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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:36:54
How to Check If a Car Tyre Has a Problem
Knowing how to check if a car tyre has a problem can help you identify issues before they lead to a puncture, poor handling, or a dangerous situation on the road. Regularly inspecting your tyres can reveal problems such as low pressure, uneven wear, cracks, bulges, punctures, or damaged tread. A basic inspection can be [...] The post How to Check If a Car Tyre Has a Problem appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:55:11
Sheria za uchaguzi zakwama bungeni 2027 ikikaribia
BUNGE la Kenya linakabiliwa na kibarua kigumu cha kupitisha kwa haraka sheria muhimu za uchaguzi, huku mapendekezo kadhaa yakikwama kabla ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Agosti 10, 2027. Spika wa Bunge la Kitaifa, Moses Wetang'ula alikuwa ameahidi kuharakisha miswada hiyo, lakini mwaka mmoja baadaye hatua kidogo ndiyo imepigwa hali inayozua wasiwasi kuhusu maandalizi ya nchi kufanya uchaguzi huru, wa haki na wa kuaminika. Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) imeonya kuwa kutungwa au kubadilishwa kwa sheria za uchaguzi karibu sana na siku ya uchaguzi kunaweza kutatiza pakubwa mipango yake ya utekelezaji na ununuzi wa vifaa na huduma. Mageuzi mengi yanayohitajika yalitokana na mapendekezo ya Kamati ya Kitaifa ya Mazungumzo (Nadco) na yanahusu marekebisho ya Sheria ya Uchaguzi, Sheria ya Makosa ya Uchaguzi na Sheria ya Vyama vya Kisiasa. Pia kuna Mswada wa Marekebisho ya Sheria ya Ufadhili wa Kampeni za Uchaguzi na kanuni zake, zinazolenga kuhakikisha wagombeaji na vyama vya kisiasa wanapata nafasi sawa katika mashindano. Miswada hiyo ilichapishwa mnamo 2024, ikapitishwa na Seneti na kuwasilishwa kwa Bunge la Kitaifa. Hata hivyo, marekebisho ya Sheria ya IEBC kuhusu kuundwa kwa jopo la kuchagua makamishina panapotokea nafasi wazi ndiyo mafanikio makubwa pekee yaliyopatikana hadi sasa. IEBC inasema hali hiyo inakiuka mapendekezo ya Tume Huru ya Uchunguzi wa Uchaguzi (IREC), iliyoongozwa na Jaji mstaafu wa Afrika Kusini Johann Kriegler, kwamba mageuzi ya sheria za uchaguzi yafanywe angalau miaka miwili kabla ya Uchaguzi Mkuu. "Tabia hii inakinzana na mapendekezo ya Tume ya Kriegler kwamba mageuzi ya kisheria yafanywe angalau miaka miwili kabla ya uchaguzi mkuu," IEBC iliambia bunge. Bw Wetang'ula hakujibu maswali kuhusu hatua iliyopigwa katika kuharakisha miswada hiyo. Hata hivyo, Oktoba 2025 alisema Bunge lilikusudia kukamilisha kazi hiyo ndani ya miezi miwili au mitatu. Miongoni mwa miswada inayosubiri ni Mswada wa Marekebisho ya Sheria ya Uchaguzi wa 2024, ambao unapendekeza kampuni huru kufanya tathmini ya mchakato wa uchaguzi ndani ya mwaka mmoja baada ya Uchaguzi Mkuu. Mswada mwingine unapendekeza adhabu ya faini ya hadi Sh2 milioni au kifungo cha miaka mitano kwa mtu anayefanya uchaguzi katika kituo ambacho hakijatangazwa rasmi kwenye gazeti la serikali. Pia unalenga maafisa wanaochelewesha bila sababu kutangaza matokeo au kuyabadilisha kimakusudi. Wakati huohuo, Mswada wa Marekebisho ya Sheria ya Vyama vya Kisiasa unapendekeza kufutwa kwa Kifungu cha 14A, hatua ambayo inaweza kurahisisha wanasiasa kuunga mkono vyama pinzani bila kupoteza moja kwa moja nyadhifa zao za uchaguzi.
