South Africans demand change after deaths of nine women

South Africans gathered for memorial runs and protests this week after the killings of nine women near Johannesburg reignited anger and fear over violence that many say mirrors the dangers women face every day. Police have found the bodies of nine women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, over the past two months and are investigating [...] The post South Africans demand change after deaths of nine women appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Trump cuts short weekend, returns to White House

US President Donald Trump cut short a weekend at Camp David to return unexpectedly to the White House on Saturday, as tensions rose in the Middle East. There was no explanation from the administration why Trump was no longer returning on Sunday from Camp David, a secluded presidential complex in rural Maryland, as had been [...] The post Trump cuts short weekend, returns to White House appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Methanol-tainted drink kills 48 in Nigeria: food agency

Nigerias food and drug regulator on Saturday said alcoholic concoctions tainted with methanol killed 48 people and sickened 182 in recent weeks. The deaths occurred in three districts of Nigerias southwestern Ondo state after victims consumed the locally brewed mixture, which local media said is known as Monkey Tail. The first cases were reported earlier [...] The post Methanol-tainted drink kills 48 in Nigeria: food agency appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenlands security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trumps threats to seize it by force. Nato said the deal would help stabilise the region, as Trump said Denmark would grant the US permanent control over security, and all other needs in the semi-autonomous Danish [...] The post Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US permanent security control appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Parliament Pushes for Review of Kenya's Scouting Laws to Align with Constitution

Parliament is set to spearhead efforts to modernise Kenya's scouting laws and policy framework, with calls for reforms to align the movement with the 2010 Constitution and the country's devolved system of government. World Scout Parliamentary Union (WSPU) Global President and Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie said the legal framework governing scouting, which dates back [...] The post Parliament Pushes for Review of Kenya's Scouting Laws to Align with Constitution appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen say they carried out drone and ballistic missile attacks on the Saudi capital Riyadh, as well as energy sites on the countrys Red Sea coast. Saudi authorities said they intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired at Riyadh on Saturday, without confirming any further strikes or causalities. Earlier, a column [...] The post Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Recce gets boost as 495 new GSU officers join specialised unit

The General Service Unit (GSU) Recce Tactical Sub Unit received the largest share of officers from the latest batch of recruits deployed to the specialised police formation. A total of 495 of the 2,446 officers who recently completed GSU training have been posted to the Recce unit as the National Police Service moves to strengthen [...] The post Recce gets boost as 495 new GSU officers join specialised unit appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Police on Alert as Protesters Plan Demonstration in Nairobi

Besigye was reported abducted in Nairobi on November 16, 2024, before resurfacing in Uganda four days later,

Rugumayo wins maiden Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing title

Uganda's Ronald Rugumayo completed a memorable week on home soil by winning his maiden Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing title after finishing top of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series at Entebbe Golf Club on Saturday. Rugumayo, who started the final round at the top of the leaderboard on 11-under-par, carded a composed [...] The post Rugumayo wins maiden Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing title appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Tragedy as two children are killed in house fire in Ndenderu

Two minors aged three and five died after a fire broke out in their home in Ndenderu, Kiambu County, on Saturday afternoon. Police said the fire broke out at around 4pm on September 19 in the Catholic Church area of Ndenderu. Police officers responded to the incident and established the children were inside a semi-permanent [...] The post Tragedy as two children are killed in house fire in Ndenderu appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Hofu tele wasichana 36 wa shule moja ya Upili wakipata mimba

WADAU wa elimu pamoja na viongozi wa utawala katika Kaunti Ndogo ya Webuye Mashariki, Kaunti ya Bungoma, juzi walifanya mkutano wa dharura kufuatia ongezeko kubwa la mimba za mapema katika shule moja ya eneo hilo. Wanafunzi wasiopungua 36 wa Shule ya Sekondari ya Bakisa wamekuwa wajawazito au wameacha masomo mwaka huu baada ya kupata watoto. Kwa mujibu wa takwimu zilizowasilishwa na uongozi wa shule hiyo, wanafunzi 10 kwa sasa ni wajawazito na bado wanaendelea na masomo yao huku wakikabiliana na changamoto za ujauzito. Wengine 13 walijifungua majuzi, huku wanafunzi 13 zaidi wakiacha shule kabisa baada ya kupata mimba. Mkutano huo uliofanyika Ndivisi uliwaleta pamoja maafisa wa usalama, viongozi wa elimu, wazazi, viongozi wa kidini na wanasiasa ili kutafuta suluhu za haraka za kukabili tatizo hilo. Akizungumza katika mkutano huo, Naibu Kamishna wa Kaunti wa Ndivisi, Emmanuel Kenga, alisema umaskini uliokithiri na uzembe wa baadhi ya wazazi ni miongoni mwa sababu kuu zinazochangia kuongezeka kwa mimba za mapema. Alisema kuna wanaume wanaowalenga wasichana wadogo kwa kuwapa chakula, zawadi ndogo na fedha ili kushawishi kushiriki ngono. "Umaskini unachangia sana tatizo hili. Baadhi ya wanaume wanatumia udhaifu wa wasichana wetu kwa kuwavutia kwa pesa na mahitaji ya msingi," alisema Kenga. Aidha, alitaja matumizi yasiyodhibitiwa ya simu za mkononi na teknolojia kama sababu nyingine inayowafanya watoto kukumbana na maudhui yasiyofaa katika umri mdogo. Baadhi ya wazazi waliodhuria mkutano huo walidai kwamba wasichana wengi hushawishiwa na wanaume wanapokuwa njiani kuelekea au wakitoka shuleni. Wengine walilaumu hali ya watoto kulelewa na babu na nyanya huku wazazi wao wakitafuta ajira mijini. Viongozi wa utawala walifichua kuwa baadhi ya familia hukubali fidia kutoka kwa wanaodaiwa kuwapa mimba watoto wao badala ya kuripoti kesi hizo ili hatua za kisheria zichukuliwe. Inadaiwa kwamba kesi nyingi hutatuliwa kupitia mikutano ya kijamii au baraza za wazee kwa makubaliano ya kifedha. Mwalimu Margaret Muindi aliwataka wazazi kukoma kupokea zawadi au fedha kutoka kwa wahusika wa vitendo hivyo kwa kuwa hatua hiyo huathiri juhudi za kupata haki kwa waathiriwa. Naye Nancy Chibeu, alionyesha masikitiko yake akisema kuwa licha ya wanafunzi 36 kuathiriwa, ni kesi moja pekee ambayo imeripotiwa rasmi. Alitoa wito kwa wananchi kuwafichua wahusika ili wachukuliwe hatua za kisheria na wasichana walindwe dhidi ya unyanyasaji wa kingono.

