabilioni ya pesa katika miradi ya serikali na azma yake ya ugavana Mombasa, huku shinikizo ikizidi kwake ajiondoe kwenye kinyang'anyiro cha 2027. Shinikizo hizo zimezidi kujitokeza wiki chache baada ya kutia saini mkataba wa kuanzisha Eneo Maalum la Kiuchumi (SEZ) jijini Mombasa na kampuni ya kimataifa ya usafirishaji bandarini ya DP World katika Ikulu ya Nairobi. Rais William Ruto awali alikuwa amemshauri Bw Shahbal kuachana na siasa, lakini mfanyabiashara huyo akakataa. Katibu Mkuu wa chama cha United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Bw Omar Hassan, ambaye pia analenga kumng'oa Gavana Abdulswamad Nassir kitini, sasa amesema kuna hatari ya kutokea mgongano wa maslahi iwapo Bw Shahbal atakuwa gavana wa Mombasa huku akiendelea kuwa mshirika mkubwa katika sekta ya biashara ya kaunti hiyo. Mkataba huo wa Sh12 bilioni kati ya kampuni yake ya GulfCap Group na DP World unalenga kujenga Eneo Maalum la Kiuchumi (SEZ) lenye ukubwa wa ekari 535 Jomvu. Ardhi hiyo inamilikiwa na Serikali ya Kaunti ya Mombasa na hapo awali ilikodishwa kwa shirika la Kenya Meat Commission. Mbali na mradi wa SEZ, GulfCap pia inahusika katika ujenzi wa mradi wa nyumba za bei nafuu kwa ushirikiano na serikali ya kaunti mtaani Buxton. Mradi huo wa Sh6 bilioni ulianzishwa wakati wa utawala wa zamani wa kaunti chini ya gavana wa zamani Hassan Joho, ambaye sasa ni Waziri wa Madini na Uchumi wa Baharini, baada ya kubomolewa kwa nyumba za zamani za kaunti. Vilevile, GulfCap ina mradi mwingine kama huo jijini Nairobi. "Ukiwa mfanyabiashara, shikilia biashara na uwaachie wasimamizi wa serikali jukumu la kuweka mifumo na taratibu zinazostahili, kwa sababu una mgongano wa maslahi," Bw Omar alisema. Huku akijipigia debe, Bw Omar alitaja uzoefu wake kama mwanaharakati wa haki za binadamu, seneta wa zamani wa Mombasa na Katibu Mkuu wa UDA kama sehemu ya sifa zake katika kinyang'anyiro cha ugavana. Alisema azma yake ya kisiasa imechochewa na hitaji la kuboresha utawala na kurejesha heshima, hadhi na uzingatiaji wa Katiba Mombasa. Mbunge wa Jomvu, Badi Twalib, pia alimkosoa Bw Shahbal kwa kumpinga Gavana Nassir katika uchaguzi wa 2027, licha ya serikali ya kaunti kumuunga mkono katika mpango wake wa kuendeleza SEZ. "Wale wanaomiliki SEZ wameanza kumpiga vita gavana hata kabla mradi haujaanza. Lakini leo tunawaambia kwamba gavana ataweka siasa kando. Huu sasa ni wakati wa maendeleo. Mtu mnayempiga vita ndiye huyo huyo atakayewanyooshea mkono na kuunga mkono mradi ili maendeleo yaje na watu wapate ajira," alisema. Wakati wa kusainiwa kwa mkataba wa SEZ Septemba 8, Rais Ruto alisema Kenya inahitaji wawekezaji wakubwa, wawekezaji na wajasiriamali makini wenye uwezo wa kutekeleza miradi itakayochangia ukuaji wa uchumi. Hata hivyo, Bw Shahbal alikataa wito wa kuachana na siasa na ameendelea kusisitiza kuwa atawania kiti cha ugavana wa Mombasa mwaka 2027. Hivi majuzi, mbunge huyo wa Bunge la Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki (EALA) alieleza wasiwasi kwamba siasa za ugavana zinaweza kuathiri mradi wake na kuwataka wapinzani wake kuweka tofauti zao kando ili kuhakikisha mradi huo unafanikiwa. Bw Shahbal, ambaye ametangaza kuwa hatatafuta tiketi ya ODM kugombea mwaka wa 2027, alimuonya Rais Ruto dhidi ya mipango ya kisiasa ya kugawana maeneo kati ya ODM na UDA, almaarufu kama 'zoning'. "Upuuzi huu wote wa kugawana maeneo umeandaliwa na watu wanaoogopa kuenda mashinani kukutana na watu. Ikiwa una imani na uongozi wako, nenda kwa wananchi uwaambie ulichofanya nao.
