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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 11:57:30

Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs

Car manufacturer Nissan announced it will stop using one of its UK production lines and will be cutting 900 jobs in Europe. The company confirmed it would be merging two of the lines producing the Leaf, Juke and Qashqai models at its Sunderland plant, but said no jobs would lost through the change. However, the [...] The post Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 11:23:42

Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote

Romanian MPs have voted to remove Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a no-confidence vote in parliament. The largest party, the left-wing Social Democrats, abandoned Bolojans four-party coalition last month and joined the far-right opposition to call for the vote. The Social Democrats have repeatedly clashed with Bolojan, a liberal, over austerity measures aimed at reducing [...] The post Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:41

French political row over calls for overhaul and €1bn cuts at public broadcaster

Frances public sector broadcasters have been lambasted by a parliamentary committee of enquiry, which recommends closing several channels and cutting their budget by a total of €1bn (£863m). The committee, which held six months of at times acrimonious hearings, levelled charges of left-wing bias at state-owned France Télévisions and Radio France, as well as gross [...] The post French political row over calls for overhaul and €1bn cuts at public broadcaster appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 11:34:04

Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour

Grammy award-winning rapper Kid Cudi has dropped singer-songwriter M.I.A. from his Rebel Ragers tour over offensive remarks which left his fanbase upset. Videos online show the British star being booed after suggesting she was unable to perform her song Illygal, about an undocumented migrant, because it could apply to members of the crowd. Writing on [...] The post Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 02:12:16

Ruto, Suluhu Seal Eight Agreements in Push to Deepen Kenya–Tanzania Economic Ties

President William Ruto's two-day state visit to Tanzania has yielded a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding trade and investment between the two neighbouring countries. President Ruto, who left Kenya on Monday, May 4, 2026, held a one-on-one meeting with his host, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, before the two leaders joined [...] The post Ruto, Suluhu Seal Eight Agreements in Push to Deepen Kenya–Tanzania Economic Ties appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 03:31:53

IPOA urges intelligence-led policing, tech adoption ahead of 2027 polls

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) urged the National Police Service to embrace intelligence-led operations, deploy modern technology and strengthen community policing as Kenya braces for a potentially volatile political season ahead of the 2027 General Election. During a meeting with the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security at Sarova Whitesands Hotel in [...] The post IPOA urges intelligence-led policing, tech adoption ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 03:35:09

House team backs technology to monitor police conduct during protests

A parliamentary committee has backed the use of technology to monitor police conduct in maintaining law and order while urging the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to strengthen its oversight mechanisms ahead of the 2027 General Election. Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, however, questioned the effectiveness of current [...] The post House team backs technology to monitor police conduct during protests appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 03:43:41

Prof Ayub Gitau tops in race for UoN VC post

The Dean, School of Engineering at the University of Nairobi (UoN) Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau topped in interviews for the position of Vice Chancellor at the institution. The Public Service Commission (PSC) interviewed six scholars on March 19, 2026 and ranked him number one, informed sources said. Prof. Isaiah Omolo Ndiege, former KU Vice Chancellor [...] The post Prof Ayub Gitau tops in race for UoN VC post appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 05:15:35

UK sanctions networks behind trafficking Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

The UK imposed a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Russia's drone supply chains and networks accused of exploiting foreign migrants — including Kenyans — to support Moscow's war in Ukraine. The Foreign Office announced 17 designations under its global irregular migration sanctions regime, relating to what it said were trafficking networks facilitating the travel of [...] The post UK sanctions networks behind trafficking Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine war appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 05:26:42

Mike Reilly Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Ice Hockey Player

Mike Reilly is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on July 13, 1993, in Glenview, Illinois, he stands at 6 feet 1 inch or 6 feet 2 inches and weighs around 183 to 191 pounds. He shoots left and is recognized [...] The post Mike Reilly Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Ice Hockey Player appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 05:35:09

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Siblings: Getting to Know Kasperi Kotkaniemi