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@kna Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:07:12
Igembe North teachers seek better working conditions
Teachers in Igembe North have called for improved working conditions, better remuneration and greater attention to their welfare, even as area MP Julius Taitumu highlighted investments and reforms he said had improved education in the constituency. The teachers made the appeal during an engagement with Taitumu at Ntunene Girls Secondary School on Friday, where members...
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@kna Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:12:53
Food safety key to healthy diets, officials say
Food safety, affordable nutrition and stronger coordination across the agricultural and livestock sectors are critical to building healthy diets in Kenya, government officials and development partners have said. Speaking at the Africa Food Show 2026 Conference at the Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, and the officials said efforts to improve nutrition must address the...
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@kna Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:15:01
Aspirant calls for data integrity in student funding reforms
Kimilili Parliamentary aspirant Eng. Paul Simiyu Mabonga has called on the government to first seal loopholes in education data before merging agencies responsible for funding students in tertiary institutions. Mabonga said the proposed merger will not end ghost beneficiaries unless the government addresses integrity gaps in the management of learners data from primary school to...
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@kna Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:19:08
Ndindi pledges free basic education, calls for end of political violence
Kiharu MP and Peoples Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has pledged to make free basic education a key priority of his political agenda. Nyoro, speaking on Sunday, noted that he will work to ensure that all Kenyan children have access to quality education from 2028. He observed that the government to come after...
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:45:14
Lexus vehicle catches fire along Nairobi Expressway near JKIA
A Lexus vehicle was destroyed by fire on Sunday evening along the Nairobi Expressway near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) entrance. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, as the vehicle was travelling towards City Cabanas. Police said the incident was reported by a member of the public through the Nairobi Area Control Room, [...] The post Lexus vehicle catches fire along Nairobi Expressway near JKIA appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:07:23
Kenya Seeks to Expand Mortgage Access Using Mobile Money, SACCO Savings and Rental Records
Kenya is seeking to expand access to mortgage financing by encouraging lenders to consider alternative measures of creditworthiness, including mobile-money transactions, SACCO savings, rental payment histories, utility bills and business transactions. The proposed approach is aimed at bringing more Kenyans without conventional payslips or formal income records into the formal housing finance market as the [...] The post Kenya Seeks to Expand Mortgage Access Using Mobile Money, SACCO Savings and Rental Records appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:55:40
Wito Gavana Nassir awajibike baada ya mlinzi wake kuhusishwa na ufyatuliaji risasi
