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@standard Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:00
Still in office? Wandayi at centre of petrol waiver scandal as officials resign
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is implicated in Kenyas petrol waiver scandal as senior officials resign or face arrest over a controversial fuel shipment.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:53:30
Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
Pepsi has announced it is withdrawing its sponsorship of the Wireless Festival in London this summer after news that Kanye West is to headline the three-day event. The US rapper, now known as Ye, has drawn widespread criticism for antisemitic comments he made in recent years and for which he issued an apology in January. [...] The post Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:57:57
Jihadists raid Nigeria police station, kill 4 officers
Militants raided a police station in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday, killing four policemen, and also targeted a camp for displaced persons, the force said, as the country experiences a surge in jihadist violence. Police said terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP attacked the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in an attempt to overrun the [...] The post Jihadists raid Nigeria police station, kill 4 officers appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:59:39
Tragedy as 10-year-old boy dies in Homa Bay fire incident
A 10-year-old boy died after a fire razed down mabati structures in Rodi Township, Homa Bay County. Police said the incident occurred on April 4, 2026, at around 5:00 p.m. within the township area. Officers who responded to the scene found several iron-sheet houses engulfed in flames. Firefighters from Homa Bay were alerted and responded [...] The post Tragedy as 10-year-old boy dies in Homa Bay fire incident appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:38:21
Keir Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said it is deeply concerning that Kanye West is set to headline Wireless Festival in London this summer. West, now known as Ye, has drawn widespread criticism for antisemitic comments he has made in recent years, for which he issued an apology in January. Sir Keir said, in comments [...] The post Keir Starmer concerned over Kanye West UK festival dates appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:42:58
More than half way to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts grappled with a toilet problem
The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission currently hurtling through space have had a largely quiet journey so far. Very few in-flight issues have cropped up that could disrupt their peace of mind. Except, that is, for the toilet. The Artemis II crew's 16.5-foot-wide (5-meter-wide) Orion capsule experienced a waste management-related problem that arose [...] The post More than half way to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts grappled with a toilet problem appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:45:46
DCI dismisses Gachagua claims, warns over possible legal action
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) strongly dismissed allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, terming them false, malicious and intended to undermine public confidence in the country's top investigative agency. Gachagua claimed some money recovered from the homes of top energy officials was taken to a big office. This, he said was meant [...] The post DCI dismisses Gachagua claims, warns over possible legal action appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:49:39
Kenya at Crossroads as Multiple Crises Strain Nation
Kenya is facing mounting pressure from a convergence of social, economic, environmental, and political challenges, raising concerns about the country's stability and future. Recent heavy rains and flooding across several regions have emerged as one of the most immediate crises. Among the worst in recent years, the floods have disrupted farming, damaged infrastructure, and cut [...] The post Kenya at Crossroads as Multiple Crises Strain Nation appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@standard Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:55:57
Gachagua draws DCI fury after linking Ruto to Sh500m exhibit
DCI said Sunday it was reviewing remarks made by former DP Rigathi Gachagua during an Easter Sunday church service for potential hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement.
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