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@kahawatungu Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:26:06
Political violence puts women leaders on edge as Kenya grapples with rising intolerance
Kisii County Woman Representative hopeful Skeeter Kwamboka on Saturday warned that rising political violence poses one of the greatest threats to women seeking elective office, saying intimidation, harassment and attacks could reverse gains made in women's political participation. Kwamboka said female politicians are often among the biggest casualties whenever political contests degenerate into chaos, as [...] The post Political violence puts women leaders on edge as Kenya grapples with rising intolerance appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:28:49
Missing Italian kitesurfer found safe after night-long ordeal in Watamu
A 67-year-old foreign tourist who had been reported missing while kitesurfing off the Watamu coastline has been found safe, bringing relief to fellow surfers and local authorities. Police identified the tourist as Gustavo Pascual Adolfo Strazza, an experienced kitesurfer who disappeared on Friday afternoon while participating in the sport along the Watamu coast. According to [...] The post Missing Italian kitesurfer found safe after night-long ordeal in Watamu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:31:48
US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
A deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to get signed on Sunday, US President Donald Trump has said but Iran has cast doubt on the timing. In a post on social media, Trump also said the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, would be open to all following [...] The post US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:05:31
County launches maternity services at Pumwani Majengo Health Centre
Residents of Gikomba and surrounding areas can now access maternity services closer to home following the launch of a fully operational 36 bed capacity maternity wing at Pumwani Majengo Health Centre. The move expected to ease pressure on larger referral hospitals and improve maternal healthcare outcomes in Nairobi. The health centre, which is accredited by [...] The post County launches maternity services at Pumwani Majengo Health Centre appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:06:59
Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
A retired Nigerian army general who had been kidnapped by gunmen in the countrys north-west has died while being held captive, the military has said. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, who had a high-profile job as military spokesman between 2015 and 2017, was abducted with his wife while travelling in Katsina state last month. No group [...] The post Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:07:20
Trump's name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order
Workers have begun taking down US President Donald Trumps name from the front of the Kennedy Center in Washington, a day after the court deadline for its removal. The presidents name had been added to the performing arts venue unlawfully, a federal judge found last month, ordering it to be taken down by Friday 12 [...] The post Trumps name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:10:10
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic suspended its powerful new AI model after US authorities raised security concerns just days following its public release. In a statement published on its website, Anthropic said it was ordered to suspend foreign nationals from using Claude Fable 5, a program that the company self-described as too powerful. The net effect of this order [...] The post Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:24:56
iTax System to Be Unavailable on Saturday Night
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a temporary interruption of services on its iTax platform to facilitate scheduled system maintenance. In a public notice, KRA said the maintenance exercise will take place from 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026. "During this period, iTax will be [...] The post iTax System to Be Unavailable on Saturday Night appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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