Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo

A trial of potential treatments for the strain of virus behind the current deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced. The first patient has been enrolled in the DRC, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday. More than 1,400 cases and 438 [...] The post Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Mombasa welcomes first-ever Asian cruise liner as Kenya's cruise tourism tops 6,000 visitors

The Port of Mombasa capped off a record-breaking cruise season with the arrival of MS Viking Yidun, the first cruise liner from Asia to dock at Kenya's coast, marking another milestone in the country's rapidly expanding cruise tourism sector. Operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, the vessel became the ninth cruise ship to call at the [...] The post Mombasa welcomes first-ever Asian cruise liner as Kenya's cruise tourism tops 6,000 visitors appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event

Taylor Swift and her American football-player fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City. High-profile friends of the couple, from actress Lena Dunham to frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted Thursday evening in formal attire. Aerial footage showed a stream of black SUVs pulling up to [...] The post Taylor Swifts rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Fix county bills mess

Pending bills ruining businesses and the lives of traders who have loans to service.

Court ruling victory for online and digital rights

The High Court decision is a major boost in protecting civic freedoms.

Buy now, pay later firms bridging credit gap

The demand for credit to acquire economic production assets continues to grow.

Kenya needs to invest in science and research

Kenya has made notable progress in establishing infrastructure necessary to strengthen the SRI...

We're monkeys in anomic paradise

Do we belong, or are we just but metaphorical monkeys, swinging on the trees of this "paradise"?

Killers of British couple in South Africa sentenced to life

Three people have been sentenced to life in prison by a South African court for the kidnapping, robbing and murder of a British couple in February 2018. Rachel Saunders, 64, and her husband Rodney, 73, were kidnapped while in the Ngoye Forest, 150km (93 miles) north of the port city of Durban. The British botanists [...] The post Killers of British couple in South Africa sentenced to life appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match

Pubs in England and Wales will now be allowed to stay open until 05:00 on Monday, allowing football fans to watch the Three Lions World Cup clash with Mexico to the final whistle. The round-of-16 match in Mexico City kicks off at 01:00 UK time. The government had initially said it would not relax licensing [...] The post Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match appeared first on Kahawatungu.

State says missing Juja land buyer Zizou not detained by police, was abducted by unknown men

The State has urged the High Court to dismiss a habeas corpus application seeking the production of missing businessman Abdiaziz Duba Molu alias Zizou arguing that investigations indicate unknown individuals abducted him and is not being held by the police. Appearing for the Inspector General of Police, lawyer Thande Kuria told the court that detectives [...] The post State says missing Juja land buyer Zizou not detained by police, was abducted by unknown men appeared first on Kahawatungu.

We will ensure the country is ready for El Nino Rains, Kindiki assures

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki assured the country that the government is laying down adequate measures in anticipation of El Nino rains expected in Kenya later in the year. He said the administration is proactively engaged with all the respective actors to make sure the country is not caught by surprise after latest weather forecasts pointed [...] The post We will ensure the country is ready for El Nino Rains, Kindiki assures appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sect

The Vatican has excommunicated followers of a conservative Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a day after it consecrated four new bishops in Geneva against Pope Leo XIVs direct instruction. In a decree, it said the Societys total of six bishops were excommunicated and, in a highly unusual move, it [...] The post Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sect appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days

A man was rescued alive after being trapped for eight days in the rubble of a building that collapsed after twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble. A Chilean firefighter had earlier described the rescue operation [...] The post Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession

Nine Buddhist monks were killed and several others in their procession injured when they were hit by an 11-year-old boy driving his parents pickup truck in north-east Thailand, police said. The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a road in Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when the incident occurred. Footage [...] The post Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Papuan rebels say they shot dead US pilot and burned his plane

Separatist rebels say they have shot dead a US pilot and set his plane on fire in Indonesias Papua region. The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) say they killed Nicholas F Gosselin after he landed in the Highland Papua province on Thursday. The separatists claim civilian pilots have been ferrying Indonesian troops into the [...] The post Papuan rebels say they shot dead US pilot and burned his plane appeared first on Kahawatungu.

South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant

A diplomatic row has erupted between South Africa and Ghana, over claims that a Ghanaian man was killed during anti-migrant protests, which South African officials deny. Ghanas Foreign Affairs ministry said it had received with profound shock reports that Bashiru Isak, 40, had been shot dead on Tuesday in Cape Towns Khayelitshas township. It said [...] The post South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant appeared first on Kahawatungu.

PS Fikirini records statement over fatal shooting youth mobiliser

Youth Affairs PS Fikirini Jacobs has recorded a statement over the fatal shooting of youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma as calls grow for him to step aside pending investigations.

55 more Kenyans return home from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

Some 55 Kenyans arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday evening after leaving South Africa following fears of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

PS Fikirini Jacobs: I will cooperate with investigators in probe into Cecil Ouma's fatal shooting