Jesperi Kotkaniemi is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who serves as a centre for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on July 6, 2000, in Pori, Finland, he stands at 6 feet 3 inches and weighs around 212 pounds. He shoots left and is known for his size, skating ability, [...] The post Jesperi Kotkaniemi Siblings: Getting to Know Kasperi Kotkaniemi appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 05:42:55

Frederik Andersen Siblings: Meet Sebastian, Valdemar and Amalie Andersen

Frederik Andersen is a Danish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on October 2, 1989, in Herning, Denmark, he stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 229 pounds. Known for his size, calm demeanor, and strong technical skills, Andersen catches left and has established [...] The post Frederik Andersen Siblings: Meet Sebastian, Valdemar and Amalie Andersen appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 06:53:23

Shayne Gostisbehere Siblings: Get to Know Felicia Gostisbehere

Shayne Gostisbehere is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on April 20, 1993, in Pembroke Pines, Florida, he stands at 5 feet 11 inches and weighs approximately 183 pounds. He shoots left and is known for his offensive capabilities from the [...] The post Shayne Gostisbehere Siblings: Get to Know Felicia Gostisbehere appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 07:31:35

Clayton Keller Siblings: All About Jake Keller

Clayton Davis Keller is an American professional ice hockey forward and captain for the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on July 29, 1998, in Chesterfield, Missouri, he was raised in Swansea, Illinois, by his parents Bryan and Kelley Keller. Keller shoots left and has established himself as one of the NHLs [...] The post Clayton Keller Siblings: All About Jake Keller appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 07:37:01

Jordan Staal Siblings: All About Eric, Marc and Jared Staal

Jordan Staal is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and the captain of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on September 10, 1988, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, he stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 220 pounds. Known for his size, defensive reliability, faceoff skills, and leadership, Staal shoots [...] The post Jordan Staal Siblings: All About Eric, Marc and Jared Staal appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 08:29:09

JSC: Appointment of 37 Judges Reflects Kenya's Diverse Communities

Kenya has marked a significant milestone in its judicial history following the appointment of 37 judges to the High Court and the Environment and Land Court, in what the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has described as the largest single cohort ever nominated and appointed at once. In a statement, the JSC said the appointments go [...] The post JSC: Appointment of 37 Judges Reflects Kenya's Diverse Communities appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 08:41:26

Ex-Nairobi Hospital Board member Dr Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest – autopsy

Renowned gynecologist and Nairobi Hospital Board member Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest, a postmortem on his body showed. The autopsy conducted on Tuesday at the Lee Funeral Home established that cardiac arrest was the immediate cause of death. His family and police were present. The cardiac arrest is linked to a heart condition, a [...] The post Ex-Nairobi Hospital Board member Dr Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest autopsy appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 08:58:32

ACT Wazalendo Rejects Chande Commission Report, Calls for Sweeping Reforms

Tanzania's opposition party ACT Wazalendo has rejected the findings of the Chande Commission report on the October 2025 killings, terming it inadequate and calling for far-reaching political, legal and institutional reforms. In a press statement issued following a National Central Committee meeting held on May 3, 2026, the party said it "maintains its position of [...] The post ACT Wazalendo Rejects Chande Commission Report, Calls for Sweeping Reforms appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 05 May 2026 11:14:47

Uhuru warns trust deficit is Africa's biggest threat to peace efforts

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has cautioned that a growing "trust deficit" is the most serious threat to peacebuilding efforts across Africa, warning that even well-negotiated agreements often collapse due to a lack of confidence between governments, citizens, and communities. Speaking at the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026, Kenyatta said that while mediators can help conflicting parties [...] The post Uhuru warns trust deficit is Africa's biggest threat to peace efforts appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kenyans Tue, 05 May 2026 03:20:41

PS Confirms Salary Delays for Some Govt Workers, Reveals New Payment Dates

The government is in the spotlight over the delay in payments for some civil servants, prompting immediate action to prevent sabotage of one of President William Ruto's key projects.