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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:02:51
Vihiga rolls out solar floodlights to boost public safety
The County Government of Vihiga has commenced installation of solar-powered high-mast floodlights across the county as part of efforts to promote renewable energy, enhance public safety, and reduce energy costs. The project is being implemented through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on April 9, 2025, between the County Government of Vihiga and the Rural Electrification...
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:17:24
Police warn against 'mob justice' after rider is burned
Police in Kiminini Sub-County have urged members of the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands after a man suspected of stealing a motorcycle was killed and his body burned at the Kitale Showground in Trans Nzoia County. Kiminini OCPD Stephen Mwaniki confirmed that police had received reports that the man...
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:48:10
Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff
Zambias electoral commission has suspended the counting of votes from Thursdays presidential, parliamentary and local elections over alleged attacks on polling staff. The authority said the process would be halted nationwide with immediate effect as it expressed concern over reports of violence that had resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers in ballot boxes. [...] The post Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:27:20
Vihiga County mobilises resources to operationalise Ebunangwe VTC
The Vihiga County Governor, Dr. Wilber Ottichilo, on Friday hosted a delegation from Ebunangwe VTC, comprising the institutions committee and administration, to discuss matters relating to the operationalization of the institution at the County Headquarters in the Governors office. Governor Ottichilo said that the operationalization of Ebunangwe VTC is an initiative that he has been...
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:03:30
Njegoš Petrović Siblings: All About Petar and Vuk Petrovića
Njegoš Petrović is a Serbian professional footballer born on 18 July 1999 in Krupanj, then part of FR Yugoslavia. He plays primarily as a defensive midfielder and currently represents Serbian SuperLiga club Vojvodina as well as the Serbia national team. Known for his physical presence, ball-winning ability, and composure in midfield, he rose through the [...] The post Njegoš Petrović Siblings: All About Petar and Vuk Petrovića appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:12:16
Lutsharel Geertruida Siblings: Meet Luthgarmine Geertruida
Lutsharel Emiliano Geertruida is a Dutch professional footballer born on 18 July 2000 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Of Curaçaoan descent through his parents, he primarily plays as a right-back and can also feature as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. Geertruida developed as a local talent from Rotterdam-Zuid, close to Feyenoord's De Kuip stadium. He currently plays [...] The post Lutsharel Geertruida Siblings: Meet Luthgarmine Geertruida appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:13:18
Andrija Živković Siblings: Getting to Know Andrijana Živković
Andrija Živković is a Serbian professional footballer born on 11 July 1996 in Niš, Serbia. He plays as a winger, primarily known for his pace, dribbling, crossing ability, and left-footed technique. He currently features for Super League Greece club PAOK Thessaloniki, where he wears the number 14 shirt, and represents the Serbia national team. Živković [...] The post Andrija Živković Siblings: Getting to Know Andrijana Živković appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:34:17
Govt injects Sh44.6M to modernise Kapsara tea factory
In an effort to revamp the tea sector, the national government has given Sh 44.6 million to Kapsara tea factory in Trans Nzoia County. The funds are part of the wider Sh3.5 billion grant the government set aside to modernise equipment and machinery in small-scale tea farmers factories across the country. Handing over the Sh44.6...
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:28:57
Ex-MP Moindi opens fire on Ruto ally over stalled roads
Former Nyaribari Masaba MP Elijah Moindi has returned to the political battlefield, launching an aggressive grassroots campaign and taking aim at incumbent MP Dr Daniel Manduku over stalled road projects in the constituency. At 65, Mr Moindi is seeking to reclaim the parliamentary seat he lost nearly a decade ago, banking on his experience, record [...] The post Ex-MP Moindi opens fire on Ruto ally over stalled roads appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:32:25
Machogu vows to double Kisii bursaries to Sh10,000
Kisii gubernatorial hopeful Ezekiel Machogu has promised to double county bursaries from the current Sh5,000 to Sh10,000 if elected governor in the 2027 General Election, as he stepped up his criticism of Governor Simba Arati and President William Ruto. Machogu said his administration would make education a priority, arguing that increased bursaries would ease the [...] The post Machogu vows to double Kisii bursaries to Sh10,000 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:48:52
EPRA Reduces Diesel by Sh5 as Petrol and Kerosene Remain Unchanged
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced the maximum retail price of diesel by Sh5 per litre for the period running from August 15 to September 14, 2026, while prices of Super Petrol and Kerosene will remain unchanged. In its latest monthly fuel price review, EPRA said the reduction in the price of [...] The post EPRA Reduces Diesel by Sh5 as Petrol and Kerosene Remain Unchanged appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:57:31
Proposed law sets Sh1M penalty for maternal negligence
Health facilities whose negligence contributes to the deaths of mothers and newborns during childbirth could face hefty fines and jail terms if a Bill proposed in Parliament becomes law. The Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Bill, proposed by Nominated Senator Beatrice Ogolla, seeks to hold health facilities and individual practitioners accountable for preventable deaths in...
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:05:09
Gilgil Hospital set for 300-bed level-5 upgrade
Gilgil Sub-County Hospital is set for a major expansion after the national government announced plans to upgrade the facility into a 300-bed Level 5 County Referral Hospital. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the proposed upgrade, which is expected to expand access to specialised healthcare for residents of Gilgil and surrounding areas. The development will...
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:13:20
Kagwe orders probe into fake seeds and fertilizer syndicate
The government is set to launch thorough investigations to identify individuals involved in the production and distribution of fake seeds and fertilizer, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said. Speaking in Trans Nzoia County during a visit to the Kenya Seed Company in Kitale, Kagwe described the production and distribution of counterfeit...
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@kna Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:16:44
Homa Bay swears in new Deputy Governor
Homa Bay County has ushered in new executive leadership, with Danish Otieno Onyango sworn in as Deputy Governor alongside two newly appointed County Executive Committee Members. Onyango officially assumed office on Thursday, succeeding Joseph Magwanga, who resigned earlier this year. Before his appointment, Onyango served as the County Executive Committee Member for Roads and Transport....
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