"My husband was pushed to his death by top State House official": Dr Obwaka's widow says

The family of the late Dr Job Obwaka, a former director at the Nairobi Hospital, has put the blame on a senior State House official for his tribulations.

US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets

The Trump administration will exempt football fans from 50 countries subject to a $15,000 (£11,000) visa deposit requirement, provided they are travelling to the US for the World Cup with valid match tickets. Five of these countries Algeria, Cabo Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tunisia have qualified for the tournament, to be co-hosted [...] The post US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he secretly visited the United Arab Emirates and met its president during the war with Iran. Netanyahus office said the meeting between the Israeli PM and President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed led to a historic breakthrough. However shortly afterwards, the UAE foreign ministry denied said the claims about the [...] The post Netanyahu says he secretly visited UAE during war with Iran appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Alberta judge tosses out petition for province to separate from Canada 

An Alberta judge threw out a petition seeking for the province to separate from Canada, after indigenous First Nations groups argued that an independent Alberta without their consultation would infringe on their treaty rights. The 37-page ruling was delivered on Wednesday in an Edmonton court by Justice Shaina Leonard. It comes after Stay Free Alberta, [...] The post Alberta judge tosses out petition for province to separate from Canada  appeared first on Kahawatungu.

'Too dangerous to ever be free' – Utah mother who poisoned husband sentenced to life

A mother who published a childrens book about grief after the sudden death of her husband was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of his murder. A jury in March found that Kouri Richins of Utah killed her husband in 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink. [...] The post Too dangerous to ever be free Utah mother who poisoned husband sentenced to life appeared first on Kahawatungu.

US commerce secretary details 'off-putting' interaction with Epstein in testimony

A congressional panel investigating late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has released transcriptions of interviews with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ted Waitt, the billionaire co-founder of Gateway computers. Lutnick discussed having three interactions with Epstein a neighbour of his in New York which included a visit to the financiers home next door [...] The post US commerce secretary details off-putting interaction with Epstein in testimony appeared first on Kahawatungu.

US citizen convicted of running secret Chinese 'police station' in NYC

A US citizen was convicted of helping run what has been described as the first known secret police station in the US on behalf of the Chinese government. A jury found that Lu Jianwang, 64, opened and operated the station in Manhattans Chinatown neighbourhood in early 2022 for Chinas Ministry of Public Security (MPS). He [...] The post US citizen convicted of running secret Chinese police station in NYC appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Curb theft of car parts

Police should step up the crackdown on the criminals terrorising motorists and those mugging...

Take urgent measures to end rising student unrest

This is an educational emergency that the officials must solve to restore order.

Protect reproductive rights

Kenya must recognise that protecting families includes safeguarding reproductive health.

We must invest in nursing to boost healthcare

Investing in nursing must be a national priority.

Why Kenya-Tanzania ties are entering a new era

Economic investments are heavily influenced by foreign policy and political goodwill.

Africa's big Nairobi 'wedding'

Africa will only build prosperity when it starts acting as one vast economic engine.

A Practical Test Of Visual Reference Editing

AI image tools have moved from novelty to workflow infrastructure, but one problem still annoys creators: starting from a blank prompt rarely gives enough control. A product shot loses its shape, a portrait drifts away from the original face, and a style experiment becomes hard to repeat. That is why Image to Image feels worth [...] The post A Practical Test Of Visual Reference Editing appeared first on Kahawatungu.

CS Ruku Faults Gachagua Over Remarks on Ruto, Macron

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku has sharply criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks directed at President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron during the Africa Forward Summit, terming the statements disrespectful to both leaders and other Heads of State who attended the high-level forum. [...] The post CS Ruku Faults Gachagua Over Remarks on Ruto, Macron appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Top State House official 'pushed' Dr Obwaka to his death, says widow

The family of the late Dr Job Obwaka, a former director at the Nairobi Hospital, has put the blame on a senior State House official for his tribulations.

Ruto officially launches judge Njoki Ndung'u's ICC candidature

If elected, Justice Ndung'u will serve at the Hague-based court from 2027 to 2036.

Register or face shutdown: Kabogo to betting firms with children's data

185 gaming and betting firms face closure for operating illegally.

KRA seeks sweeping powers to freeze taxpayer accounts

The Finance Act 2026 seeks to amend the Tax Procedures Act.

Nairobi matatu operators cry out over extortion, attacks by 'Kamagera' gangs