South Sudan medical evacuations rise as conflict intensifies:ICRC

Medical evacuations of wounded South Sudanese rose by 50 percent in the first half of 2026, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Tuesday, as deadly conflict continued to limit access to healthcare in the country. The worlds youngest nation has endured months of renewed violence since late 2025, with government forces loyal [...] The post South Sudan medical evacuations rise as conflict intensifies:ICRC appeared first on Kahawatungu.

DCI launches probe into Sh6.2 billion government payroll fraud after audit exposes widespread irregularities

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into a suspected Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku formally handed over a special audit report detailing widespread irregularities in the Government payroll system. Speaking during the handover at the Ministry of Public Service offices in Nairobi on Tuesday, Ruku said [...] The post DCI launches probe into Sh6.2 billion government payroll fraud after audit exposes widespread irregularities appeared first on Kahawatungu.

How Safaricom Is Investing in Communities

For many companies, community investment is measured by the amount donated to charity. Safaricom is increasingly measuring it by something different: the long-term economic opportunities it creates. As the telecommunications giant evolves into a technology company, it is also expanding its investment in education, healthcare and digital inclusion, reflecting a strategy that ties commercial growth [...] The post How Safaricom Is Investing in Communities appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Concern as Global Oil Prices Surge Ahead of EPRA Review

Anxiety as global oil prices surge ahead of EPRA's monthly review, with renewed tensions in the Middle East threatening fresh pump price hikes for Kenyans.

US prosecutors arrest 24 in major probe into India-based organised crime

US prosecutors have announced the arrest of 24 suspects in the US, Canada and Europe for alleged links to three India-based organised crime groups, including the Bishnoi gang. They have been charged with a series of crimes, including orchestrating the 2023 killing in Canada of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a British Columbia temple. [...] The post US prosecutors arrest 24 in major probe into India-based organised crime appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Why people are staring at you

You are not imagining it, but you may be misunderstanding it.

Jinsi ya kulima maparachichi ya masoko ya ng'ambo  

KILIMO cha maparachichi kimekuwa miongoni mwa biashara zenye faida kubwa nchini Kenya kutokana na kuongezeka kwa mahitaji ya matunda hayo katika masoko ya ndani na nje ya nchi. Masoko ya kimataifa, yaani ng'ambo, yamekuwa yenye mvuto mkubwa kwa maparachichi, maarufu kama avokado. Bara Uropa, nchi za Milki ya Kiarabu (UAE) na Asia ndio wanunuzi wakuu wa avokado za Kenya. Ili kupata mavuno bora, mkulima anapaswa kuanza kwa kuchagua miche bora iliyothibitishwa kutoka kwa vitalu vinavyoaminika, anashauri Daniel Mwenda, mtaalamu. "Aina maarufu zinazopendekezwa ni Hass na Fuerte kutokana na ubora wa matunda na soko lake," Mwenda anasema. Maparachichi hustawi katika maeneo yenye mvua ya wastani hadi nyingi, udongo wenye rutuba na usiotuamisha maji. Kabla ya kupanda, Mwenda anasema hatua ya kwanza ni kuandaa shimo lenye ukubwa wa karibu sentimita 60 kwa 60 na kuchanganya udongo wa juu na samadi 'iliyooza' vizuri. "Miche ipandwe kwa nafasi ya mita saba hadi nane kati ya mti na mti ili kutoa nafasi ya ukuaji," anashauri mtaalamu huyo. [caption id="attachment_189894" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Maparachichi ya John Mburu, mkulima kutoka Gatundu Kusini, Kaunti ya Kiambu yakipimwa uzani. Picha|Sammy Waweru[/caption] Miaka ya mwanzo, ni muhimu kumwagilia miche maji hasa wakati wa kiangazi, kuweka nyasi za matandazo (mulching) ili kuhifadhi unyevuunyevu na kupunguza magugu, pamoja na kuondoa matawi yaliyokauka au kuathirika na magonjwa. John Mburu ni mkulima wa avokado Gatundu Kusini, Kaunti ya Kiambu na anasema amekumbatia matumizi ya mbolea asili na fatalaiza. "Mahitaji ya mbolea kwenye udongo, mkulima anapaswa kushirikisha mtaalamu ili upimwe kwenye maabara kujua virutubisho vinavyohitajika," mkulima huyo anasema. Wakulima wanapaswa pia kufuatilia wadudu na magonjwa, na kukabiliana na athari hizo kwa mujibu wa vigezo na dawa zilizoidhinishwa kwa minajili ya mazao yanayouzwa nje ya nchi. "Matumizi ya mbinu bora za usimamizi wa mazao, ikiwemo usafi wa shamba na ushauri wa maafisa wa nyanjani, husaidia kupunguza hasara," mtaalamu Mwenda anahimiza. [caption id="attachment_189895" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Mfanyakazi katika kampuni ya Soko Fresh, Thika akikagua avokado zinazooshwa ili kuuzwa nje ya Kenya. Picha|Sammy Waweru[/caption] Mparachichi huanza kuzaa baada ya miaka miwili hadi mine – hilo likitegemea aina ya mche na usimamizi wa shamba. Matunda yanapaswa kuvunwa kwa uangalifu kwa kutumia vifaa vinavyofaa ili kuepuka majeraha yanayoweza kupunguza ubora wake. Kwa wakulima wanaolenga soko la nje, ni muhimu kufuata viwango vya ubora kama GlobalG.A.P., kuhakikisha matunda yanachambuliwa vizuri na kuhifadhiwa katika mazingira yanayodumisha ubora wake.

