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@kenyans Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:12:36
Ruto Reveals Why He Approved US-Backed Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya
The US-backed facility has sparked widespread criticism both locally and internationally, placing Ruto in a difficult position as he seeks to balance domestic concerns with maintaining strong relations with the United States.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:47:26
Bolt Dismisses Claims of Exiting Kenyan Market as Fake
Ride-hailing company Bolt has dismissed as fake a document circulating online claiming that the company plans to cease operations in Kenya from June 8, 2026. In a statement issued on June 1, 2026, Bolt said the purported notice being shared on social media and messaging platforms did not originate from the company or any of [...] The post Bolt Dismisses Claims of Exiting Kenyan Market as Fake appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:25:24
Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail
A Philippine senator was arrested Monday on a charge of plunder after he allegedly pocketed a huge kickback in a flood-control project. It is the latest crisis to hit the country's Senate, the upper chamber where a battle for control of the country's political future is playing out. The special Sandiganbayan anti-graft court had initially [...] The post Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:32:21
US to slash the number of embassies in Africa that process visas
The United States will slash the number of embassies in Africa that process visas by more than half, the Associated Press reported on Monday, citing sources. Over the coming weeks, the U.S. will reduce the number of embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications from 50 to 20, according to the report, which cites [...] The post US to slash the number of embassies in Africa that process visas appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:50:07
Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) says it will abide by a court ruling halting the Trump administrations $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund meant to compensate people who allege unfair treatment by the federal government during previous administrations. In a statement on Monday, the department said it disagrees strongly with the decision made by the court. The [...] The post Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn anti-weaponisation fund appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:56:51
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
Months since Denmarks general election, acting prime minister Mette Frederiksen, the leader of the Social Democratic Party, will form a centre-left coalition minority government. Twelve parties won seats in Marchs inconclusive election. The Social Democrats won the most votes but saw their weakest performance since 1903. Speaking to reporters after meeting King Frederik X, Frederiksen [...] The post Denmarks Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:34:17
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), which is working on one vaccine, said the outbreak was threatening to be the worst ever. The University of Oxford and the pharma company Moderna are also researching vaccines [...] The post Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:36:41
Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
Hungarys new prime minister has said the government will amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok after he refused to stand down. Péter Magyar pledged to remove Sulyok and other key figures appointed by his predecessor Viktor Orbán after his landslide election win in April. Magyar has accused the president of serving Orbáns interests [...] The post Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:39:36
Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US
Iran has warned that Israeli attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon could threaten Tehrans ceasefire with the US, after Israels prime minister ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the agreement with the US was unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon and that its violation on one [...] The post Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:46:00
Panic as police aircraft carrying top security chiefs makes emergency return after bird strike in Wajir
A National Police Service Air Wing aircraft carrying senior police officials, including the Inspector General of Police , was forced to return to Wajir Airport on Monday after suffering a bird strike while in flight. The incident caused panic before the pilot James Kabo managed to land it back to the airport. According to the [...] The post Panic as police aircraft carrying top security chiefs makes emergency return after bird strike in Wajir appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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