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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:08:02
Uganda judges push back against lawyers' bid to scrap 'colonial titles'
Ugandas judiciary pushed back against a directive by the countrys lawyers association instructing its members to stop addressing judges as My Lord or My Lady and to abandon the longstanding practice of bowing before them. In the directive, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) said such feudal and colonial honorifics elevate judicial officers above citizens, who [...] The post Uganda judges push back against lawyers bid to scrap colonial titles appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:11:14
No contact from UK about murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police
Police in Zimbabwe say they have not been officially contacted by UK authorities about triple murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma. The 45-year-old is wanted over the deaths of his wife Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, who were found dead at the family home near Bedford on Monday. Zimbabwean national [...] The post No contact from UK about murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:14:09
Wanted Sh15 million land fraud suspect arrested in operation in Kajiado
Detectives from the DCI Headquarters' Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) arrested fraud suspect Nancy Wamuyu Njai, who was wanted under a warrant of arrest issued by the Kajiado Chief Magistrate's Court on December 17, 2025. The suspect was apprehended in execution of the court warrant and is currently being processed ahead of her arraignment before [...] The post Wanted Sh15 million land fraud suspect arrested in operation in Kajiado appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:14:25
Panel dismisses claims that Victims' Compensation Programme has stalled
The Panel overseeing compensation for victims of human rights violations has dismissed reports suggesting that its compensation programme has stalled or ceased, insisting that payments are ongoing and that the process remains active. In a statement issued by Chairperson and Principal Coordinator Prof. Makau Mutua, the Panel termed the claims "inaccurate and malicious," saying they [...] The post Panel dismisses claims that Victims' Compensation Programme has stalled appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:22:00
Registrar of Political Parties approves Sifuna's removal as ODM Secretary-General
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has formally recognized the removal Edwin Watenya Sifuna as the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), concluding that the process complied with both the law and the party's constitution. In a letter signed by Registrar of Political Parties and CEO J. C. Lorionokou, the Registrar [...] The post Registrar of Political Parties approves Sifuna's removal as ODM Secretary-General appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:24:41
Media Council of Kenya to honour Obachi Machoka for 50 years in broadcasting
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has announced its support for the Golden Jubilee celebration of veteran broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka, marking 50 years in broadcasting, in a move aimed at recognizing media pioneers and preserving their legacy for future generations. Speaking during the launch of the celebrations on Thursday, MCK Chief Executive Officer David [...] The post Media Council of Kenya to honour Obachi Machoka for 50 years in broadcasting appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:27:26
Witness tells court Kwa Binzaro victims were buried without clothes, coffins.
Prosecution presented witnesses who testified that victims linked to the Kwa Binzaro manslaughter case were buried in a manner that sharply departed from long-established local burial traditions. Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Eric Wambo, Chakama Area Chief Raymond Charo told the court that the circumstances surrounding the burials at Kwa Binzaro bore striking similarities to [...] The post Witness tells court Kwa Binzaro victims were buried without clothes, coffins. appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:31:34
KPA defends Sh8.3 billion port access project, Sh400 million helicopter purchase
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Thursday defended its planned Sh8.3 billion port access infrastructure project and the proposed acquisition of a Sh400 million helicopter, saying both investments are critical to improving operations and enhancing the competitiveness of the Port of Mombasa. Speaking amid public scrutiny over the cost of the projects, KPA Managing Director Capt. [...] The post KPA defends Sh8.3 billion port access project, Sh400 million helicopter purchase appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:33:18
Kenya Power talks on removal of Mbeere North transformers says was for routine maintenance
Kenya Power has dismissed claims surrounding the removal of electricity transformers in Mbeere North, saying the equipment was taken away solely for routine maintenance and repairs as part of the company's nationwide asset management programme. This followed complaints from local the power utility was removing the transformers and taking them to Ol Kalou for campaigns [...] The post Kenya Power talks on removal of Mbeere North transformers says was for routine maintenance appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:34:43
Mudavadi hints at 2032 presidential bid, urges western Kenya to back Ruto in 2027
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has, for the first time in years, openly signaled his intention to pursue the presidency in 2032, saying Western Kenya should rally behind President William Ruto's re-election in 2027 before positioning the region to produce the country's next Head of State. Speaking during a development tour of Trans Nzoia County [...] The post Mudavadi hints at 2032 presidential bid, urges western Kenya to back Ruto in 2027 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:36:54
MSF warns of growing humanitarian crisis amid anti-migrant violence in South Africa
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has launched an emergency humanitarian response across South Africa following a surge in anti-migrant violence that has displaced tens of thousands of people and disrupted access to healthcare. The medical charity said the attacks have left at least four people dead, injured many others, and destroyed homes, prompting emergency operations in [...] The post MSF warns of growing humanitarian crisis amid anti-migrant violence in South Africa appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:46:01
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer. Burnhams Labour leadership bid has been backed by 322 Labour MPs as he remains the only declared candidate after nominations began on Thursday. It makes him [...] The post Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:49:13
Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans
A Ghanaian social media influencer known as Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, has been extradited to the US to face trial for allegedly running a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8m (£5.9m). He denies all the charges against him. Prosecutors said he used AI tools to create fake online [...] The post Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:59:29
Mexico to press for criminal charges over deaths in US custody
The Mexican government says it will file criminal complaints in the United States over the deaths of more than a dozen of its citizens in US custody. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco told journalists that the government would take forceful legal action to protect the human rights of Mexican citizens in the US. He said [...] The post Mexico to press for criminal charges over deaths in US custody appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@standard Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00
Cash, mattresses, boats, shoes: Inside the high-stakes battle for Ol Kalou by-election
The Ol Kalou by-election has been overshadowed by allegations of voter inducement, misuse of public resources and intensified government project rollouts.
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