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@kahawatungu Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:37:12
Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trial
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado asked the High Court to consider a lenient sentence, including a non-custodial term, following his conviction for the murder of Sharon Otieno. In a pre-sentence social inquiry report tabled before the court Tuesday, Obado cited his age, health condition, and the lengthy period it took to conclude the case as [...] The post Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trial appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:42:06
Sharon Otieno family seeks compensation after eight-year court battle in Obado murder trial
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno asked the High Court to consider compensation. The family said her murder and the eight-year court battle have left them emotionally traumatised and financially depleted. In a victim impact statement contained in a probation report filed ahead of sentencing, the family said it had been forced [...] The post Sharon Otieno family seeks compensation after eight-year court battle in Obado murder trial appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:42:33
EPRA advertises Director General position
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has advertised the position of Director General as it seeks to recruit a new head to lead the energy sector regulator. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, EPRA said the successful candidate would provide strategic leadership and direction in line with the Authority's strategic plan. [...] The post EPRA advertises Director General position appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:51:23
Govt Opens Applications for Presidential Digital Talent Program Cohort XI
The government has opened applications for the 11th cohort of the Presidential Digital Talent Program (PDTP), targeting young university graduates seeking to build careers in information and communications technology. The ICT Authority, in a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, invited qualified recent graduates to apply for the 12-month internship programme, which will provide [...] The post Govt Opens Applications for Presidential Digital Talent Program Cohort XI appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:02:42
KNH, KUTRRH advertise job opportunities; here's how to apply
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) have advertised several job opportunities for qualified professionals. KNH job vacancies In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, KNH announced vacancies for specialist medical positions. The hospital is seeking to recruit a Chief Medical Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology, as [...] The post KNH, KUTRRH advertise job opportunities; here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:14:46
PCPB advertise three senior positions; here's how to apply
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has advertised three senior positions as it seeks to strengthen its leadership team. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the board said it was seeking to recruit a Director, Corporate Services; Deputy Director, Internal Audit; and Deputy Director, Legal Services. PCPB said interested candidates can access [...] The post PCPB advertise three senior positions; here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:21:19
KNEC advertises senior positions, here's how to apply
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has advertised three senior positions as it seeks to strengthen its leadership and operations. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, KNEC said it was seeking to recruit a Director of Assessments Administration, Director of Research, Quality Assurance and Planning, and Deputy Director of Finance and Accounts. [...] The post KNEC advertises senior positions, here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:32:11
KU advertises various job opportunities, here's how to apply
Kenyatta University (KU) has advertised various job opportunities across different departments and facilities. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the university said it was seeking to recruit a Tutorial Fellow in the Department of Economic Theory. The Department of General Surgery is also seeking to recruit candidates for the positions of Professor, [...] The post KU advertises various job opportunities, here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:12:50
Gachagua awasilisha rufaa ya kurasa 121 kupinga kutimuliwa kwake
ALIYEKUWA Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua jana aliwasilisha rufaa katika Mahakama ya Rufaa kupinga uamuzi wa Mahakama Kuu uliothibitisha kuondolewa kwake mamlakani na Seneti mnamo 2024. Rufaa hiyo, yenye kurasa 121, inapinga uamuzi wa Juni 8, 2026 uliotolewa na Majaji Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima na Frida Mugambi. Miongoni mwa hoja kuu ni madai kwamba Mahakama Kuu "ilibadilisha uamuzi wa mwisho wa maandishi na kuufanya kutofautiana na uamuzi uliotolewa hadharani mahakamani." Bw Gachagua anadai vifungu vinne vilivyosomwa baada ya aya za 484, 488, 503 na 508 viliondolewa katika uamuzi wa maandishi licha ya kusomwa hadharani na kupeperushwa moja kwa moja kwenye runinga. "Kwa kubadilisha uamuzi isivyofaa, mahakama imemnyima hoja nzito za mahakama zilizotolewa katika vifungu vilivyosomwa baada ya aya za 484, 488, 503 na 508," akasema. Pia anapinga uamuzi wa Mahakama Kuu wa kuunga mkono kuondolewa kwake licha ya majaji kubaini kuwa Seneti ilikiuka haki zake za kikatiba wakati wa mchakato huo. Majaji walibaini kuwa haki yake ya kusikilizwa na kuchukuliwa hatua za kiutawala ilikiukwa baada ya Seneti kukataa kuahirisha kikao alipougua na kushindwa kukamilisha utetezi wake. Bw Gachagua anasema ukiukaji huo ulipaswa kufanya uamuzi wa Seneti kuwa usiofaa. "Mahakama Kuu ilikosea kimsingi kisheria kwa kushindwa kubaini kwamba uamuzi wa Seneti wa kumuondoa mamlakani ulikuwa batili na usio na nguvu za kisheria," akasema. Anapinga pia msimamo kwamba uamuzi wa Seneti kuhusu kutimuliwa kwake hauwezi kuchunguzwa na mahakama, akisema mahakama zinaweza kuingilia mchakato huo iwapo Katiba imekiukwa. Pia anasema mahakama ilikosea kuzingatia hoja ya uwezekano wa kuwepo kwa Naibu Rais wawili iwapo angewarejeshwa mamlakani, kwani alikuwa amebadilisha ombi lake na hakutaka kurudi ofisini bali alitaka kutimuliwa kwake kubatilishwe na apewe fidia. Pia anapinga mchakato wa Seneti, akisema uchunguzi ulikuwa wa lazima na kamati maalum ilipaswa kuundwa. Ushirikishaji wa umma ni hoja nyingine. Bw Gachagua anasema Seneti haikuwashirikisha wananchi baada ya kupokea ripoti ya Bunge la Kitaifa. Pia anapinga mchakato wa uteuzi na kuidhinishwa kwa Kithure Kindiki kuwa Naibu Rais. Zaidi ya hayo, anasema mahakama ilishindwa kuamua kuhusu haki yake ya kulipwa hela za kustaafu. Anapinga fidia ya Sh50 milioni, akisema haikutosha. Bw Gachagua anaiomba Mahakama ya Rufaa itangaze uamuzi wa Seneti wa Oktoba 17, 2024 kuwa kinyume cha Katiba, batili na usiokuwa na nguvu za kisheria.
