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@kna Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:12:33
EALA pushes unified seed laws to boost regional food security
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is harmonising seed laws across the region to boost agricultural production, food security, and cross-border trade in quality planting materials. Speaking during a public hearing on the East African Community Seed and Plant Varieties Bill, 2025, EALA Member of Parliament and Chairperson, Agriculture, Tourism, and Natural Resources Committee, David Ole Sankok,...
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@kna Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:42:12
Land acquisition for SGR commences in Kericho County
The Government has commenced the land acquisition process for the 49.28 kilometers along the Kericho County section of the Naivasha-Kisumu Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). The process involves public engagements and pre-acquisition surveys getting underway to pave the way for the construction of railway stations and related infrastructure. Speaking during the National Government Development County Implementation...
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@kna Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:55:10
Belgut Marathon bring to light fresh talent
Their finishes may have fallen just short of victory, but Victor Kimutai and Mercy Chebet Byegon emerged among the standout performers at the just-concluded 2026 Belgut Marathon, underlining the growing pool of young athletic talent in Kericho County. Kimutai clocked a personal best of 14:05 to finish third in the men's 5 km race, while...
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@kna Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:06:51
Kagwe pushes tech-driven revolution in Kenya's meat sector
Kenya must move away from traditional livestock production methods and embrace high-value, technology-driven commercial meat processing to unlock the potential in the sector worth billions of shillings, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has said. Kagwe asserted that the livestock sector in Kenya has the potential to attract and create huge investments, thus generating numerous jobs...
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@kna Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:12:33
East Africa advances common seed laws to strengthen agriculture production
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is harmonising seed laws across the region to boost agricultural production, food security, and cross-border trade in quality planting materials. Speaking during a public hearing on the East African Community Seed and Plant Varieties Bill, 2025, EALA Member of Parliament and Chairperson, Agriculture, Tourism, and Natural Resources Committee, David Ole Sankok,...
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@kenyans Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:04:13
Civil Servants Issue Fresh Demands as Govt Plans Salary Changes
The demands come hours after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) said it was considering changing how civil servants' salaries are negotiated as part of the strategies to address the persistent workers' strikes.
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@kenyans Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:20:52
IEBC Targets Gachagua With Demands After Election Malpractice Claims
The move comes after Gachagua alleged possible malpractice by the commission, claiming that IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon was gifted a Ksh200 million house to influence the outcome of the 2027 General Election.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:28:26
Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China's President
Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restricting potentially dangerous AI model releases if the U.S. [...] The post Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with Chinas President appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:58:27
Florida Leads the Nation with New Welfare Restrictions on Tattoos, Theme Parks, and Vapes
Florida has officially become the first state in the nation to block welfare benefits for a wide range of non-essential items, including theme park tickets, video games, vapes, and tattoos. The announcement came on August 24, 2026, when Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled the proposal during an event in Tampa. The new restrictions apply specifically to [...] The post Florida Leads the Nation with New Welfare Restrictions on Tattoos, Theme Parks, and Vapes appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:20:45
What the Tate Brothers Are Actually Getting in a Miami Jail
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been locked up in Miami since July 18, fighting extradition to the UK on dozens of charges including rape and sex trafficking. Since then, a very public dispute has broken out over what theyre eating, whether theyre eating at all, and whether the jail is treating them fairly. The brothers [...] The post What the Tate Brothers Are Actually Getting in a Miami Jail appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:22:40
Ratko Mladic, Convicted Bosnian Serb General, Dies at 84
August 27, 2026 – Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide for atrocities committed during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, has died in a United Nations prison hospital at The Hague. He was 84 years old. The UN tribunal in The Hague confirmed his death on Thursday, August 27, 2026.[reference:2] Serbian state [...] The post Ratko Mladic, Convicted Bosnian Serb General, Dies at 84 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:33:51
U.S. Patriot Missile Stocks in Europe Are 'Beyond Critical'
The U.S. military is experiencing a beyond critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe, largely driven by President Donald Trumps war with Iran, according to a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official who spoke to the Associated Press. The shortfall has raised serious concerns about NATOs ability to defend against a [...] The post U.S. Patriot Missile Stocks in Europe Are Beyond Critical appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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