WANASIASA sasa wanamtaka Gavana Abdulswamad Nassir awajibike baada ya walinzi wake kuhusishwa na ufyatuliaji wa risasi uliowajeruhi vijana watatu Changamwe. Kulingana na Kamanda wa Polisi wa Mombasa, Bi Stella Cherono, vijana hao walimshambulia Gavana Nassir alipokuwa katika hafla ya kuhamasisha wakazi kuhusu mradi wa kutoa mikopo kwa makundi Changamwe. Bi Cherono alisema vijana hao walianza kuimba nyimbo za kumkejeli Gavana huyo, wakimtaja kama kiongozi wa "muhula mmoja". Hata hivyo, baadhi ya viongozi wamejitokeza kumshutumu Gavana Nassir kuhusu tukio hilo na kutaka hatua za kisheria zichukuliwe dhidi ya waliohusika. Bi Cherono alisema uchunguzi wa kina kuhusu tukio hilo umeanzishwa ili kubaini kilichotokea na waliohusika. Wanasiasa wakiongozwa na Mbunge wa Bunge la Afrika Mashariki, Bw Hassan Omar, na Seneta mteule Bi Miraj Abdalla, walilaani tukio hilo wakisema wakazi wana haki ya kutoa maoni yao kuhusu viongozi wao bila kutishiwa. "Kuna uhuru wa kuzungumza kwenye Katiba yetu. Jana nilikerwa sana. Naskia Gavana aliambiwa yeye ni wa muhula mmoja, na hiyo si siri, kila mtu anajua. Lakini akakasirika sana na ile hasira ikadhibitiwa na walinzi wake ambao walifyatua risasi na kujeruhi vijana wetu," alisema Bw Omar. Bw Omar, ambaye anawania ugavana Mombasa, alisema wakazi wa Mombasa wana haki ya kumkosoa Gavana bila kuhofia usalama wao. "Kila mtu hapa Mombasa atasema wewe ni gavana wa muhula mmoja. Tuone kama watapigwa risasi. Haiwezekani tuogope. Haiwezekani ukatuambia sisi tumesimama pamoja, mwingine anajenga na wewe unavunja," alisema. Walimtaka Gavana Nassir kuchukua jukumu kuhusu tukio hilo na kuhakikisha waliohusika wanawajibishwa. "Ukipiga watoto risasi unaharibia hii serikali. Na sisi wengine katika hii serikali hatuko na wewe. Usiwadhulumu wanyonge sababu ya umaskini. Serikali italinda hadhi ya maskini," alisema Bw Omar. Tukio hilo limezua mjadala kuhusu matumizi ya nguvu na uwajibikaji wa maafisa wa usalama wanaolinda viongozi wa umma, huku polisi wakiendelea na uchunguzi. Wiki kadhaa zilizopita, mlinzi wa Mbunge wa Likoni, Bi Mishi Mboko, alinaswa kwenye kamera akifyatua risasi hewani wakati wa mkutano wa kisiasa. Watetezi wa haki za kibinadamu pia wamelaani tukio hilo na kumtaka Gavana Nassir awajibike. Haya yanajiri siku mbili baada ya tukio hilo, huku mmoja wa vijana waliojeruhiwa akinaswa kwenye kanda ya video akiwaomba wanasiasa kukoma kuingiza siasa katika kisa hicho. Kijana huyo, Sammy Owino, 24, alifichua kwamba awali alikuwa akifanya kazi katika serikali ya kaunti lakini baadaye alisimamishwa kazi. Hata hivyo, alisema alipata fursa ya kumwona Gavana Nassir na kumfuata ili kuzungumza naye, lakini vurugu zilizuka na risasi kuanza kufyatuliwa. "Mimi ndiye yule kijana nilipigwa risasi, na mahali imefikia nashukuru Mungu, hasa ndugu zangu ambao wamenishika mkono nikapata matibabu. Naomba hili swala lisiwekwe siasa kwa sababu mimi mwenyewe nilikuwa nafanya kazi kwa kaunti lakini kulikuwa na kutoelewana. Jana tulimfuata Gavana tukitaka kumuongelesha na alikuwa ameshatupokea, mara ghafla risasi zikaanza kupigwa. Risasi imeniingia," alisema kijana huyo. Alisema ameona kwenye mitandao ya kijamii wanasiasa wakitumia suala hilo kama mada ya kisiasa. Kijana huyo alisema Gavana Nassir ndiye kiongozi pekee aliyemtembelea hospitalini baada ya kujeruhiwa. "Usitumie siasa kwa swala langu. Mimi si mhalifu, mimi ni mnyang'anyi? Mimi ni mmbangaizaji, hatuibi watu chochote. Mimi naangalia maisha yangu, mamangu na watoto wangu. Sitaki siasa," alisema. Alisema anataka suala lake lichukuliwe kama tukio la kawaida la raia aliyejeruhiwa na si kama silaha ya kisiasa. Hata hivyo kiongozi wa chama cha Vibrant Democratic Party Bw Awiti Bollo aliitaka idara ya polisi kuwapokonya bunduki walinzi wa Gavana Nassir bunduki kwa kuhusika na ufyatuliaji risasi kiholela na kujeruhi vijana. "Hatutaki kuona vijana wa watu wakiumizwa sababu ya siasa na kusema Bw Nassir hatarudi mamlakani. Bw Nassir badala ya kujeruhi watoto wetu wapatie ajira wasafishe mji ambao umekuwa mchafu sana. Lakini kwenye uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027 utakiona cha mtema kuni, sababu umezoea kutetewa kinara wa ODM Bw Raila Odinga hayuko kupigia debe," alisema.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:03:56
Karen Clark Sheard Net Worth
Karen Clark Sheard is an American gospel singer, songwriter, musician, businesswoman and ministerial figure who has an estimated net worth of $6 million. She is best known as the youngest member of the legendary Clark Sisters and for a successful solo career that established her as one of the most respected vocalists in contemporary gospel [...] The post Karen Clark Sheard Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:18:04
What is Marvin Winans Net Worth?