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@kna Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:35:14
Journalists urged to uphold ethics ahead of 2027 General Election
Journalists have been urged to uphold ethical standards, professionalism, and responsible reporting as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo said independent, accurate, and fair journalism was essential to maintaining public trust, safeguarding national stability, and supporting a peaceful democratic process. Speaking in...
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@kna Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:43:51
ILO calls for stronger policies to tackle youth unemployment crisis
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for stronger policies to help young people navigate an increasingly difficult transition from education to decent work amid rising informal employment, gender disparities, skills mismatches, and rapid technological change. The call comes as the ILO's Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026 report shows that global youth unemployment rose...
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@kna Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:58:06
Nandi residents welcome vision 2060, want it actualized
Nandi residents have hailed the proposed Vision 2060 development blueprint, saying its ambition targets should translate into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Kenyans. The residents said the long-term plan provides an opportunity for the country to think beyond short political cycles and establish a development path that can be sustained by successive administrations....
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@kahawatungu Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:07:30
KenGen advertises Managing Director and CEO position
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has advertised the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD CEO), inviting qualified candidates to apply. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, KenGen said interested candidates can access the full job description, qualifications and specifications on the companys careers website. Applicants are required [...] The post KenGen advertises Managing Director and CEO position appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:39:35
MAONI: Walimu waonyeshe mfano wa nidhamu hata wanapotumia mitandao ya kijamii
KANUNI za kuimarisha nidhamu miongoni mwa walimu ni hatua inayofaa, hasa katika enzi hii ambapo mitandao ya kijamii imekuwa sehemu muhimu ya maisha ya kila siku. Mwalimu si mfanyakazi wa kawaida. Yeye ni mlezi, mshauri na kioo cha jamii. Kwa hivyo, mwenendo wake shuleni na nje ya shule unaweza kuwa na athari kubwa kwa wanafunzi na jamii kwa ujumla. Mitandao ya kijamii imeleta fursa kubwa za mawasiliano, kujifunza na kubadilishana mawazo. Lakini pia inaweza kuwa chanzo cha mienendo inayodhalilisha hadhi ya mwalimu. Lugha chafu, matusi, picha zisizofaa, ulevi wa kujionyesha hadharani na matusi dhidi ya watu wengine vinaweza kumfanya mwalimu apoteze heshima anayopaswa kuwa nayo mbele ya wanafunzi na wazazi. Mwalimu anayewafundisha wanafunzi kuhusu heshima, nidhamu na uwajibikaji hawezi kuhubiri maadili hayo darasani halafu akafanya kinyume chake kwenye mitandao. Hata hivyo, kanuni hizo hazipaswi kutumiwa kuwanyamazisha walimu au kuwanyima haki yao ya kutoa maoni. Mwalimu ni raia mwenye haki ya kujieleza. Kinachohitajika ni mipaka ya wazi kati ya uhuru wa kujieleza na tabia inayokiuka maadili ya taaluma. Walimu pia wanapaswa kuelewa kwamba kile wanachoweka mtandaoni kinaweza kubaki huko kwa muda mrefu. Chapisho moja la hasira au picha isiyofaa linaweza kusambaa kwa maelfu ya watu ndani ya dakika chache na hatimaye kuathiri heshima ya mwalimu, shule na hata taaluma nzima. Kwa upande mwingine, mamlaka zinazowasimamia walimu zinapaswa kuhakikisha kanuni hizo zinatumika kwa haki. Nidhamu haimaanishi adhabu kali pekee. Walimu wanahitaji pia kuelimishwa kuhusu matumizi salama na yenye uwajibikaji ya mitandao ya kijamii. Ni muhimu kuwe na mafunzo ya mara kwa mara kuhusu maadili ya taaluma katika mazingira ya kidijitali. Walimu wafundishwe namna ya kulinda faragha yao, wanafunzi na taasisi wanazofanyia kazi. Hatua hiyo ni muhimu kwa sababu jamii inawatazama walimu kama vielelezo. Watoto hujifunza si kutokana na vitabu na masomo pekee, bali pia kutokana na tabia za watu wanaowaongoza. Mwalimu ni kioo cha jamii. Kioo hicho kinapaswa kuonyesha maadili tunayotarajia watoto wetu kuiga.
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