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Unbound: Court ruling thrusts Uhuru back at centre of political storm
High Court declares unconstitutional the law restricting former President Uhuru Kenyatta from holding political-party office and allowing Parliament to interfere with their retirement benefits.
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Buck Henry Net Worth
Buck Henry had an estimated net worth of $3 million at the time of his death in 2020. The American actor, screenwriter, director and comedian built his career across film, television and theater over several decades. Henry was best known for co-creating the hit television comedy series Get Smart with Mel Brooks and co-writing the [...] The post Buck Henry Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Don Adams Net Worth
Don Adams had an estimated net worth of $4 million at the time of his death in 2005, equivalent to roughly $6 million in todays dollars. The American actor and comedian built his wealth through a long career in television, comedy, acting and voice work. Adams became one of televisions most recognizable comedy stars after [...] The post Don Adams Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
Hundreds of flights have been delayed at major airports in the US after construction workers accidentally cut a cable needed for air traffic control. Ground stops and delays were issued on Monday afternoon for airports in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Hours later, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the cable had been [...] The post Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with a dozen US states, paving the way for its $110bn (£82.8bn) merger with Warner Bros Discovery. Under the agreement, Paramount must produce at least 30 films a year and ensure a certain percentage are produced in the US, or face penalties including selling off parts of its business. [...] The post Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting
A Canadian province is suing OpenAI over its alleged failure to notify authorities about concerning user interactions on ChatGPT prior to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The company has previously apologised for not flagging Jessie Van Rootselaars account to law enforcement before the 18-year-old killed eight people, including six children, in February. British Columbia attorney [...] The post Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
Andy Burnham said the UK will provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi Arabia, in response to attacks the country has faced from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. It is understood this is likely to begin in the coming days and will involve a single British aircraft, a Voyager, based out of RAF Akrotiri in [...] The post UK to provide Saudi Arabia with defensive military support, says Burnham appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Museveni: Sikujua Jirongo aliaga dunia, tutamkosa, na apumzike kwa amani
RAIS wa Uganda Yoweri Museveni amesema aligundua tu hivi majuzi kwamba aliyekuwa Mbunge wa Lugari, Cyrus Jirongo, alifariki katika ajali ya barabarani Disemba 13, 2025. Museveni alisema Jirongo ndiye aliyemjulisha mnamo 2019 kuhusu Uganda kununua mafuta kutoka Kenya kupitia madalali waliotoza bei ya juu, hali iliyosababisha serikali kupoteza mamilioni ya shilingi. Taarifa hiyo ilimfanya Museveni kumwagiza aliyekuwa Waziri wa Nishati Irene Muloni kuchunguza suala hilo. Siku tano baada ya kumtaja Jirongo na kumwita 'Seneta' ingawa mwanasiasa huyo hakuwahi kuhudumu kama seneta, Museveni alisema hakujua kuwa mwanasiasa huyo alikuwa amefariki. Alimsifu Jirongo kama kiongozi mzuri na mzalendo aliyeitumikia Kenya kwa kujitolea. "Tutamkosa," Museveni alisema, akitoa rambirambi kwa familia, marafiki na wananchi wa Kenya.
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Like he never left: Court ruling thrusts Uhuru back into politics
High Court declares unconstitutional the law restricting former President Uhuru Kenyatta from holding political-party office and allowing Parliament to interfere with their retirement benefits.
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Mahakama yakataa kuachilia wanafunzi 8 wa Utumishi Girls
MAHAKAMA Kuu imekataa ombi la dhamana la wanafunzi wanane wa Utumishi Girls Academy wanaokabiliwa na mashtaka ya mauaji ya wenzao 16 katika mkasa wa moto uliotokea shuleni Mei 28, 2026. Jaji Diana Kavedza-Mochache alisema kuwa kuwaachilia kwa sasa kunaweza kuhatarisha usalama wao, mashahidi na watu wengine wanaohusika katika kesi hiyo, pamoja na kuathiri mwenendo wa kesi. Mahakama ilisema ripoti zinaonyesha baadhi ya wanafunzi hao wamekumbwa na vitisho vya kushambuliwa wakiwa kizuizini, huku wengine wakinyanyaswa mtandaoni. Jaji alisema watoto wanaokabiliwa na sheria bado wana haki za kulindwa, licha ya uzito wa mashtaka. Aliagiza wapokezwe usaidizi wa kisaikolojia na ushauri nasaha.
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