Marvin Winans is an American gospel singer, pastor, educator and entrepreneur who has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Winans built his wealth and reputation through a career that has stretched across gospel music, ministry, education, entertainment and business. He first gained national recognition as a member of the Grammy-winning gospel group The Winans, [...] The post What is Marvin Winans Net Worth? appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:19:01
Kisii MCA flags 'personalization' of county projects by Governor Arati
A Kisii Member of County Assembly has criticised the branding of publicly funded county programmes and projects with the name "Etaya", arguing that taxpayer-funded initiatives should not be personalised for political purposes. Bouse Mairura, the Masimba Ward MCA, said he supports programmes aimed at improving the lives of Kisii residents but insisted that projects funded [...] The post Kisii MCA flags 'personalization' of county projects by Governor Arati appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:24:46
What Is CeCe Winans Net Worth?
CeCe Winans is an American gospel singer, songwriter, author and entrepreneur who has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Widely regarded as one of the most successful gospel artists of all time, Winans has built a career spanning more than four decades. She first gained prominence alongside her brother BeBe Winans before establishing an [...] The post What Is CeCe Winans Net Worth? appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:28:26
Man found dead with acid burns in Kiambaa
Police in Kiambu County launched an investigation into the death of a 59-year-old man whose body was found outside a medical facility in Kiambaa Sub-County. The deceased, identified as Ferdinand Mulwa Maundu, was found at St. John the Baptist Dispensary in the Kiambeya area on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The incident was reported by a [...] The post Man found dead with acid burns in Kiambaa appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:31:43
Govt announces new fertilizer and maize seed subsidy
The Government has announced a further reduction in the price of subsidised fertiliser and certified maize seed to cushion farmers from drought-related losses and support their return to production. Under the new intervention, farmers will purchase a 50-kilogramme bag of fertiliser at Sh2,000, down from the current price of Sh2,500. The Government will also cover [...] The post Govt announces new fertilizer and maize seed subsidy appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:36:10
Man found stabbed to death in Kisumu
Police in Kisumu County have launched investigations into the murder of a 30-year-old man whose body was found beside a rough road in Eluhobe Village, Kisumu West Sub-County. The deceased, identified as Meshack Odera, was found lying lifeless about 250 metres from his rental house on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Police officers rushed to the [...] The post Man found stabbed to death in Kisumu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:35:31
Angie Stone Net Worth
Angie Stone was an American RB and soul singer, songwriter, record producer and actress who had an estimated net worth of $3 million at the time of her death in March 2025. Stone built a career spanning more than four decades, first gaining attention as a member of the pioneering female hip-hop group The Sequence [...] The post Angie Stone Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:37:55
KDF repels suspected al-Shabaab militia attack in Wajir
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel on patrol in Wajir County repelled an attack by suspected al-Shabaab militants in the Konton area near the Kenya-Somalia border. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 22, 2026 evening when KDF personnel based at Konton Camp encountered an unknown number of suspected al-Shabaab militants while conducting a mobile patrol. The [...] The post KDF repels suspected al-Shabaab militia attack in Wajir appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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