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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:05:42

US provides Ebola treatment for outbreak in Congo, bringing trials closer

The U.S. has provided doses of an experimental antibody drug from Mapp Biopharmaceutical for use in clinical trials to fight the widening Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, a Health Department spokesperson said. The Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson declined to comment on the number of doses it will provide, saying by [...] The post US provides Ebola treatment for outbreak in Congo, bringing trials closer appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:08:53

Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak – WHO

Congos Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any episode of the disease, a senior World Health Organization official told a briefing on Tuesday, blaming the surge on its quick spread to urban areas. The Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has infected over 1,000 [...] The post Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak WHO appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kenyans Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:34

Matatu Owners Address Transport Shutdown on June 25

This comes at a time when there is growing unease among Kenyans and security agencies over the June 25th commemorations that are set to be carried out across the country.

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@kenyans Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:14:20

Ministry Gives New Completion Date Talanta Stadium Ahead of CAF Inspection

The stadium is at 91 percent complete ahead of the 2027 AFCON tournament cohosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:32:44

Mason dies after falling from unfinished building in Nyeri

A 61-year-old mason died after reportedly falling from an unfinished commercial building in Mweiga, Kieni West Sub-county, Nyeri County. According to police, the incident came to light on Tuesday after a patrol officer discovered the body of a man lying next to a staircase at the rear of the unfinished storey building during a routine [...] The post Mason dies after falling from unfinished building in Nyeri appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:50:58

Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Victory in Guadalajara, courtesy of a 76th-minute goal from Daniel Muñoz, took them to the top of Group K with six points—two clear of Cristiano Ronaldos Portugal with one [...] The post Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kenyans Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:21:34

Motorists Go After KeNHA Over Alleged Hidden Costs in Rironi-Mau Summit Toll Fees

Their statement comes a day after KeNHA announced that motorists using the Rironi-Mau Summit highway will pay a toll of Ksh8 per kilometer for the next 30 years.

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@kenyans Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:46:24

Chinese Firm Lands JKIA Ksh 154B Upgrade Contract Amid Court Case

The first phase will notably miss a new runway, which is, however, set to be incorporated later, with the developments coming at a time when there are questions over transparency.

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@kenyans Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:57:19

Alarm Raised as Kenyans Among Thousands Trapped in Asian Country

Over 300 Kenyans escaped or were rescued from the country between October 2025 and January 2026, according to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.

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@standard Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:30:00

From State House to church pulpits, anxiety mounts over protests

The planned protests appear to have generated anxiety and tension in the government as fears of widespread confrontations also spread in the opposition.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:44:09

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

The Republican-controlled US Senate approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action. A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in Tuesdays 50-48 vote. The same measure was passed by the US House of Representatives earlier this month. But the resolution is largely symbolic [...] The post Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trumps war with Iran appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:49:08

Mamdani-backed candidates win in New York's Democratic primary

US congressman Dan Goldman has been defeated by an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a major victory for the democratic socialist leader of Americas largest city as he seeks to tilt the Democratic Party to the left. Brad Lander unseated Goldman in New Yorks 10th congressional district in a Democratic primary vote that [...] The post Mamdani-backed candidates win in New Yorks Democratic primary appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:54:49

Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot

Eight people who US prosecutors say have ties to Antifa have collectively been sentenced to 450 years in prison for their roles in a riot outside an immigration detention centre in Texas. A former US Marine Corps reservist, who was convicted of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, was sentenced to 100 years in [...] The post Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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