Mpango wa Gachagua kuwachuja wafuasi wa Ruto ulivyofeli

BAADA ya chama cha Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) kinachoongozwa na Rigathi Gachagua kushinda uchaguzi mdogo wa Ol Kalou mnamo Julai 2026, viongozi wengi waliokuwa wakimuunga mkono Rais William Ruto walianza kuonyesha nia ya kuhamia upande wa Gachagua. Katika uchaguzi huo, mgombea wa DCP Kamau Ngotho alipata kura 35,440 dhidi ya kura 5,450 za mgombea wa UDA Muchina Nyagah. Ushindi huo mkubwa ulitafsiriwa kama ishara kwamba eneo la Mlima Kenya lilikuwa likibadili msimamo wake wa kisiasa. Kutokana na wimbi hilo la viongozi waliotaka kuhamia DCP, Gachagua alitangaza kuwa chama chake kingepokea wanachama wapya lakini wale waliokuwa washirika wa karibu wa Rais Ruto wangepitia mchujo mkali kabla ya kukubaliwa. Hatua hiyo ilifuatia shinikizo kutoka kwa viongozi wa DCP waliokuwa na wasiwasi kuwa baadhi ya wanasiasa hao walitaka kuingia chamani ili kukidhoofisha kutoka ndani. Viongozi hao walikumbushwa jinsi baadhi yao walivyoshiriki kampeni dhidi ya Gachagua na DCP. Mnamo Agosti 2, 2026, Gachagua alitangaza kuundwa kwa kamati ya watu saba kuchunguza maombi ya viongozi waliotaka kuhama kutoka UDA kwenda DCP. Kamati hiyo ilijumuisha Maseneta John Methu, Joe Nyutu na Karungo Thang'wa pamoja na wabunge na viongozi wengine wa chama. Hata hivyo, mpango huo haukudumu. Wanachama wa DCP waliibua malalamiko wakitaka wanaotaka kujiunga na chama wapimwe hadharani katika mikutano ya kisiasa badala ya kuhojiwa kwa siri. Hali hiyo ilifanya kamati ya uchunguzi ishindwe kuanza kazi rasmi. Mbunge wa Gatundu Kusini Gabriel Kagombe alikuwa miongoni mwa walioathiriwa na mfumo huo mpya. Alimuomba Gachagua msamaha hadharani na kutangaza kwamba amechoka na Rais Ruto. Lakini aliporuhusiwa kuhutubia mikutano ya DCP katika maeneo mbalimbali, wananchi walimzomea na kukataa kumpokea. Kilichompata Kagombe kilituma ujumbe kwa viongozi wengine waliotaka kuhama. Wengi waliogopa aibu ya kukataliwa mbele ya umma na hivyo wakaamua kubaki katika UDA au kutafuta vyama vingine. Aliyekuwa mwenyekiti wa Kampuni ya Mbegu Kenya, Wangui Ngirichi, pia alikabiliwa na hali ngumu alipojaribu kujiunga na DCP. Mikutano aliyohudhuria iligeuka kuwa ya vurugu huku wafuasi wake wakikabiliana na wale wa DCP, hali iliyosababisha majeraha na kifo cha mtu mmoja. Kwa sasa, viongozi wa DCP wanasema kanuni za uchunguzi bado zipo, lakini hakuna aliyewasilisha rasmi ombi la kuchunguzwa. Hivyo basi, kamati iliyoundwa na Gachagua imebaki bila kazi. Wachambuzi wa siasa wanasema kuwa mpango wa kuwachuja wafuasi wa Rais Ruto uliporomoka kutokana na upinzani wa wanachama wa DCP wenyewe. Badala ya mchakato rasmi wa uchunguzi, wanachama waliamua kuwa wapiga kura katika mikutano ya hadhara ndio wawe waamuzi wa mwisho kuhusu nani anafaa kupokelewa katika chama hicho. Matokeo yake ni kwamba viongozi wengi waliokuwa wakipanga kuhamia DCP wameendelea kusalia katika UDA au wanasaka majukwaa mengine ya kisiasa kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa mwaka 2027.

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