No rest yet for Rachel Wandeto: Burial halted by court order

Family says it does not recognise Njaramba as Wandeto's husband.

Irungu Kang'ata opposes secret US-Kenya Ebola deal

Utumishi Girls fire: Survivors reveal suspected arson, say dorm was locked from inside

Survivors have pointed towards suspected arson by fellow students.

Government sued over 'secret' US Ebola quarantine deal

Katiba Institute wants the deal stopped due to lack of necessary approvals.

Kenya institutes stringent rules to safeguard integrity of cricket

Cricket Kenya advised organisers of local tournaments to seek clearance by applying for a No...

US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

"The health and safety of every person in the region remains our highest priority..."

Revealed: Where US Ebola quarantine centre will be located

Kenya has approved a request from the US to open a quarantine facility in Kenya.

Counties, National govt sign Sh4billion for 16 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks

The National and county governments have signed a Sh4 billion agreement on phase two of the establishment of 16 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). President William Ruto, who witnessed the signing ceremony, said the government has disbursed a total of Sh8.5 billion for CAIPs at Sh250 million to each of the 34 participating counties. [...] The post Counties, National govt sign Sh4billion for 16 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions

Anti-mafia investigators in Italy have seized cash, companies and other assets worth more than €200m (£175m) in an operation they say targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. The funds, described as huge amounts of capital by the financial police in Palermo, are said to be proceeds from over four [...] The post Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobsters millions appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Traders Along Busy 85 Kilometre Highway Given 30 Days to Vacate

The notice is likely to affect several traders along the 85-kilometre highway who have informal businesses operating along sections of the road.

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

The European Union imposed a €200m ($232m; £173m) fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for having illegal products such as dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers for sale on its platform. The European Commission said the company had failed to diligently identify, analyse and assess the systemic risks of the products and the harm they [...] The post EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products appeared first on Kahawatungu.

US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal investigation into writer E Jean Carroll, who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, CBS News, the BBCs US partner, has reported. The investigation is looking into whether Carroll committed perjury in connection with civil cases she brought against Trump, the news outlet quotes sources [...] The post US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say appeared first on Kahawatungu.

The history of Utumishi Girls' School

The institution is managed by the National Police Service.

Utumishi Girls' fire tragedy: Parent dies in accident on way to school

The mother of a Form Four student died on the spot while her husband sustained injuries.

Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said it targeted an American air base in the region, after fresh US strikes on southern Iran overnight. The IRGC did not say where the base was, but Kuwait, which hosts a US base, said it had intercepted hostile missile and drone threats. The US military said Iran [...] The post Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station

A man has been arrested after three people were injured in a stabbing attack at a train station in Switzerland, police said. They said the three victims Swiss nationals aged 28, 43 and 52 were hospitalised after the attack at Winterthur train station. The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, used a bladed weapon [...] The post Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Kenyans to Access Paid Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Features Under New Meta Plan

A major digital shift could soon change how millions of Kenyans use their favorite apps.

Arson possible cause of deadly Utumishi Girls Academy fire that claimed 16 lives, police say

Detectives believe a fire that broke out at a school in Gilgil, Nakuru County was the work of arsonists. A team pursuing the matter at Utumishi Girls Academy said they were narrowing down to some students behind the incident. The students are believed to have escaped the scene as their colleagues burnt down. The motive [...] The post Arson possible cause of deadly Utumishi Girls Academy fire that claimed 16 lives, police say appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Katiba Institute files suit to stop proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Katiba Institute filed an urgent petition before the High Court in Nairobi seeking to stop the government from establishing a quarantine facility for American citizens exposed to Ebola. It argued the arrangement is being undertaken without public participation, parliamentary oversight, or proper health and environmental assessments. The legal research and litigation institution has sued the [...] The post Katiba Institute files suit to stop proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Mother of Utumishi Fire Victim Dies in Road Accident

According to police reports, the family was traveling to the school after receiving calls of the tragedy that had hit their daughter's school before the accident.