Girls urged to enroll in TVET and blue economy courses to bridge gender gap

Girls in Mombasa County have been encouraged to enroll in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and pursue traditionally male-dominated courses, particularly those related to the blue economy, as part of efforts to empower the girl child and bridge the gender gap in technical careers. Speaking during a career symposium held at Tononoka...

Activists demand police accountability, justice during Saba Saba commemoration in Mombasa

Hundreds of residents in Mombasa marked the Saba Saba commemoration with a peaceful procession and petitioned the government to address concerns over alleged police brutality, enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, unlawful killings and excessive use of force during public demonstrations. The activists presented their petition to the government, calling for stronger accountability mechanisms and urging state...

Kedogo applauds transformation at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital

Former National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Deputy Chairperson and former Vihiga County Woman Representative Dorcas Kedogo has commended the ongoing transformation at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH), describing the changes as a major step towards improving healthcare delivery in the region. Kedogo made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the facility on...

Ministry kick-starts preparations for the Presidential National Health Summit 2026

The Ministry of Health has officially commenced preparations for the Presidential National Health Summit 2026 following the inaugural meeting of the National Planning Committee chaired by Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health Aden Duale. The Summit will serve as a landmark national platform bringing together leaders and stakeholders from across the health sector to review Kenya's...

CS Kagwe Warns of Growing Threat to Kenya's Meat

Kenya is targeting billions from meat exports, but a growing challenge could derail those plans, CS Mutahi Kagwe says the country must act now.

UDA Responds to Claims It Disowned MP Over Alleged Gachagua Links

The claims arose after an unverified post alleged that the former Deputy President had welcomed the legislator into his faction.

How Safaricom Is Preparing for the Next 25 Years

When investors think about growth, they usually picture new products, bigger markets or stronger financial results. Rarely do they think about governance documents. Yet some of the most consequential investments a company can make are written not into its balance sheet but into its constitution. That is the significance of the governance changes Safaricom shareholders [...] The post How Safaricom Is Preparing for the Next 25 Years appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Sacco regulations and investments: What you need to know

Trump says deal with Iran is over

'To me, I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them. They're scum. They're sick people.

How Mombasa activists, police make peaceful protests work

Police purposefully avoided blocking major roads or provoking crowds.

Anti-FGM Board under fire over Sh100 million spending, campaign details

MPs grill the Board over Sh100m spending, demand detailed accounts of campaigns and county...

The World Cup's hidden runners: Referees keep pace with players and pressure

Why FIFA now treats referees much like players.

Saba Saba protests: How bullet in leg ruined my family

Peterson Munyi, 44, was shot by police during the Saba Saba protests in 2025.